Foot & anklePub Date : 1993-07-01DOI: 10.1177/107110079301400604
M J Geppert, M Sobel, W H Bohne
{"title":"Lateral ankle instability as a cause of superior peroneal retinacular laxity: an anatomic and biomechanical study of cadaveric feet.","authors":"M J Geppert, M Sobel, W H Bohne","doi":"10.1177/107110079301400604","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/107110079301400604","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The role of the competent superior peroneal retinaculum (SPR) as a primary restraint to peroneal tendon subluxation and mechanical attritional wear is clear. Injury to the SPR has classically been described as a dorsiflexion eversion movement of the ankle coupled with a forceful peroneal tendon reflex contraction. This mechanism, however, does not cause injury to the lateral collateral ligaments of the ankle and does not explain the coexistent findings of lateral ankle instability, laxity of the SPR, and concurrent peroneal tendon pathology. Anatomic studies reveal a parallel alignment of the calcaneal band of the SPR and the calcaneofibular ligament. A cadaveric model of ankle instability created by serial sectioning of the lateral collateral ligaments revealed increasing visual strain on the SPR with increasing degrees of ankle instability. These findings suggest the SPR serves as a secondary restraint to ankle inversion stress and that the force or forces that result in chronic ankle instability can also injure and attenuate the superior peroneal retinaculum.</p>","PeriodicalId":77133,"journal":{"name":"Foot & ankle","volume":"14 6","pages":"330-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1993-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/107110079301400604","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"19391667","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 : 1993-06-01DOI: 10.1177/107110079301400507
L A Koman, A Barden, B P Smith, F E Pollock, S Sinal, G G Poehling
{"title":"Reflex sympathetic dystrophy in an adolescent.","authors":"L A Koman, A Barden, B P Smith, F E Pollock, S Sinal, G G Poehling","doi":"10.1177/107110079301400507","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/107110079301400507","url":null,"abstract":"The clinical course of an adolescent with reflex sympathetic dystrophy of the foot is presented. The potential problems of establishing objective diagnostic criteria for reflex sympathetic dystrophy are related to the dynamic nature of the disorder. Serial radiographic studies, radionuclide scans, and quantitative densitometric measurements may be useful in combination; isolated cold stress testing and laser Doppler fluxmetry are useful in assessing thermoregulation and vasomotor instability. A regimen of amitriptyline and phenytoin plus physical therapy with stress loading was useful in this patient, but in many patients the course is progressive, leading to chronic pain and debilitation.","PeriodicalId":77133,"journal":{"name":"Foot & ankle","volume":"14 5","pages":"273-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1993-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/107110079301400507","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"19334889","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 : 1993-06-01DOI: 10.1177/107110079301400502
J Larsson, J Apelqvist, J Castenfors, C D Agardh, A Stenström
{"title":"Distal blood pressure as a predictor for the level of amputation in diabetic patients with foot ulcer.","authors":"J Larsson, J Apelqvist, J Castenfors, C D Agardh, A Stenström","doi":"10.1177/107110079301400502","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/107110079301400502","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The predictive value of distal blood pressure measurements for the level of amputation was studied prospectively in 161 consecutive diabetic patients with foot ulcers. The patients were treated as outpatients except for periods of surgery and when complications requiring hospital care occurred. All patients were treated pre- and postoperatively by the same multidisciplinary foot care team. Either ankle or toe blood pressure measurement was available in 86% of the patients. Incompressible arteries, ulcer or gangrene at the measuring site, previous amputation, poor general condition, and an emergency situation were factors that excluded standardized ankle and toe blood pressure measurements in 24% and 27% of the patients, respectively. An absolute lower ankle pressure level of 50 mm Hg was found, below which a minor amputation was never sufficient to achieve healing. An ankle pressure below 75 mm Hg was seldom sufficient, and at or above that pressure level, the ankle pressure had no predictive value in this respect. At a toe pressure below 15 mm Hg, a minor amputation was seldom sufficient. Ankle and toe pressure indices gave no further information.</p>","PeriodicalId":77133,"journal":{"name":"Foot & ankle","volume":"14 5","pages":"247-53"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1993-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/107110079301400502","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"19334883","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 : 1993-06-01DOI: 10.1177/107110079301400509
D A Peterson, W Stinson, J Carter
