Foot & ankle specialist
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Foot & ankle specialist · Oct 2017
Comparative StudyHammertoe Correction With K-Wire Fixation Compared With Percutaneous Correction.
Kirschner wire (K-wire) fixation for correction of hammertoe deformity is the gold standard for hammertoe surgery fixation, the current study compares it to percutaneous surgery with 3M Coban dressings. ⋯ Level III: Prospective case series with noncontamporenous cohorts.
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Foot & ankle specialist · Oct 2017
Repair of Chronic Achilles Ruptures Has a High Incidence of Venous Thromboembolism.
Despite the low incidence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in foot and ankle surgery, some authors report a high incidence of symptomatic DVT following Achilles tendon rupture. The purpose of this study was to identify DVT risk factors inherent to Achilles tendon repair to determine which patients may benefit from prophylaxis. ⋯ Prognostic, Level III: Case Control Study.