by Vince Vacketta, DPM A recent  retrospective study  by Wu et al. aims to shed light on outcomes of revision TAA. Between 2008 and 2022,...

With new players in the ligament augmentation market, such as In2Bones  BioBrace, and the lasting excitement surrounding Stryker ’s...

Post-operative activity limitations is an important question for both patients following TAA. While several studies have quantified...

With increasing evidence showing improvements in activity and pain following total ankle arthroplasty (TAA), compounded by advancements...

Using the general term  osteochondral lesions of the talus  is a disservice to patients and physicians alike. Individual characteristics...

by Vince Vacketta, DPM Another retrospective comparative study has been published, this time using a German insurance database to...

In 2021, Paget et al. published a study in JAMA Network that involved a randomized clinical trial with 100 patients comparing the...

Accessing and sharing information has never been easier. Dr. Selene Parekh is doing his part to foster connections for educational...

Debilitating ankle osteoarthritis (OA) affects a broad demographic of patients. Considerations for procedure selection between AA and TAA...

A core principle in major joint arthroplasty is achieving immediate and stable fixation of the implant. This principle also applies to...

Gregory Lundeen was the foot and ankle surgeon who first described medial malleolar fractures (MMF) in the context of total ankle...

by Vince Vacketta, DPM Medical malpractice litigation is an unfortunate aspect of any physician’s or surgeon's practice. Orthopedic...

Foot Innovate held its Leadership Conference in Dallas from June 6-8, 2024. Chairman Mark Easley and the Foot Innovate leadership team of...

by Vince Vacketta, DPM Ankle fractures are the third most common fracture among elderly individuals. They often come with extra...

The use of technology in orthopedics is influenced by insurance status, location of care, physician preference, and patient factors. So,...

Last week, Stryker announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Artelon. The...

by Vince Vacketta, DPM Deformity correction in total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) has continued to expand with the advancements in...

by Vince Vacketta, DPM A recent report from Demetracopoulos et al. offers new insights regarding the incidence and chronology of total...

The average follow-up for surgical procedures varies widely and there is limited data to help us make informed decisions. Each visit...

by Vince Vacketta, DPM Cement fixation in TAA is a controversial topic. While the FDA requires the use of bone cement for on-label use of...

In our last FIX, we reported on the surprising result of antibiotic powder not achieving the goal of decreased surgical site infections...

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use is rapidly increasing in the US, driven by its use for weight management and type...

Sprinkling some vancomycin powder (vanco) in a wound seems like a reasonable idea. First adopted in total joint arthroplasty, it has...

by Vince Vacketta, DPM The indications and utilization of minimally invasive techniques in foot and ankle surgery continue to grow at an...