A 15-year-old presents with a repeat fracture of her fifth metatarsal. Sara Lyn Miniaci-Coxhead, MD, explains how the recurring injury is associated with skew foot deformity.
Read MoreGreat Toe Pain: First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Fusion Has Excellent Outcomes
Fusion is the most popular way to address arthritis and end-stage deformities of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint, including bunions. Cleveland Clinic data demonstrate the success of the surgery across multiple locations, surgeons and causes of great toe pain.
Podiatrists Play Vital Role in Salvaging Lower Extremity in Patients with Diabetic Foot Disease
In this case study, a team at Cleveland Clinic’s Foot & Ankle Center helps a patient avoid major amputation with limb-salvage surgery.
When Is Total Ankle Replacement the Best Treatment Option?
Ankle arthritis can be more disabling than hip or knee arthritis due to proximity of ground reaction forces. Total ankle replacement is a viable treatment option for some patients.
A New Frontier in Ankle Replacements
Significant cavus deformity is no longer necessarily a contraindication for total ankle replacement. Cleveland Clinic orthopaedic surgeon Sara Lyn Miniaci-Coxhead, MD, explains her individualized, staged approach.
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Why Do Bunion Surgeries Fail?
Hallux valgus surgery can fail in a number of ways, often leaving the patient with more pain, persistent deformity and significant dissatisfaction and dysfunction. How can surgeons improve outcomes?
A New Concern: Ankle Valgus after Hindfoot Fusion
A rigid hindfoot and attenuated deltoid ligament lead to eccentric forces through the tibiotalar joint, producing valgus tibiotalar tilt.
Not Your Average Rupture: Hamstring Graft for Reconstruction of Insertional Achilles Tendon Ruptures
For insertional Achilles ruptures with gaps greater than 5 cm, autologous hamstring reconstruction is a straightforward, reliable procedure that helps achieve stable repair and ensures best outcomes.
Combined Hindfoot, Midfoot Fusion for Severe Flatfoot: The New ‘Triple’ Arthrodesis
Cleveland Clinic foot and ankle specialists developed a new triple arthrodesis procedure for severe flatfoot to address concomitant instability and deformity of the midfoot not addressed in the standard procedure.
Arthrodesis: A Reliable Option for Hallux Rigidus and Failed First MTP Joint Arthroplasty
Arthrodesis is the most common surgical procedure for advanced hallux ridigus, with success rates of 80 to 100 percent, depending on fixation technique and preoperative diagnosis. Procedure effective for other conditions too.
Options for Ankle Fusion When Replacement Is Not Indicated
Cleveland Clinic Florida offers several ankle fusion techniques. Arthroscopic and “mini-open” approaches minimize soft tissue dissection and preserve blood supply. A posterior approach is used with anterior skin compromise.