Arthroscopic Treatment of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus: Microfracture Eric Giza Edward Shin Stephanie E. Wong INDICATIONS Osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLTs) are rare, representing approximately 4% of all…
Ankle Arthroscopy—Basics Marcus P. Coe Alastair S.E. Younger Kevin Wing INDICATIONS Ankle arthroscopy has evolved over the course of the last 30 years to provide a minimally invasive means of…
Axial Screw Technique for Charcot Midfoot Neuropathic Dislocation V. James Sammarco INDICATIONS Charcot neuroarthropathic foot deformity is inherently difficult to treat. For the neuroarthropathic patient, dislocation through the midfoot can…
Arthroscopic Triple Arthrodesis Tun Hing Lui Lung Fung Tse INDICATIONS Triple arthrodesis is a commonly used procedure in treating varied foot and ankle problems, including hind-foot joint arthrosis and deformity….
Arthroscopic Ankle Fusion Methods Timothy C. Fitzgibbons David J. Inda INDICATIONS Multiple open surgical techniques have been described for ankle arthrodesis. In the 1980s, advancements in arthroscopic instrumentation and techniques…
Mini-Open Ankle Arthrodesis Christopher P. Chiodo Eric M. Bluman INDICATIONS Tibiotalar arthrodesis is indicated for symptomatic ankle arthritis that sufficiently interferes with activities of daily living and has not responded…
Endoscopic Compartment Release for Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome Jeremy T. Smith Eric M. Bluman INDICATIONS Compartment syndrome is defined as an elevated pressure within a closed muscular compartment that limits…
Endoscopic Plantar Fascia Release Jeremy J. Miles Michael J. Shereff ANATOMY The plantar fascia is composed of sheets of dense collagen bundles located between the skin and superficial muscle layer…
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in the Foot and Ankle John P. Furia Eric M. Bluman INTRODUCTION Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is an effective treatment for both bony and soft…
Arthroscopic Lateral Ankle Ligament Reconstruction Peter Mangone Jorge Acevedo INDICATIONS Lateral ankle sprains are one of the most common reasons for patients to visit an emergency room.1 Fortunately, patients with…
