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Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics - October 26, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: journals

Achilles Tendon RehabilitationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The operative management of acute Achilles tendon rupture marks the beginning of a comprehensive rehabilitation program. The goals of the rehabilitation program start with the reduction of pain and swelling and the recovery of ankle motion and power. They conclude with the restoration of coordinated activity and safe return to athletic activity. The rehabilitation protocol is directed by the injury and the quality of the repair, along with the patient's age, medical and social history, and athletic inclination. The protocol is dynamic and responsive to changing clinical findings. (Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics)
Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics - October 26, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Adam C. Strom, Mark M. Casillas Source Type: journals

Posterior Calf InjuryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article focuses on these calf injuries, including injuries of the gastrocnemius, plantaris, soleus, and flexor hallucis longus, which may occasionally be mistaken for Achilles tendon disorders. (Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics)
Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics - October 26, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: John T. Campbell Source Type: journals

Complications of the Treatment of Achilles Tendon RupturesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article delineates the incidence for each of these complications, with differing techniques, methods of avoiding these complications and treatment methods if they occur. (Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics)
Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics - October 26, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Andy Molloy, Edward V. Wood Source Type: journals

Tendon Transfers for Achilles ReconstructionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article discusses the general principles of tendon transfers with regard to Achilles tendon function, the surgical techniques involved, and published results using these techniques. The goal is to provide the orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon with a wide variety of techniques to solve both the straightforward Achilles tendon problem as well as the difficult revision case. (Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics)
Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics - October 26, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Johnny L. Lin Source Type: journals

Chronic Achilles Tendon RupturesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article reviews some of the methods that have been described to treat the chronic or neglected Achilles tendon rupture. The methods that have been used include gastrocnemius advancement, fascial turndown flaps, local tendon transfers, free tissue transfer, and use of synthetic grafts. There are no comparative data to guide evidence-based decision making in regard to choosing between treatment options. (Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics)
Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics - October 26, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Thomas G. Padanilam Source Type: journals

Open Repair of Acute Achilles Tendon RupturesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article focuses on open repair of acute Achilles tendon rupture. Surgical techniques, rehabilitation protocol, and the authors' preferred method are described. (Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics)
Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics - October 26, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Seth Rosenzweig, Frederick M. Azar Source Type: journals

Minimal Incision Techniques for Acute Achilles RepairEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article reviews minimal incision techniques in the treatment of acutely ruptured Achilles tendon and the results that can be anticipated from these methods. However, lack of robust prospective randomized studies on the treatment of Achilles tendon rupture makes it impossible to draw conclusions on optimal treatment strategies. The bulk of the evidence available suggests that surgical repair reduces rerupture rates compared with non-operatively treated tendon ruptures. Surgery does have potential complications, but as outlined in the article, using a mini-open or percutaneous technique of repair might result in highly ...
Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics - October 26, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Mark S. Davies, Matthew Solan Source Type: journals

Non-Surgical Management of Achilles RupturesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article highlights the current controversy and outlines the rationale for nonsurgical treatment of acute Achilles tendon ruptures. (Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics)
Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics - October 26, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Giselle Tan, Brian Sabb, Anish R. Kadakia Source Type: journals

Conservative Treatment of Achilles Tendinopathy: Emerging TechniquesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article provides a review of many of the emerging techniques in the treatment of Achilles tendinopathy. (Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics)
Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics - October 26, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Jason E. Lake, Susan N. Ishikawa Source Type: journals

Surgical Treatment of Non-Insertional Achilles TendinitisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Noninsertional Achilles tendinitis is a distinct clinical entity, frequently characterized by swelling, pain, and lower limb dysfunction. This condition can be frustrating to treat, for the patient and the physician alike, as reflected in the various treatments, both conservative and surgical, that have been described. Although many patients with Achilles tendinitis can be successfully treated with nonoperative methods, persistent symptoms require surgical treatment, such as tenotomy, debridement, or repair. (Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics)
Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics - October 26, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: G. Andrew Murphy Source Type: journals

Insertional Achilles Tendinosis: Pathogenesis and TreatmentEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Insertional Achilles tendinopathy can be a painful debilitating condition that should initially be treated non-operatively. If pain becomes chronic and debilitating, despite appropriate conservative treatment, debridement of the diseased portion of the Achilles tendon and removal of the impinging calcaneal prominence and transfer of the flexor hallucis longus through a single incision can be a reliable pain relieving procedure with relatively high patient satisfaction. (Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics)
Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics - October 26, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Bryan D. Den Hartog Source Type: journals

