Dr. Anand Vora is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in disorders of the foot and ankle.  Dr. Vora is an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Northwestern University Medical School.  Dr. Vora and the Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Center specialize in simple and complex orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery...

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,...

April 10-11, 2010. Venue Medical Sciences Building, 1 Kings College Circle, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
The Foot and Ankle Symposium is designed as a comprehensive review of the operative and non-operative management of foot and ankle pathologies. After attending the course the participant will have better medical insight into...

Both posterior and anterior arthroscopy of the ankle may be indicated in the same patient. With the patient supine, it is possible to reach most intraarticular structures of the ankle through the standard anterior portals, but difficult to examine the posterior compartments and to perform hindfoot endoscopy. In most patients...

A retrospective study of infected operatively treated ankle fractures has revealed that stable hardware should not be removed until after 3 months postoperative and after suppression of the infection with irrigation and debridement. “It would be helpful to have a multidisciplinary approach with an orthopedic surgeon and an infectious disease specialist....

General and subspecialty orthopaedics.

Foot pain is not normal. The Podiatry Service at the Orthopedic & Fracture Clinic offers comprehensive foot and ankle treatment through non-surgical and surgical means. A Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M) is a physician and surgeon who focuses on diagnosing, treating, and...

We are a team of specialists in the region below the knee comprising an Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon, a Clinical Orthotist, Podiatrists and Specialist Physiotherapists. We work together to provide our patients with the most comprehensive and effective treatments. Located in Birmingham (UK), the Clinic is based out of the...

My aim is to provide the highest quality patient care, improve mobility, enhance the quality of life for all my patients, and to advance the science of orthopedic surgery through research and education. I specialize in sports related issues and injuries of the lower extremities. Our approach is ‘Integrative’, drawing...

In general, ankle splints are applied to minimize movement and provide support and comfort by stabilizing an injury at that joint. Splints are primarily used to stabilize injuries to bones until the patient can be evaluated by a consultant, such as an orthopedic surgeon.1 Splints are also used to achieve...

Open injuries of the foot and ankle are not as common as open fractures of the long bones and, thus the orthopaedic surgeon manages this problem less frequently. Nevertheless, it is important to adhere to the basic principles that apply to all open fractures: (i) adequate antibiotics, (ii) early irrigation...

Glen D. Shapiro, MD FAAOS is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon with special interest in shoulder and knee reconstruction and winter sports medicine. Dr. Shapiro treats the entire musculoskeletal system, and has completed extensive training in advanced fracture care, reconstructive sports medicine, and reconstruction of the knee and shoulder. Orthopedic Specialties... Patient Provider

OTA 2002 - Session 7 Session VII - Tibia Sat., 10/12/02 Tibia, Paper #48, 4:43 PM The Use of Hybrid Fixators in Proximal Tibia Fractures Roberto Varsalona, MD ; Bruce H. Ziran, MD; S. Avondo, MD; Q. Mollica, MD; University of Catagnia, Sicily, Italy; and University of Pittsburgh, Department of Orthopaedics,...

THE RISKS OF HAVING SURGERY Do you know the risks and benefits of surgery? The purpose of your operation is to decrease pain and improve the function of the foot. In some cases, that involves fusion of parts of the foot and/or tendon transfers. Most of the time the operation goes smoothly and... Expert

We specialise in surgery of the lower limb; Hip, Knee, Foot & Ankle, with consulting centres throughout Auckland. 
We have included a large amount of original information detailing and explaining the services we provide, as well as news updates and opinion posts.

Dr. Vladimir Zeetser is a podiatric physician and surgeon specializing in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. His training includes advanced wound management and limb salvage and he has consistently achieved unparalleled results in healing problematic wounds.

Goldmine of orthopaedic scores and scoring systems. 10 surgeon based and 20 patient based scoring systems for all regions of the musculoskeletal system. Includes: Harris Hip Score, Knee Society Score, Oxford Knee Score, WOMAC, Cincinatti Knee Score, Tegner Lysholm, American Foot & Ankle Score AFAS, UCLA Shoulder Rating Scale, Mayo...

Introduction Relevant Anatomy And Contraindications Workup Treatment Outcome And Prognosis Pictures Bibliography Introduction Giant cell tumors of the tendon sheath are the second most common tumors of the hand, with simple ganglion cysts being the most common. Chassaignac first described these benign soft-tissue masses in 1852, and he overstated their biologic potential...

DEFINITIONS & PROCEDURES Joint Fusion or Arthrodesis Injury to a joint or arthritis can cause pain when the foot moves. If you suffer from a lot of pain and have severe joint destruction, your doctor may recommend a surgical procedure called a fusion. This procedure is also known as an arthrodesis.... Expert