Where Small Incision Fusions of the Foot Work Wonders.

This article will discuss the risk and benefits of percutaneous arthrodesis of various joints in the foot. This will focus on the surgical indications, the approach, as well as tips and pearls to enhance the outcomes of the procedures. Lastly, it will discuss post-surgical protocol and the postoperative complications that are particular to the percutaneous approach.

Third generation versus fourth generation percutaneous hallux valgus correction: A radiographic analysis of outcomes.

Percutaneous hallux valgus correction is gaining popularity with foot and ankle surgeons. Various studies have found that the percutaneous approach has increased patient satisfaction and outcomes. The technique of the procedure has some variability with the geometry of the distal osteotomy being the most scrutinized.

On the Change in Hydrogen Diffusion and Trapping Behaviour of Pearlitic Rail Steel at Different Stages of Production.

To avoid hydrogen flaking in rail production, it is of crucial importance to understand the differences in hydrogen diffusion and trapping between different production steps. Therefore, as-cast unfinished material was compared with two finished rails, hot-rolled and head-hardened, using electron backscattered diffraction (EBSD), electrochemical permeation, and thermal desorption spectroscopy (TDS). A significant increase in dislocation density was in the head-hardened rail compared with the other material states.

Predictive Outcome Modeling of Preoperative Clinical Symptoms and Electrodiagnostic Data in Tarsal Tunnel Surgery.

 The relationship between tarsal tunnel syndrome (TTS), electrodiagnostic (Edx) findings, and surgical outcome is unknown. Analysis of TTS surgical release outcome patient satisfaction and comparison to Edx nerve conduction studies (NCSs) is important to improve outcome prediction when deciding who would benefit from TTS release.  Retrospective study of 90 patients over 7 years that had tarsal tunnel (TT) release surgery with outcome rating and preoperative tibial NCS.

Functional reconstruction of a calcaneal deficit due to osteomyelitis with femoral head allograft and tendon rebalance.

Calcaneal osteomyelitis is one of the most devastating complications encountered with the surgical treatment of calcaneal fractures. Previous treatments have focused on infection ablation, followed by either bracing or amputation. Few reports have focused on a staged procedure and ultimate functional reconstruction of the calcaneus.