Isolated Talonavicular Arthrodesis as Treatment for Flexible Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity: A Case Series.

Background: For the younger, more active patient with flexible symptomatic progressive collapsing foot deformity (PCFD), joint-sparing procedures may be preferred to preserve functional motion. Isolated talonavicular (TN) arthrodesis has been described for treatment of rigid and flexible PCFD for patients that are older and less active whose deformity is still correctable through the TN joint. The purpose of this study was to evaluate radiographic and clinical outcomes in patients with PCFD treated with isolated triplanar correction with a TN joint arthrodesis.

Takedown of Ankle Fusions and Conversion to Total Ankle Replacements.

Background: With ankle replacements gaining credibility, there is a small subset of patients who might benefit from a conversion of an ankle fusion to a replacement. The objective of this study is to present clinical and radiographic results of patients who had their ankle fusion converted to total ankle arthroplasty (TAA).

Methods: Patients presented to the senior author with ongoing ankle pain following fusion or increasing pain after a period of relative comfort after an ankle fusion.

Functional Outcome of Sesamoid Excision in Athletes.

Background: Sesamoid injuries can have a significant effect on the ability of athletes to return to play. The literature shows mixed results with sesamoid excisions and the ability to return to sports.

Hypothesis/purpose: The purpose was to describe patient-reported outcomes and return to sports in athletes after sesamoidectomy with a proper surgical technique and a well-structured rehabilitation protocol.

Early Patient Satisfaction Results on a Modern Generation Fixed-Bearing Total Ankle Arthroplasty.

Background: This study presents patient-reported outcomes and patient satisfaction data for the largest series of US patients undergoing modern fixed-bearing total ankle arthroplasty (TAA).

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the records of 300 consecutive patients who underwent 321 modern, fixed-bearing TAAs at a single institution. Veterans Rand 12-Item Health Survey (VR-12), Ankle Osteoarthritis Scale (AOS), and the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) Hindfoot score were collected preoperatively and at subsequent follow-up appointments.