Revision of malaligned triple arthrodesis: a case report.

Malalignment of a triple arthrodesis can pose significant challenges to the foot and ankle surgeon. Lack of a plantigrade foot will not be well tolerated by the patient and will often require revision of the original surgery. This article presents a review of the treatment algorithm used to address this unique problem.

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy for chronic proximal plantar fasciitis.

Although much enthusiasm surrounds applying extracorporeal shock wave therapy for various musculoskeletal conditions, its effects are not well understood and warrant continued study. Certain body tissues or organs may be damaged either acutely or chronically by ESWT; however, it is unequivocal that lung tissue may be damaged. It is theorized that neovascularization is responsible for improvement in symptoms of plantar fasciitis.