Charcot foot arthropathy is an inflammatory disease process that primarily affects the foot and ankle of patients with long-standing diabetes (10-plus years) and diabetic peripheral neuropathy (PN).3,4,7,24 The destructive inflammatory…
Varus-type osteoarthritis is characterized by varus deformity combined with anterior opening of the articular surface at the distal end of the tibia.1,2 It often develops bilaterally in middle-aged and elderly…
Arthrosis of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint is commonly seen in osteoarthritis (hallux rigidus), rheumatoid disease, and gout. The indication for surgical treatment of the first MTP joint is pain…
The midfoot extends from the midtarsal joint to the Lisfranc joint and connects the hindfoot and forefoot.2,3 Normal gait requires complex synergetic actions between the joints of the hindfoot and…
Articular defects of the tibiotalar joint, posttraumatic arthritis, and osteoarthritis can limit activity, make walking difficult, and lead to severe pain. Unlike the knee and hip, primary arthritis rarely affects…
The Roto-Glide (Implants International, Cleveland, United Kingdom; distributed by Intercus, Bad Blankenburg, Germany) is a noncemented TiCaP surfaced three-component device for total replacement of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP-1) joint (FIG…
Forefoot varus is a component of the multiplanar pes planovalgus deformity that occurs as a result of posterior tibial tendon insufficiency. In addition to being a component of adult acquired…
Hallux rigidus refers to limited dorsiflexion of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint as a result of dorsal osteophyte impingement. Plantarflexion is typically not limited but may be restricted if a…
The proximal opening wedge osteotomy is one of the more than 150 procedures described for the treatment of hallux valgus, indicating the complexity of this deformity. It was first described…
Hallux valgus is a deformity of the forefoot characterized by progressive lateral subluxation of the proximal phalanx of the first toe on the first metatarsal head. It is considered pathologic…
