Anthony Schwab DPM, MS , Corine L. Creech DPM, FACFAS
{"title":"Minimally invasive zadek osteotomy: A cadaveric study of structures at risk","authors":"Anthony Schwab DPM, MS , Corine L. Creech DPM, FACFAS","doi":"10.1016/j.fastrc.2025.100491","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.fastrc.2025.100491","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has continued to expand with respect to applications throughout the forefoot and into the hindfoot. Our center has performed the minimally invasive Zadek osteotomy in ten fresh frozen cadaver limbs through a single percutaneous incision. Distances in millimeters (mm) were measured from the anterior and posterior arm of the osteotomy to identify nearby anatomical structures. We documented the position of the peroneal sheath and sural nerve relative to the lateral portal, and the position of the tibialis posterior tendon (TP), flexor digitorum longus tendon (FDL), posterior tibial artery (PTA), posterior tibial vein (PTV), and flexor hallucis longus (FHL). The average distance of the sural nerve and the peroneal sheath from the anterior and posterior aspect of the osteotomy about the lateral portal was 6.65, 11.21 and 21.84, 23.26 mm, respectively. No medial neurovascular or tendinous structure was damaged as a result of the osteotomy, and the closest medial structure at risk was the tibial nerve at an average of 24.51 mm from the anterior arm of the osteotomy and 18.21 mm from the posterior arm of the osteotomy. While several technique guides have been discussed, to our knowledge this is the first study looking into structures at risk for this specific procedure with previously established anatomic portals.</div><div>Level of clinical evidence: Level V Cadaveric Study</div></div>","PeriodicalId":73047,"journal":{"name":"Foot & ankle surgery (New York, N.Y.)","volume":"5 2","pages":"Article 100491"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143636876","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yashkumar Bhalala DPM , Lawrence Fallat DPM FACFAS
{"title":"Revisional total ankle arthroplasty for a unique case of late periprosthetic joint infection","authors":"Yashkumar Bhalala DPM , Lawrence Fallat DPM FACFAS","doi":"10.1016/j.fastrc.2025.100488","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.fastrc.2025.100488","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>We present a rare case of an infection seeding from a sinus infection in a patient who had previously undergone total ankle arthroplasty (TAA). Instances of sinus infections leading to periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) are uncommon. Effective diagnosis, management, and treatment are crucial. The surgical approach for these cases includes the removal of the loosened and painful tibial and talar components, eradication of the infection, and reconstruction. Once the infection has been resolved, the final procedure involves implanting a stemmed tibial and talar component. This technique offers an alternative to post-TAA ankle arthrodesis.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":73047,"journal":{"name":"Foot & ankle surgery (New York, N.Y.)","volume":"5 2","pages":"Article 100488"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143601462","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Miranda G. Montion M.A. , Quinn Schroeder D.P.M. , Danielle Brewer D.P.M. , Rujul Patel B.S. , Maryam Ameen B.A. , Aneesha N. Usman M.S. , Kyle McKray Smith D.P.M.
