Achilles tendon ruptures are common in active adults. While return-to-play stats exist, a recent study specifically focused on...

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

Gastrocnemius recession treats isolated gastrocnemius contracture (IGC), improving ankle dorsiflexion. However, recent anatomical...

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 ...

TTC arthrodesis is vital for treating severe hindfoot/ankle issues. Dynamic compression (DC) nails may outperform static compression (SC)...

by Vince Vacketta, DPM The dilemma: Surgical repair for acute Achilles tendon (AAT) rupture or non-operative care? The research: A new...

A growing number of people taking GLP-1 medications, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, are experiencing burning or tingling sensations in their...

In a recent retrospective study , researchers reviewed 282 feet in 180 ambulatory cerebral palsy (CP) patients undergoing calcaneal...

by Vince Vacketta, DPM Midfoot and 1st metatarsal phalangeal (MTP) fusions are predictable for pain relief, but everyone wants to know if...

Imagine you have the first overall draft pick in the upcoming draft, and you’re eyeing an athlete with a history of chronic ankle...

Despite advancements in modern medicine, naviculocuneiform (NC) fusions still report a 27% non-union rate. Medial isn’t enough In a...

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

Outcomes for cheilectomy and osteotomies for HR are generally OK, but not great. Are newer treatment approaches worth the squeeze? The...

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

Elective surgeries account for 39% of hospital reimbursement in the United States, making foot and ankle surgeries particularly appealing...

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

Dreading Friday night call? It’s for good reason, considering orthopedic trauma does not present in a linear fashion. In fact,...

Name changes, like the recent reversion of Alaska’s Denali back to its former name, Mount McKinley , are seen as a current form of power...

by Vince Vacketta, DPM Joint line height has been established as an influential parameter in TAA, with previous research showing that an...

When treating ankle fractures, the conventional wisdom typically involves a long, six-week period of non-weight bearing (NWB). But, what...

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

Bone grafts are widely available, but finding ones backed by solid level-1 evidence is a challenge. It’s refreshing to see a company...

With the Final Four happening this weekend, it’s a good time to consider the influence of ”the tournament,” particularly the less...