Are Biointegrative Fixations (OSSIO) in Ankle Replacements Safer than Traditional Hardware?
Hardware removal is a common but costly side of orthopedic and musculoskeletal care. Surgeons and hospitals disagree on allowing...
Jul 231 min read
Cutting Down on Medial Gutter Impingement in Total Ankle Arthroplasty (TAA)
by Vince Vacketta The problem:Â Medial gutter impingement following TAA results in pain and restricted movement, despite the implant being...
Jun 111 min read
Total Ankle Arthroplasties (TAA) Tibia Talk
by Vince Vacketta, DPM Patient-reported outcomes (PROMs) and functional lifespan (survivorship) are the most common metrics used to...
Apr 302 min read
Sports Activity Following Total Ankle Arthroplasty (TAA): This Again?
by Vince Vacketta, DPM The extent of activity limitations after a TAA is not fully understood. We are aware of activities to avoid, such...
Dec 26, 20241 min read
Dynamic Compression Staples: Flash in the Pan or Wave of the Future?
by Vince Vacketta, DPM Nitinol dynamic compression staples (DCS) continue to rise in popularity and new research is highlighting their...
Oct 30, 20241 min read
Tibial Component Micromotion: Spikes, Arcs, and Keels, Oh My!
by Vince Vacketta, DPM Aseptic loosening due to implant micromotion and poor osseointegration remains a major challenge for minimal...
Oct 16, 20241 min read