{"title":"Bilateral accessory soleus: a report on four patients with partial fasciectomy.","authors":"D A Peterson, W Stinson, J Carter","doi":"10.1177/107110079301400509","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/107110079301400509","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Four young adults (average age 24 years) presented with complaints of posterior ankle pain after running. Bilateral accessory soleus muscles were diagnosed using magnetic resonance imaging or CT scan. Symptoms were present an average of 3 years before diagnosis. Two patients had previous surgery (ankle arthroscopy, tarsal tunnel release, and leg compartment release) before diagnosis and treatment. Obliteration of Kager's triangle (posterior ankle fat pad) was present on six out of eight lateral ankle radiographs. Posteromedial prominence was present on four out of eight ankles. Operative exploration confirmed the presence of five muscles and fasciectomy was performed. Follow-up (17 to 29 months) showed good relief of symptoms in all patients and return to long-distance running for three patients. Dissection of 47 preserved cadavers revealed three accessory soleus muscles in the 94 extremities (two muscles were bilateral in one cadaver).</p>","PeriodicalId":77133,"journal":{"name":"Foot & ankle","volume":"14 5","pages":"284-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1993-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/107110079301400509","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"19336083","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 : 1993-06-01DOI: 10.1177/107110079301400503
M S Pinzur, R Stuck, R Sage, H Osterman
{"title":"Transcutaneous oxygen tension in the dysvascular foot with infection.","authors":"M S Pinzur, R Stuck, R Sage, H Osterman","doi":"10.1177/107110079301400503","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/107110079301400503","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Eight adult insulin-requiring diabetics with peripheral vascular disease were admitted with foot infection and signs of systemic sepsis. Transcutaneous oxygen tension was measured at the foot and ankle prior to surgery. None of the values were sufficient to support wound healing. Four of the patients underwent open ray resection and four open midfoot amputation. After resolution of the local infections, transcutaneous oxygen tensions were repeated. Seven of the eight patients exhibited an appreciable increase in the value following decompression of the foot infection, sufficient to support wound healing.</p>","PeriodicalId":77133,"journal":{"name":"Foot & ankle","volume":"14 5","pages":"254-6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1993-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/107110079301400503","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"19334885","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 : 1993-06-01DOI: 10.1177/107110079301400506
M S Dhillon, B Singh, S S Gill, R Walker, O N Nagi
{"title":"Management of giant cell tumor of the tarsal bones: a report of nine cases and a review of the literature.","authors":"M S Dhillon, B Singh, S S Gill, R Walker, O N Nagi","doi":"10.1177/107110079301400506","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/107110079301400506","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Giant cell tumor of the tarsal bones is uncommon and therapeutic options are ill defined. We report on nine cases of giant cell tumors of the tarsal bones treated by excision of the complete bone in 6 cases, partial excision in 1 case, and curettage and bone grafting in two cases. There was no recurrence at an average 25.8-month follow-up. Function after calcanectomy was satisfactory. Excision of the talus may or may not be followed by arthrodesis, but arthrodesis is essential after excision of all the other tarsal bones except the calcaneus. We advocate aggressive surgical measures in these cases; amputation should be reserved for recurrences only. Satisfactory function may be expected after excision of tarsal bones.</p>","PeriodicalId":77133,"journal":{"name":"Foot & ankle","volume":"14 5","pages":"265-72"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1993-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/107110079301400506","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"19334888","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 : 1993-06-01DOI: 10.1177/107110079301400508
W C Biehl, J M Morgan, F W Wagner, R A Gabriel
{"title":"The safety of the Esmarch tourniquet.","authors":"W C Biehl, J M Morgan, F W Wagner, R A Gabriel","doi":"10.1177/107110079301400508","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/107110079301400508","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The use of an Esmarch bandage as a tourniquet in surgery has been criticized. Many authors claim that the pressures under the Esmarch are inconsistent and may be extremely high. We have seen few, if any, problems from the use of an Esmarch in surgery of the foot and ankle. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the pressures generated under the Esmarch tourniquet in a situation that mimics its clinical application, and to determine whether pressures of appropriate magnitude and consistency are obtained in order to recommend its continued use in surgery. Ten volunteers performed numerous applications of the Esmarch. The number of wraps and the width of the Esmarch bandage used were varied. The Esmarch was applied as it would be for a surgical case. Pressures directly beneath the Esmarch were recorded 8 cm proximal to the distal tip of the medial malleolus. Considering all volunteers and all pressures generated, a 3-in Esmarch applied with three wraps gave a mean pressure (+/- SD) of 225 +/- 46 mm Hg. A 3-in Esmarch applied with four wraps gave a mean pressure of 291 +/- 53 mm Hg. A 4-in Esmarch applied with three wraps gave a mean pressure of 233 +/- 35 mm Hg, and a 4-in Esmarch with four wraps gave a mean pressure of 284 +/- 42 mm Hg. The maximum pressures generated by any individual were as follows: 3-in three wraps, 321 mm Hg; 3-in four wraps, 413 mm Hg; 4-in three wraps, 328 mm Hg; and 4-in four wraps, 380 mm Hg.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)</p>","PeriodicalId":77133,"journal":{"name":"Foot & ankle","volume":"14 5","pages":"278-83"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1993-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/107110079301400508","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"19336082","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 : 1993-06-01DOI: 10.1177/107110079301400504
