The Biofix absorbable rod. A preliminary report

1991 ◽  
Vol 81 (2) ◽  
pp. 62-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
RG Yen ◽  
JA Giacopelli ◽  
DP Granoff ◽  
RJ Steinbroner
Keyword(s):  
Internal Fixation ◽  
Preliminary Report ◽  
Podiatric Surgery

An introduction to the biodegradable Biofix rod for use in podiatric surgery is presented. Its application for Austin-type bunionectomies is described. The advantages and shortcomings are compared to traditional internal fixation. For procedures necessitating osteotomy stability, the Biofix rod is another option for the podiatric surgeon.

Modification of the Kalish osteotomy to correct the proximal articular set angle

1990 ◽  
Vol 80 (8) ◽  
pp. 424-428 ◽  
Author(s):  
RS Hill ◽  
LJ Marek
Keyword(s):  
Internal Fixation ◽  
Preliminary Report ◽  
Relative Reduction ◽  
Intermetatarsal Angle ◽  
Rigid Internal Fixation

A preliminary report of a new bunion procedure is described. This new procedure provides a relative reduction of the intermetatarsal angle and corrects the proximal articular set angle, yet incorporates the principles of compressive rigid internal fixation. The procedure is best summarized as a combination of the Kalish modification of the Austin bunionectomy and the Green-Laird modification of the Reverdin bunionectomy.

Modification of the crescentic osteotomy for hallux valgus correction. A preliminary report

1992 ◽  
Vol 82 (5) ◽  
pp. 260-263 ◽  
Author(s):  
N Daly
Keyword(s):  
Internal Fixation ◽  
Hallux Valgus ◽  
Preliminary Report ◽  
Viable Alternative ◽  
Good Stability ◽  
Intermetatarsal Angle ◽  
Preliminary Results

A new proximal osteotomy for hallux valgus correction, which has several advantages, is presented. These advantages include good stability; ease of rigid, two-point internal fixation; accurate, reproducible correction of the intermetatarsal angle; minimal shortening or elevation of the metatarsal; and early weightbearing. Preliminary results on 12 feet of 12 patients over a 3-year period have been encouraging and may indicate that this osteotomy is a viable alternative when considering proximal osteotomy for correction of hallux valgus.

A New Fixation Technique for the Lapidus Bunionectomy

2005 ◽  
Vol 95 (4) ◽  
pp. 405-409 ◽  
Author(s):  
James C. Wang ◽  
Brendan M. Riley
Keyword(s):  
Internal Fixation ◽  
External Fixation ◽  
External Fixator ◽  
Preliminary Report ◽  
Delayed Union ◽  
Oral Antibiotics ◽  
Fixation Technique ◽  
Short Course ◽  
Time To Initiation ◽  
Fixation Techniques

Presented here is a preliminary report of 102 patients who underwent first metatarsocuneiform joint arthrodeses performed with external fixation for the correction of hallux valgus. The advantages of using external fixation are the ability to initiate early weightbearing, predictable fusion, and removal of all of the hardware postoperatively. In the 102 patients reported here, the average time to initiation of unassisted full weightbearing was 13.1 days. The average time to fusion was 5.3 weeks, with removal of the external fixator at an average of 5.5 weeks postoperatively. There was no incidence of delayed union or nonunion. There was one case of pin-tract irritation, which resolved with appropriate pin care and a short course of oral antibiotics. External fixation is an effective alternative to traditional internal fixation techniques in metatarsocuneiform joint arthrodesis. (J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 95(4): 405–409, 2005)

The podiatric application of continuous passive motion. A preliminary report

1991 ◽  
Vol 81 (12) ◽  
pp. 631-637 ◽  
Author(s):  
BI Kaczander
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Studies ◽  
Preliminary Report ◽  
Joint Stiffness ◽  
Continuous Passive Motion ◽  
Passive Motion ◽  
Podiatric Surgery

The application of continuous passive motion to joints immediately after podiatric surgery stimulates the regeneration of articular tissue, eliminates adhesions, prevents joint stiffness, reduces pain, and is well tolerated by patients. The author reviews the development of continuous passive motion in animal and clinical studies and how it may be used after podiatric surgery.

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