Resection of Calcaneonavicular Coalition David Scher DEFINITION A calcaneonavicular coalition is an abnormal connection between the calcaneus and the navicular. This extra connection between the tarsal bones typically limits subtalar…
Surgical Treatment of Cavus Foot Richard M. Schwend Brad Olney DEFINITION A cavus foot deformity in children develops from muscle imbalance that leads to forefoot pronation in relation to the…
Butler Procedure for Overlapping Fifth Toe B. David Horn DEFINITION Overlapping fifth toe is a congenital condition where the fifth toe is rotated and overrides the fourth toe.1, 2, 3…
Calcaneal Lengthening Osteotomy for the Treatment of Hindfoot Valgus Deformity Vincent S. Mosca DEFINITION Valgus deformity of the hindfoot exists when the calcaneus is angled away from the midline of…
Surgical Correction of Juvenile Bunion B. David Horn DEFINITION Adolescent bunion is a multifactorial, complex deformity consisting of medial deviation of the first metatarsal (metatarsus primus varus), lateral deviation of…
Split Posterior Tibial Tendon Transfer David A. Spiegel James J. McCarthy DEFINITION The equinovarus deformity involves hindfoot equinus and varus and results from imbalance between inversion (tibialis posterior, tibialis anterior,…
Open Lengthening of the Achilles Tendon Anna V. Cuomo Norman Y. Otsuka Richard E. Bowen DEFINITION Shortening of the Achilles tendon, gastrocsoleus complex (triceps surae), or both results in an…
Hip Arthroscopy John P. Salvo Daniel P. Woods DEFINITION Hip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive technique to address a variety of painful hip conditions in the athletic and prearthritic population….
Triple Arthrodesis R. Justin Mistovich David A. Spiegel James J. McCarthy DEFINITION Triple arthrodesis involves fusion of the talocalcaneal, calcaneocuboid, and talonavicular joints. The procedure is most commonly indicated for…
Treatment of Anterior Femoroacetabular Impingement through Mini-Open Anterior Approach Diana Bitar Javad Parvizi DEFINITION Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a mechanical hip disorder defined as abnormal abutment between the femoral head…
