* Reproduced from Healey JE Jr, Hodge J: Surgical anatomy, ed 2, Philadelphia, 1990, BC Decker. The anatomic text and illustrations in this chapter have been carefully chosen to support…
The patient with hypersensitivity occurring after hand trauma presents the physician and the therapist with a unique challenge, both in evaluation and in treatment of the problem. The lack of…
Abstract Arthrodesis of the hallux metatarsophalangeal (MP) joint is indicated for correction of deformity, to treat arthritis, and to address neuromuscular imbalance of the MP joint (with or without deformity)….
Abstract Selection of the treatment approach for ankle arthritis should not be the surgeon’s decision alone. Many patients recognize the potential problems with ankle arthrodesis, the inherent stiffness, the limitation…
Abstract In a triple arthrodesis , the subtalar, talonavicular (TN), and calcaneocuboid (CC) joints are included in the surgical fusion. A trend emerging over the past few years has been…
Abstract Whenever possible, it is preferable to perform a tibiotalocalcaneal (TTC) arthrodesis instead of a pantalar arthrodesis. Including the transverse tarsal joint in the arthrodesis, which results in far more…
Abstract Arthrodesis of the tarsometatarsal (TMT) joint is performed for treatment of arthritis of variable extent with or without deformity, in the setting of idiopathic osteoarthritis or posttraumatic or inflammatory…
Abstract The indications for subtalar arthrodesis are broad and include arthritis and deformities. Specific problems amenable to management by this method are calcaneus fracture, isolated traumatic subtalar arthritis, middle facet…
Abstract Ankle arthrodesis remains a very effective and reliable treatment method for ankle arthritis. In patients with minimal deformity, poor skin quality, or at risk for wound complications, the ability…
Abstract Over the past decade, a resurgence of interest in total ankle replacement (TAR) has emerged, largely as a consequence of an improved understanding of ankle kinematics, better implant designs,…
