The AOFAS OrthoPodcast committee discusses new directions with insertional tendinopathy – Is it a fad or is it here to stay? They discuss the following paper: Hall S, Schipper ON, Kaplan JRM, et al. Outcomes After Percutaneous Zadek Osteotomy for Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy. Foot Ankle Int. 2024.

The AOFAS OrthoPodcast committee discuss how to avoid and manage complications of Total Ankle Arthroplasty. References cited in this discussion include:

Anastasio AT, Kim BI, Wixted CM, et al. Younger Patients Undergoing Total Ankle Arthroplasty Experience Higher Complication Rates and Worse Functional Outcomes. JBJS Am. 2024.

Henry JK, Teehan E, Deland J, et al. Lessons From Revision Total Ankle Replacement: Tibias Fail Earlier, and Taluses Fail Later (and Fail Again). Foot Ankle Int. 2024.

Palma J, Shaffrey I, Kim J, et al. Postoperative Medial Malleolar Fractures in Total Ankle Replacement Are Associated With Decreased Medial Malleolar Width and Varus Malalignment. Foot Ankle Int. 2024.

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The AOFAS OrthoPodcast committee discusses how to get to the root of the problem of Hallux Rigidus and reviews the following paper: Michelson JD, Charlson MD, Bernknopf JW, et al. The Role of the Flexor Hallucis Longus in the Treatment of the Painful Hallux Metatarsophalangeal Joint. Foot Ankle Int. 2024.

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The AOFAS OrthoPod-Cast committee debates approaches to Lisfranc injuries. Should we still be fixing instead of fusion? The group reviews the following papers:

Ponkilainen V, Mäenpää H, Laine HJ, et al. Open Reduction Internal Fixation vs Primary Arthrodesis for Displaced Lisfranc Injuries: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial. Foot Ankle Int. 2024.

Dombrowsky AR, Strickland CD, Walsh DF, et al. Nitinol Staple Use in Primary Arthrodesis of Lisfranc Fracture-Dislocations. Foot Ankle Int. 2024.

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The AOFAS OrthoPodcast committee discuss the standard of care for Chemoprophylaxis and review the following paper: Malhotra K, Houchen-Wolloff L, Mason L, et al. Characteristics of Patients Not Receiving Chemical Thromboprophylaxis Following Foot and Ankle Surgery. Foot Ankle Int. 2024.

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In the conclusion of this 2 part series, Drs. Pam Luk and Anish Kadakia continue the discussion on managing Lisfranc injuries with Dr. Chris Coetzee, a foot & ankle specialist, and Dr. John Munz, an orthopedic traumatologist.

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Drs. Pam Luk and Anish Kadakia co-host a lively discussion on managing Lisfranc injuries with Drs. Chris Coetzee and John Munz. Dr. Coetzee brings the perspective of the Foot & Ankle specialist and Dr. Munz presents the perspective of an orthopedic traumatologist. Stay tuned for part two.

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Listen in as co-hosts Drs. Lauren Geaney and Matt Conti chat with Drs. Jim Holmes, and Becky Cerrato about education of residents and fellows and provide pearls for those teaching trainees.  Brought to you by the AOFAS Young Physicians Committee.

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Your AOFAS OrthoPodcast committee tackle the challenges associated with lesser toe surgery and some potential new solutions. Thanks to Drs. Ben Jackson, Pam Luk, Bret Smith, Matt Conti, Joe Park, and Nick Strasser for their insights. 

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