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”

Surgeon: Gregory C. Berlet, MD, FRCS(C), FAOA  Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery (foot and ankle and sports medicine)  Titles: Dr. Berlet is the Managing Partner of The Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center (OFAC), a practice devoted to multi-disciplinary foot and ankle care in Westerville Ohio. He is the past Chairman of the Education Committee for the AOFASContinue reading “All-Natural First Metatarsophalangeal Joint  Arthrodesis with OSSIOfiber®Trimmable Nail and  OSSIOfiber® Compression Staple. “

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: 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: Erik J. Carlson, MD. Dr. Carlson is the Chief and Associate Medical Director of Orthopaedic Surgery at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, CT. In addition to his upper extremity surgical private practice, he serves as a clinical instructor for the Plancher Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Fellowship. INTRODUCTION Current standard of care techniques for metacarpalContinue reading “Case Study: Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of 5th Metacarpal Fracture”

Dramatic evolution in the understanding of the pathophysiology and treatment of Bunions has occurred in recent years. Surgical treatment of symptomatic bunions continues to undergo a paradigm shift as greater technological opportunities present themselves for the surgical management of foot and ankle disorders, specifically Hallux Valgus. More than ever the psychology surrounding bunion surgery isContinue reading ““Natural Bunion Repair” with OSSIOfiber  Trimmable Fixation Nails; 1st and 5th Metatarsal SCARF Osteotomies”

A percentage of total ankle replacements require hardware removal or subsequent operative treatment. In this case, the patient presented as a 61-year-old female who had previously sustained a left tri-malleolar equivalent ankle fracture, which was fixed at an outside institution. She was suffering from chronic ankle pain, therefore Dr. Greg Berlet opted for a staged totalContinue reading “Case Study: Prophylactic Tibia Fixation”

Dallin Greene, DPM, reviews his surgical treatment of 1st MTP on a 51-Year-Old Female, utilizing the strong and bio-integrative OSSIOfiber® Trimmable Fixation Nail System. Case Presentation: A 51-year-old, 185-pound female presented to the clinic with left foot pain, secondary to a bunion deformity. She experienced pain for several years and tried inserts, padding and alternativeContinue reading “Surgical Case Review: Treatment of 1st MTP”

Shane M. Hollawell, DPM reviews his surgical technique for a Lapidus Bunionectomy on a 23-Year Old male utilizing the strong and bio-integrative OSSIOfiber® Trimmable Fixation Nail System. Case Presentation: A 23-year-old, 185-pound male presented for initial assessment after a work-related incident. He was suffering from toe pain due to a hyperextension of the right, firstContinue reading “Surgical Case Review: 23-Year Old Male with Lapidus Bunionectomy”