Pseudoaneurysms are a rare complication of foot and ankle surgeries that can potentially lead to serious sequelae, especially when there is delay in the diagnosis. Due to the rarity of this occurrence, guidelines for management are limited for orthopedic surgeons. Once diagnosed, the surgeon has to decide quickly on many options for how to best manage the patient. In this case report, we present the occurrence of a dorsal second metatarsal artery pseudoaneurysm that occurred after removal of hardware. We also discuss the most current literature on the subject to help guide other surgeons in the diagnosis and management of this condition.
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J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev
January 2025
From the Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Marmara University, Basibuyuk Yolu, Maltepe, Istanbul, Turkey (Dr. Ismailoglu, Dr. Sehirli, and Dr. Ayingen); the Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University, Atasehir, Istanbul, Turkey (Dr. Bayramoglu and Dr. Savasan); and the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University, Atasehir, Istanbul, Turkey (Dr. Kocaoglu).
Purpose: The surgical approach for midfoot injuries classically requires dual dorsal incision and identification of the neurovascular structures that are susceptible to injury during the surgery. The aim of this study was to map the topographic anatomy of the dorsum of the foot along with tarsal joints for the dorsal approach of midfoot surgery that would facilitate the surgery and minimize the risk of neurovascular injuries for surgeons who specially focus on foot and ankle injuries.
Methods: The dorsum of the foot was evaluated in 12 feet injected with latex containing a red colorant to visualize the arterial vessels.
Burns
November 2024
Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Dicle University, Diyarbakir, Turkey.
Introduction: The severity of electrical injuries depends on the voltage, the duration of exposure to current, and the trajectory of the current through the body. The reconstruction for defects caused by electric current is a difficult process.
Objective: The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of the reverse first dorsal metatarsal artery (FDMA) flap in the reconstruction of distal foot injuries caused by electric currents.
Foot Ankle Int
January 2025
Human Anatomy Unit, Department of Pathology and Experimental Therapeutics, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
Background: Minimally invasive surgical (MIS) chevron-type osteotomy for hallux valgus (HV) treatment offers a surgical alternative to open surgery with minimal surgical dissection and a hypothetical decreased risk for soft tissue complications. The objectives of this study were to assess the incidence of injuries to the soft tissue envelope and to the blood supply of the first metatarsal head through gross dissection and, using micro-computed tomography (micro-CT), to identify the safe position to perform the MIS chevron-type osteotomy of the first metatarsal head based on the anatomical data.
Methods: Twenty cadaveric specimens with HV were used for the study.
J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg
December 2024
University of Cambridge, UK Dementia Research Institute Cambridge Island Research Building (IRB), Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 0AH, UK. Electronic address:
Aim: Dorsal metatarsal artery perforator flap (DMTAPF) reconstructions were reviewed to assess indications for application, variation of surgical technique and the long-term impact of growth.
Method: A cohort of 15 children presented with 17 DMTAPFs on 16 feet. Patient demographics, the aetiology and timing of primary injury and details of flap reconstruction were recorded.
J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg
December 2024
Department of Plastic Reconstructive Surgery, Kansai Electric Power Hospital, 2-1-7 Fukushima, Fukushima-ku, Osaka 553-0003, Japan. Electronic address:
Nail reconstruction with preserved pulp tissue can be challenging due to the use of oversized flaps, and nail deformities often resulting from bone resorption. This study describes a novel technique using the dorsal digital artery of the hallux as a pedicle for an osteo-onychocutaneous flap. A preoperative handheld Doppler was used to identify the course of the dorsal digital artery, and intraoperatively, the flap was elevated without disturbing the plantar tissue, thereby minimizing the risk of foot complications.
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