Comparison of Chevron Osteotomy and Modified McBride Bunionectomy for Correction of Mild to Moderate Hallux Valgus Deformity
This study compares the results of the Cheveron osteotomy to the DuVries' modification of the McBride procedure using identical criteria in two groups of patients. The study used two controlled groups: a Chevron osteotomy group and a McBride bunionectomy without metatarsal osteotomy for treatment of mild to moderate hallux valgus.
Leiomyosarcoma of the OS Calcis
Primary leiomyosarcoma of the bone is uncommon. In literature, only 28 cases have been reported. Of these cases, only one occured in the foot and was located in the talus. This study reports a case of primary leiomyosarcoma of the os calcis, and discusses diagnosis, and briefly reviews the literature.
Instability of the Subtalar Joint
There has been substanical orthopedic literature on chronic lateral ligamentous instability, but little on the relationship of subtalar instability to this problem. A variety of reconstructive procedures has been used to treat lateral ankle instability, but subtalar instability is not corrected equally in these procedures. This study assesses more tailored treatment option for providing stability to the subtalar component.
Sports-Related Spontaneous Fractures of the Humerus
This case study breaks down a healthy softball players spontaneous spiral fracture of the humerus. This rare injury is discussed, addressing the mechanism of the injury, the treatment, and the types of sports that this type of fracture has been reported to occur.
Cheilectomy for the Treatment of Hallux Rigidus
Cheilectomy is the most common surgical procedure for the treatment of hallux rigidus. Hallux rigidus is a painful affliction of the great toe metatrasophalangeal (MTP) joint that results in a marked limitation of dorsiflexion. This limitation can restrict activity in the entire foot. This study analyses hallux rigidus and the operative treatment cheilectomy.
Hallux Rididus: Treatment by Cheilectomy
Cheilectomy is the excision of an irregular osseous rim that interferes with motion of a joint. This study analyzed the success of cheilectomy performed on the distal part of the first metatarsal of twenty-five patients who had hallux rigidus.
