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A M Jacobs

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Opening base wedge osteotomy of the first metatarsal utilizing rigid external fixation.

The authors describe their operative approach to metatarsus primus adductus deformity when present in conjunction with a congenitally short first metatarsal. Hallux abducto valgus correction in this clinical setting has traditionally advocated use of a crescentic or opening wedge osteotomy in order to prevent further shortening of the first metatarsal. Fixation of opening base wedge osteotomies has been fraught with problems in the past, with possibilities for displacement or eventual loss of initial correction. The authors have found the mini-Hoffmann external fixation device useful for this purpose.

Adolescent↗
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Adolescent hallux valgus: its etiology and surgical management.

Although most patients who seek relief are adults, the problem of hallux valgus frequently begins at an earlier age. In the juvenile patient, except for congenital anomalies or inflammatory juvenile rheumatic disease, hallux abducto valgus appears to be related to the biochemical malfunction. It requires not only surgical management, but also the use of orthotics or surgical stabilization.

Adolescent↗
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A statistical analysis on the reliability of the proximal articular set angle.

The authors investigated the statistical relationship and significance between the transverse and sagittal plane proximal articular set angles both radiographically and intraoperatively. The analysis revealed a highly significant difference between the means of the respective measurements. Although the radiographic and intraoperative findings were found to be related for the transverse plane proximal articular set angle, the transverse plane PASA was approximately 7 degrees greater when measured intraoperatively. The concept of a sagittal plane PASA was also introduced. The significance of accurate measurements in the surgical correction of hallux valgus was also examined.

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Atypical fibrous histiocytoma of the great toe.

Fibrous histiocytomas are benign but aggressive tumors of histiocytic origin. The authors describe and discuss an example of an atypical fibrous histiocytoma that involved the soft tissue of the great toe. These tumors sometimes recur after local excision.

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The use of radionuclide bone and joint imaging in arthritic and related diseases.

Patients with arthritic complaints are seen frequently by podiatrists, who must establish a differential diagnosis. When combined with the patient's history, physical examination, joint aspiration, laboratory data, and radiographs, bone and joint scans provide a sensitive and objective means of arriving at an accurate diagnosis.

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A comprehensive review of hallux limitus.

This paper will present a review of the literature on hallux limitus, including etiology, clinical findings, radiographic findings, and surgical treatment. Criteria for the treatment of this problem will also be presented.

Adolescent↗
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Surgical management of forefoot supinatus in flexible flatfoot deformity.

In the past, many surgical procedures have been advocated for correction of painful flexible flatfoot deformity. More recent opinions advocate the concept that no one procedure is appropriate to all flatfoot deformities. Individual assessment is now necessary to determine the predominant component deformities. One such component deformity frequently encountered is forefoot supinatus. The authors review the more commonly performed procedures for this problem, as well as their preferred approach of the modified Hoke arthrodesis or Cotton osteotomy. The choice of procedure is dictated by whether the first metatarsal or longitudinal axis subluxation predominates.

Adolescent↗
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Rheumatoid nodulosis in the foot: a variant of rheumatoid disease.

Rheumatoid nodulosis is a relatively benign variant of rheumatoid disease. This entity has been previously ignored in the medical literature. Confusion with other diseases that can produce nodules is not infrequent. A discussion of this entity, as well as a case report, will be presented.

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Sickle cell anemia in podiatric surgery.

A review of sickle cell anemia is presented, with attention to clinical manifestations, surgery, and lower extremity complications.

Anemia, Sickle Cell↗