Foot & anklePub Date : 1993-11-01DOI: 10.1177/107110079301400909
R A Moyer, B P Boden, P A Marchetto, F Kleinbart, J D Kelly
{"title":"Acute compartment syndrome of the lower extremity secondary to noncontact injury.","authors":"R A Moyer, B P Boden, P A Marchetto, F Kleinbart, J D Kelly","doi":"10.1177/107110079301400909","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/107110079301400909","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We retrospectively reviewed the cases of three patients with injuries similar to the mechanism of an ankle sprain which resulted in compartment syndrome of the lower extremity. All three patients presented with sharp, proximal, anterolateral pain in the leg after an indirect, twisting injury. None of the injuries involved direct contact. Two of the three athletes initially presented to local hospitals, where the injury was misdiagnosed as an ankle sprain. The mechanism appears to be a muscle strain or tear with resultant hemorrhage in the compartment. All three patients returned to high-level athletics after prolonged recovery periods.</p>","PeriodicalId":77133,"journal":{"name":"Foot & ankle","volume":"14 9","pages":"534-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1993-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/107110079301400909","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"19300814","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Foot & anklePub Date : 1993-10-01DOI: 10.1177/107110079301400801
S A Rodeo, R F Warren, S J O'Brien, H Pavlov, R Barnes, G A Hanks
{"title":"Diastasis of bipartite sesamoids of the first metatarsophalangeal joint.","authors":"S A Rodeo, R F Warren, S J O'Brien, H Pavlov, R Barnes, G A Hanks","doi":"10.1177/107110079301400801","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/107110079301400801","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Injury to the metatarsophalangeal (MP) joint of the great toe, often termed \"turf-toe\", is a common occurrence in football. We have identified four cases of first MP plantar capsular injury with diastasis of a bipartite sesamoid. In three cases, observation and protection resulted in progressive widening of the fragments associated with pain and disability. These players required resection of the distal sesamoid fragment and repair of the volar capsule. The fourth player underwent acute repair of the medial retinaculum and capsule. All players have had a full return to sports activity. Diastasis of components of a partite sesamoid provides objective evidence of disruption of the plantar capsular mechanism. Early recognition of this condition confirmed by stress radiographs is recommended. Treatment may include early protection followed by resection, if painful, or acute repair of the retinaculum. Previous descriptions of turf-toe have not included injuries to the sesamoid complex of the first MP joint. In our opinion, the term turf-toe should represent the consequences of a hyperextension injury to the first MP joint in which the volar capsule has been disrupted proximal to the sesamoid. A classification for first MP joint injuries is presented.</p>","PeriodicalId":77133,"journal":{"name":"Foot & ankle","volume":"14 8","pages":"425-34"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1993-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/107110079301400801","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"19242374","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Foot & anklePub Date : 1993-10-01DOI: 10.1177/107110079301400805
M C Harper
{"title":"An anatomic and radiographic investigation of the tibiofibular clear space.","authors":"M C Harper","doi":"10.1177/107110079301400805","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/107110079301400805","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The tibiofibular clear space, a commonly used parameter in assessing the reduction of the syndesmosis in the management of ankle injuries, its anatomic boundaries, and resultant diagnostic ramifications were evaluated. This interval is seen to reflect the posterior aspect of the distal tibiofibular relationship and to vary not only with direct lateral displacement of the distal fibula but also potentially with rotational abnormalities of the fibula.</p>","PeriodicalId":77133,"journal":{"name":"Foot & ankle","volume":"14 8","pages":"455-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1993-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/107110079301400805","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"19242378","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Foot & anklePub Date : 1993-10-01DOI: 10.1177/107110079301400808
V J Rollo, K L Wapner
{"title":"Pigmented villonodular synovitis of the subtalar joint: a case report.","authors":"V J Rollo, K L Wapner","doi":"10.1177/107110079301400808","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/107110079301400808","url":null,"abstract":"Pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) is a slowly progressive, proliferative disorder of synovial tissue. It is a disease of uncertain etiology characterized by villus and/or nodular overgrowths in the synovium-lined joints, tendon sheaths, and bursae. As a joint problem, PVNS most frequently affects the large joints of the lower extremity with 80% of the cases involving the knee.’ Classically it has been described to present as a monoarticular arthritis that affects adults in the third or fourth PVNS has also been reported to occur in ~hi1drenl.l~ and in multiple joints of a single patient.13.14 Virtually any joint can be affected. Below the knee, PVNS is most frequently associated with the tibiotalar joint or the tendon sheaths surrounding the foot. Rare cases have also been identified in the calcaneocuboid and the first metatarsophalangeal j~int.~.’,~’ We report a case of PVNS of the subtalar joint. To the best of our knowledge, no case has been reported previously in the English literature. Seltzer et al.,” in an article describing the use of computed tomography (CT) to evaluate the hindfoot, mentions a lesion of the subtalar joint caused by PVNS. However, no description is given of the clinical presentation, operative findings, histological findings, or outcome.","PeriodicalId":77133,"journal":{"name":"Foot & ankle","volume":"14 8","pages":"471-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1993-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/107110079301400808","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"19242381","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Foot & anklePub Date : 1993-10-01DOI: 10.1177/107110079301400806
