The Evolution of Thoughts, Concepts, and Practice in Patellar Instability William R. Post Historical Perspective It is often said that when many operations are recommended to treat a single problem…
Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction Using Quadriceps Tendon Christian Fink Mirco Herbort INTRODUCTION Pathogenesis Tear of the medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) has been reported in 95% to 100% of patients with…
Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction Using Suture Anchors Moneer Abouljoud David C. Flanigan Robert A. Magnussen INTRODUCTION Pathogenesis Patellar dislocation commonly occurs as a result of trauma sustained during physical activity…
KEY FACTS • Calcaneus fractures account for ~ 2% of all fractures. • The calcaneus is the most frequently fractured tarsal (hindfoot) bone. ○ It represents 60% of all tarsal…
KEY FACTS • Clubfeet can be idiopathic or syndromic. ○ Initial treatment in almost all cases should be Ponseti casting, even if the patient presents outside of infancy, as casting…
KEY FACTS • Toe and metatarsal fractures are the most common fractures of the foot with an incidence of 140 per 100,000 per year. • The 5th metatarsal is the…
KEY FACTS Hallux Rigidus • Hallux rigidus is the most common arthritic condition in the foot. • Hallux rigidus tends to be bilateral, although it is often not synchronous. •…
KEY FACTS • Foot and ankle tumors are relatively rare entities but must be kept in the differential diagnosis of musculoskeletal complaints in that area. • The overwhelming majority of…
KEY FACTS • The treatment of ankle fractures is chiefly concerned with mitigating and minimizing the risk of posttraumatic arthritis. • The relative stability of an ankle fracture will ultimately…
KEY FACTS • The midfoot includes 5 tarsal bones: Navicular, cuboid, and 3 cuneiforms (medial, 1st; middle, 2nd; and lateral, 3rd). • Mobile or “essential” midfoot joints include: ○ Talonavicular…
