Peroneal Tendon Repair
28 Peroneal Tendon Repair Christopher W. Reb and Gregory C. Berlet Abstract Peroneal tendon pathology is common. When this pathology includes a tear, nonsurgical treatment is unlikely to be successful….
Local Bone Graft
31 Local Bone Graft David N. Garras Abstract The use of bone graft in foot and ankle surgery is critical to the success of many of our everyday procedures. With…
Ludloff Proximal First Metatarsal Osteotomy for Hallux Valgus Correction
9 Ludloff Proximal First Metatarsal Osteotomy for Hallux Valgus Correction Steven B. Weinfeld Abstract The Ludloff osteotomy was initially described in 1918 for correction of deformities of the first metatarsal….
Akin’s and Moberg’s Osteotomies of the Hallux Phalanx
12 Akin’s and Moberg’s Osteotomies of the Hallux Phalanx Adam G. Miller Abstract Proximal phalangeal osteotomies of the hallux serve to correct alignment when combined with hallux valgus corrective procedures…
Posterior Tibial Tendon Transfer (Including Bridle’s Procedure) for Drop-Foot
19 Posterior Tibial Tendon Transfer (Including Bridle’s Procedure) for Drop-Foot Carroll P. Jones Abstract Drop-foot is a common problem that may result from anterior compartment syndrome, peroneal nerve palsy, incomplete…
Arthroscopic Microfractures for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus
37 Arthroscopic Microfractures for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus Rocco Papalia, Guglielmo Torre, Vincenzo Denaro, and Nicola Maffulli Abstract Arthroscopic microfracture is a routine and safe procedure for managing osteochondral…
Ulnar Styloid Triquetral Impaction: Diagnosis and Treatment
RATIONALE AND BASIC SCIENCE Ulnar styloid triquetral impaction (USTI) is often unrecognized, yet it is a relatively common condition in which the ulnar styloid, or fragments of the ulnar styloid,…
The Management of Avascular Necrosis in the Carpus: Preiser’s Disease and Avascular Necrosis of the Capitate
INTRODUCTION Avascular necrosis (AVN) within the carpus is a rare occurrence. AVN is most commonly seen within the scaphoid after proximal pole fractures; however, AVN may occur throughout the carpus…
Pediatric Distal Radius Fractures
INTRODUCTION Children are not small adults, and pediatric distal radius fractures cannot always be treated by applying established principles for adult fractures. Children have unique anatomic structures particular to them….
Tendinopathies: FCU, ECU, de Quervain’s, and Intersection Syndrome
de QUERVAIN’S DISEASE Basic Science and Pertinent Anatomy Several terms are used to describe the condition of tendon entrapment. Although frequently referred to as tenosynovitis, de Quervain’s disease is more…