{"title":"Recalcitrant calcaneal intraosseous lipoma treated with a cadaveric femoral head allograft plug and internal fixation in a 22-year-old military veteran: A case report","authors":"Miranda G. Montion M.A. , Quinn Schroeder D.P.M. , Danielle Brewer D.P.M. , Rujul Patel B.S. , Maryam Ameen B.A. , Aneesha N. Usman M.S. , Kyle McKray Smith D.P.M.","doi":"10.1016/j.fastrc.2025.100469","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.fastrc.2025.100469","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Intraosseous lipomas (IOL's) are rare benign tumors of mature adipose tissue within the bone, most commonly found in the calcaneus, femur, tibia, and humerus. These lesions are typically asymptomatic and often discovered incidentally in imaging studies. Calcaneal IOL's pose unique challenges due to their location and potential for significant structural compromise.</div></div><div><h3>Body</h3><div>Here we describe a young male with a recalcitrant calcaneal IOL's without remission of symptoms from previous treatments. Surgery consisted of aggressive lesion debridement with remodeling and interpositional packing of a cadaveric femoral head allograft and tibial autograft Additionally, the construct was secured with a lag screw and supported by an anatomic lateral wall plate. The patient at two years post-operation has returned to normal weight-bearing, comfortable ambulation, and increased quality of life working as a full-time mail carrier.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first report of an IOL's in the foot and ankle literature treated with a cadaveric femoral head allograft and internal fixation. Our approach underscores the efficacy of combining aggressive tumor resection with structural allografts and non-structural autografts protected with internal fixation, offering a promising alternative in managing benign calcaneal neoplasms refractory to conventional therapies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":73047,"journal":{"name":"Foot & ankle surgery (New York, N.Y.)","volume":"5 1","pages":"Article 100469"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143510330","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Thomas Poynter DPM , Kaitlyn J. Loesel DPM , Michael Sweeney DPM , Alden Simmons DPM , Brandon Kitchens DPM , Timothy Ford DPM , Nicholas Laco DPM
{"title":"Intramedullary use of an antibiotic synthetic bone filler in diabetics undergoing metatarsal amputation(s)","authors":"Thomas Poynter DPM , Kaitlyn J. Loesel DPM , Michael Sweeney DPM , Alden Simmons DPM , Brandon Kitchens DPM , Timothy Ford DPM , Nicholas Laco DPM","doi":"10.1016/j.fastrc.2025.100484","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.fastrc.2025.100484","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The use of intramedullary devices to treat osteomyelitis has been documented as being effective and safe. Technology has limited the use of this technique to long bones with application on an intramedullary nail or rod. In this paper, we describe a novel technique using antibiotic synthetic bone void filler (ASBVF) applied into the medullary canal of a transmetatarsal amputation. This backfills a necrotic void and creates a bioabsorbable, antibiotic impregnated filler to resist and treat further advancement or recurrence of osteomyelitis after resection.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":73047,"journal":{"name":"Foot & ankle surgery (New York, N.Y.)","volume":"5 1","pages":"Article 100484"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143519083","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"About the Journal","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/S2667-3967(25)00027-8","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S2667-3967(25)00027-8","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73047,"journal":{"name":"Foot & ankle surgery (New York, N.Y.)","volume":"5 1","pages":"Article 100492"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143637524","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"New Transveron™ osteotomy and single dual-zone screw fixation: Sixth generation minimally invasive bunion surgery","authors":"Neal M. Blitz DPM, FACFAS","doi":"10.1016/j.fastrc.2025.100477","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.fastrc.2025.100477","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Minimally invasive bunion surgery continues to experience generation evolution with the development of newer techniques and as advanced technology emerges. Having a common vernacular and universally accepted terms, the ideal construct/technique will materialize as we compare and contrast the generations through scientific literature. This paper outlines sixth generation MIBS that combines new never-been disclosed proprietary Transveron™ osteotomy techniques and technological implant advancements that make a single screw construct structurally feasible. This generational variational update, as outlined in the article, provides a stable construct while allowing for unrestricted lateral metatarsal head translation, frontal plane sesamoid positioning, rotational-control, lateral wall real estate preservation and increased bone healing potential.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":73047,"journal":{"name":"Foot & ankle surgery (New York, N.Y.)","volume":"5 1","pages":"Article 100477"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143527074","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Toppling the leaning tower theory in bunion correction","authors":"Neal M. Blitz DPM, FACFAS","doi":"10.1016/j.fastrc.2025.100483","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.fastrc.2025.100483","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73047,"journal":{"name":"Foot & ankle surgery (New York, N.Y.)","volume":"5 1","pages":"Article 100483"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143512276","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Steven R. Cooperman DPM, MBA, AACFAS , Lauren M. Christie DPM, AACFAS , Chad A. Smith DPM, AACFAS , Jacob M. Perkins DPM, AACFAS , Vincent G. Vacketta DPM, FACFAS , Roberto A. Brandão DPM, FACFAS
