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Ankle Joint Menu - Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics

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Ankle Joint Menu - Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics Duke Orthopaedics presents Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics Site Index A - Z Search Site by Word Home Contact Us My Account Ankle Joint Menu Foot Menu: Ankle Fractures Radiographs Ankle Equinus Deformity Achilles Tendinitis Anatomy: Ankle Joint Ankle Arthrodesis Ankle Arthroscopy...
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Acute Ankle Sprain eMedicine Orthopedics

Location: http://www.emedicine.com/orthoped/topic373.htm

Ankle sprains are the most common sports injuries encountered today. These injuries occur frequently. Complications associated with prolonged ankle pain, a high recurrence rate, and chronic ankle laxity underline the importance of careful diagnosis and treatment of ankle sprains.
Synonyms and related keywords: acute ankle sprain, turned ankle, stretched ankle,...
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The Mangled Foot and Ankle The Role of Soft Tissue Coverage

Location: http://www.hwbf.org/ota/am/ota02/otapa/OTA02533.htm

OTA 2002 - Session 5 Session V - Foot and Ankle Sat., 10/12/02 Foot & Ankle, Paper #33, 9:35 AM The Mangled Foot and Ankle: The Role of Soft Tissue Coverage Michael J. Bosse, MD 1 ; Renan C. Castillo, MPH; Dolfi Herscovici, Jr., DO 2 ; Thomas G. DiPasquale,...
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Comparison of Function After Ankle Fusion and Ankle Replacement

Location: http://www.orthop.washington.edu/UserFiles/File/research/2009_articles/Comparison_of_Function_After_ ...

Ankle arthritis differs from that of the hip and knee in that it is most commonly caused by traumatic injury (rather than degeneration or inflammation) and predominantly affects younger males.
• Ankle fusion is a well-established treatment that can improve pain but does so at a loss of motion of the ankle. It doesn’t...
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Ankle Sprain eMedicine PMR

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A large percentage of musculoskeletal injuries observed in the outpatient setting involve the ankle. Sprains constitute 85% of all ankle injuries. Of these, 85% are inversion sprains. Up to one sixth of participation time lost from sports results from ankle sprains. Proper rehabilitation begins with accurate diagnosis because up to...
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Hardware removal halts the majority of postoperative foot and ankle pain

Location: http://www.orthosupersite.com/view.asp?rID=43381

Hardware removal halts the majority of postoperative foot and ankle pain
Patients’ reconstructions fared best if pain decreased after elective hardware removal. By Susan M Rapp ORTHOPEDICS TODAY 2009; 29:34
Many orthopedists offer hardware removal to patients undergoing foot and ankle reconstructive or trauma surgery, but patients frequently do not take advantage of it....
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2010 Which are the most frequently used outcome instruments in studies on total ankle arthroplasty CORR Open Access

Location: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2816756

The number of studies reporting on outcomes after total ankle arthroplasty is continuously increasing. As the use of valid outcome measures represents the cornerstone for successful clinical research, we aimed to identify the most frequently used outcome instruments in ankle arthroplasty studies and to analyze the evidence to support their...
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Promising preliminary results seen with ankle distraction for post-traumatic OA

Location: http://www.orthosupersite.com/view.asp?rID=36751

ORTHOPEDICS TODAY 2009; 29:46 Emerging research from the University of Iowa indicates that ankle distraction may lead to improved pain relief and function in young and active patients with endstage post-traumatic ankle osteoarthritis. “At the present time, the standard option for these types of patients is usually arthrodesis of the ankle or,...
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Evaluation of pediatric foot and ankle pain

Location: http://www.ped-rheum.com/content/6/1/6

Review for the generalist: evaluation of pediatric foot and ankle pain Kristin M Houghton Pediatric Rheumatology 2008, 6:6 Abstract & link to free full text
Foot and ankle pain is common in children and adolescents. Problems are usually related to skeletal maturity and are fairly specific to the age of the child....
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Hyaluronic acid as a treatment for ankle osteoarthritis

Location: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2697335/

Viscosupplementation refers to the concept of synovial fluid replacement with intra-articular injections of hyaluronic acid (HA) for the relief of pain associated with osteoarthritis (OA). Intra-articular viscosupplementation was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1997. It is currently indicated only for the treatment of pain associated with...
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Long-Term Results Following Ankle Arthrodesis for Post-Traumatic Arthritis

Location: http://www.ejbjs.org/cgi/content/abstract/83/2/219

The present series represents the longest follow-up study of ankle arthrodesis to date. Our cohort of patients all had isolated post-traumatic ankle arthritis, and each underwent a successful isolated ankle arthrodesis. At a mean of twenty-two years, the majority of the patients had substantial, and accelerated, arthritic changes in the...
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2009 Total Ankle Replacement Surgery

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Total Ankle Replacement Surgery
Conclusion Total ankle replacement surgery is a safe and effective treatment option for select patients with ankle arthritis. In many patients total ankle replacement surgery substantially improves function, reduces pain, and allows for an improved quality of life. Patient mobility and quality of life factors contribute to longer...
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2008 End Stage Ankle Arthritis and Total Ankle Replacement

Location: http://www.hss.edu/conditions_ankle-arthritis-total-ankle-replacement.asp

