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Archive Copy - 1999 Annual Meeting Scientific Program. Updates on Common Problems of the Foot and Ankle

Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics
in this procedure, a "V" shaped osteotomy of the distal metatarsal is created, which allows the first MT head to be shifted laterally, correcting the abnormal shape from long standing valgus drift;

Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics

Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics
Talipes Equinovarus/Clubfoot
congenital clubfoot is a structural foot deformity that is present at birth;
- there is in utero malalignment of the talocalcaneal, talonavicular and calcaneocuboid joints;
- articular malalignments are fixed by contracted joint capsules, ligaments, and contracted foot and...

Standard, Appropriate, and Advanced Care and Medical-Legal Considerations: Part One -- Diabetic Foot Ulcerations from Wounds Posted 06/09/2003 Gerit Mulder, DPM, MS, David Armstrong, DPM, Susie Seaman, MSN, NP, CETN Abstract and Introduction Abstract Administration of prompt and appropriate care for diabetic foot ulcerations is necessary to reduce complications, which may lead to limb loss. An...

Background material on most foot and ankle problems along with current policy on their assessment and management

Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics

- anterior metatarsalgia that involves head of second metatarsal; - occurs during the growth spurt at puberty - most are female; - caused by avascular necrosis of the metatarsal head; - from repetitive stress with microfractures at the junction of...

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...

Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics
this procedure allows long toe flexors to behave like intrinsic muscles producing active plantar flexion at MP joints & extension at IP joint; - indicated for flexible hammer toes and claw toes;

Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics
hallux rigidus results from degenerative changes at the first MTP joint; - this may be more disabling than hallux valgus, because pt is unable to achieve relief even when not wearing shoes; - it is a frequent complaint of runners; ...

Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics
Overview of options for the investigation and management of hallus valgus

Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics
term describes abnormal flexion posture of PIP joint of one of lesser 4 toes;
- the hammer toe deformity is similar to the curly toe deformity but is not malrotated;
- flexion deformity of PIP may be fixed or supple;
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Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics
procedure combines soft tissue release and removal of the medial eminence with resection of the proximal end of the proximal phalanx;
- complications include transfer metatarsalgia (helped with MP bar), recurrence (reduced w/ medullary pin and splinting), ...

Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics
Discussion: - self limiting avasulcar necrosis of the navicular; - usually unilateral and affects children, most often boys; - onset is at age 4 in boys and age 5 in girls; - navicular is...