Foot & ankle specialist
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Foot & ankle specialist · Apr 2017
Multicenter Study Comparative StudyModification of Distal Tibiofibular Relationship After a Mild Syndesmotic Injury.
The hypothesis of this study is that a sprain or tear of 1 or more of the 3 syndesmotic ligaments will result in a significant change in the osseous anatomy relationship when comparing injured to uninjured syndesmosis. Our secondary objective was to determine whether injuries to the syndesmosis as diagnosed on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) could be found using static imaging. ⋯ Diagnostic, Level III : Retrospective, Radiologic Study.
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Foot & ankle specialist · Apr 2017
Results and Functional Outcomes of Structural Fresh Osteochondral Allograft Transfer for Treatment of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus in a Highly Active Population.
Structural fresh osteochondral allograft transfer is an appropriate treatment option for large osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLTs), specifically lesions involving the shoulder of the talus. Sparse literature exists regarding functional outcome following this surgery in high-demand populations. ⋯ Level IV: Retrospective study.