Split Posterior Tibial Tendon Transfer

Jul 22, 2016 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Split Posterior Tibial Tendon Transfer

Split Posterior Tibial Tendon Transfer David A. Spiegel James J. McCarthy DEFINITION The equinovarus deformity involves hindfoot equinus and varus and results from imbalance between inversion (tibialis posterior, tibialis anterior,…

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Open Lengthening of the Achilles Tendon

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Open Lengthening of the Achilles Tendon Anna V. Cuomo Norman Y. Otsuka Richard E. Bowen DEFINITION Shortening of the Achilles tendon, gastrocsoleus complex (triceps surae), or both results in an…

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Hip Arthroscopy

Jul 22, 2016 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Hip Arthroscopy

Hip Arthroscopy John P. Salvo Daniel P. Woods DEFINITION Hip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive technique to address a variety of painful hip conditions in the athletic and prearthritic population….

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Triple Arthrodesis

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Triple Arthrodesis R. Justin Mistovich David A. Spiegel James J. McCarthy DEFINITION Triple arthrodesis involves fusion of the talocalcaneal, calcaneocuboid, and talonavicular joints. The procedure is most commonly indicated for…

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Valgus Osteotomy of the Proximal Femur

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Valgus Osteotomy of the Proximal Femur Wudbhav N. Sankar DEFINITION Valgus osteotomy of the proximal femur can be performed for a number of different conditions including (among others) congenital or…

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Bernese Periacetabular Osteotomy

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Bernese Periacetabular Osteotomy Travis H. Matheney Michael B. Millis DEFINITION Hip dysplasia is the most common etiology of coxarthrosis, often leading to arthroplasty long before joint replacement can be considered…

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