H P Becker, A Komischke, B Danz, R Bensel, L Claes
{"title":"Stress diagnostics of the sprained ankle: evaluation of the anterior drawer test with and without anesthesia.","authors":"H P Becker, A Komischke, B Danz, R Bensel, L Claes","doi":"10.1177/107110079301400806","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/107110079301400806","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigated the effect of anesthesia of the peroneal communis nerve on stress diagnostics in acute ankle ligament rupture. Using a special holding device, the anterior drawer sign was measured under loading of 4 to 15 kg with and without a peroneal nerve block. In 65 patients, we found a highly significant difference between these two conditions. In a total of 110 patients, the measurement of anterior drawer sign was correlated to other diagnostic procedures. Absolute values of mechanical anterior drawer sign had a correlation of 0.479, whereas the difference of the measurements in injured and noninjured feet correlated with 0.582. We suggest anesthesia in stress diagnostics to increase accuracy. The anterior drawer sign alone, even under anesthesia, is not reliable to detect the full extent of the ligament damage.</p>","PeriodicalId":77133,"journal":{"name":"Foot & ankle","volume":"14 8","pages":"459-64"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1993-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/107110079301400806","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"19242379","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Foot & anklePub Date : 1993-10-01DOI: 10.1177/107110079301400802
P D Chamberland, J W Smith, L L Fleming
{"title":"The blood supply to the great toe sesamoids.","authors":"P D Chamberland, J W Smith, L L Fleming","doi":"10.1177/107110079301400802","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/107110079301400802","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The purpose of this study was to define the intraosseous and extraosseous blood supply of the hallucal sesamoids by studying a total of 10 fresh-frozen, below-knee specimens with no evidence of vascular disease. Most specimens were injected with high grade India ink, cleared using a standard Spalteholz technique, and processed to delineate the extraosseous and intraosseous blood supply to include soft tissue dissection and coronal sectioning. Two additional specimens were injected with blue Mercox acrylic solution to further define the extraosseous vasculature. The major extraosseous blood supply to the sesamoids is via the posterior tibial artery. This vessel then branches into the medial plantar artery which further divides upon entering the medial and lateral sesamoids in their proximal poles. Vessels in the peripheral soft tissues, although abundant, do not seem to penetrate the cortex of the sesamoids. The intraosseous blood supply to the sesamoids seems to be threefold. Mainly, sesamoid arteries enter the lateral and medial sesamoids from the proximal aspect via a single vessel. This proximal vessel proceeds distally with a network of branching. Plantar, nonarticular vessels enter the sesamoids, constituting a second source of vascularity. Finally, small vessels also enter the sesamoids through medial and lateral capsular attachments. Based on this study, a possible explanation for avascular necrosis and nonunion of sesamoids is proposed, and an optimal surgical approach is discussed.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)</p>","PeriodicalId":77133,"journal":{"name":"Foot & ankle","volume":"14 8","pages":"435-42"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1993-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/107110079301400802","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"19242375","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Foot & anklePub Date : 1993-10-01DOI: 10.1177/107110079301400809
J R Holmes, S T Hansen
{"title":"Foot and ankle manifestations of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.","authors":"J R Holmes, S T Hansen","doi":"10.1177/107110079301400809","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/107110079301400809","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The term Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease represents a spectrum of neurological dysfunction more recently described as hereditary motor-sensory neuropathies. An abnormality of myelination is thought to be responsible for the clinical manifestations. While histological findings have been well described, the exact biochemical basis for this disorder remains unknown. Over one half of patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease manifest foot and ankle problems, including pain, weakness, deformity, and, rarely, paresthesias. Characteristic patterns of neuromuscular weakness have been identified. Bilateral pes cavovarus is the most common pathologic foot deformity seen. The specific components include hindfoot varus, anterior or forefoot cavus, and, often clawtoes. The etiology of this abnormal foot posture usually results from tibialis posterior overpowering peroneus brevis coupled with peroneus longus overpowering tibialis anterior. Multiple treatment options have been