Musculoskeletal Key

Abstract Errors in management of flatfoot fall into two broad categories: errors of decision making and technical errors related to surgery. Complications resulting from such errors can often be effectively…

Abstract The correction of foot and ankle deformity by means of a properly performed tendon transfer can be satisfying for both the surgeon and the patient. The goal of any…

Abstract A role for use of bulk fresh allografts in ankle surgery has been well established. Although the enthusiasm for large fresh allograft osteoarticular ankle replacement has diminished over the…

Abstract Correction of the cavus foot can be difficult with regards to both the decision making and execution of the surgery. With adherence to some basic principles, however, the deformity…

Abstract Charcot arthropathy is a very difficult condition to treat secondary to the severe deformity involved combined with medical comorbidities associated with this condition. The use of very rigid fixation…

Abstract The Lapidus procedure and its modification perform the correction of the deformity as close to the center of rotation axis (CORA) as can be performed for any deformity. It…

Abstract The correction of a lesser toe deformity is dependent on multiple factors. Foremost is to determine if the deformity is flexible or rigid. The location(s) of the deformity must…

Abstract Although the term metatarsalgia is generally used to describe pain in the forefoot, it is better suited to describe the location of pain rather than the diagnosis. The etiologies…

Abstract Although many patients will do relatively well following hallux valgus surgery, complications will occur despite our best efforts. Consideration must be given the metatarsophalangeal joint itself and determine whether…

Abstract Crossover toe deformity cannot be corrected in the same way as for a claw toe or hammertoe. If correction is undertaken using a standard metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint release with…