By John Kiel
Case Report: 5th Metatarsal Fracture
Case Report: 5th Metatarsal Fracture Case Introduction A 28 year-old otherwise healthy male presented to the emergency department with left…
By Andrew Schleihauf
Overview of Gout
Overview of Gout introduction Gout is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis and is caused by the presence of…
By Greg Rubin
Review of Sesamoid Pain
Review on Sesamoid Pain Introduction The two sesamoid bones are found within the flexor hallucis brevis (1). There is a…
By John Kiel
Common Toenail Injuries in Athletes
Common Toenail Injuries in Athletes Image 1. Demonstration of subungual hematoma trephination. Note the drop of blood after the procedure.…
By John Kiel
Treatment Options for Plantar Fasciitis
Treatment Options for Plantar Fasciitis Introduction Plantar fasciitis, or more appropriately called fasciopathy in its more common chronic state, is…
By Greg Rubin
Plantar Plate Tear of the Lesser Toes
Planter Plate Tears of the Lesser Toes Introduction The plantar plate is a type I collagen ligamentous structure that supports…
By Andrew Schleihauf
Os trigonum syndrome
os trigonum syndrome introduction Os trigonum syndrome, sometimes called posterior ankle impingement syndrome (PAIS), is a potentially underrecognized condition and…
By John Kiel
Chopart Complex Injuries
Chopart Complex Injuries Introduction The chopart joint refers to the articulation of the hindfoot and the midfoot. It is characterized…
By Andrew Schleihauf
Iselin's Disease
iselin's disease introduction Iselin disease is traction apophysitis of the fifth metatarsal base and clinically presents with tenderness and pain…
By John Kiel
Management of Toe Fractures
Management of Toe Fractures Introduction Toe fractures represent one of the most commonly encountered fracture patterns in the clinical setting…
By John Kiel
A Review of Navicular Stress Fractures
A Review of Navicular Stress Fractures Introduction Navicular stress fractures are frequently encountered in athletes. First described by Town in…
By Greg Rubin
Review on Peroneal Tendinopathy
Review on Peroneal Tendinopathy Peroneal tendonitis is a common source of lateral ankle pain that can be managed conservatively. Case…
