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...

Most gait studies post-ankle surgery are performed with participants walking barefoot, which is not a realistic scenario. A notable ...

The incidence of a prosthetic joint infection (PJI) in primary total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) has been reported as 2.4%, according to a...

by Vince Vacketta, DPM Total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) utilization continues to grow . Looking back and projecting forward helps us better...

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

A core principle in major joint arthroplasty is achieving immediate and stable fixation of the implant. This principle also applies to...