Indications Painful ankle dorsiflexion due to impingement of bone and/or soft tissue in the anterior ankle joint Loss of ankle dorsiflexion due to anterior tibiotalar spurs Indications Pitfalls Severe anterior ankle arthritis with loss of anterior joint space, or anterior…
Osteochondral autograft transfer system (OATS) procedure consists of transplanting one or various osteochondral cylinders from a donor site to a osteochondral defect to supply the smoothness and support of the articular surface that has been lost. Indications Stage III–IV osteochondral…
Indications Posterior subtalar impingement syndrome due to symptomatic os trigonum Flexor hallucis longus tenosynovitis Arthrofibrosis Subtalar arthrosis Calcaneal/talar fracture reduction control Osteochondral lesions Indications Pitfalls Active infections Severe subtalar malalignment Indications Controversies Talocalcaneal coalitions Triple arthrodesis Examination/Imaging Range of motion…
Capsular-ligamentous injuries of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint are caused by sudden hyperextension of the joint while playing sports or during motor vehicles accidents, as well as when falling from a height. Traditionally, stretching and partial tears are managed by…