Podcasts by Foot & Ankle International

FAI February 2022 Podcast: Minimally Invasive Distal Metatarsal Metaphyseal Osteotomy of the Lesser Toes: Clinical, Radiologic, and Pedobarographic Outcomes from 2022-02-14T16:42:20

The minimally invasive distal metatarsal metaphyseal osteotomy (DMMO) is a percutaneous operative technique with the aim to relieve the symptoms of metatarsalgia. To our knowledge, no previous r...

FAI January 2022 Podcast: Outcomes of Tibialis Anterior Tendon Reconstruction with Autograft or Allograft from 2022-01-14T16:25:02

In cases of tibialis anterior tendon (TAT) ruptures associated with significant tendon defect, an interposition graft is often needed for reconstruction. Both auto- and allograft reconstructions...

FAI December 2021 Podcast: Outcomes of 2B Adult Acquired Flatfoot Deformity Correction in Patients With and Without Spring Ligament Tear from 2021-11-29T18:13:40

It is currently unclear how injury to the spring ligament (SL) affects the preoperative presentation of adult acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD) or the outcome of operative reconstruction. The p...

FAI November 2021 Podcast: Outcomes and Complications of Open vs Posterior Arthroscopic Subtalar Arthrodesis: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Multicenter Study from 2021-11-15T16:27:05

Open subtalar arthrodesis is the standard treatment for subtalar arthritis. Posterior arthroscopic subtalar arthrodesis (PASTA) has recently gained increasing popularity due to a shorter recover...

FAI October 2021 Podcast: The Assessment of First Metatarsal Rotation in the Normal Adult Population Using Weightbearing Computed Tomography from 2021-09-21T23:23:27

The importance of the rotational profile of the first metatarsal is increasingly recognized in the surgical planning of hallux valgus. However, rotation in the normal population has only been me...

FAI September 2021 Podcast: Weightbearing Radiographs Reliably Predict Normal Ankle Congruence in Weber B/SER2 and 4a Fractures: A Prospective Case-Control Study from 2021-08-26T18:30:33

In Weber B/SER2-4 ankle fractures, assessment with weightbearing radiographs to ascertain stability of the ankle mortise has been advised. However, no previous studies report whether this method...

FAI August 2021: Allograft Interposition Bone Graft for First Metatarsal Phalangeal Arthrodesis: Salvage After Bone Loss and Shortening of the First Ray from 2021-07-21T18:24:42

Previous studies have demonstrated success in using autogenous bone graft for arthrodesis in patients with failed surgeries of the hallux. These patients have several causes for pain and dysfunc...

FAI July 2021: Femoral Head Allografts for Talar Body Defects from 2021-06-23T17:31:27

Large structural bone deficits after a failed ankle arthroplasty or avascular necrosis (AVN) of the talus present a complex reconstruction challenge. The aim of this study was to report the resu...

FAI June 2021: Outcomes and Surgical Strategies of Minimally Invasive Chevron/Akin Procedures from 2021-05-18T20:20:15

Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is increasingly being used for bunion correction, but limited patient outcome data have been reported for third-generation minimally invasive chevron/Akin (MICA)...

FAI May 2021: Long-term Functional Results of Total Ankle Arthroplasty in Stiff Ankles from 2021-04-23T17:12:18

Total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) is advocated over ankle arthrodesis to preserve ankle motion (ROM). Clinical and gait analysis studies have shown significant improvement after TAA. The role and o...

FAI April 2021: Traditional Approach vs Posterior Approach for Ankle Fractures Involving the Posterior Malleolus from 2021-03-19T00:03:30

In the past, posterior malleolus fragments (PMFs) commonly have been indirectly reduced and fixed when fragments involve 25% or more of the tibial articular surface, while smaller fragments were...

FAI March 2021: Correlating Arthroscopic and Radiographic Findings of Deep Deltoid Ligament Injuries in Rotational Ankle Fractures from 2021-02-22T17:03:35

The deep deltoid ligament (DDL) is a key stabilizer to the medial ankle and ankle mortise and can be disrupted in ligamentous supination external rotation type IV (LSER4) ankle fractures. The pu...

