Metal hypersensitivity affects 10-15% of foot and ankle patients, usually presenting with an eczematous-type rash overlying metallic implants and representing a type IV delayed hypersensitivity reaction.  Relevance of jewelry allergy A history of jewelry or contact allergy is an important clue. Research shows that 60% of patients with prosthesis-related hypersensitivity (PRH) patients had a known contact allergy – 25.7% to metals and 34.6% to other substances. In a patch test

Hardware removal is a common but costly side of orthopedic and musculoskeletal care. Surgeons and hospitals disagree on allowing...

by Vince Vacketta The problem: Medial gutter impingement following TAA results in pain and restricted movement, despite the implant being...

by Vince Vacketta, DPM Patient-reported outcomes (PROMs) and functional lifespan (survivorship) are the most common metrics used to...

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

by Vince Vacketta, DPM Aseptic loosening due to implant micromotion and poor osseointegration remains a major challenge for minimal...

by Vince Vacketta, DPM A recent  retrospective study  by Wu et al. aims to shed light on outcomes of revision TAA. Between 2008 and 2022,...

Fusion of the great toe reigns supreme over joint replacement for first metatarsophalangeal joint arthritis. Case closed, right?...