Isolated Gastrocnemius Recession for Treatment of Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy: A Pilot Study.

Introduction: Many surgeries exist for treatment of insertional Achilles tendinopathy. Another surgical option to consider is an isolated gastrocnemius recession. Recent studies have demonstrated the success of a gastrocnemius recession for noninsertional Achilles tendinitis.

Relationship between student academic and clinical performance in podiatric medical education at Des Moines University.

Background: This study was performed to determine whether a relationship exists regarding academic achievement between years 1 and 2 of podiatric medical education at Des Moines University. Furthermore, this study evaluates the relationship between academic performance in the first 2 years and clinical performance in year 3.

Methods: The academic records of four classes (2007-2010, N = 164) were examined for grade point averages and clinical performance scores using pairwise Pearson product moment correlations.

Distraction arthrodesis of the subtalar joint using allogeneic bone graft: a review of 15 cases.

Distraction arthrodesis of the subtalar joint is often used for the correction of neglected calcaneal fractures. Although different techniques have been advocated, there remains some debate as to the optimal type of bone graft for this purpose. This study retrospectively reviewed one surgeon's results for distraction arthrodesis of the talocalcaneal joint for 15 consecutive feet in 15 patients using 12 frozen femoral head and 3 freeze-dried iliac crest allografts.