By Greg Rubin
Review of Plantar Fibromas
Review of Plantar Fibromas Introduction Plantar fibromas are typically painless masses found on the plantar aspect of the foot (1).…
By Andrew Schleihauf
Cuboid Stress Fractures
cuboid stress fractures introduction Though rare, an isolated cuboid stress fracture should be considered in a patient presenting with lateral…
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
Subungual Hematoma Management
Management of Subungual Hematomas Introduction Subungual hematomas, sometimes referred to as a fingernail or toenail blister, occur following direct blunt…
