December 2022

Acute Subluxation/Dislocation of the Peroneal Tendons

            The peroneal tendon complex is formed by the tendons of peroneus longus and peroneus brevis. The primary restraint to tendon subluxation is the superior peroneal retinaculum. Acute subluxation usually occurs while the foot is dorsiflexed with the peroneal muscles strongly contracted. Acute dislocation of the peroneal tendons is often misdiagnosed as an ankle sprain […]

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Diabetic foot osteomyelitis

Diabetic foot osteomyelitis often leads to amputations in the lower extremity. Data on the influence of the initial anatomical diabetic foot osteomyelitis localization on ultimate major amputation are limited. Besides advanced ischemia, chronic osteomyelitis of the lower extremity is a frequent problem in patients with longstanding diabetes mellitus and a leading cause of lower extremity

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Fractures of the foot digits(toes)

Fractures of the toe represent the most common fracture of the forefoot. Digital(toe) injuries most commonly occur from direct trauma. Axial force, crushing, or joint hyperflexion can result in a phalangeal fracture. The mechanism of injury can range from low-energy trauma to high- energy and direct force impact. Forefoot fractures include a variety of clinical

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