Open, Minimally Invasive, and Robotic Approaches for Esophagectomy: What Is the Approach Algorithm?

Esophageal cancer requires a multimodality treatment approach, with surgical resection a key component in many cases. When it comes to esophagectomy, several approaches and techniques exist, including transhiatal versus transthoracic and open versus minimally invasive. Each approach has its associated risks and advantages.

Primary Care Management of Plantar Fasciitis.

Plantar fasciitis (PF) is present in 10% of the population and is the most common cause of plantar heel pain. PF is painful, can alter daily activities and presents as a sharp pain localized to the plantar foot and medial heel. The underlying etiology involves microtrauma to the plantar fascia, specifically at its insertion point on the calcaneus.