This article describes a case of a healthy 31-year-old woman who sustained a stingray injury to the webspace of the foot. The wound became infected and the initial would culture grew Staphylococcus viridans. Operative measures were taken to treat the injury.
There has been substanical orthopedic literature on chronic lateral ligamentous instability, but little on the relationship of subtalar instability to this problem. A variety of reconstructive procedures has been used to treat lateral ankle instability, but subtalar instability is not corrected equally in these procedures. This study assesses more tailored treatment option for providing stability to the subtalar component.
Injuries to the metatarsophalangeal joints is becoming increasingly common in athletes due to the increase in flexible shoewear, and artificial playing surfaces. These injuries can vary form a mild sprain to a severe tear of the capsuloligamentous complex. This study broke-down an effective non-operative treatment option for these injuries.
This study analyzed the effectiveness of infrapopliteal transcatheter interventions in slavaging ischemic limbs in diabetic patients who were referred for below the knee amputation. Diabetic patients are five times more likely to develop critical limb ischemia than non-diabetic patients.
Hamstring stains are among the most common injuries and re-injuries in athletes. This study breaks down the steps to recovery after a hamstring strain. In most cases non-operative treatment is a viable option; in the case of a completely rupture surgery is recommended.
This study evaluates different reconstructions for forefoot deformities due to rheumatoid arthritis. Eleven reconstructive procedures were performed on patients.
Various fixation methods that have been used for tibiotalcalcaneal arthrodesis (TTCA) including; multiple screws, pediatric blade plate, and external fixation. This study evaluated the compression in an intramedullary hindfoot arthrodesis cadaver using an external fixator and a "second generation" intramedullary compression nail.
During a posterior block a sapheneous nerve block provides excellent anesthesia and immediate postoperative analgesia for up to 10 hours for patients undergoing most minor foot and ankle surgeries. The study tested the newly developed continuous lateral sciatic nerve infusion technique for postoperative anlgesia.
This study compares the results of the Cheveron osteotomy to the DuVries' modification of the McBride procedure using identical criteria in two groups of patients. The study used two controlled groups: a Chevron osteotomy group and a McBride bunionectomy without metatarsal osteotomy for treatment of mild to moderate hallux valgus.
Chronic leg pain has been a source of frustration for many athletes. Complaints of leg pain were typically labeled as shin splints and were accepted as a natural part of athletic participation. The development of sports medicine through technological advancements has allowed the term shin splints to become a more precise diagnosis. This study breaks down the term shin splints and determines adequate treatment options for a safe return to activity.
