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Author: Devin Bland, DPM, FACFAS, DABPM, Prestige Medical Care, Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Devin Bland graduated from Midwestern University in 2013 and completed his surgical residency at the Carl T. Hayden Veterans Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. He chose to further his surgical skill set by completing one of the premier lower extremity reconstruction fellowships in theContinue reading “Distraction Arthrodesis of a Neglected, Depressed Calcaneal Fracture with Chronic Pain “

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”