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J. Am. Podiatr. Med. Assoc., Volume 89, Issue 11 (11 1999) – 2 articles , Pages 551-570

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The plantar transverse incisional approach for heel spur syndrome. A retrospective study

by Debbie Thornton and Anna L. Ruelle

J. Am. Podiatr. Med. Assoc. 1999, 89(11), 560-570; https://doi.org/10.7547/87507315-89-11-560 - 1 Nov 1999

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The efficacy of the transverse plantar incisional approach for the treatment of recalcitrant heel spur syndrome or plantar fasciitis was investigated by evaluating cases of this procedure performed by the authors from 1991 to 1998. Patient records were reviewed for conservative treatment rendered prior to surgical intervention as well as for the perioperative course of the patient. All patients were asked to complete questionnaires regarding their heel spur syndrome or plantar fasciitis and their opinion of both the conservative and the surgical treatments received. Full article

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The effect of hallux abducto valgus surgery on the sesamoid apparatus position

by Molly S. Judge, Stephan LaPointe, Gerard V. Yu, Jeffrey E. Shook and Robert P. Taylor

J. Am. Podiatr. Med. Assoc. 1999, 89(11), 551-559; https://doi.org/10.7547/87507315-89-11-551 - 1 Nov 1999

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A new parameter, the tibial sesamoid-second metatarsal distance, was established to determine whether the sesamoids move in relation to the foot in hallux abducto valgus surgery. The reliability of the tibial sesamoid-second metatarsal distance was assessed and shown to be excellent. Seventy-five feet underwent surgical correction of hallux abducto valgus. Four radiographic parameters--the intermetatarsal angle, the hallux abductus angle, the tibial sesamoid position, and the tibial sesamoid-second metatarsal distance--were measured before and after surgery. The hallux abductus angle, intermetatarsal angle, and tibial sesamoid position were all significantly reduced following surgery. The tibial sesamoid-second metatarsal distance was not affected by hallux abducto valgus correction. Thus the correction in sesamoid position gained with hallux abducto valgus correction is a direct result of lateral translocation of the metatarsal head, with no contribution from change in position of the sesamoid apparatus relative to the foot. Full article

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