Approach to the Achilles Rupture in the Active Patient: Part 1—Primary Open Repair of an Achilles Rupture
Robert B. Anderson, MD (Green Bay, WI), discusses the goals of treatment, why to repair an Achilles rupture, and when surgery is needed.
Robert B. Anderson, MD (Green Bay, WI), discusses the goals of treatment, why to repair an Achilles rupture, and when surgery is needed.
This video reviews the general anatomy of the foot and ankle as it relates to osteochondral lesions of the talus.
This video reviews considerations for surgical intervention for lesser toe deformities. Topics covered include patient considerations for surgery, surgical considerations as they relate to specific pathology, and outcomes.
Andrew R. Hsu, MD (Orange, CA), discusses our evolving understanding of optimal syndesmosis reduction and fixation.
Sanj Kakar, MD (Rochester, MN), moderates a discussion with Steven J. Lee, MD (New York, NY), Steven S. Shin, MD (Los Angeles, CA), and Michael Garcia, MD (Tampa, FL), on midcarpal instability, scapholunate advanced collapse (SLAC) wrist, and capsular augmentation....
Sanj Kakar, MD (Rochester, MN), discusses a case of ulnar impaction syndrome and distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) instability fixed with an arthroscopic wafer procedure and foveal repair.
Practicing traumatologists offer advice to soon-to-graduate orthopedic surgery trauma fellows.
Paul E. Caldwell, MD (Richmond, VA), demonstrates how to use the SpeedBridge™ implant system for distal triceps tendon repair.
Michael J. Coughlin, MD (Boise, ID), describes mallet toe correction using the Compression FT™ screw.
Paul M. Sethi, MD (Greenwich, CT), discusses physical examination, radiographs/imaging, anatomy, transosseous vs anatomic repair, and postoperative treatment relating to triceps tendon injuries.
Jorge I. Acevedo, MD (Jacksonville, FL), discusses the history and development of minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery and his experience with MIS in his practice.
Ryan B. Rigby, DPM (Logan, UT), speaks to the current literature on the Syndesmosis TightRope® implant. Reduction techniques, functional outcomes versus screws, and technique pearls are discussed.
Steven S. Shin, MD (Los Angeles, CA), discusses cases among faculty using the Mini CFS system relating to the hand and wrist. Cases include metacarpal fracture and metacarpophalangeal (MCP) hyperextension.
Thomas G. Harris, MD (Pasadena, CA), presents a series of rapid-fire case presentations discussing the management of hallux rigidus.
John G. Kennedy, MD (New York, NY), discusses the procedures he's currently performing with the NanoScope™ system, as well as the evolution of these procedures as he adopted the platform.
Thomas G. Harris, MD (Pasadena, CA), discusses the literature and outcomes surrounding the use of hydrogel spacers in hallux rigidus.
Sanj Kakar, MD (Rochester, MN), moderates a panel discussion on carpal instabilities.
Steven S. Shin, MD (Los Angeles, CA), talks about thumb metacarpophalangeal joint (MCP) hyperextension zig-zag deformity.
Benjamin G. Domb, MD (Chicago, IL), shows a quick tip for passing the repair suture when using knotless tensionable anchors to ensure smooth conversion of the knotless mechanism and reliable tensioning of the final construct.
Travis Menge, MD (Grand Rapids, MI), demonstrates a surgical pearl for avoiding iatrogenic injury to the hip capsule when using a burr during a femoral osteoplasty.
Travis Menge, MD (Grand Rapids, MI), demonstrates a pearl for developing the capsulolabral recess to place anchors for acetabular labral repair. Dr. Menge uses the radiofrequency wand to define the tissue plane while preserving the proximal capsular leaflet for closure...
J. Lee Pace, MD (Plano, TX), shows his technique for managing suture and avoiding twists and tangles during arthroscopic hip capsular closure.
Thomas Youm, MD (New York, NY), demonstrates how to treat avascular necrosis using a manual expandable reamer to create core decompression of the femoral head. Dr. Youm uses a combination of demineralized bone matrix and bone marrow aspirate to backfill...
This video reviews general surgical considerations for treating femoral head avascular necrosis, including factors considered in surgical decision-making, surgical options, and patient recovery to maximize outcomes.