Foot/Ankle News

LAS VEGAS — In this video from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, John G. Kennedy, MD, and Arianna Gianakos, DO, spoke about in-office needle arthroscopy for patients with anterior ankle impingement.

FDA warns of recalled Exactech joint replacement devices from 2004 to 2021.

LAS VEGAS — Presented results showed the outpatient setting may be suitable for patients who undergo operative repair of isolated calcaneus fractures via the sinus tarsi approach.

A 71-year-old woman presented to the clinic for evaluation of progressively worsening chronic left ankle pain at her anterolateral ankle, which is worse with ankle dorsiflexion and activities, such as walking and hiking.

Published results showed autograft and allograft repair in peripheral nerve reconstruction had comparable rates of meaningful recovery regardless of gap length or nerve type, while conduit repairs had lower meaningful recovery rates.

KOLOA, Hawaii — In his presentation at Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Derek J. Donegan, MD, MBA, noted that ankle fractures are a big spectrum of injury and how surgeons address an ankle fracture determines how patients will function later.

KOLOA, Hawaii — When performing syndesmotic fixation, surgeons can achieve better reductions and outcomes using an open vs. closed technique, Daniel S. Horwitz, MD, noted.

KOLOA, Hawaii — When performing syndesmotic fixation of complex ankle injuries, surgeons need to look out for any issues, which may occur even among simple ankle injuries, according to a presenter here.

KOLOA, Hawaii — Felix H. “Buddy” Savoie III, MD, and Anthony A. Romeo, MD, spoke about the importance of leadership and service in the profession of orthopedics.

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