FAI February 2021: Risk Factors for Complications Associated with Minimally Invasive Medial Displacement Calcaneal Osteotomy from 2021-01-19T21:12:17

Few studies have reported the outcomes following minimally invasive medial displacement calcaneal osteotomy (MDCO) for correction of pes planovalgus deformities.

In conclusion, patients w...

FAI January 2021: Application of Computerized Adaptive Testing to the Foot and Ankle Ability Measure from 2020-12-29T20:07:17

Patient-reported outcome measures are an increasingly important tool for assessing the impact of treatments orthopedic surgeons render. Despite their importance, they can present a burden. We ex...

FAI December 2020: Effect of Metformin on Development of Tendinopathy Due to Mechanical Overloading in an Animal Model from 2020-11-12T21:33:24

Tendinopathy is a debilitating tendon disorder that affects millions of Americans and costs billions of health care dollars every year. High mobility group box 1 (HMGB1), a known tissue damage s...

FAI November 2020: Rate of Delayed Union With Early Weightbearing Following Intramedullary Screw Fixation of Jones Fractures from 2020-10-26T23:08:05

Jones fractures of the proximal fifth metatarsal are predisposed to delayed union and nonunion due to a tenuous blood supply. Solid intramedullary (IM) screw fixation is recommended to improve h...

FAI October 2020: Comparison of Patients’ and Surgeons’ Expectations in Foot and Ankle Surgery from 2020-09-15T21:42:26

Aligning patient and surgeon expectations may improve patient satisfaction and outcomes. This study aimed to assess differences in expectations of foot and ankle surgery between patients and the...

FAI September 2020: Comparison Between Polyvinyl Alcohol Implant and Cheilectomy With Moberg Osteotomy for Hallux Rigidus from 2020-08-19T20:23:51

In 2016, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) hydrogel implant for the surgical management of hallux rigidus. Though recent studies have evalua...

FAI August 2020: Patient Characteristics of Possible Responders and Nonresponders to Total Ankle Arthroplasty from 2020-07-17T22:14:20

Characteristics of responders, or those who achieve a clinical improvement above the level of a minimal clinically important difference, have not been defined for total ankle arthroplasty (TAA)....

FAI July 2020: Comparison of 5-Year Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROMs) of Total Ankle Replacement (TAR) to Total Knee Replacement (TKR) and Total Hip Replacement (THR) from 2020-06-23T00:02:09

Total ankle replacement (TAR) is becoming a more common alternative to ankle arthrodesis for the improvement of pain and function in end-stage arthritis of the ankle. The effects of end-stage ar...

FAI June 2020: Effect of Microfracture on Functional Outcomes and Subchondral Sclerosis Following Distraction Arthroplasty of the Ankle Joint from 2020-05-18T20:36

Treatment for post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) of the ankle remains challenging. Distraction arthroplasty (DA) is an alternative for patients who are averse to or poor candidates for arthrod...

FAI May 2020: Mobility Limitation After Surgery for Degenerative Pathology of the Ankle, Hindfoot, and Midfoot vs Total Hip Arthroplasty from 2020-04-16T16:22:25

Surgery for degenerative foot and ankle conditions often results in a lengthy recovery. Current outcome measures do not accurately assess postoperative mobility, especially in older patients. Th...

FAI April 2020: Return to Weightbearing and High-Impact Activities Following Jones Fracture Intramedullary Screw Fixation from 2020-03-18T23:40:02

Although the benefit of primary intramedullary (IM) screw fixation of fifth metatarsal Jones fractures in athletes is clear, limited data support its use in conventional patient populations. Thi...

FAI March 2020: Relationship of Preoperative Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) to Postoperative Success in End-Stage Ankle Arthritis from 2020-02-19T18:16:17

Ankle osteoarthritis is a significant cause of pain and disability. Despite the effectiveness of treatments, a subset of patients remains with persistent pain and functional limitations. The pur...

FAI February 2020: Effect of the Modified Lapidus Procedure on Pronation of the First Ray in Hallux Valgus from 2020-01-21T18:42:26

Hallux valgus (HV) is a triplanar deformity of the first ray including pronation of the first metatarsal with subluxation of the sesamoids. The purpose of this study was to investigate if a firs...

