RHEUMATOLOGY

Surgery for the Neuropathic Foot and Ankle

Apr 18, 2019 by in RHEUMATOLOGY Comments Off on Surgery for the Neuropathic Foot and Ankle

Abstract Charcot arthropathy is a very difficult condition to treat secondary to the severe deformity involved combined with medical comorbidities associated with this condition. The use of very rigid fixation…

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The Lapidus Procedure

Apr 18, 2019 by in RHEUMATOLOGY Comments Off on The Lapidus Procedure

Abstract The Lapidus procedure and its modification perform the correction of the deformity as close to the center of rotation axis (CORA) as can be performed for any deformity. It…

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Correction of Lesser Toe Deformity

Apr 18, 2019 by in RHEUMATOLOGY Comments Off on Correction of Lesser Toe Deformity

Abstract The correction of a lesser toe deformity is dependent on multiple factors. Foremost is to determine if the deformity is flexible or rigid. The location(s) of the deformity must…

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Management of Metatarsalgia

Apr 18, 2019 by in RHEUMATOLOGY Comments Off on Management of Metatarsalgia

Abstract Although the term metatarsalgia is generally used to describe pain in the forefoot, it is better suited to describe the location of pain rather than the diagnosis. The etiologies…

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Correction of Crossover Toe Deformity

Apr 18, 2019 by in RHEUMATOLOGY Comments Off on Correction of Crossover Toe Deformity

Abstract Crossover toe deformity cannot be corrected in the same way as for a claw toe or hammertoe. If correction is undertaken using a standard metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint release with…

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Hallux Varus

Apr 18, 2019 by in RHEUMATOLOGY Comments Off on Hallux Varus

Abstract The type of treatment for correction of hallux varus is determined by the flexibility of the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) and interphalangeal (IP) joints. Imbalance is always present between the flexor…

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Proximal Phalangeal Osteotomy (Akin)

Apr 18, 2019 by in RHEUMATOLOGY Comments Off on Proximal Phalangeal Osteotomy (Akin)

Abstract In cases of mild residual hallux valgus following intraoperative correction or in patients who have hallux valgus interphalangeus, an Akin osteotomy is an effective procedure to correct either valgus…

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Chevron Osteotomy

Apr 18, 2019 by in RHEUMATOLOGY Comments Off on Chevron Osteotomy

Abstract Chevron osteotomy is a procedure performed primarily for correction of hallux valgus that is associated with a mild to moderate increase in the intermetatarsal angle. In some cases, a…

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