{"title":"Cadaveric evaluation of first metatarsophalangeal joint preparation using a 2.0 mm MIS burr","authors":"Steven R. Cooperman DPM, MBA, AACFAS , Lauren M. Christie DPM, AACFAS , Chad A. Smith DPM, AACFAS , Jacob M. Perkins DPM, AACFAS , Vincent G. Vacketta DPM, FACFAS , Roberto A. Brandão DPM, FACFAS","doi":"10.1016/j.fastrc.2025.100487","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.fastrc.2025.100487","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Minimally invasive techniques for foot and ankle procedures have gained popularity as an alternative to traditional open techniques, with proposed benefits including earlier weight-bearing, improved cosmesis, and decreased postoperative pain. The current study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of first metatarsophalangeal joint preparation using a minimally invasive burr while concurrently evaluating the risk of extensor hallucis longus tendon damage with this technique. Nine fresh, thawed cadaveric lower limbs were utilized for this investigation. A single, reproducible dorsomedial minimally invasive portal was created at the level of the first metatarsophalangeal joint, and a 2.0 mm burr was used to denude the cartilage for two minutes under fluoroscopic guidance. Digital calipers were used to measure the distance between the portal and the extensor hallucis longus tendon. The joints were then carefully disarticulated to evaluate the extent of cartilage debridement and surface area ratios were calculated. Results identified an average distance of 7.13 mm between the portal and the extensor tendon, with minor partial damage occurring to the tendon in 1/9 specimens. The proximal phalanx and metatarsal head ratios averaged 0.76 and 0.75, respectively, indicating approximately 76 % and 75 % of the respective joint surfaces were denuded. This study demonstrates comparable cartilage debridement to traditional open techniques based on historical data. Results of this study suggest that first metatarsophalangeal joint preparation can be effectively achieved with the use of a minimally invasive burr technique with fluoroscopic assistance, with a low risk of injury to the extensor hallucis longus tendon.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":73047,"journal":{"name":"Foot & ankle surgery (New York, N.Y.)","volume":"5 2","pages":"Article 100487"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143579970","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lisa Grant-McDonald , Anna Hronek , Adrienne Estes
{"title":"Transverse bone transport for the treatment of dysvascular complex wounds of the foot: a case series","authors":"Lisa Grant-McDonald , Anna Hronek , Adrienne Estes","doi":"10.1016/j.fastrc.2025.100486","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.fastrc.2025.100486","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Transverse bone transport (TBT) has emerged as a promising surgical intervention for foot dysvascular wounds, leveraging distraction osteogenesis principles to stimulate angiogenesis and neovascularization. This case series evaluates six patients who underwent TBT to treat recalcitrant ischemic wounds. Retrospective analysis assessed wound healing, vascular improvement, and procedural outcomes over a 12-month follow-up. The findings indicate that TBT promotes wound closure and limb preservation in patients with severe peripheral arterial disease, highlighting its potential as a viable limb salvage technique.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":73047,"journal":{"name":"Foot & ankle surgery (New York, N.Y.)","volume":"5 2","pages":"Article 100486"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143579969","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Teeya Raghunandan DPM, Rahman Majid DPM, Raymond Ferguson DPM, Ashley T. Russo DPM, April Bailey-Maletta DPM
{"title":"Stingray envenomation in the foot & its effects on wound healing: A case report","authors":"Teeya Raghunandan DPM, Rahman Majid DPM, Raymond Ferguson DPM, Ashley T. Russo DPM, April Bailey-Maletta DPM","doi":"10.1016/j.fastrc.2025.100480","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.fastrc.2025.100480","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Stingray injuries to the lower extremity are far more common and dangerous than one may consider. Stingray venom has a multitude of local and systemic effects, including tissue necrosis, vasoconstriction, and ischemia.<sup>1,2,3</sup> Due to the venomous nature of stingrays, these injuries should not be taken lightly, especially if a wound has been sustained. If left untreated, delayed wound healing leading to a chronic wound may occur.<sup>4,5</sup> Prompt and urgent care should be taken with these patients to ensure the best healing probability. Herein, we report a 60-year-old male who developed a wound after sustaining a stingray injury to his foot.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":73047,"journal":{"name":"Foot & ankle surgery (New York, N.Y.)","volume":"5 2","pages":"Article 100480"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143592223","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}