Arthroscopic Ankle Fusion Methods Timothy C. Fitzgibbons David J. Inda INDICATIONS Multiple open surgical techniques have been described for ankle arthrodesis. In the 1980s, advancements in arthroscopic instrumentation and techniques…
Mini-Open Ankle Arthrodesis Christopher P. Chiodo Eric M. Bluman INDICATIONS Tibiotalar arthrodesis is indicated for symptomatic ankle arthritis that sufficiently interferes with activities of daily living and has not responded…
Endoscopic Compartment Release for Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome Jeremy T. Smith Eric M. Bluman INDICATIONS Compartment syndrome is defined as an elevated pressure within a closed muscular compartment that limits…
Endoscopic Plantar Fascia Release Jeremy J. Miles Michael J. Shereff ANATOMY The plantar fascia is composed of sheets of dense collagen bundles located between the skin and superficial muscle layer…
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in the Foot and Ankle John P. Furia Eric M. Bluman INTRODUCTION Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is an effective treatment for both bony and soft…
Arthroscopic Lateral Ankle Ligament Reconstruction Peter Mangone Jorge Acevedo INDICATIONS Lateral ankle sprains are one of the most common reasons for patients to visit an emergency room.1 Fortunately, patients with…
Limited Incision Achilles Repair—Two Techniques Bruce Cohen Emilio Wagner INTRODUCTION Achilles tendon ruptures are common in the elite and recreational athlete and most often occur in the noninsertional region of…
Tendoscopy Markus Knupp V. James Sammarco INDICATIONS Surgery for tendon disorders of the posterior foot and ankle are common. Tendons in this area enter a relatively avascular zone as they…
Endoscopic Gastrocnemius Recession Saul G. Trevino Santaram Vallurupalli David Flood INTRODUCTION Progressive deformities of the foot and ankle have been associated with contracture of the triceps surae. Historically, these contractures…
Brisement and Related Procedures Stuart H. Myers Lew C. Schon BACKGROUND Brisement (French: “breaking”) is the lysis of adhesions around a tendon by high-pressure fluid injection. It is distinct from…
