Author: Garret Strand, DPM, Shasta Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, CA. INTRODUCTION Hallux Abducto Valgus (HAV) (also referred to as Hallux Valgus (HV) or Bunion) is one of the most common deformities in the foot and ankle field. This pathological condition involves malpositioning of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint, caused by both a medial deviation ofContinue reading “All-Natural Modified Lapidus for Severe Hallux Valgus Correction “

Author: Michael Morwood, MD, Atlantic Orthopaedics, Portsmouth, NH. INTRODUCTION The epiphyseal plate (known also as physis or growth plate) is a highly organized cartilage structure between the epiphyseal and metaphyseal bone at the distal ends of long bones. Fractures involving the epiphyseal plate are common musculoskeletal injuries occurring in children with open growth plates. PediatricContinue reading “Operative Fixation of a Transitional Ankle Fracture in a 14-year-Old Competitive Dancer, Using Bio-Integrative Implants”

Author: Dallin Greene, DPM, Glendive Medical Center in Glendive, MT. Dr. Dallin Greene is a board-certified Foot and Ankle surgeon, treating all aspects of the foot and ankle with expertise in deformity correction. Dr. Greene graduated from Brigham Young University-Idaho in 2009 with a bachelor’s in biology. He then attended Midwestern University Arizona for aContinue reading “All-Natural OSSIOfiber® Flatfoot Reconstruction”

Author: Cody J. Togher, DPM at The Joint Replacement Institute. Dr. Togher is a Fellowship-Trained Foot & Ankle Surgeon at the Joint Replacement Institute in Naples, FL. He completed his residency at AdventHealth East Orlando prior to completing fellowship at the Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Center in Columbus, OH. Dr. Togher specializes in complex footContinue reading “Midfoot Revision Arthrodesis Using OSSIOfiber® Nail & Screws Following Naviculocuneiform Nonunion”

Surgeon: Mark A Prissel, DPM FACFAS, Board-Certified, Fellowship Trained Foot & Ankle Surgeon Education/training: Dr. Prissel is a fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon and partner at The Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center (OFAC), a practice devoted to multi-disciplinary foot and ankle care in Worthington, Ohio. In addition to his surgical practice, Dr. Prissel currentlyContinue reading “Bilateral Hallux Valgus Correction with All-Natural, Bio-Integrative Lapidus Procedure”

Author: Kevin Palmer, DPM at Golden Orthopedics, Boca Raton Outpatient Surgery and Laser Center. Practice includes trauma, reconstruction, elective forefoot/rearfoot procedures, sports medicine and wound care. Dr. Palmer completed his residency at Westside Regional, Plantation, FL. Board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, in Foot Surgery, Rearfoot Reconstructive Ankle Surgery. INTRODUCTION Metatarsal fracturesContinue reading “OSSIOfiber® ORIF of 1st TMT Fracture/Dislocation & 2-5 Metatarsal Fractures”

Author: Brian Dix, DPM, FACFAS, Avera Orthopedics, Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Dix was trained at the prestigious Western Pennsylvania Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, in Foot Surgery, Rearfoot Reconstructive Ankle Surgery.  INTRODUCTION Hallux valgus is the most common forefoot deformity, with an estimated prevalence of 23% toContinue reading “OSSIOfiber® Compression Screw Fixation for Intercuneiform Instability, in 1st Tarsometatarsal Joint Fusion: A 5-Patient Case Series”

Author: Brett D. Sachs, DPM, FACFAS Co-Author: Steven Cooperman, DPM Rocky Mountain Foot and Ankle Center INTRODUCTION Hallux abducto-valgus deformities, more commonly known as bunion deformities, are among the most frequent concerns of patients presenting to a foot and ankle clinics. With over 200 reported techniques for surgical correction, there is no lack of optionsContinue reading “Surgical Case Review: Bilateral Intermetatarsal Stabilization during Lapidus Bunionectomies”

Author: Brian Dix, DPM, FACFAS, Avera Orthopedics, Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Dix was trained at the prestigious Western Pennsylvania Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, in Foot Surgery, Rearfoot Reconstructive Ankle Surgery.  INTRODUCTION Hallux valgus is the most common forefoot deformity, with an estimated prevalence of 23% toContinue reading “OSSIOfiber® Compression Screw Fixation for Intercuneiform Instability, in 1st Tarsometatarsal Joint Fusion”

Author: Kevin Palmer, DPM at Golden Orthopedics, Boca Raton Outpatient Surgery and Laser Center. Practice includes trauma, reconstruction, elective forefoot/rearfoot procedures, sports medicine and wound care. Dr. Palmer completed his residency at Westside Regional, Plantation, FL. Board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, in Foot Surgery, Rearfoot Reconstructive Ankle Surgery. INTRODUCTION Ankle fracturesContinue reading “Medial Malleolus Fracture and Syndesmosis Repair Using OSSIOfiber® Compression Screws”

Christian VandeLune1, Tutku Tazegul1, Samuel J Ahrenholz1, Caleb Iehl1, Victoria Vivtcharenko1, Eli Schmidt1, Kevin N Dibbern1, Hee Young Lee1, Matthieu Lalevee1, Nacime Salomão Barbachan Mansur1, César de César Netto1 1. Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City-IA, USA. Study performed at Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University ofContinue reading “Implant-related artifacts around metallic and bio-integrative screws: a CT scan 3D Hounsfield unit assessment”

The objective of this study was to evaluate the performance and mechanical integrity of theOSSIOfiber® Compression Screw in a full load-bearing osteotomy fixation in an ovine model through 6 months.   Key Takeaways: Histopathology results at 6 months indicated absence of callus formation, representing healing by first intention, was indicative of a very stable construct,Continue reading “Compression Screw Performance in a Load-Bearing In Vivo Model”