Posterior Ankle Arthroscopy and Endoscopy
Fig. 17.1 Depending on the talar location of the osteochondral defect, the pathology can be addressed via anterior or posterior ankle arthroscopy. To determine whether the osteochondral defect can be…
Syndesmosis Injuries
Fig. 10.1 Temporarily restoration of ankle function with standing, walking, or heel rises after circumferential taping of syndesmosis is considered diagnostic of syndesmosis injury Fig. 10.2 External rotation of the…
Acute Repair of Ruptured Foot and Ankle Tendons in Athletic Patients
Fig. 11.1 Positive Matles’ sign of the near Achilles tendon confirming rupture as represented by the inability of the foot to stay passively plantarflexed 11.1 Surgical Treatment of Acute Achilles…
Plantar Fasciitis
Fig. 7.1 Typical location of plantar fasciitis 7.3 Clinical Findings Plantar fasciitis has a classic presentation of pain with ambulation after rest, also known as post-static dyskinesia. Athletic patients may…
Hallux Rigidus: The Valenti Arthroplasty
Fig. 3.1 (a) AP X-ray. (b) Lateral X-ray. Preoperative X-rays of typical Valenti candidate 3.3 Author’s Preferred Technique: The Valenti Arthroplasty A linear incision is made approximately 5 cm over…
Turf Toe Injuries
Fig. 2.1 (a) Hyperextension injury; (b) clinical presentation of acute turf toe 2.2 Etiology A flexible shoe in combination with a hard artificial surface was considered the source of the…
Chronic Compartment Syndrome of Leg and Foot
Fig. 12.1 Compartment pressure measuring device 12.8 Treatment Treatment options for CCS include living with the problem, conservative treatment, and definitive surgical fasciotomy of the involved leg and foot compartments….
Lisfranc’s and Midfoot Injuries
Fig. 5.1 Common mechanism of injury in sports 5.1 Anatomy, Biomechanics, and Evaluation Axial loading of the metatarsals can cause fracture and diastasis/dislocation, particularly in regards to the second metatarsal…
First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Sesamoidopathy
Intra-articular disorders Chondral/osteochondral lesions Subchondral cysts Sesamoid displacement Plica Congenital variations Inherited disorders Absence Accessory sesamoid Symptomatic partism Coalition Size variations Overuse Avascular necrosis (see trauma) Sesamoiditis Chondromalacia FHL/FHB tendinitis…
Os Trigonum Injuries
Fig. 9.1 X-ray showing an os trigonum Fig. 9.2 MRI of os trigonum In recalcitrant cases of symptomatic os trigonum injuries, surgical excision can result in good relief. Open surgical…