described. Rationale for specific tendon transfers, soft tissue release, osteotomies, and arthrodesis is discussed. Results of surgical intervention are difficult to interpret and compare because of the wide spectrum of both neurological dysfunction and described operative procedures. In the presence of flexible deformity, early soft tissue release and tendon transfers may help prevent or delay more extensive bony procedures. The clinical results of triple arthrodesis in the Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease patient appear to deteriorate with time. Genetic transmission, progression of the neurological dysfunction, flexibility of the deformity, distribution of muscular weakness, and anticipated foot demands vary a great deal within this patient population. Treatment decisions, therefore, must be individualized and based upon a clear history, careful examination, and well-defined patient goals.</p>","PeriodicalId":77133,"journal":{"name":"Foot & ankle","volume":"14 8","pages":"476-86"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1993-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/107110079301400809","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"19242382","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Foot & anklePub Date : 1993-10-01DOI: 10.1177/107110079301400803
K L Wapner, G S Pavlock, P J Hecht, F Naselli, R Walther
{"title":"Repair of chronic Achilles tendon rupture with flexor hallucis longus tendon transfer.","authors":"K L Wapner, G S Pavlock, P J Hecht, F Naselli, R Walther","doi":"10.1177/107110079301400803","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/107110079301400803","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A new technique is described for reconstruction of chronic Achilles tendon rupture using the flexor hallucis longus tendon. Follow-up on seven patients (mean age 52 years) is provided (average follow-up 17 months, range 3-30 months). All patients were re-examined to assess postoperative range of motion, scar healing, and sensation. Motor strength was assessed by Cybex testing. Subjective satisfaction was examined by completion of a questionnaire. There were no postoperative infections, skin losses, or re-ruptures. Each patient developed a small but functionally insignificant loss in range of motion in the involved ankle and great toe. All patients had a satisfactory return of function. One patient required a molded foot-ankle orthosis for extended ambulation but was able to play golf.</p>","PeriodicalId":77133,"journal":{"name":"Foot & ankle","volume":"14 8","pages":"443-9"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1993-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/107110079301400803","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"19242376","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Foot & anklePub Date : 1993-10-01DOI: 10.1177/107110079301400807
J R Wall, M A Harkness, A Crawford
{"title":"Ultrasound diagnosis of plantar fasciitis.","authors":"J R Wall, M A Harkness, A Crawford","doi":"10.1177/107110079301400807","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/107110079301400807","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>There is currently no objective reliable diagnostic test for plantar fasciitis inasmuch as diagnosis cannot be made on the basis of finding a heel spur on radiography (x-ray). In this single-blind observational study, ultrasonography was used to measure plantar fascia thickness in subjects with clinically suspected plantar fasciitis and in control subjects. It was concluded that the population mean plantar fascia thickness is greater for people with plantar fasciitis than for people without heel pain (P < .0005) and that the difference is clinically significant. The ultrasonic appearance of the plantar fascia in plantar fasciitis indicated inflammatory changes.</p>","PeriodicalId":77133,"journal":{"name":"Foot & ankle","volume":"14 8","pages":"465-70"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1993-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/107110079301400807","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"19242380","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Foot & anklePub Date : 1993-10-01DOI: 10.1177/107110079301400804
W D Allen, D S Weiner, P M Riley
{"title":"The treatment of rigid metatarsus adductovarus with the use of a new hinged adjustable shoe orthosis.","authors":"W D Allen, D S Weiner, P M Riley","doi":"10.1177/107110079301400804","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/107110079301400804","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A retrospective review of the early results of treatment of metatarsus adductovarus with a new hinged adjustable shoe orthosis, the Bebax shoe, is presented. The results in 120 cases (210 feet) are included in the study. Criteria for severity of the initial deformity were developed, and all cases of true clubfoot and those cases with prior treatment were excluded. The average age at institution of treatment was 4.5 months, and treatment time averaged 2.7 months (range 1-7 months). Overall, 96% of the cases were completely resolved with the use of the orthotic alone, 3% required additional casting, and 1% required a bar and shoes for complete correction of the deformity. No treatment complications were encountered except some minor problems with hinge loosening, particularly in the child of walking age. We believe that the Bebax shoe is a lightweight, convenient, safe, and both cost- and treatment-effective device in the management of metatarsus adductovarus.</p>","PeriodicalId":77133,"journal":{"name":"Foot & ankle","volume":"14 8","pages":"450-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1993-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/107110079301400804","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"19242377","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}