Achilles Lengthening ProceduresEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article reviews the anatomical and evolutionary basis for human foot structure, implications of tight gastrocnemius, and specific disease states. Operative releases for lengthening, including proximal gastrocnemius recession, tendo-Achilles lengthening, and endoscopic recession, are detailed. (Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics)
Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics - October 26, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Lan Chen, Justin Greisberg Source Type: journals

Anatomy and Biomechanical Aspects of the Gastrocsoleus ComplexEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The complexity of its anatomy coupled with the biomechanics of the Achilles tendon may explain the frequency of injury to this structure. Its unique characteristic of the muscle crossing three joints (knee, ankle, and subtalar joints) makes it more susceptible to injury than muscles that span a single joint. A better understanding of the contributing pathologic conditions associated with functional shortening of the gastroc-soleus complex and its effects on the normal biomechanics of the foot and ankle may improve the treatment of the many and varied pathologies that occur within the tendon itself and the associated abnorm...
Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics - October 26, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: José Carlos Cohen Source Type: journals

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Despite the frequency with which they occur and the many articles written about them, disorders of the Achilles tendon continue to be the subject of controversy. Even the terminology to describe conditions affecting the Achilles tendon is controversial; tendinopathy, tendinosis, tendinitis, tenosynovitis, peritendinitis, and achillodynia, among others, have all been used. The etiology, pathogenesis, and natural history of Achilles disorders remain largely unknown, and there are no definitive criteria to differentiate acute from chronic conditions. Although most acute Achilles tendon injuries occur in athletes involved in s...
Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics - October 26, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: G. Andrew Murphy Source Type: journals

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I am certain that the readers are all familiar with the eponymic origin of Achilles to describe the tendon we are so accustomed to treating. There are certainly eponymic uses of injuries, procedures, techniques, and tests, but there are no other anatomic parts of the lower limb that have such significance. Perhaps this is wrapped up in the mythology of the same, or the significance that we attach to this tendon (no pun intended). There are certain treatments of Achilles tendon pathology that I have not changed much in 25 years. (Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics)
Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics - October 26, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Mark S. Myerson Source Type: journals

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Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics - August 28, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: journals

Treatment of Nonunion and Malunion of Trauma of the Foot and Ankle Using External FixationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article provides an overview of the principles and results of the use of external fixation. (Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics)
Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics - August 28, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Andrew Peter Molloy, Andy Roche, Badri Narayan Source Type: journals

The Indications and Technique of Supramalleolar OsteotomyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The supramalleolar osteotomy is a commonly used surgical procedure to correct congenital or acquired deformities of the distal tibia, ankle, or foot. In children, osteotomy has been used to correct malunion of fractures, physeal growth arrest, tibial torsion, paralytic deformities, and sequelae of a clubfoot. (Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics)
Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics - August 28, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Adam S. Becker, Mark S. Myerson Source Type: journals

Reconstruction of Multiplanar Ankle and Hindfoot Deformity with Intramedullary TechniquesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The goal of ankle and hindfoot reconstruction should be to address the presenting concerns of the patient and the deformity and to achieve a stable, functional, and plantigrade foot. These goals are accomplished by using appropriate preoperative patient assessment and planning and using meticulous intraoperative technique and aftercare. An algorithmic approach to multiplanar hindfoot deformity is presented in this article along with the author's preferred method of treatment, aftercare, and management of complications. Great emphasis is given to preoperative planning in order to ensure the best possible postoperative outco...
Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics - August 28, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: George E. Quill Source Type: journals

Reconstruction of Multiplanar Deformity of the Hindfoot and Midfoot with Internal Fixation TechniquesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Reconstruction surgery of the midand hindfoot is a demanding challenge for foot surgeons. Satisfactory results depend not only on surgical technique and skills but also on the knowledge of underlying disorders, pathomechanics, and indication criteria. The cavovarus foot, the planovalgus foot, and Charcot's foot are some of the most challenging foot deformities, requiring different surgical strategies for their correction. Most of the osteotomies and fusions in children and adults can be fixed with transcutaneous Kirschner wires, which are inexpensive and easy to use and remove. The use of alternative fixation systems such ...
Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics - August 28, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Thomas Dreher, Sebastién Hagmann, Wolfram Wenz Source Type: journals

Cavovarus Foot ReconstructionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article presents a surgical protocol for surgical reconstruction from the subtle cavus foot described by Manoli to the most complicated cases. The goal is to merge together the available surgical options in a comprehensive way to guide surgical decisions. (Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics)
Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics - August 28, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Cristian Ortiz, Emilio Wagner, Andres Keller Source Type: journals

Neuromuscular Deformity: Treatment with External FixationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article focuses on the treatment of multiplanar neuromuscular foot deformities with external fixation, reviewing the indications, preoperative planning, techniques, and complications. (Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics)
Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics - August 28, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Metin Kucukkaya, Unal Kuzgun Source Type: journals

