This pictorial review focuses on basic procedures performed within the field of podiatric surgery, specifically for elective procedures of the lesser forefoot including the correction of hammertoes and lesser metatarsal deformities. Our goal is to demonstrate objective radiographic parameters that surgeons utilize to initially define the deformity, lead to procedure selection and judge post-ope...

Background/Aim. Various internal and external factors could have an influence on the appearance of scoliosis other postural disturbances in adolescents. The aim this study was to investigate correlation between disturbances, physical activity, nutritional habits, as well its association with comorbidities age. Methods. This cross-sectional involved 212 adolescents average age 12.74 ? 1.34 years...

BACKGROUND Metatarsus primus elevatus (MPE) has long been suggested as a primary causative factor in the pathogenesis of hallux rigidus (HR). The purpose of this investigation was to more clearly define this relationship by comparison of first ray position in patients with hallux rigidus, hallux valgus, and a control population with no known foot pathology. MATERIALS AND METHODS Clinical and ...

Accurate diagnosis and assessment of severity of pediatric foot deformities by physical examination can be challenging. Radiographs are a valuable adjunct for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment for many of these deformities. On the standing anteroposterior view useful measurements include the talocalcaneal and talus-first metatarsal angles; on the standing lateral view various measureme...

Received: Revised: Accepted: Published online: August 02, 2016 January 06, 2017 January 08, 2017 March 11, 2017 This case report describes Dermanyssus gallinae infestation as a cause of foot selfmutilation in a laying hen (Gallus gallus) flock. The wounds were observed on one or both feet on the dorsal part of the metatarsus and third digit. Some birds have severe lesions the tendon and muscle ...

BACKGROUND The Lapidus bunionectomy is a popular procedure for severe bunion deformity where metatarsus primus varus is equal to or exceeds 15 degrees. We evaluated a new locking compression plate which may improve outcomes with the Lapidus procedure. METHODS Ten matched pairs of cadaver feet were used to compare the standard crossed 4.0-mm compression screw method of fixation to the LPS Lapi...