Ligament augmentation in lateral ankle reconstructions got a big boost with the publication of a Level 1  paper  showing superior two- and five-year outcomes when using a ligament augment. Since then, the market has expanded with offerings from  Stryker  ( Artelon ), Arthrex  (Internal Brace),  Conmed  (BioRez), and  Medline  (ForceWeb). Augment use in ortho foot and ankle In an online  survey  of American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS), 85.7% reported using ligamen

by Vince Vacketta, DPM What do patients really care about on operation day?   A 24‑hour flash-mob  study  conducted across eight Danish...

by Vince Vacketta, DPM Beyond a surgeon’s experience and skill, patient selection is critical for the success of total ankle arthroplasty...

Over the past 20 years,  trends  in orthopaedic surgeon compensation has decreased by 38% when adjusted for inflation. In contrast, other professions such as economists, lawyers, and engineers have experienced inflation-adjusted salary increases of 31%, 26%, and 24%, respectively. Among all the professions analyzed, including healthcare workers, orthopaedic surgeons have seen the most significant decline in salary rates.   Foot and ankle is not exempt While hip and knee arthr

The " Same Rate for Same Service" concept  argues that services should be paid equally, regardless of where they are provided. This...

For years, the emphasis on focal cartilage lesions has been primarily on restoring the cartilage cap. However, evolving knowledge...

Exactech, founded by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Bill Petty in 1985, evolved into a big player in the orthopedic space, achieving revenues of...

Media outlets with large audiences have been focusing on Crocs, and not in a good way. Not enough support  A Health News from NPR segment...

The  AOFAS annual meeting  was held in Vancouver British Columbia in September. The robust program featured many standout presentations,...

Accessing and sharing information has never been easier. Dr. Selene Parekh is doing his part to foster connections for educational...

by Vince Vacketta, DPM Medical malpractice litigation is an unfortunate aspect of any physician’s or surgeon's practice. Orthopedic...

Foot Innovate held its Leadership Conference in Dallas from June 6-8, 2024. Chairman Mark Easley and the Foot Innovate leadership team of...

Orthopedic medicine Almost 23,000 orthopedic surgeons practice in the US. Among the states, New Hampshire has the highest number of...

Dr. Ned Amendola MD, FAAOS, FRCS(C) from Duke University was named second vice president of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons...

Startup capital is the fuel for innovation in foot and ankle surgery. There are several sources for capital with debt financing through...

Chelsea spent close to $750 million on player acquisition in the past year, culminating in a $131 million deal for Enzo Fernández. The...

Big Sky and AOFAS. The intimate setting of Big Sky, Montana hosted the AOFAS winter meeting last month. Designed as a smaller meeting in...

by John Strong Barriers to new technology? Do you have a contract with our GPO? GPOs write contracts and negotiate contract terms....

First filed in 2018, Wright Medical Technology, Inc. alleged that Paragon 28 infringed on 10 patents with 100 different implants related...

VR and implant design Virtual reality (VR) and medical device companies are teaming up to create a virtual lab for design surgeons....