Gender Differences in Seeking Health Care and Postintervention Pain Outcomes in Foot and Ankle Orthopedic Patients.

Background: A significant portion of the adults suffer from foot and ankle pain. The sex differences that exist throughout health care, pain management, and orthopedics may further complicate treatment strategies. The purpose of this study was to determine if there were any differences in women and men in health care seeking behavior and symptom chronicity in a West Texas orthopedic population with foot and ankle conditions.

First metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis as a treatment for failed hallux valgus surgery.

Background: The results of first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint arthrodesis as a specific treatment for failed hallux valgus correction has not been previously reported. We evaluated the results of first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint arthrodesis as a treatment for failed hallux valgus surgery.

Methods: The records of the senior author (MJC) were reviewed to identify patients treated for symptomatic failed hallux valgus procedures with arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint over a 20-year period.

Collagen and biphasic calcium phosphate bone graft in large osseous defects.

The cavity left by the removal of tumors represents a challenge for the orthopedic oncologic surgeon. This article takes a critical look at the use of a synthetic bone graft to fill the residual space. A combination of hydroxyapatite, tricalcium phosphate, and bovine collagen was used for intramedullary tumors.