Special report: Highlights of the 23rd Annual Summer Meeting of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 13–15 July 2007

References 

1. Glazebrook MA. COFAS multicenter study. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 33
2. Daniels TR. STAR. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 34
3. Penner MJ. The Hintegra ankle replacement: early results. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 33–34
4. Younger AS. Agility ankle replacement in Canada. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 34
5. Wing KJ. Arthroscopic ankle fusion. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 35
6. Lau JTC. Ankle fusion outcome. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 35
7. Volmert GM. Office EMR. Paperless office solutions—economic driven excellence. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 83
8. Zlatkin M, O’Neill W. Office MRI for an orthopaedic practice. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 83–84
9. Woodrum DL. Office-based ASCs—a strategic view. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 84
10. Clark PA, Anderson JG, Richardson EG, Schon LC. From Imus to Oprah to Katie: tips for interaction between media and orthopaedist. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 85
11. Gerdesmeyer L. Extracorporeal shockwave therapy is effective in chronic Achilles tendinosis. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 101
12. Tasto JP. The use of bipolar radiofrequency in the treatment of chronic tendinosis. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 101
13. Thordarson DB. Surgical debridement for Achilles tendinopathy. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 102
14. Campbell JT. Flexor hallucis longus transfer in Achilles tendinopathy. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 102–103
15. Murrell GAC. Glyceryl trinitrate. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 103–104
16. Maffulli N. Marcaine/hydrocortisone/saline injection: high volume image guided injections in chronic Achilles tendinopathy. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 104
17. Thermann H, Becher C. Microfracture. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 117–118
18. Stone JW. Drilling/curetting. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 118
19. Raikin SM. Osteochondral autograft transfer system (OATS) for O.L.T.. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 118
20. Brage ME. Osteochondral allograft. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 119
21. Myerson MS. Synthetic (Nexa) plug. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 119
22. Giza E, Sullivan MR. Collagen matrix—matrix autologous chondrocyte implantation of the talus. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 119
23. Ortiz C. Traditional anatomic repair (Brostrom-Gould). In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 133
24. Nyska M. Traditional non-anatomic (Watson-Jones) repair. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 134
25. Caprio A. Anatomic repair with free allograft. Reconstruction of the lateral ankle ligaments with allograft in patients with chronic ankle instability. New surgical technique. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 134
26. Coughlin M. Anatomic repair with free autograft. Comprehensive reconstruction of the lateral ankle for chronic instability using a free gracilis graft. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 135
27. Hintermann B. Medial ankle instability: deltoid reconstruction. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 135–136
28. Philbin T, Berlet G, Hyer C, Lee T. Thermal assisted capsular modification for ankle. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 136
29. Haddad SL. Subtalar instability repair. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 136–137
30. Lim KK, Daniels TR. Feasibility of ankle joint replacement in the presence of moderate to severe coronal plane deformities of the ankle. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 25
31. Glazebrook MA, Daniels T, Younger AS, Penner M, Wing K, Lau JC, et al. Patients with end stage ankle and hip arthritis have similar poor Health Related Quality of Life. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 27
32. Rozbruch SR, Tellesi N. Ankle joint distraction using the Ilizarov fixator: a study of outcome. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 29
33. Mueller S, Wolf S, Porsche M, Sabo D, Doederlein L. Ankle arthrosis reduces foot function: results of a motion analysis study using a multi-segment foot model. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 31–32
34. Pinzur MS, Schock H, Stover M, Manion L. Gravity vs. manual stress radiographs in determination of supination-external rotation ankle fracture subtypes. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 39–40
35. Raikin SM, Slenker N, Ratigan B. The association of a varus hindfoot and fracture of the fifth metatarsal metaphyseal–diaphyseal junction: the Jones fracture. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 41
36. Rammelt S, Barthel S, Arnlang M, Zwipp H. Percutaneous versus open fixation of less severe intra-articular calcaneal fractures. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 43
37. Arninian A, Howe C, Sangeorzan BJ, Benirschke S, Nork S, Barei D. Ipsilateral talus and calcaneus fractures: a retrospective review of patient outcomes and complications. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 45
38. Lin S, DiGiovanni C, Baumhauer J, Berberian W, Flemister AS, Enna M, et al. A prospective, randomized, controlled, multicenter human clinical feasibility trial to evaluate the preliminary safety and efficacy of rhPDGF versus autologous bone graft as a bone regeneration device. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 49–50
39. Reach JS, Easley ME, Nunley J. Clinical use of ultrasound by the orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon: an outcomes study. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 51
40. Han SH, Lee JW, Schon LC, Guyton G, Park MS, Courneya J-P, et al. Altered gene expression using microarray and real-time PCR in posterior tibial tendon dysfunction. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 53
41. Nickisch F, Anderson RB, Cohen B, Davis WH, Jones C, Achwoebel A. Cost analysis of FDA study participation—is it really worth it?. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 55
42. Jones IT, Tryfonidis M, Jackson W, Mansour R, Ostlere S, Cooke P. Acquired adult flatfoot due to isolated rupture of the plantar calcaneonavicular (spring) ligament with a normal tibialis posterior tendon. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 63
43. Sangeorzan BJ, Ledoux W, Rohr E. Mechanical differences between symptomatic and asymptomatic pes planus. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 65
44. Neville CG, Flemister AS, Torne J, Houck J. Medial longitudinal arch kinematics in subjects with stage II PTTD during the stance phase of gait. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 67–68
45. Reese KA, Ross SDK, Lee TQ, Leba T-B, McGarry MH. Biomechanical effects of graft shape for lateral column lengthening. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 69–70
