CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: Osteoarthritis of the midfoot may be treated initially with nonoperative measures, which include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication, a custom-molded insert, and a rocker bottom–soled shoe. If this…
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: The adult acquired flatfoot describes a clinical condition characterized by a tight heel cord, medial column breakdown, and hindfoot valgus. Posterior tibial tendon failure results from…
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: An arthritic disorder of the first metatarsophalangeal joint associated with osteophytes, possible due to cumulative trauma and chronic joint changes. There is limited joint motion and…
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: Limited great toe motion, primarily loss of dorsiflextion, and painful motion are the hallmark. Radiographs may show loose bodies dorsally, a condition that generally does not…
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: Mild and moderate forms of hallux rigidus can be successfully treated with first metatarsophalangeal joint decompression. The surgical procedure is relatively simple consisting of resection of…
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: Long-standing arch collapse can lead to valgus tilting of the talus in the mortise, with deltoid ligament attenuation and degenerative arthritis of the ankle. Pain is…
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: Tendon transfers about the foot and ankle aim to restore muscular balance within a maloriented foot with the ensuing functional disorders. A deficient tibial posterior tendon…
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: Adult acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD) is characterized by flattening of the longitudinal arch, increased forefoot abduction, and hindfoot valgus. Patients experience pain and a decline in…
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: The chapter starts out with the history of the isolated subtalar fusion and the evolution to its today’s presentation accompanied by general and biomechanical considerations. Indications…
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: This chapter reviews the potential role for subtalar arthroscopy for subtalar arthritis. Subtalar arthroscopy is not as developed as ankle arthroscopy, but it is still of…
