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Sutures, Staples, and Glue
Is there any scientific guidance to help us make decisions beyond sparing patients the discomfort of staple removal? There is some good...
Feb 61 min read
Paragon 28 Sells to Zimmer Biomet
The ongoing consolidation in the foot and ankle market is progressing steadily. In a January 28 company report , Zimmer Biomet (ZB)...
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A Bone to Pick With Allograft Wedges
by Vince Vacketta, DPM Â Corrective wedges are a useful tool for deformity correction and arthrodesis during reconstructive surgery. In...
Jan 91 min read
Joint Line Considerations in Total Ankle Arthroplasty (TAA)
by Vince Vacketta, DP M Joint line height has been established as an influential parameter in TAA, with previous research showing that an...
Jan 91 min read
What's Not Hot: Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for Achilles Tendinopathy
In the treatment of the painful, non-ruptured Achilles tendinopathy, the primary focus is on achieving pain relief and maintaining that...
Jan 91 min read
What's Hot: Minimally Invasive Forefoot Surgery
The adoption of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is rapidly expanding from Europe to North America, fueled by technological advancements,...
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Sports Activity Following Total Ankle Arthroplasty (TAA): This Again?
by Vince Vacketta, DPM The extent of activity limitations after a TAA is not fully understood. We are aware of activities to avoid, such...