Tibiotalocalcaneal Arthrodesis with Structural Allograft for Management of Large Osseous Defects of the Hindfoot and Ankle: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Large osseous defects of the hindfoot and ankle pose a surgical challenge. Tibiotalocalcaneal (TTC) arthrodesis utilizing a structural allograft may be required to fill the osseous void, preserve limb length and achieve fusion. Several authors have reported small case series on this topic, however outcomes have varied and no systematic review of this data has been published to date.

Peroneus Tertius Syndrome: A Rare Cause of Anterolateral Ankle and Rearfoot Pain.

There is limited literature describing anterolateral ankle or rearfoot pain associated with the peroneus tertius tendon. The purpose of this study is to define peroneus tertius syndrome, in which the peroneus tertius tendon causes catching or locking over the anterolateral ankle or rearfoot with accompanying pain. We present a retrospective case series involving 4 patients diagnosed with peroneus tertius syndrome, discuss symptoms for clinical diagnosis, review radiographic imaging, and outline a minimally invasive operative technique for resection of the symptomatic tendon.

American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons' clinical consensus statement: risk, prevention, and diagnosis of venous thromboembolism disease in foot and ankle surgery and injuries requiring immobilization.

The purpose of this document is to provide guidance for physicians regarding the risk, prevention, and diagnosis of venous thromboembolism disease after foot and ankle surgery and while caring for lower extremity injuries that require ankle immobilization. A panel composed of all authors of this document reviewed the published evidence and, through a series of meetings, reached consensus regarding the viewpoints contained herein. We conclude that routine chemical prophylaxis is not warranted; rather, patients should be stratified and have a prevention plan tailored to their individual risk level.

Incidence of nonunion after isolated arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis.

Purpose: To determine the incidence of nonunion after isolated arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis.

Methods: Electronic databases and relevant peer-reviewed sources, including OvidSP/Medline (http://ovidsp.tx.

The INBONE II Total Ankle System.

The INBONE II Total Ankle System consists of modular intramedullary stem pieces that are supported by a tibial tray spanning the anterior and posterior tibial cortices. The original INBONE talar component was broad and saddle-shaped whereas the INBONE II design is sulcus-shaped. Both talar components have a modular stem; the INBONE II design also has 2 anterior pegs.

Failure after soft-tissue release with tendon transfer for flexible iatrogenic hallux varus: a systematic review.

Hallux valgus is a common forefoot pathology often requiring surgical intervention for symptomatic relief. One complication of hallux valgus correction is flexible hallux varus. Iatrogenic flexible hallux varus often requires surgical repair; however, the most advantageous surgical procedure for repair of iatrogenic flexible hallux varus and their sustainability remains unclear.

Publication rates of poster presentations at the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons annual scientific conference between 1999 and 2008.

Publication is the desired end point of scientific research. Ultimately, it is desired that research presented in poster format at a scientific conference will be developed into a report and become published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal. Moreover, poster presentations of research studies are often referenced and, as a result, influence treatment care plans.

Rate of nonunion after first metatarsal-cuneiform arthrodesis using joint curettage and two crossed compression screw fixation: a systematic review.

First metatarsal-cuneiform joint arthrodesis is a commonly performed procedure to correct first ray pathology. The most widely accepted approach is curettage and 2 crossed compression screw fixation followed by a period of non-weight-bearing. Despite adequate joint preparation and stable internal fixation, nonunion has been cited as a known complication.