FAI January 2020: 3D, Weightbearing Topographical Study of Periprosthetic Cysts and Alignment in Total Ankle Replacement from 2019-12-17T01:35:53

We investigated the association between hindfoot residual malalignment assessed on weightbearing computed tomography (WBCT) images and the development of periprosthetic cysts (PPCs) after total ...

FAI December 2019: Imaging of Bone Perfusion and Metabolism in Subjects Undergoing Total Ankle Arthroplasty Using 18F-Fluoride Positron Emission Tomography from 2019-11-19T20:53:14

Total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) continues to exhibit a relatively high incidence of complications and need for revision surgery compared to knee and hip arthroplasty. One common mode of failure i...

FAI November 2019: Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing Mobile-Bearing and Fixed-Bearing Total Ankle Replacement from 2019-10-23T22:34:23

Outcomes of total ankle replacement for the treatment of end-stage ankle arthritis continue to improve. Debate continues whether a mobile-bearing total ankle replacement (MB-TAR) or a fixed-bear...

FAI October 2019: Long-term Follow-up of Cheilectomy for Treatment of Hallux Rigidus from 2019-10-09T18:50:55

Hallux rigidus is the most common arthritic condition in the foot. First metatarsophalangeal joint cheilectomy produces satisfactory results in retrospective studies with reported good to excell...

FAI September 2019: Total Ankle Arthroplasty Survival and Risk Factors for Failure from 2019-08-30T18:37:53

Total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) is an increasingly selected treatment for end-stage ankle arthritis; however, failure and revision of the tibial and talar components remains an issue. Although mu...

FAI August 2019: Influence of Tibial Component Position on Altered Kinematics Following Total Ankle Arthroplasty During Simulated Gait from 2019-08-02T00:10:20

Ankle and hindfoot kinematics following total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) are poorly understood and it is unclear whether patients can replicate physiologic motion after TAA. Furthermore, the effec...

FAI July 2019: Return to Sports and Physical Activities After First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis in Young Patients from 2019-06-05T22:13

Arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint has been shown to be effective in alleviating pain and correcting deformity in hallux rigidus. However, outcomes in specific sports and p...

FAI June 2019: Algorithm for Management of Periprosthetic Ankle Fractures from 2019-05-22T16:54:18

Evidence on the management of and outcomes from periprosthetic fractures about a total ankle replacement (TAR) are limited. The purpose of this study was to develop an algorithm for the manageme...

FAI May 2019 Podcast: Postoperative Medial Cuneiform Position Correlation With Patient-Reported Outcomes Following Cotton Osteotomy for Reconstruction of the Stage II Adult-Acquired Flatfoot Deformity from 2019-04-10T15:57:41

Residual supination of the midfoot during reconstruction of the stage II adult-acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD) is often addressed with a medial cuneiform (Cotton) osteotomy after adequate cor...

FAI April 2019 Podcast: Supination External Rotational Ankle Fracture Injury Pattern Correlation With Regional Bone Density from 2019-04-04T15:27:25

Rotational ankle fractures can present with an array of possible osseous and ligamentous injury combinations in reliable anatomic locations. What accounts for these different injury patterns and...

FAI March 2019 Podcast: Risk Factors for Failure of Total Ankle Arthroplasty with a Minimum Five Years of Follow-up from 2019-03-01T18:33:13

As the popularity of total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) increas...

FAI February 2019 Podcast: Analysis of Failed Ankle Arthroplasty Components from 2019-01-17T17:55

Although advances in joint-replacement technology have made total ankle arthroplasty a viable treatment for end-stage arthritis, revision rates for ankle replacements are higher than in hip or k...

FAI January 2019 Podcast: Lower Bone Density on Preoperative Computed Tomography Predicts Periprosthetic Fracture Risk in Total Ankle Arthroplasty from 2019-01-02T17:56:01

The effect of bone mineral density (BMD) on outcomes from total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) has not been studied. BMD can be estimated by measuring Hounsfield units (HU) on standard computed tomogr...

FAI December 2018 Podcast: AOFAS Position Statement Regarding Patient-Reported Outcome Measures from 2018-12-05T18:19:55

Outcome measures evaluate various aspects of patient health, ...