An interview with Jonathan T. Deland, MD
This “end stage” arthritis results in pain, combined with loss of function and mobility - severely limiting normal activity. When this end stage is reached and non-operative options (such as medication, injections, and bracing) have been exhausted, patients are presented with three methods of...
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Post-operative Pain Management

Location: http://www.bcfootandankle.com/pain.htm

PAIN MANAGEMENT What kind of pain medication will I be prescribed? The local anesthesia you were given at the time of your surgery will wear off after 12 hours. As the local anesthesia wears off you will become more aware of your pain. To manage the pain, your doctor may prescribe... Expert
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Treatment choices for end stage ankle arthritis AOFAS

Location: http://www.aofas.org/Scripts/4Disapi.dll/4DCGI/cms/review.html?Action=CMS_Document&DocID=197

What are the symptoms of end stage arthritis? When is it time for surgical intervention and what are the surgical options? The signs of end stage arthritis include pain, swelling, stiffness, decreased motion and impaired function. According to AOFAS foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeon and panelist Mark A. Glazebrook, MD,...
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Ankle Arthrodesis Using Antegrade Intramedullary Nail for Salvage of Nonreconstructable Tibial Pilon Fractures Ortho Supersite

Location: http://www.orthosupersite.com/view.asp?rID=41937

The treatment of nonreconstructable tibial pilon fractures for which the optimal timing for reduction and fixation has been missed is challenging. Ankle arthrodesis may be a treatment option in such cases. We treated 2 patients with nonreconstructable tibial pilon fractures using ankle arthrodesis with an antegrade intramedullary nail. Our method...
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Retrocalcaneal Pain

Location: http://www.straws.com/a_retroc.htm

Heel pain is one of the most commonly treated lower extremity pathologies. Pain in the retrocalcaneal region could be due to many reasons; successful treatment depends on localizing pathology. Retrocalcaneal pain can be referred from four anatomical areas: the myotendinous junction of the gastrocnemius-soleus complex, the watershed area of the...
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Foot and ankle surgery in Australia

Location: http://www.jfootankleres.com/content/1/1/10

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Foot and ankle surgery in Australia: a descriptive analysis of the Medicare Benefits Schedule database, 1997-2006
Hylton B Menz, Mark F Gilheany and Karl B Landorf Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2008, 1:10
Foot and ankle problems are highly prevalent in the general community and a substantial proportion of people seek surgical...
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Peroneal Tendon Pathology eMedicine Orthopedics

Location: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1236405-overview

Problems may arise in either of the tendons alone, or both may be involved with subluxation. The hallmark of disorders of the peroneal tendons is laterally based ankle or foot pain. Whether the problem is tendinous degeneration or subluxation, the clinical manifestation is pain. With time, loss of eversion strength...
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Singapore Sports and Orthopaedic Services

Location: http://www.orthopaedicclinic.com.sg/

Member Ratings: 10 out of 10 stars (1 vote)

We are a specialist clinic catered to treating sports and orthopaedic problems. Our practice caters for most orthopaedic needs, specializing in orthopaedic trauma surgery (fractures, broken bones), leg lengthening, limb reconstruction, deformity correction, and non-union and bone infection surgery. We also focus on elective orthopaedic surgery like knee arthroscopy, bunion...
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High union rates and function scores at midterm followup with ankle arthrodesis using a four screw technique CORR Open Access

Location: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2835613

When evaluating the role of ankle arthrodesis in the treatment of severe ankle arthritis, postoperative infection, nonunion, and the development of arthritis at the adjacent joints are major issues when considering treatment alternatives.
Ankle arthrodesis with screws provides high rates of union, reliable pain relief, and favorable functional medium-term results.
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Ankle arthrodesis in rheumatoid arthritis

Location: http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~db=all~content=a783355120

We have reviewed the results of 30 ankle arthrodeses performed on 26 patients with rheumatoid arthritis. This procedure was associated with a high morbidity, with wound breakdown and infection occurring in 12 cases. Eighteen ankles had fused, six had pain-free fibrous union, and six required further surgery for nonunion. Clinical...
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Diagnostic and Therapeutic Injection of the Ankle and Foot

Location: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20031001/1356.html

Joint and soft tissue injection of the ankle and foot region is a useful diagnostic and therapeutic tool for the family physician. This article reviews the injection procedure for the plantar fascia, ankle joint, tarsal tunnel, interdigital space, and first metatarsophalangeal joint. Indications for plantar fascia injection include degeneration...
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Case 23. Calcaneonavicular Coalition

Location: http://gait.aidi.udel.edu/res695/homepage/pd_ortho/educate/clincase/coalit.htm

CALCANEONAVICULAR COALITION
# HISTORY: The patient is a 13 year old white female with complaints of left foot pain. The pain has been present for approximately 2 years. There is no specific history of a traumatic event. The pain is primarily at the lateral aspect of the foot and is worse...
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Tarsal Coalition eMedicine Orthopedics

Location: http://www.emedicine.com/orthoped/topic326.htm

Tarsal coalition is a condition in which 2 or more bones in the midfoot or hindfoot are joined. The most common types of coalitions are those between the calcaneus and either the talus or the navicular bones. Patients with this congenital condition usually present during late childhood or adolescence, but...
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