53 Tibiotalocalcaneal Fusion: Intramedullary Nail Jacob R. Zide and James W. Brodsky Abstract Combined ankle and subtalar joint arthritis, failed ankle arthroplasty, neuroarthropathic Charcot’s ankle collapse, talar osteonecrosis, and ankle…
30 Cavovarus Reconstruction Chuanshun Wang and Selene G. Parekh Abstract The deformity of cavovarus foot is typically a result of muscular imbalance with an underlying neurologic disorder. The most common…
24 Flexor Digitorum Longus Transfer for Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction Martin J. O’Malley Abstract The flexor digitorum longus (FDL) transfer is an integral part of the adult flatfoot reconstruction for…
29 Peroneal Groove Deepening for Peroneal Subluxation Gregory P. Guyton Abstract The peroneal tendons run within a concave groove in the retrofibular region as they cross behind the ankle, and…
13 First Metatarsophalangeal Cheilectomy Andrew D. Beischer Abstract Hallux rigidus is an arthritic condition affecting predominantly the dorsal aspect of the first metatarsal head with cartilage loss of dorsal spur…
38 Posterior Ankle Arthroscopy James D.F. Calder Abstract Posterior ankle arthroscopy was first published by van Dijk in 20001 who described using a two-portal endoscopic approach, making it possible to…
17 Tarsal Tunnel Release Sheryl de Waard and Daniel Haverkamp Abstract Tarsal tunnel release is a surgical decompression by dividing the flexor retinaculum to relieve the symptoms of a tarsal…
15 Morton’s Neurectomy Christopher P. Chiodo Abstract The plantar interdigital neuroma or Morton’s neuroma is caused by a thickening of the interdigital nerve as it crosses under the intermetatarsal ligament…
28 Peroneal Tendon Repair Christopher W. Reb and Gregory C. Berlet Abstract Peroneal tendon pathology is common. When this pathology includes a tear, nonsurgical treatment is unlikely to be successful….
31 Local Bone Graft David N. Garras Abstract The use of bone graft in foot and ankle surgery is critical to the success of many of our everyday procedures. With…
