Stingray Injury to the Webspace of the Foot
This article describes a case of a healthy 31-year-old woman who sustained a stingray injury to the webspace of the foot. The wound became infected and the initial would culture grew Staphylococcus viridans. Operative measures were taken to treat the injury.
Arthroscopic treatment of osteochondral lesions of the talus: microfracture and drilling versus debridement
Authors Jonathon D Backus, Nicholas A Viens, James A Nunley Abstract Operative treatment [...]
Syndesmotic Ankle Sprains in Athletes
Syndesmotic ankle sprains are very common among athletes and represent a significant source of persistent pain and disability. This study discusses the anatomy, mechanism of injury, diagnosis, and treatment of syndesmosis sprains of the ankle while identifying controversies in management and topics for future research.
Cartilage viability and catabolism in the intact porcine knee following transarticular impact loading with and without articular fracture
Authors Jonathon D Backus, Bridgette D Furman, Troy Swimmer, Collin L Kent, Amy [...]
Prospective Controlled Trial of STAR Total Ankle Replacement Versus Ankle Fusion: Initial Results
Mobile-bearing ankle replacement has become a popular treatment option outside of the United States. This study evaluates the safety and efficacy of the mobile-bearing prosthesis in treating end stage ankle arthritis. This procedure was tested against the Scandanavian Total Ankle Replacement (STAR).
Calcaneal Fractures: Indirect Reduction and External Fixation
The common treatment for displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures has been surgical fixation. This study evaluates the use of indirect reduction with Illizarov external fixation as an alternative in the surgical treatment of certain calcaneal fractures.
