Foot & ankle specialist
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Foot & ankle specialist · Oct 2018
Comparative StudyEffect of Gender on Mechanical Properties of the Plantar Fascia and Heel Fat Pad.
The purpose of the study was to investigate the plantar fascia and heel fat pad stiffness and thickness parameters in females and compare these values with those of males. ⋯ Level III: Retrospective comparative study.
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Foot & ankle specialist · Oct 2018
Rate of Subtalar Joint Arthrodesis After Retrograde Tibiotalocalcaneal Arthrodesis With Intramedullary Nail Fixation: Evaluation of the RAIN Database.
Hindfoot arthritis or significant deformity involving the ankle and subtalar joint (STJ) is a disabling condition with few salvage options. Many surgeons note a decreased STJ fusion rate compared with ankle union when a retrograde nail construct is used. The purpose of this study was to report the STJ fusion rate of tibiotalocalcaneal (TTC) arthrodesis with retrograde nail. ⋯ Level IV: Retrospective Case series.
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Foot & ankle specialist · Oct 2018
Comparative StudyVenous Thromboembolism in Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgery.
The extent to which podiatric surgeons follow venous thromboembolism guidelines is unknown. The aim of this study therefore, was 2-fold: (a) to determine the rate of venous thromboembolism following podiatric surgery and (b) to investigate the factors that influence the use of thromboprophylaxis. ⋯ Level II: Prospective cohort study.