PROCEDURE SPECIFIC Content

Here is a list of procedures with associated links to videos and/or articles related to the topic. This is a collection that I have personally arranged that I find helpful. This page is a work-in progress and will be continually updated. Personal case examples will be added when available.

​Keep checking back as this page grows!

Procedure Websites

• Foot Surgery Atlas 
• OrthOracle - listing of surgical procedures with photo walk-through, CME, question-banks, etc, by the NHS, Royal College of Surgeons, British Orthopaedic Association ($$$)

Achilles Tendon Repair

• Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery - July 2017, 16(2) - Entire Edition, Topic Review
• OTA Video Library - "Achilles tendon reconstruction and fhl transfer" via OTA (here)

Ankle Fractures

• Quick reviews from Musculoskeletal Key (here), Orthobulles (here), and Radiology Assistant (here)
• Open Ankle Fracture review from Orthobullets (here)  [see Open Fracture section below for more)
  • Hulsker, Caroline CC. Evidence-based treatment of open ankle fractures. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2011. 131(11): 1545-1553.
  • Patel V, Fallat L. Key insights on managing open ankle fractures. Podiatry Today. 2015. 28(8).

Cartiva (1MTPJ Implant) (here)

• Product surgical guide (here) and insertion video (here). Lecture videos available at Foot Innovate (Part 1- here) (Part 2 - here) (and more - here)
• Baumhauer JF, et al. Prospective, randomized, multi-centered clinical trial assessing safety and efficacy of a synthetic cartilage implant versus first metatarsophalangeal arthrodesis in advanced hallux rigidus. Foot and Ankle International. 2015. 37(5): 457-469.
• Baumhauer JF, et al. The science behind wear testing for great toe implants for hallux rigidus. Foot and Ankle Clinics. 2016. 21(4):891-902.
• Daniels TR, et al. Midterm outcomes of polyvinyl alcohol hydrogel hemiarthroplasty of the first metatarsophalangeal joint in advanced hallux rigidus. Foot and Ankle International. 2017. 38(3): 243-247.​

Compartment Syndrome

• Quick reviews from Wheeless' Textbook of Ortho/Duke (here), eORIF (here)
• Specific anatomy locations with fasciotomy approaches for:
  • Leg = Wheeless (here), Orthobullets (here)
  • Foot = Wheeless (here), Orthobullets (here)
• Compartment Pressure Measurement
  • Quick Guide - Wick's Catheter (here)
  • Video review (here) and (here)
• OTA Video Library - "Acute Compartment Syndrome of the Lower Extremity" via OTA (here)
• Frink, Michael, et al. Compartment syndrome of the lower leg and foot. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2010. 468(4): 940-950.
• Jimenez, A. Louis, et al. Compartment syndrome of the foot and leg. Podiatry Institute. Chapter 3, pg. 9-17

External Fixation (Application) - Trauma Delta Frames

• Ankle Spanning External Fixation (Delta Frame) - OrthoConsult.com

Fifth Metatarsal Shaft Fractures / Dancer's Fracture

• Aynardi M. Outcome of nonoperative management of displaced oblique spiral fracture of the fifth metatarsal shaft. FAI. 2013; 34(12): 1619-1623.
• Bigsby E. Functional outcome of fifth metatarsal fractures. Injury. 2014; 45(12): 2009-12.
• Jones MD. Distal fifth metatarsal fractures: should conservative care remain the standard? ACFAS Poster.
• Kane JM. The epidemiology of fifth metatarsal fracture. FAS. 2015; 8(5): 354-359
• Miller SJ. Treatment of fifth metatarsal fractures: guidelines for decision-making. Podiatry Institute, Chapter 28.
• O’Malley MJ. Fractures of the distal shaft of the fifth metatarsal. “Dancers fracture”. Am J Sports Med. 1996; 24(2): 240-3.
• ​​Soave RL. A new radiographic classification for distal shaft fifth metatarsal fractures. JFAS. 2016; 55: 803-807.

