How To Handle Plantar Fibromas
By By Matt Sabo, DPM

Offering a pertinent review of plantar fibromas that addresses clinical characteristics and histological characteristics to look for in the diagnostic workup, this author also offers salient pointers on treatment options.

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Ankle Replacement Patients Ready For Post-Op Sports
By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor

Patients who undergo ankle replacement participate more in sports following replacement surgery, according to an abstract presented at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons’ annual meeting.

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Understanding Common Knee Injuries And Lower Extremity Implications In Runners
By John F. Connors, DPM, and Ana J. Sanz, DPM

To have a successful sports medicine practice, it is crucial to understand not only the foot and ankle but also the knee and hip, and the mechanism of injuries affecting these areas. Having the opportunity to treat and travel with the best runners in the world has forced me to have a stronger understanding of lower extremity biomechanics, the mechanics of running and the injuries associated with running.

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Continuing Education: How To Address Failed Peroneal Tendon Surgery
By Neal M. Blitz, DPM, FACFAS

The long-term effects of a failed peroneal tendon surgery may lead to structural foot deformity. Accordingly, this author reviews pre-op considerations and discusses key nuances of peroneal tendon repair options to help facilitate improved outcomes.

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When An Adult Patient Presents With Red Spots On The Feet
By G. “Dock” Dockery, DPM, FACFAS

It is late in the summer when a 29-year-old Caucasian female, employed as a medical assistant in your foot and ankle clinic, presents with a two-day history of red spots on her feet. The red spots became small fluid-filled vesicles, which are present mostly on the soles. She says she has broken one of the small vesicles and it expressed a clear fluid.

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Congenital Foot Deformities: A Guide To Conservative Care
By Mark A. Caselli, DPM

In regard to congenital foot deformities, there is an array of conservative therapies that may prevent or reduce the scope of surgical treatment. With this in mind, this author offers a closer look at manipulation therapy, serial casting, corrective shoes, orthoses and splints.

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