FAI November 2018 Podcast: Prospective Evaluation of Utilization Patterns and Prescribing Guidelines of Opioid Consumption Following Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery from 2018-10-18T16:47:20

Overprescription of narcotic pain medication is a major culprit in the present opioid epidemic plaguing the United States. The current literature on l...

FAI October 2018 Podcast: Effect of Postoperative Ketorolac Administration on Bone Healing in Ankle Fracture Surgery from 2018-09-26T18:35:55

In an effort to minimize narcotic analgesia and its potential side effects, anti-inflammatory agents offer great potential provided they do not interfere with Listen

FAI September 2018 Podcast: Outcomes of Reconstruction of the Stage II Adult-Acquired Flatfoot Deformity in Older Patients from 2018-08-29T17:10:59

Reconstruction of the stage II adult-acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD) often requires the use of multiple osteotomies and soft tissue procedures that may not heal well in older patients. The pu...

FAI August 2018 Podcast: Contribution of Medial Cuneiform Osteotomy to Correction of Longitudinal Arch Collapse in Stage IIb Adult Acquired Flatfoot Deformity from 2018-07-30T18:33:17

Residual forefoot supination after correcting the hindfoot in stage Listen

FAI July 2018 Podcast: Validation and Generalizability of Preoperative PROMIS Scores to Predict Postoperative Success in Foot and Ankle Patients from 2018-06-28T16:15:11

A recent publication reported preoperative Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Instrumentation System (PROMIS) scores to be highly predictive in identifying patients who would and would not be...

FAI June 2018 Podcast: Influence of Diagnosis and Other Factors on Patients’ Expectations of Foot and Ankle Surgery from 2018-05-31T21:20

Many patient factors have been associated with higher or lower expectations of orthopaedic surgery. In foot and ankle surgery, the diverse diagnoses seen may also influence expectations. The aim...

FAI May 2018 Podcast: Implementation of Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Data Collection in a Private Orthopedic Surgery Practice from 2018-05-02T17:36:18

The authors describe a method of collecting patient-reported outco...

FAI April 2018 Podcast: Comparison of Juvenile Allogenous Articular Cartilage and Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate Versus Microfracture With and Without Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate in Arthroscopic Treatment of Talar Osteochondral Lesions from 2018-04-02T21:34:10

The purpose of this study was to compare the functional and radiographic outcomes of patients who received juvenile allogenic chondrocyte implantation with autologous bone marrow aspirate (JACI-...

FAI March 2018 Podcast: Deformity and Clinical Outcomes Following Operative Correction of Charcot Foot: A New Classification With Implications for Treatment from 2018-03-01T20:53:11

The historic treatment of Charcot foot arthropathy has been immobilization during the active phase of the disease process, followed by accommodative bracing of the acquired deformity. Evidence d...

FAI February 2018 Podcast: Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement: 15-Year Follow-up from 2018-02-01T18:56:46

Over the past decade, total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) has become a mainstay in the treatment of end-stage ankle arthritis. Currently in its fourth generation, the Scandinavian Total Ankle Replace...

FAI January 2018 Podcast: Long-Term Follow-up of Capsular Interposition Arthroplasty for Hallux Rigidus from 2018-01-02T17:57:36

Capsular interposition arthroplasty is a joint- and motion-sparing procedure that has been shown as an effective alternative to fusion. This study aimed to evaluate patient function and satisfac...

FAI December 2017 Podcast: Midterm Outcomes of a Fixed-Bearing Total Ankle Arthroplasty With Deformity Analysis from 2017-11-27T19:31:57

We present our results with an INBONE I (Wright Medical, Memphis, TN) prosthesis that have a minimum of 4 to 10 years of follow-up and include a preoperative deformity analysis on outcomes.

FAI November 2017 Podcast: Correlation of Hallux Rigidus Grade With Motion, VAS Pain, Intraoperative Cartilage Loss, and Treatment Success for First MTP Joint Arthrodesis and Synthetic Cartilage Implant from 2017-11-02T21:54:54

Grading systems are used to assess severity of any condition and as an aid in guiding treatment. This study examined the relationship of baseline motion, pain, and observed intraoperative cartil...