Recurrent Clubfoot—Approach and Treatment with External FixationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A simplified standard setting of the circular external fixator allows correction of all the complex deformities of recurrent clubfoot with minimal surgical intervention and no major complications. In those cases where additional corrective arthrodesis is necessary, it is performed with minimal bone resection because the severe deformities of the foot and ankle have already been corrected. (Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics)
Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics - August 28, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Ricardo Cardenuto Ferreira, Marco Túlio Costa Source Type: journals

SkewfootEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
is a rare deformity characterized by forefoot adduction and hindfoot valgus. Its etiology and natural history are unknown, although congenital and syndromic forms are observed. Currently, there is no consent about the treatment of skewfoot. Due to its potential resistance to the effects of therapy, it must be differentiated from other, more common deformities. Treatment involves conservative and, most often, operative measures. (Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics)
Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics - August 28, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Sebastién Hagmann, Thomas Dreher, Wolfram Wenz Source Type: journals

Superconstructs in the Treatment of Charcot Foot Deformity: Plantar Plating, Locked Plating, and Axial Screw FixationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article reviews three techniques designed to achieve lasting deformity correction and successful arthrodesis: plantar plating, locked plating, and axial screw fixation. (Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics)
Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics - August 28, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: V. James Sammarco Source Type: journals

Non-Neuropathic Midfoot Multiplanar Deformity: Surgical Strategies for ReconstructionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article reviews the reconstructive strategies for correction of deformity and fusion of the painful arthritic joints. A stepwise surgical approach is recommended for reproducible correction and midfoot fusion in patients with arthritis combined with a multiplanar deformity. The article focuses on the principles of reconstruction of the planovalgus deformity in the non-neuropathic patient using compression plates for a stable construct fixation. (Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics)
Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics - August 28, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Bryan D. Den Hartog, David B. Kay Source Type: journals

Treatment of Hallux Valgus with Increased Distal Metatarsal Articular Angle: Use of Double and Triple OsteotomiesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The treatment of the congruent hallux valgus deformity requires special consideration for a successful outcome to be obtained. The distal metatarsal articular angle is of critical importance in this deformity. The goal of correction is to achieve a realigned first ray and preserve the congruent first metatarsophalangeal articulation. In patients with an increased distal metatarsal articular angle and congruent joint, the use of double and triple first ray osteotomies must be used to achieve satisfactory correction. (Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics)
Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics - August 28, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Bertil W. Smith, Michael J. Coughlin Source Type: journals

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Deformity correction is a complex and rewarding surgical challenge. Multiplanar deformities are particularly difficult, requiring an in-depth understanding not only of the radiographic abnormalities but also of the underlying pathogenesis. Surgical correction must address each component in the ankle, hindfoot, midfoot, and forefoot to create a functional limb. The presence of multiple sites of deformity requires thorough preoperative planning and a systematic approach to be successful. The contribution of muscular imbalance, ligamentous instability, bony abnormality, presence of degenerative changes, and prior surgery must...
Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics - August 28, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Anish R. Kadakia Source Type: journals

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Surgical Advancements: Arthroscopic Alternatives to Open Procedures: Great Toe, Subtalar Joint, Haglund's Deformity, and TendoscopyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article discusses diagnostic and technical points in relation to advanced uses of the arthroscope. (Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics)
Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics - June 1, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Carol Frey Source Type: journals

Peroneal Tendon Tears, Surgical Management and Its ComplicationsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article discusses the mechanism of injury, methods of patient evaluation and management, complications, and outcomes. (Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics)
Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics - June 1, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Rebecca A. Cerrato, Mark S. Myerson Source Type: journals

Management of Unstable Ankle Fractures and Syndesmosis Injuries in AthletesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Athletes with unstable ankle injuries treated with rigid and anatomic internal fixation with concomitant repair of indicated ligaments followed by an accelerated rehabilitation program consisting of early weight bearing and near-immediate range of motion (ROM) can obtain excellent outcomes. Early ROM and weight bearing, if indicated depending on the specific injury pattern, can be effective with low morbidity. Return to sports can be expected as early as 4 weeks after rigid fixation of an isolated fibula fracture and up to 8 to 10 weeks after stabilization of a bimalleolar equivalent fracture with deltoid repair. Syndesmos...
Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics - June 1, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: J. Adam Jelinek, David A. Porter Source Type: journals

Achilles Tendon Ruptures, Re Rupture with Revision Surgery, Tendinosis, and Insertional DiseaseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article reviews the clinical spectrum of disease and presents contemporary treatment options. (Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics)
Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics - June 1, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Mark A. Krahe, Gregory C. Berlet Source Type: journals

