Postoperative Physical Therapy for Foot and Ankle Surgery
Fig. 18.1 Stationary bike with cast boot When stable and suitable healing has taken place, ankle and foot range-of-motion exercises are initiated using a towel (this can range from less…
Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus
Fig. 8.1 Transchondral lesion “flap” softened cartilage being probed (a), separating flap (b), excising flap with shaver (c), and removing flap with grasper (d) Osteochondral lesions are also classified with…
Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle in Athletes
Fig. 6.1 (a) Type I denotes fracture of the fifth metatarsal tuberosity extending into the metatarsocuboid joint. (b) Type II describes fracture at the diaphyseal–metaphyseal junction of the fifth metatarsal…
Peroneal Tendinopathy
Fig. 15.1 (a) Pre-op X-ray showing avulsed peroneal retinaculum. (b) MRI showing torn peroneal retinaculum. (c) Diagram of the classification of peroneal retinaculum tears. PLT, peroneus longus tendon; PBT, peroneus…
Ankle Instability
Fig. 13.1 Mark out anatomy Fig. 13.2 Extensor retinaculum in blue Fig. 13.3 ATFL cut Fig. 13.4 Lateral talocalcaneal Fig. 13.5 Drill holes in the fibula for CFL tunnel Fig….
Insertional and Midsubstance Achilles Tendinopathy
Fig. 14.1 (a) Retrocalcaneal exostosis lateral view. (b) “Zero degree” axial view showing lateral calcification. (c) Insertional tendocalcinosis Fig. 14.2 (a) T1 MRI showing retrocalcaneal exostosis. (b) T2 MRI revealing…
Posterior Ankle Arthroscopy and Endoscopy
Fig. 17.1 Depending on the talar location of the osteochondral defect, the pathology can be addressed via anterior or posterior ankle arthroscopy. To determine whether the osteochondral defect can be…
Syndesmosis Injuries
Fig. 10.1 Temporarily restoration of ankle function with standing, walking, or heel rises after circumferential taping of syndesmosis is considered diagnostic of syndesmosis injury Fig. 10.2 External rotation of the…
Acute Repair of Ruptured Foot and Ankle Tendons in Athletic Patients
Fig. 11.1 Positive Matles’ sign of the near Achilles tendon confirming rupture as represented by the inability of the foot to stay passively plantarflexed 11.1 Surgical Treatment of Acute Achilles…
Plantar Fasciitis
Fig. 7.1 Typical location of plantar fasciitis 7.3 Clinical Findings Plantar fasciitis has a classic presentation of pain with ambulation after rest, also known as post-static dyskinesia. Athletic patients may…
