Dislocations of the Foot and Ankle
Dislocations of the Foot and Ankle Graham A. Hamilton Lawrence A. Ford Johanna-Marie Richey Joint dislocations represent an injury that results in the loss of integrity of the anatomic structures…
Tarsometatarsal (Lisfranc) Joint Dislocation
Tarsometatarsal (Lisfranc) Joint Dislocation Lawrence A. DiDomenico Dawn Y. Stein Fracture dislocations of the tarsal-metatarsal (Lisfranc injuries) can be subtle and may be missed in both initial and later evaluation…
Digital and Sesamoid Fractures
Digital and Sesamoid Fractures Michael S. Downey Gretchen A. Lawrence Digital and sesamoid fractures are common injuries affecting patients in all age groups and activity levels, including those who are…
Achilles Tendon Trauma
Achilles Tendon Trauma Alan Ng Keith L. Jacobson In 1541, Paré was given credit for recognizing Achilles tendon ruptures as a clinical entity. It was not reported in the literature…
Management of Acute and Chronic Tendon Injury
Management of Acute and Chronic Tendon Injury Ryan H. Fitzgerald Despite being less common than osseous or ligamentous trauma, tendon injuries in the foot and ankle present a significant management…
Trauma to the Nail and Associated Structures
Trauma to the Nail and Associated Structures D. Scot Malay Robyn Winner Injuries involving the pedal nail bed and associated structures are common. Acute toenail injuries are most frequently caused…
Complications of Internal Fixation
Complications of Internal Fixation John V. Vanore William G. Montross Fixation of elective osteotomies, arthrodesis, and traumatic fractures are part of daily practice for foot and ankle surgeons. An osteosynthesis…
Complex Soft Tissue Injuries: Degloving and Soft Tissue Loss Injuries
Complex Soft Tissue Injuries: Degloving and Soft Tissue Loss Injuries Ryan H. Fitzgerald John S. Steinberg Nonosseous injuries of the foot and ankle present the surgeon with a significant management…
Open Fractures
Open Fractures Mark A. Hardy Jordan P. Grossman An open fracture (Fig. 96.1) is characterized by soft tissue disruption that results in communication of the fracture site with the outside…
Plantar Fibromatosis
Plantar Fibromatosis Michael S. Downey Randall J. Contento Plantar fibromatosis is a benign, locally invasive soft tissue tumor characterized by fibroblastic proliferation within the plantar fascia. The fibromatoses can be…
