Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery 
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This article describes the modifications needed in equipments and the techniques used, and presents a number of cases where minimally invasive surgery has been used to advantage. When carefully applied, the risk level is low, but skill and care must still be taken to avoid complications.
Level of Evidence: Diagnostic Level 4. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence. (Source: Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery)
Source: Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery - February 21, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Special Focus: Minimally Invasive Techniques: European Perspective Source Type: research
Minimally Invasive Heel Shift
This article describes the surgical technique of the minimally invasive calcaneal osteotomy performed using a Shannon burr. In our unit, we have found the Shannon burr to be a safe, effective, and timesaving device for minimally invasive calcaneal osteotomy. We describe the technique, postoperative management, complications, possible concerns, and the results of our small prospective series.
Level of Evidence: Diagnostic Level 4. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence. (Source: Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery)
Source: Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery - February 21, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Special Focus: Minimally Invasive Techniques: European Perspective Source Type: research
Distal Metatarsal Minimal Invasive Osteotomy (DMMO) for the Treatment of Metatarsalgia
The aim of the surgical treatment of metatarsalgia is to decrease the pressure under the metatarsal (MT) head. Percutaneous surgery of the foot, also known as minimal invasive surgery, allows interventions to be carried out through extremely small incisions without direct exposure of the surgical field under radiologic monitoring. The current authors present their experience with the distal MT minimal invasive osteotomy, in the context of the indications, the technique, postoperative management, and the outcome. Percutaneous osteotomy has proven to be a valid technique, providing satisfactory clinical and anatomic results,...
Source: Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery - February 21, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Special Focus: Minimally Invasive Techniques: European Perspective Source Type: research
Minimally Invasive Chevron Akin (MICA) for Correction of Hallux Valgus
This article describes the percutaneous technique of minimally invasive chevron and akin for correction of hallux. The minimally invasive chevron and akin is the first percutaneous technique for correction of hallux valgus to combine percutaneous osteotomies with the benefits of modern rigid internal fixation.
Level of Evidence: Diagnostic Level 3. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence. (Source: Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery)
Source: Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery - February 21, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Special Focus: Minimally Invasive Techniques: European Perspective Source Type: research
Guest Editorial: Minimally Invasive Techniques: European Perspective
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Source: Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery - February 21, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Special Focus: Minimally Invasive Techniques: European Perspective Source Type: research
So Many Years and Still Looking…
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Source: Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery - February 21, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Modification of the Scarf Osteotomy for Treatment of Hallux Valgus
We describe a modification of the technique for the Scarf osteotomy to utilize the excised bone, produced as part of the standard technique, as an autologous bone graft. We present the outcomes of a consecutive series of patients operated upon by the senior author, using this technique.
Level of Evidence: Treatment Benefits Level 4 (Case series). See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence. (Source: Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery)
Source: Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery - November 19, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Techniques Source Type: research
Percutaneous Repair of Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture Using a Polyester Tape: Case Series
The Achilles tendon rupture can be treated either surgically (by open or percutaneous techniques) or nonoperatively (with cast immobilization or functional braces). Most recent reports have favored operative treatment. Minimally invasive techniques overcome the higher rate of complications by open techniques with low incidence of sural nerve injury and soft tissue problems. Between April 2011 and May 2013, 13 patients with acute Achilles tendon rupture underwent the minimally invasive surgical repair involving polyester tape with a short passing pin of anterior cruciate ligament set. Patients were assessed for rerupture, s...
Source: Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery - November 19, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Techniques Source Type: research
Cartilage Mesh Augmentation Technique for Treatment of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus
This article will provide an overview of current management options available for the treatment of osteochondral lesions of the talus and focus on the emerging use of cartilage mesh allograft to enhance traditional surgical techniques.
Level of Evidence: Diagnostic Level 4. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence. (Source: Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery)
Source: Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery - November 19, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Techniques Source Type: research
Open Reduction and Fixation of Unstable Lisfranc Injuries Using Dorsal Plates
Injuries to the Lisfranc complex of the midfoot are a common problem that can have a considerable long-term morbidity. Anatomic reduction is paramount to giving the best opportunity for a successful result. Multiple options exist for fixation once anatomic reduction has been achieved, including Kirschner wires (K-wire), transarticular screws, dorsal plates, and suture-bridge devices. Although many studies stress the importance of anatomic reduction and stable fixation, few directly compare the different forms of fixation. Adequate evidence exists supporting the use of dorsal plates as a stable fixation device for anatomica...
Source: Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery - November 19, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Special Focus and CME Article Source Type: research
Fixation of Navicular Body Fractures With a Cerclage Wire Technique
This article describes the surgical technique of circumferential cerclage wire used in the treatment of comminuted navicular body fractures. We propose that the use of this percutaneous technique can serve as an alternative means of achieving acceptable reduction and stable fixation while potentially decreasing the complications associated with more invasive open reduction and internal fixation techniques.
Level of Evidence: Diagnostic Level 4. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence. (Source: Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery)
Source: Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery - November 19, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Special Focus and CME Article Source Type: research
Hindfoot Arthrodesis in Charcot Neuroarthropathy Utilizing a Subtalar Fusion Cup: A Case Report
This article gives an overview of different arthrodesis techniques used in Charcot neuroarthropathy along with a description of a modified subtalar arthrodesis technique using a PEEK (polyether-ether-ketone) subtalar fusion cup.
Level of Evidence: Diagnostic Level 5. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence. (Source: Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery)
Source: Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery - November 19, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Special Focus and CME Article Source Type: research
Transverse Dorsal Approach to the Midfoot Joints in Acute Traumatic Injury
A transverse dorsal incision approach to the joints of the midfoot was previously described in a small study of 12 patients by Vertullo et al in 2002. Of those patients, 10 cases were elective procedures and only 2 were cases of acute traumatic injury to the midfoot. Thus, here we studied acute traumatic midfoot dislocations and fractures in a large group of 60 patients. We treated them with a surgical approach, which we feel can provide superior exposure to the midfoot through a single transverse incision rather than through the traditional multiple longitudinal incision approach. We found that of our 60 patients, 55 heal...
Source: Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery - November 19, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Special Focus and CME Article Source Type: research
Hallux Varus and Rigidus: A Motion-Sparing Salvage Technique
We describe a novel technique for motion preservation in these patients using a combination of interposition arthroplasty with dermal matrix and semitendinosus allograft to reconstruct the lateral ligaments of the first metatarsophalangeal joint.
Level of Evidence: Diagnostic Level 5. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence. (Source: Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery)
Source: Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery - November 19, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Special Focus: Advances in Midfoot Surgery Source Type: research
Advances in Midfoot Surgery
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Source: Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery - November 19, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Special Focus: Advances in Midfoot Surgery Source Type: research
