Surgical management of intraosseous lipoma of the calcaneus with pathological fracture and subsequent treatment of complications: A case report and literature review

Sep 5, 2026 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Surgical management of intraosseous lipoma of the calcaneus with pathological fracture and subsequent treatment of complications: A case report and literature review
Highlights • Intraosseous Lipoma. • Osteomyelitis. • Pathologic Fracture. • Post-Operative Complications. • Case Study. Abstract Intraosseous lipoma is a very rare finding, which can occur in the calcaneus with…
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From crisis to closure: Early aggressive debridement and use of skin grafting in limb threatening necrotizing fasciitis

Sep 5, 2026 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on From crisis to closure: Early aggressive debridement and use of skin grafting in limb threatening necrotizing fasciitis
Abstract Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) in the setting of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and septic shock presents a formidable challenge to limb preservation. This case describes a 64-year-old female with longstanding uncontrolled…
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Surgical management of functional hallux limitus using cotton osteotomy/posterior muscle group lengthening and its effect on cuneiform articular angle, Medial Arch Sag Angle, and Meary’s angle

Sep 5, 2026 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Surgical management of functional hallux limitus using cotton osteotomy/posterior muscle group lengthening and its effect on cuneiform articular angle, Medial Arch Sag Angle, and Meary’s angle
Abstract Introduction Functional hallux limitus (FnHL) can arise from medial column instability caused by pathological compensation within the closed kinetic chain. This report presents a surgical case of FnHL attributed…
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Second metatarsal reconstruction after segmental bone loss using a custom 3D-printed implant: A case report

Sep 5, 2026 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Second metatarsal reconstruction after segmental bone loss using a custom 3D-printed implant: A case report
Abstract Reconstructing extensive bone loss in the foot after trauma poses a significant surgical challenge. The challenge becomes even greater when the injury involves weight-bearing structures. This case report presents…
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Think Like an Orthoplastic Surgeon – Part 1 of 2: Skin Graft Tips and Tricks From Harvesting to Grafting in the Lower Limb & Foot

Sep 5, 2026 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Think Like an Orthoplastic Surgeon – Part 1 of 2: Skin Graft Tips and Tricks From Harvesting to Grafting in the Lower Limb & Foot
Introduction Skin grafting is an important and necessary skill for various pathologies in the foot and ankle. Providing coverage to complex wounds is a necessary and formidable challenge in limb…
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