FAI October 2017 Podcast: Measuring the Operative Treatment Effect in End-Stage Ankle Arthritis: Are We Asking the Right Questions? A COFAS Multicenter Study from 2017-10-02T15:47:35

Foot and ankle surgeons are increasingly relying on patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) such as the Ankle Osteoarthritis Scale (AOS) to evaluate treatment options. The objectives of this r...

FAI September 2017 Podcast: Association of Ankle Arthritis Score With Need for Revision Surgery from 2017-08-29T17:16:13

The Ankle Arthritis Score (AAS) is a new patient-reported outcome derived from the Ankle Osteoarthritis Scale (AOS). This study analyzed longitudinally collected data from a cohort of patients i...

FAI August 2017 Podcast: Safety of Outpatient Total Ankle Arthroplasty vs Traditional Inpatient Admission or Overnight Observation from 2017-08-01T18:16:19

Total joint surgeons have successfully performed hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty procedures in the outpatient setting without compromising safety, satisfaction, or results. The purpose of t...

FAI July 2017 Podcast: Functional Impairment of Patients Undergoing Surgical Correction for Charcot Foot Arthropathy from 2017-07-01T04:30

Investigations using the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 Healthy Survey (SF-36) and the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society Diabetic Foot Questionnaire (AOFAS-DFQ) have demonstrated a...

FAI June 2017 Podcast: Operative Treatment of Traumatic Hallux Valgus in Elite Athletes from 2017-06-01T15:59:06

Traumatic hallux valgus is an increasingly common injury in the athletic population and represents a unique variant of turf toe. Failure to appropriately recognize and treat these injuries can l...

FAI May 2017 Podcast: Patient Factors Associated With Higher Expectations From Foot and Ankle Surgery from 2017-05-01T16:31:27

Few authors have investigated patients’ expectations from foot and ankle surgery. In this study, we aimed to examine relationships between patients’ preoperative expectations and their demograph...

FAI April 2017 Podcast: Histological Analysis of Early Osteolysis in Total Ankle Arthroplasty from 2017-03-31T16:41:48

The purpose of this study was to perform a histological comparative analysis of tibiotalar joint samples taken from areas of osteolysis adjacent to total ankle arthroplasties vs control synovial...

FAI March 2017 Podcast: Plantar Plate Repair for Lesser Metatarsophalangeal Joint Instability from 2017-03-01T17:00:53

Lesser metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint instability is a common cause of forefoot pain. Advances in operative technique and instrumentation have made it possible to anatomically treat plantar pla...

FAI February 2017 Podcast: Correlation of Physical Performance and Patient-Reported Outcomes Following Total Ankle Arthroplasty from 2017-01-18T00:10:18

Functional recovery following total ankle Listen

FAI January 2017 Podcast: Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis with Botulinum Toxin: A Randomized, Controlled Study from 2016-12-28T21:11:31

This study examined the effect of botulinum toxin upon Listen

FAI December 2016 Podcast: Symptom Resolution and Patient-Perceived Recovery Following Ankle Arthroplasty and Arthrodesis from 2016-11-30T19:36:31

Patients’ perception of outcomes is not always defined by the absence of limitations/symptoms (resolution), but can also be characterized by behavioral adaptation and cognitive coping arising in...

FAI November 2016 Podcast: A Coding System for Reoperations Following Total Ankle Replacement and Ankle Arthrodesis from 2016-11-01T05:07:33

Repeated surgery can be a measure of failure of the primary surgery. Future reoperations might be avoided if the cause is recognized and procedures or devices modified accordingly. Reoperations ...

FAI October 2016 Podcast: Comparison of All-Inside Arthroscopic and Open Techniques for the Modified Broström Procedure for Ankle Instability from 2016-09-30T23:27:51

No reported study has compared clinical and radiologic outcomes between an all-inside arthroscopic modified Broström operation (MBO) and an open MBO. The purpose of this study was to compare cli...

FAI September 2016 Podcast: Preoperative PROMIS Scores Predict Postoperative Success in Foot and Ankle Patients from 2016-09-01T00:10:32

The use of patient-reported outcomes continues to expand beyond the scope of clinical research to involve standard of care assessments across orthopedic practices. It is currently unclear how to...

