Ankle Arthrodesis

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Fig. 29.1 (a) Preoperative TTC arthrodesis patient with diabetes sent for angiography. Confirmed occlusion of anterior tibialis artery. (b) Poststenting procedure showing significantly improved flow (Courtesy of Dr. Patrick Antoun)…

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Complications of Hallux Valgus Surgery

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Fig. 11.1 (a, b) Comparison of inherent shortening of the Chevrons vs. Mitchell verse osteotomy On the other hand, base procedures are inherently less stable than head procedures secondary to…

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Neuromas

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Fig. 9.1 Third interspace nerve being pulled distally in efforts to allow retraction of the cut end into the proximal muscle layer Fig. 9.2 Small nerve branches may tether the…

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Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus

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Berndt and Harty classification system for OLTs [9] Stage 1 Small subchondral compression fracture Stage 2 Partially detached fragment of the cartilage Stage 3 Completely detached fragment of the cartilage…

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Ankle Stabilization

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Fig. 27.1 Unstressed lateral radiograph . (a) Positive anterior drawer with stressed lateral radiograph showing anterior displacement of the talus on the tibia. (b) Unstressed AP radiograph of the ankle….

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Surgical Infections

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Fig. 5.1 Clinical presentation 3 days post-op. Notice the significant intensity and extent of the erythema and edema. There is no drainage, but with these cardinal signs of infection, one should…

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Complications of Stage II Flatfoot Surgery

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Fig. 21.1 A-B Intraoperative assessment of the posterior tibial tendon. Elasticity of the muscle-tendon unit can be determined by pulling on the tendon Leaving behind the pathologic tendon at the…

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Complications of Metatarsal Fractures

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Fig. 10.1 AP radiograph demonstrates central metatarsal fractures that exceed the acceptable criteria for non surgical treatment Complication of these injuries can result in osteochondral defects, avascular necrosis, or more…

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