3/24/2025· Foot / Ankle Surgery
Spacer As Definitive Management For Postoperative Ankle Infection
All patients with a retained antibiotic cement spacer were mobile and able to perform basic activities of daily living with minimal discomfort. Cement The long-term use of antibiotic impregnated cement spacers following postoperative ankle infection is a reasonable option in the low demand patient with surgical or medical co-morbidities.
10/16/2024· Foot / Ankle Surgery
Traditional postoperative care after open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) of unstable ankle fractures with syndesmotic instability includes non-weightbearing for 6 to 8 weeks. However, prolonged non-weightbearing may be detrimental. The goal of this case series was to assess the outcomes of early protected weightbearing after operative treatment
7/17/2024· Foot / Ankle Surgery
Metal-Reinforced Cement Augmentation For Complex Talar Subsidence In Failed Total Ankle Arthroplasty
There are limited options for failed total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) with major talar bone loss and component subsidence. Surgical options for this condition include revision arthroplasty, salvage arthrodesis, or amputation. Revision arthroplasty generally has been considered in situations of loose components with minimal bone loss or use of expensive custom-fabricated prosthetic components with elongated stems
3/11/2024· Foot / Ankle Surgery
The Use of Arthroscopy In Acute Foot And Ankle Trauma: A Review
The use of arthroscopy in the management of acute traumatic conditions of the foot and ankle has increased in recent years, primarily because of an appreciation of fracture morphology and the utility of reducing the surgical footprint. This article presents an overview of the use of this modality in foot and ankle trauma and presents an anatomical survey of the various fractures where arthroscopic assistance can be of benefit.
by Kent Sasse, MD
by James A. Jacobs, et al
by Michelle Wolpov, PT DPT MBA ATC CSCS