Intramedullary Nails

• Quick reference from Orthobullets (here)
• IM Nail Industry Product Websites/Guides:
  • Integra  - Panta Nail (here); Stryker - T2 (here); Synthes - Titanium Cannulated Nail (here); Vilex - FUZE (here); Wright Medical - Valor (here); Zimmer/Biomet - Phoenix (here)
• IM Nail: Plantar Entry Point Guides:
  • Roukis TS. Determining the insertion site for retrograde intramedullary nail fixation of tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis: a radiographic and intraoperative anatomical landmark analysis. JFAS. 2006; 45(4): 227-234.
  • Belczyk R, Sung W. Wukich DK. Technical tip: a simple method for proper placement of an intramedullary nail entry point for tibiotalocalcaneal or tibiocalcaneal arthrodesis. FAOJ. 2008. 1(9):4.  
• Videos:
  • AO Trauma - Reconstruction using the hindfoot arthrodesis nail (here)  - sawbone demonstration (17:00)
  • Andrews M, Sundblad K - Retrograde intramedullary nail (here) - demonstration of the Wright Valor nail (16:59) 
• MISC Literature (reviews, techniques, pearls, considerations):
  • Hyer  CF, et al. Anatomic aspects of tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis. JFAS. 2013. 52(2): 724-727.
  • Jehan S, et al. The success of tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis with intramedullary nailing--a systematic review of the literature. Acta Orthop Belg. 2011.77(5): 644-651. 
  • Knight T, et al. Anatomic structures at risk: curved hindfoot arthrodesis nail -- a cadaveric approach. JFAS. 2014. 53(6): 687-691.
  • Kulkarni GS, et al. Retrograde tibial nailing for arthrodesis of ankle and subtalar joints. JFAS (Asia-Pacific). 2015. 2(2):60-70.
  • Lowe JA, et al. Effect of retrograde reaming for tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis on subtalar joint destruction: a cadaveric study. JFAS. 2016. 55(1): 72-75.
  • Mulhern JL., et a. Is subtalar joint cartilage resection necessary for tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis via intramedullary nail? A multicenter evaluation.  JFAS. 2016. 55(3): 572-577.
  • Noonan T, et al. Tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis with a retrograde intramedullary nail: a bomechanical analysis of the effect of nail length. FAI. 2015. 26(4):304-208.
  • Roukis TS, DiDomenico LA. Point counterpoint: tibiotalocalcaneal fusions: intramedullary nails or plates and screws? Podiatry Today. 2018. 31(7):36-43.

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Jones Fracture

• Quick Review from Wheeless' Textbook of Ortho/Duke (here), Orthobullets (here), eORIF (here), and CoreEM (here).
  • Review Commentary:  Hsu RA, Anderson RB. High, inside starting point and intramedullary reaming are key for jones fracture fixation in athletes. Orthopedics Today. February 2015.
• Video by Dr Gregory Berlet MD and Chris Hyer DPM (here)
• DeSandis B. Multiplaner ct analysis of fifth metatarsal morphology: implications for operative management of zone ii fractures. FAI. 2016; 37(5): 528-536.  
• Jastifer J. Fatigue bending strength of jones fracture specific screw fixation. FAI. 2018; 39(4): 493-499.
• Ochenjele G. Radiographic study of the fifth metatarsal for optimal intramedullary screw fixation of jones fractures. FAI. 2015; 36(3): 293-301.
  • Conclusion:  "Excessive screw length could be avoided by keeping screw length less than 68% of the length of the fifth metatarsal. A greater than 4.5 mm diameter screw might be needed to provide adequate fixation for most study patients since the isthmus of the medullary canal for most were greater than 4.5 mm​"
• Scott RT. Screw fixation diameter for fifth metatarsal jones fractures: a cadaveric study. JFAS. 2015; 54: 227-229.
• Fixation Systems by Arthrex (Jones Fx Repair) w hook plate option, Paragon 28 (Precision Jones Fx Screw System), Stryker (Asnis JFX System), Wright (Charlotte Carolina System). 

Open Fractures:

• ​Quick review from Orthobullets (here)
• Caldarella, David J. Open fracture management of the foot and ankle: a management algorithm. PI Manual, Chapter 10.
• Manway J, Highlander P. Open fractures of the foot and ankle- an evidence-based review. Foot and Ankle Specialist. 2015.8(1): 59-64.

​Peroneal Tendon Repair / Groove Deepening

• Peroneal Groove Deepening for Subluxating Peroneals  - Steve Raikin MD, Levon Nazarian, MD - video
• Current Prospectives on Peroneal Tendon Surgery in the Active Adult - Bryan Den Hartog MD, Robert Anderson MD, James Nunley II MD - video (free subscription required)  
• Raikin SM, Elias I, et al. Intrasheath subluxation of the peroneal tendons.  Dept of Radiology Papers Jefferson. 2008, 5(1)
• Raikin SM, Elias I, et al. Intrasheath subluxation of the peroneal tendons. Surgical technique. JBJS. 2009, 1(91)
•  Cho J, Kim JY, et al. Comparison of outcome after retinaculum repair with and without fibular groove deepening for recurrent dislocation of the peroneal tendons. FAI. 2014 35(7)
• Ogawa BK, Thordarson DB, et al. Peroneal tendon subluxation repair with an indirect fibular groove deepening technique. FAI. 2007, 28(1)
• Shawen SB, Anderson RB. Indirect groove deepening in the management of chronic peroneal tendon dislocation. 2004. 3(2)

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Pilon Fractures

• Quick reviews from Wheeless' Textbook of Ortho/Duke (here), Orthobullets (here), and eORIF (here).
• External fixation application review from Orthobullets (here), OrthoConsult (here), and Stryker Video (here - youtube)
• Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery - December 2016, 15(4) - Entire Edition, Topic Review
• Review Presentation - "Tibial Plafond Fractures" via LinkedIn (here)
• OTA Video Library - "Anterior Lateral Approach Pilon"by Lindsay E. Hickerson MD via OTA (here)

