Introduction The Achilles tendon is formed by a coalescence of fibers from the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles. This complex spans both the knee and ankle joints, making it more susceptible to injury than muscles that span a single joint. The…
Indications Symptomatic arthritis of the ankle Patients with compromised anterior tissue Prior lateral scar from fracture fixation, lateral ligament reconstruction, or peroneal tendon surgery Contralateral ankle fusion Symptomatic arthritis of the ankle with adjacent joint arthritis Ankle deformity that involves…
Charcot Neuroarthropathy Definition Charcot described neuroarthropathic arthropathy typically due to syphilis in the late 1880s. Although most current cases are due to diabetes, 20–30% of cases occur as a result of other neuropathic conditions: alcohol neuropathy, rheumatologic neuropathy, hereditary neuropathy,…
Extensor Tendons Extensor tendon injuries of the foot and ankle are uncommon, but understanding their diagnosis and treatment can prevent morbidity from neglected care. Anzel et al evaluated 1014 cases of tendon injuries at the Mayo Clinic and noted that…