Gaining an accurate and complete measurement of the hindfoot alignment of a patient with adult acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD) is difficult when using traditional clinical assessment. In a paper published in the journal Foot and Ankle Surgery, Dr. Cesar de…
Hallux Valgus, a deformity commonly called a bunion, occurs when there is a medial deviation of the first metatarsal and lateral deviation of the great toe. Over time, an untreated bunion worsens and can create other difficulties in the foot…
When orthopedic surgeons attempt to evaluate and manage osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLTs) using conventional computed tomography (CT), they may overestimate their size. This, in turn, influences treatment strategies. Therefore, OLTs often warrant advanced imaging studies, especially in revision…
The 12th annual European Foot and Ankle Society (EFAS) Congress was recently held in Geneva. As a part of this prestigious event, Dr. Cesar de Cesar Netto and Dr. Francois Lintz presented papers that were both nominated for research…
The WBCT International Study Group’s most recent scientific meeting was held during the 3-day European Foot and Ankle Society (EFAS) International Congress. Expert speakers came together from across the globe to impart their knowledge and clinical findings as it…
Orthopaedic Summit Evolving Techniques (OSET) is the premier gathering of spine and trauma surgeons, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, athletic trainers, and physical and occupational therapists from across the globe. This year’s event will be held at the Bellagio in Las…
The Radiological Society of North America 104th Annual Meeting commences November 25 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Attendees will get hands-on experience with cutting-edge tech, including artificial intelligence, 3D printing and virtual reality in the radiology specialty. See the complete…
Webinar: Monday, November 12, 2018 9:00 PM EST CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY! Dr. Alexej Barg, MD is a foot and ankle surgeon and Assistant Professor for orthopaedic surgery at the University of Utah. He specializes in the care of the…
Weight-bearing CT imaging systems are quickly approaching the standard of podiatry care. The pedCAT bilateral weight bearing CT scanner from CurveBeam is a both a valuable research tool and clinical asset. The Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine in Miami,…
Hallux valgus is a triplane deformity. In patients with this deformity, the sesamoids displace from their normal alignment. Recent evidence suggests that, according to researchers, “the magnitude of this displacement can be determined by the coronal plane sesamoid rotation angle.” Podiatric…
