Foot/Ankle News

SAN FRANCISCO — Results presented here showed Lapidus bone-block fusion had a high nonunion rate despite restoring many markers associated with foot collapse and alignment.

SAN FRANCISCO — Patients younger than 55 years who underwent total ankle arthroplasty had higher complication rates and rates of implant failure compared with patients older than 55 years, according to results presented here.

Tyber Medical LLC has announced FDA 510(k) clearance of additional screws and plates and indications for its Mini-Frag plating system, according to a press release.

According to published results, older adults who are considering elective surgery reported concerns about the physical aspects of surgery, as well as the financial and employment consequences.

WAILEA, Hawaii — At Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Samuel Moen, BS, discussed the benefits of forming relationships with employers to advance an orthopedic practice and connect with patients.

WAILEA, Hawaii — At Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Jack M. Bert, MD, discussed several paths to success for private practice and employed orthopedic physicians.

WAILEA, Hawaii — At Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Allison Terry, PA-C, discussed how advanced practice providers, such as physician assistants and nurse practitioners, can help maximize orthopedic patient care.

Heron Therapeutics Inc. announced Zynrelef has received expanded indications from the FDA for use in soft tissue and additional orthopedic surgical procedures, according to a press release.

WAILEA, Hawaii — In this video from Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Anthony A. Romeo, MD, recapped this year’s Orthopedics Today Hawaii meeting.

WAILEA, Hawaii — In this video from Orthopedics Today Hawaii, William R. Beach, MD, discussed ways surgeons can avoid insurance denials for MRIs and surgical intervention.