CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: Articular cartilage is uniquely designed to distribute forces across the joint surface. When degenerated or damaged, the normal homeostasis of the cartilage microenvironment is disrupted, resulting…
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: Arthroscopy of the wrist allows extensive visualization of the radiocarpal and midcarpal articular surfaces with minimal disruption of the soft tissues or ligaments, thus allowing reduced…
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: Hallux rigidus refers to the condition of degenerative arthritis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) with proliferative osteophyte formation and joint space narrowing leading to decreased…
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: Pain relief for end-stage great toe arthritis may be achieved by joint replacement or by resection, with or without biologic interposition. Both types of joint arthroplasty…
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: Hallux rigidus is a painful and disabling condition. Hallux metatarsophalangeal joint unipolar arthroplasty is a surgical treatment option for this condition. The history, indications, surgical technique,…
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: Hallux rigidus is a painful and disabling condition. Hallux metatarsophalangeal joint bipolar arthroplasty is a surgical treatment option for this condition. The history, indications, surgical technique,…
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: Posttraumatic arthritis coupled with malunion of the calcaneus represents a disabling condition after displaced calcaneal fractures. Treatment is aimed at eliminating pain by fusing the affected…
CHAPTER PREVIEW CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: The goal of this chapter is to discuss the indications, techniques, and outcomes for great toe metatarsophalangeal fusions. The importance of optimal position for fusion is…
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…