FAI August 2016 Podcast: Effectiveness of Allograft Reconstruction vs Tenodesis for Irreparable Peroneus Brevis Tears: A Cadaveric Model from 2016-08-01T20:33:55

Irreparable peroneus brevis tendon tears are uncommon, and there is scant evidence on which to base operative treatment. Options include tendon transfer, segmental resection with tenodesis to th...

FAI July 2016 Podcast: Long-term Follow-up of a Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Scarf to Chevron Osteotomy in Hallux Valgus Correction from 2016-07-01T00:48:08

Hallux valgus is one of the most common foot deformities. This long-term follow-up study compared the results of 2 widely used operative treatments for hallux valgus: the scarf and chevron osteo...

FAI June 2016 Podcast: Lesser Toe PIP Joint Resection Versus PIP Joint Fusion: A Randomized Clinical Trial from 2016-06-06T16:01:57

It is unclear whether proximal interphalangeal joint (PIPJ) resection or fusion leads to superior clinical outcome in patients undergoing hammertoe surgery. The purpose of this study was to pros...

FAI May 2016 Podcast: Prospective, Randomized, Multi-centered Clinical Trial Assessing Safety and Efficacy of a Synthetic Cartilage Implant Versus First Metatarsophalangeal Arthrodesis in Advanced Hallux Rigidus from 2016-05-03T23:38:45

Although a variety of great toe implants have been tried in an
attempt to maintain toe motion, the majority have failed with
loosening, malalignment/dislocation, implant fragmentation an...

FAI April 2016 Podcast: Radiographic Severity of Arthritis Affects Functional Outcome in Total Ankle Replacement (TAR) from 2016-04-01T21:24:44

It has been previously demonstrated that radiographic severity of arthritis predicts outcome following knee replacement. In certain circumstances, patients may undergo arthroplasty without sever...

FAI March 2016 Podcast: Effect of Obesity on Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes Following Reconstruction of Stage II Adult Acquired Flatfoot Deformity from 2016-03-23T20:25:19

Obesity is a known risk factor for the development of adult acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD), but obesity’s effects on outcomes following AAFD reconstruction are unknown. The study hypothesize...

FAI February 2016 Podcast: Inconsistency in the Reporting of Adverse Events in Total Ankle Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review of the Literature from 2016-03-23T20:24:32

Systems for classifying complications have been proposed for many surgical subspecialties. The goal of this systematic review was to analyze the number and frequency of different terms used to i...

FAI January 2016 Podcast: Effect of Obesity on Total Ankle Arthroplasty Outcomes from 2016-03-23T20:22:21

The prevalence of obesity in the United States is staggering. Currently, the effect of obesity on third-generation total ankle replacement (TAR) is unknown.  This study concluded that total ankl...

FAI December 2015 Podcast: Non-Invasive Arterial Testing in Patients with Diabetes: a Guide for Foot and Ankle Surgeons from 2016-03-23T20:19:10

This study was designed to compare the findings of noninvasive arterial testing in patients with and without diabetic foot pathology.

Combining the ABI (ankle brachial index) with TBI...

FAI November 2015 Podcast: Inflammatory Cytokines and Matrix Metalloproteinases in the Synovial Fluid after Intra-Articular Ankle Fracture from 2016-03-23T20:17:34

Posttraumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) can occur after intra-articular fracture despite anatomic fracture reduction. It has been hypothesized that an early inflammatory response after intra-articul...

FAI October 2015 Podcast: Prospective, Multicenter Evaluation of Allogeneic Bone Matrix Containing Viable Osteogenic Cells in Foot and/or Ankle Arthrodesis from 2016-03-21T23:06:36

Cellular bone allograft (CBA) possesses osteogenic, osteoinductive, and osteoconductive elements essential for bone healing. The purpose of this study was to assess the safety and effectiveness ...

FAI September 2015 Podcast: Surgical treatment of insertional Achilles tendinopathy with or without flexor hallucis longus tendon transfer: A prospective, randomized, study from 2015-09-14T10:03:52

Ligamentous injuries to the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis are predictive of long-term ankle dysfunction. Mild and moderate syndesmotic injuries are difficult to stratify, and the impact of syn...