Musculoskeletal Key

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…

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…

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…

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…

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….

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…

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…

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…

Fig. 4.1 Preoperative anteroposterior (a) and lateral (b) X-ray 4.3 Author’s Preferred Technique The modified Hohmann procedure is often performed with regional anesthesia and an ankle tourniquet. A dorsomedial incision…