by Vince Vacketta, DPM Orthopedic surgeons have long debated the effect of NSAIDs on bone healing. The spine literature, in particular, shows an increased risk of pseudarthrosis following prolonged or high-dose postoperative use. But NSAIDs may not be the only commonly prescribed medications that deserve our attention. ​​ Retrospective review of hindfoot and ankle arthrodesis ​ A new study suggests chronic PPI therapy may also negatively impact fusion healing following hindf

by Vince Vacketta, DPM Corrective wedges are a useful tool for deformity correction and arthrodesis during reconstructive surgery. In...

It might be time to step up to the plate with synthetic bone biologic stimulation. The evolution of these materials has been a real...

DXA is a poor measure of extremity bone quality. Using indirect measures of bone quality like DXA is not an accurate way to predict bone...