Plantar Heel PainEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Plantar fasciitis is a common problem without known etiology. It responds well to multiple conservative modalities and no particular modality has been demonstrated to be clearly superior in the treatment of this condition. Over 90% of patients will be cured by non-operative treatment but this may require 6 to 12 months of treatment and encouragement by the physician. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy is a noninvasive treatment with a success rate comparable to surgery and a low complication rate. Surgery can be done endoscopically or open with similar long-term outcomes. Patients appear to recover from endoscopic treatment...
Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics - June 1, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: E. Pepper Toomey Source Type: journals

Osteochondral Lesions: Medial Versus Lateral, Persistent Pain, Cartilage Restoration Options and IndicationsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article discusses osteochondral lesions of the talus, treatment options, and resurfacing techniques. (Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics)
Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics - June 1, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Annunziato Amendola, Ludovico Panarella Source Type: journals

Lateral Ankle Instability and Revision Surgery Alternatives in the AthleteEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Ankle instability in the athlete is a common problem that is routinely treated non-operatively, with a 90% success rate. With proprioceptive training, preventive equipment (bracing/taping), and closed kinetic chain strengthening, surgery for ankle instability is uncommon. Nonetheless, some athletes present with recurrent ankle instability that, despite work-up and conservative treatment, requires surgical correction. The use of a primary ligament repair (Brostrom procedure) versus augmented (anatomic) reconstructions is discussed in detail in this article. (Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics)
Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics - June 1, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Robert C. Schenck, Michael J. Coughlin Source Type: journals

Evaluation and Treatment of Navicular Stress Fractures, Including Nonunions, Revision Surgery, and Persistent Pain After TreatmentEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Despite increased awareness of stress fractures of the tarsal navicular and a heightened index of suspicion by those physicians evaluating sports related foot pain, these injuries remain difficult to diagnose. There is often a considerable delay in the diagnosis because of its subtle and often vague clinical presentation. Accompanying a thorough history and physical, the authors recommend plain radiographs of the foot and ankle, followed by a CT scan to fully characterize any fracture of the navicular and to rule out other etiologies of foot pain. If a CT scan is negative, and a high clinical suspicion persists, an MRI sca...
Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics - June 1, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Jeffrey A. Mann, David I. Pedowitz Source Type: journals

Lisfranc Injuries in SportEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article discusses issues related to anatomy, clinical presentation, mechanism of injury, and diagnosis that are necessary to provide appropriate treatment for these injuries. There should be a high index of suspicion of this injury, and prompt diagnosis is important to allow athletes to return to sport with the best possible outcome. (Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics)
Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics - June 1, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Matthew DeOrio, Melissa Erickson, Federico Giuseppe Usuelli, Mark Easley Source Type: journals

The Complicated Jones Fracture, Including Revision and MalalignmentEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Using radiographs culled over a 33-month period, the treatment, complications, revision, and rehabilitation of complicated Jones fractures and stress fractures involving the proximal diaphysis are examined. Although the non-operative approach remains viable, the exigencies and desires of the athletic and leg-based working population require sooner-rather-than-later return to play or work. Fortunately, these needs can be matched by the available and functioning orthopedic practice of intramedullary screw fixation. This practice is coupled with prevention, reliable orthopedic techniques, the orthopedist's surgical skills, an...
Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics - June 1, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Angus M. McBryde Source Type: journals

The Great Toe: Failed Turf Toe, Chronic Turf Toe, and Complicated Sesamoid InjuriesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Turf toe injuries and sesamoid injuries are challenging because of the variety of causes that exist as sources of pain. Through a systematic approach to evaluation, injuries to the hallux metatarsophalangeal joint can be diagnosed properly. Correct diagnosis leads to accurate and efficient treatment. If conservative measures fail, operative interventions are available to relieve pain and restore function. With careful surgical technique and appropriate postoperative management, athletes can return to play and efficiently reach their pre-injury level of participation. (Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics)
Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics - June 1, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Jeremy J. McCormick, Robert B. Anderson Source Type: journals

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Discussions of these issues, and more, are in this issue highlighting complicated foot and ankle problems in the athlete. Enjoy and be up to date! (Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics)
Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics - June 1, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: David A. Porter Source Type: journals

ForewordEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
What are your goals for treatment of the athlete? Who is an athlete? Today, more and more patients consider themselves athletically active, and indeed some of the articles in this issue address these specific individuals who suffer from activity- and stress-related injuries. Many other patients, however, have variants of these problems (ie, tendinosis, bone impingement, arthritis) which are not in any way caused, but aggravated and made more symptomatic by the sporting activity. (Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics)
Source: Foot and Ankle Clinics - June 1, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Mark S. Myerson Source Type: journals

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