Septic Joint - Ankle

• Ankle Arthrocentesis background information:
  • Owning the ankle arthrocentesis (2016) by Andrew Cunningham, MD
  • Septic joint: reminders, updates, and pitfalls (2015) by Matthew A. Heimann, MD
  • Joint arthrocentesis in the emergency department (2017) by Brian L. Springer, MD
  • Ankle arthrocentesis or ankle joint aspiration by Arun Pal Singh, MD
  • Visser S. Septic until proven otherwise. Canadian Family Physician. 2009, 55: 374-375.
• Imaging
  • Musculoskeletal infections of the extremities: a tour from superficial to deep (2011) by Seth T. Stalcup, MD
• Management of Septic Ankle Joint
  • Boffeli TJ, et al. Arthroscopic management of the septic ankle joint: a case report of a stage-guided treatment. JFAS. 2012; 52(1)
  • Mankovecky MR, et al. Arthroscopic synovectomy, irrigation, and debridement for treatment of septic ankle arthrosis: a systematic review and case series. JFAS. 2013; 53(5)
• Hardware Management
  • Avoid removal of ankle fracture hardware to manage infection until afer bone union (2008) in Orthopedics Today

​Subtalar Arthrodesis​

• Quick reviews from Wheeless' Textbook of Ortho/Duke (here), Orthobullets (here), eORIF (here), and Foot Innovate (here),
• Podiatry Today articles on STJ-Arthrodesis Primary (here) and Revision (here) surgery
• Procedure videos by JBJS (here), Dr. Christopher DiGiovanni MD (here), and Normed (here).
•  Background Info:
  • Bass, JA. Subtalar joint fusions. Podiatry Institute, Ch 27. 2009. (free)
  • Brosky II, TA, et al. Isolated subtalar joint arthrodesis: indications, evaluation, surgical technique. Podiatry Institute, Ch. 22. 2015. (free)
  • Wirth SH, Zimmermann SM, et al. Open technique for in situ subtalar fusion.  Foot Ankle Clin N AM. 2018. 23(3): 461-474 
  • Bartonicek J. Anatomy of the subtalar joint. Foot Ankle Clin N Am. 2018. 23(3):315-340.
  • Maceria E. Subtalar anatomy and mechanics. Foot Ankle Clinics N AM. 2015. 20:195-221.
  • Quill GE. Subtalar joint reconstruction. Louisville Ortho Clinic.
• Hardware Constructs:
  • Chuckpaiwong B, Easley ME, Glisson RR. Screw placement in subtalar arthrodesis: a biomechanical study. Foot Ankle Int. 2009;30(2):133-141
  • Hungerer S. Biomechanical evaluation of subtalar fusion: the influence of screw configuration and placement. JFAS.2013;52(2):177-183.
  • Matsumoto T. Compressive force with 2-screw and 3-screw subtalar joint arthrodesis with headless compression screws. FAS.2016;37(12):1357-1363.
  • Boffeli JT. A 2-screw fixation technique for subtalar joint fusion: a retrospective case series introducing a novel 2-screw fixation construct with operative pearls. JFAS. 2012. 51(6): 734-738.
  • Jastifer JR. Biomechanical evaluation of strength and stiffness of subtalar joint arthrodesis screw constructs. FAI. 2016. 37(4): 419-426.
  • Hintermann B, Valderrabano V, et al. Influence of screw contact area and contact force in a cadaveric subtalar arthrodesis model. FAI. 2002; 23(11): 986-991.
• ​ MISC:
  • Wagner E. Subtalar arthroscopic fusion. Foot Ankle Clin N AM. 2018 23(3):475-483.
  • Ziegler P, Friederichs J, et al. Fusion of the subtalar joint for post-traumatic arthrosis: a study of functional outcomes and non-unions. Int Orthop. 2017. 41(7): 1387-1393. 

Subtalar Dislocations

• Quick reviews from Wheeless' Textbook of Ortho/Duke (here), Orthobullets (here), eORIF (here), Physio-Pedia (here), and Musculoskeletal Key (here).
• Yoder W. Talocalcaneal navicular dislocation: a review. Podiatry Institute, Chapter 11
• Rammelt S, Goronzy J. Subtalar dislocations. Foot Ankle Clin N AM. 2015. 20(2)
• Leitner B. Obstacles to reduction in subtalar dislocations. JBJS AM. 1954, 36(A2) 
• Hoelscher-Doht S, Frey SP, et al. Subtalar dislocation: long term follow-up and ct-morphology. Open J Ortho. 2015. 5
• dePalma L, Santucci A, et al. Irreducible isolated subtalar dislocation: a case report. FAI. 2008, 29(5)
• Heck BM, Ebraheim NA, et al. Anatomical considerations of irreducible medial subtalar dislocation. FAI. 1996, 17(2)

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Disclaimer: All websites and hardware/companies are listed in an unbiased, and often alphabetical order. No preference to system choice for fixation when presented. Choice should be down to surgeon comfort, skill, and appropriateness to the procedure, and to use as directed.