Update on Fibrocartilaginous Disease

It is an honor to serve as a guest editor for Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery and to present on a topic that impacts with regularity lower extremity physicians and their patients. Fibrocartilage disorders are the cause of several derangements identified the human foot. I have had great interest in this topic. The ability to restore the normal physiologic function of this tissue without other sacrifices makes it an ongoing challenge. The development of lesser metatarsophalangeal joint instability and progression of the digital deformity, advancing collapse of the foot resulting from spring ligament failure, and chronic pain to the posterior aspect of the heel result from the unique characteristics of this tissue.
Source: Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery - Category: Podiatry Authors: Tags: Preface Source Type: research