W R Richli, D J Roger, C H Carrasco, C Charnsangavej, D I Rosenthal, S Wallace
{"title":"An anatomical study of the tarsal tunnel using low pressure compartmental infusion.","authors":"W R Richli, D J Roger, C H Carrasco, C Charnsangavej, D I Rosenthal, S Wallace","doi":"10.1177/107110079301400504","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/107110079301400504","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The anatomy of the tarsal tunnel is demonstrated using a low-pressure compartmental infusion technique. This is done by infusing colored radiopaque contrast material into three fresh cadaveric specimens. Thin section photography and computed tomography are then used to identify the boundaries and contents of the tarsal tunnel as it traverses the ankle, hindfoot, and midfoot. The tarsal tunnel is shown to communicate proximally with the deep posterior compartment of the leg and distally with the intermediate compartment of the forefoot. The relationships of the structures contained within the tarsal tunnel are shown in detail.</p>","PeriodicalId":77133,"journal":{"name":"Foot & ankle","volume":"14 5","pages":"257-60"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1993-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/107110079301400504","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"19334886","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 : 1993-06-01DOI: 10.1177/107110079301400505
M J Geppert, M Sobel, J A Hannafin
{"title":"Microvasculature of the tibialis anterior tendon.","authors":"M J Geppert, M Sobel, J A Hannafin","doi":"10.1177/107110079301400505","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/107110079301400505","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Subcutaneous rupture of the tibialis anterior tendon is an uncommon condition for which the etiology is unclear. The existence of a hypovascular zone has been proposed as an etiology for rupture of the tibialis anterior tendon. To investigate this possibility, the microvascular anatomy of the tibialis anterior tendon was studied using a modified Spalteholz technique. The vascular supply to the tibialis anterior tendon arises from proximal and distal ventral vinculae. Muscular branches of the anterior tibial artery, proximally, and the medial tarsal arteries, distally, form an intratendinous, longitudinal, competent blood supply. The tendon also receives a rich vascular blood supply from the synovial sheath. The blood supply appears adequate throughout the course of the tibialis anterior tendon, and no hypovascular region was noted at the common site of rupture 1 to 3 cm proximal to its insertion. No relationship was noted between increasing age and alteration in blood supply.</p>","PeriodicalId":77133,"journal":{"name":"Foot & ankle","volume":"14 5","pages":"261-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1993-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/107110079301400505","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"19334887","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 : 1993-06-01DOI: 10.1177/107110079301400501
A S Pentz, D S Weiner
{"title":"Management of metatarsus adductovarus.","authors":"A S Pentz, D S Weiner","doi":"10.1177/107110079301400501","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/107110079301400501","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A retrospective analysis of 795 patients treated for metatarsus adductovarus by a standardized outpatient approach by one of the authors (D.S.W.) from 1970 to 1983 was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of a straight metal bar and attached reverse last shoe protocol. Criteria for inclusion were developed excluding those milder cases in which spontaneous resolution was expected and indeed occurred. Nearly uniform excellent results were encountered, with a 99% likelihood of obtaining a fully corrected foot. Surgical intervention was deemed necessary in under 1% of cases seen. The authors also examined birth weights and rank in relation to metatarsus adductovarus. Those children with the deformity had a mean birth weight of 7.6 pounds, without statistical variance from normal average birth weights. We were unable to establish any statistical association with birth rank. In light of the results of this study, which compare favorably with serial casting, we recommend this approach as a more economical and less disruptive and cumbersome technique for parent, patient, and physician.</p>","PeriodicalId":77133,"journal":{"name":"Foot & ankle","volume":"14 5","pages":"241-6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1993-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/107110079301400501","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"19335576","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}