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Venous Thromboembolism Disease Prophylaxis in Foot and Ankle Surgery
There are numerous society guidelines on how to prevent venous thromboembolism disease in the hip and knee population. Is there any consensus yet for foot and ankle surgery? Massachusetts General Hospital surgeons reviewed the literature to find out.
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Developments in Total Ankle Replacement
Tertiary care orthopedic foot and ankle specialists are pursuing innovations in total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) to promote its wider adoption.
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After Distal Radius Fracture, Unilateral Scapholunate Diastasis Does Not Indicate Need for Ligament Reconstruction
When distal radius fracture is associated with scapholunate interosseous ligament injury, it is difficult to predict which patients will develop symptoms. Mass General researchers investigated whether it is necessary to repair the ligament routinely.
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Minimally Invasive Foot and Ankle Surgery
Daniel Guss, MD, MBA, discusses the unique roles minimally invasive surgery plays in the Foot and Ankle Center and how minimally invasive surgery speeds up recovery and avoids wound complications.
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New Innovations in Managing Common Foot and Ankle Diseases (Podcast)
Foot & Ankle Service Chief Christopher DiGiovanni, MD, of Massachusetts General Hospital discusses with Health Professional Radio the research and innovations he presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2018 on managing the most common foot and ankle problems and diseases.
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Novel Technique Developed for Surgical Treatment of Peroneal Tendon Dislocation
Orthopedic surgeons have developed a new technique for preserving the integrity of the fibrocartilage gliding surface and avoiding substantial anatomic disturbance during repair of perineal tendon dislocation.
Foot & Ankle contributors
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Christopher W. DiGiovanni, MD
Chief, Foot & Ankle Service and Vice-Chair for Academic Affairs, Team Physician, Boston College Athletics; Consultant Team Physician, U.S. Ski Team, Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Recent Article
New Innovations in Managing Common Foot and Ankle Diseases (Podcast)
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Daniel Guss, MD, MBA
Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Surgeon, Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Recent Article
Minimally Invasive Foot and Ankle Surgery
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Jesse Bernard Jupiter, MD
Hand and Upper Extremity Orthopaedic Surgeon, Hansjorg Wyss AO Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Recent Article
After Distal Radius Fracture, Unilateral Scapholunate Diastasis Does Not Indicate Need for Ligament Reconstruction -
Neal C. Chen, MD
Interim Chief, Hand & Arm Center, Program Director, Hand Surgery Fellowship Program, Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Recent Article
Decision Aid for Trapeziometacarpal Arthritis Reduces Patient Decision Conflict
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