Endoscopic Procedures for Retrocalcaneal Bursitis, Achilles Tendon, Posterior Tibial Tendon, Peroneal Tendons, and Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendon C. NIEK van DIJK JOHANNES I. WIEGERINCK MAAYKE N. van STERKENBURG PETER A….
Endoscopic Plantar Fascia Release, Gastrocnemius Recession, and Intermetatarsal Nerve Decompression RANDY R. CLARK PHINIT PHISITKUL RICHARD D. FERKEL Heel pain is one of the most common orthopedic complaints. One in…
Radiofrequency Use in Ankle and Foot Arthroscopy JAMES P. TASTO BRENNEN L. LUCAS This chapter outlines uses of radiofrequency (RF) in foot and ankle surgery, specifically arthroscopy, but will cover…
Arthroscopy of the Great and Lesser Toes RANDALL A. FARAC RICHARD D. FERKEL INTRODUCTION Evaluating and treating the small joints of the foot, including the great toe, has traditionally been…
Subtalar Joint Pathology BRADLEY J. DUNLAP RICHARD D. FERKEL Pathology of the subtalar joint continues to become more widely recognized as the knowledge of normal anatomy and arthroscopic identification of…
Arthroscopic Ankle Arthrodesis KEITH W. CHAN RICHARD D. FERKEL JAMES M. GLICK Arthrodesis is the procedure of choice for salvaging debilitating conditions of the ankle associated with pain and instability….
Prone Arthroscopy for Posterior Ankle and Subtalar Joint Pathology DAVIDE EDOARDO BONASIA MARGHERITA GERMANO ANNUNZIATO AMENDOLA INTRODUCTION Anterior ankle arthroscopy represents a reliable and widely performed treatment option for a…
Arthroscopic and Open Approaches to Ankle Instability NIRAV SHAH RICHARD D. FERKEL INTRODUCTION Ankle sprains, one of the most common injuries seen by orthopedists, are typically forced inversion injuries that…
Subtalar Arthroscopy: Anatomy, Setup, and Normal Exam RICHARD D. FERKEL The appropriate application of arthroscopic technology to various parts of the body takes time and experience, as has been demonstrated…
Osteophytes, Loose Bodies, Posttraumatic Problems, and Foreign Bodies JAMES W. STONE RICHARD D. FERKEL The term “impingement” is defined in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary as “to strike or collide,” “to encroach…