46. Hendry TM, Wayne JS, Scott AT, Iaquinta J, Owen J, Adelaar RS. Plantar pressure analysis in cadaver feet following bony procedures commonly used in the treatment of stage II posterior tibial tendon insufficiency. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 71–72
47. Lin J, Richardson EG, Balbas J. Results of non-surgical treatment of stage II posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, a 7–10 year follow-up. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 73
48. Flemister AS, Neville CG, Torne J, Houck J. Pilot study of bracing and strengthening for subjects with stage II posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD). In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 75
49. Marks RM, Ness ME, Long JT, Khazzam M, Harris GF. Gait characterization of posterior tibial tendon dysfunction: comparison to a normal population and prospective comparison of two calcaneal osteotomies. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 77
50. Mahajan RH, Dalal RB. Single transverse incision for lesser metatarsophalangeal exposure—a workhorse incision for the forefoot. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 87
51. Lee W-C, Moon JS. Treatment of brachymetatarsia of the first and fourth ray. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 89
52. Leaseburg JT, DeOrio JK. Variability of hallux MTP fusion with use of precontoured dorsal plates. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 91
53. Kaz AJ, Coughlin MJ. Cross-over second toe: demographics, etiology, and radiographic assessment. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 93
54. Flavin R, Gibney R, O’Rourke K. A clinical test to avoid sural nerve injuries in percutaneous Achilles tendon repairs. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 95
55. Ahluwalia G, Laughlin R, Konstantakas M, Booth B, Kinzie M, Iossi M, et al. Anatomic predictors of ankle instability in college athletes. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 97
56. Savva N, Saxby TS, Davies MB, Jabur M. Osteochondral defects of the talus: results of repeat arthroscopic debridement. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 99
57. de Retana PF, Ortega JP, Poggio D, Botello J. Scarf and Akin osteotomy in comparison with SERI technique in the treatment of hallux valgus. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 105
58. Slullitel GA, Migues A, Campaner G, Pino EC, Sotelano P, Carrasco M, et al. Hallux valgus: chevron osteotomy versus minimally invasive Bosch technique. A clinical and radiographic analysis. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 107
59. Jung H-G, Kim Y-J, Bahng S-C. Incidence of hallux interphalangeal angle in the normal feet and the hallux valgus and the correlations with hallux valgus angle, intermetatarsal angle, proximal phalangeal articular angle, and medial sesamoid position. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 109
60. Gruber F, Bae S-Y, Sinkov V, Parks B, Schon LC. Evaluation of screw fixation and the Darco Orthner Lapidus arthrodesis locking plate with compression screw for fixation for first metatarsocuneiform arthrodesis—a biomechanical study. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 111–112
61. Witkowski GP, Fortin PT, Bilkhu SK, Gates ME, Demetropoulos C. The effect of altered hindfoot kinematics on syndesmotic strain. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 121
62. Wenz W, Berlet GC, Akbar M, Penner MJ, Lee TH. Lambrinudi procedure for severe residual fixed cavovarus deformity. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 123
63. Easley ME, Chuckpaiwong B, Glisson R. Ideal subtalar screw placement in isolated subtalar fusion. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 125
64. Raikin SM, Elias I, Nazarian L. Peroneal tendon pseudosubluxation: intrasheath subluxation of the peroneal tendons. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 127
65. Michelson JD, Kirane Y, Sharkey N. Contribution of the flexor hallucis longus to axial loading of the first metatarsal. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 129–130
66. Johnson C, Chiodo C, Wilson MG. A retrospective analysis of a modified peroneal groove deepening technique for chronic peroneal instability. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 131
67. Rao S, Baumhauer J, Nawoczenski D. Uncovering the effect of shoe inserts on plantar loading in patients with midfoot arthritis. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 139–140
68. Grier K, Walling AK. The use of tricortical autograft versus allograft in lateral column lengthening for adult acquired flatfoot deformity: an analysis of fusion rates and complications. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 141
69. Melamed E, Noff M. Surgical resection of tarsal coalition: long term results and prediction tool of the outcome. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 143
70. Knupp M, Hintermann B. The Cobb procedure for the treatment of supple flatfoot deformity. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 145
71. Vander Griend RA. Lateral column lengthening using a “z” osteotomy of the calcaneus. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 147–148
72. Chilvers M, Rocco JJ, Manoli A. Gastrocnemius recession for chronic plantar fasciitis. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 149
73. Barouk P, Barouk LS, Colombier J-A. Gastrocnemius recession. Gastrocnemius proximal release: prospective study in 185 patients. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 151
74. Maskill JD, Conaway D, Bohay DR, Anderson J. Gastrocnemius recession to treat isolated foot pain. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 153
75. Takakura Y, Tanaka Y, Kumai T, Kosugi S. Middle-term results of ceramic artificial talus for aseptic talar necrosis. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 155
76. Gamba C, Myerson MS, Jeng CL, Molloy AP, Sealey R, Garcia FJ. Ankle arthrodesis in high risk patients. A radiographic and clinical study. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 157
77. Kolker D, Qureshi S, Goldstein R, Weinfeld S, Rosenblatt M. The efficacy of popliteal regional block anesthesia in foot and ankle surgery. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 159
78. Molloy AP, Yoon P, Myerson MS. Non-union after calcaneus fracture: demographics and treatment. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 161
79. Sammarco VJ, Chaim SH. Repair of tibialis anterior tendon rupture: results of surgical repair in acute and chronic lesions. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 163
80. Coetzee JC, Pena FA. Treatment of syndesmosis disruptions—conventional screw fixation vs. tightrope fiber wire fixation: a prospective randomized study. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 165
81. Jomha NM, Suchak A, Beaupre L, Bostick G, Durand D. A prospective, randomized trial comparing early weight bearing versus non-weight bearing after Achilles tendon rupture repair. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 167
82. Buch B. Why can’t my patient get that cool new device? Orthopaedic devices: the marketplace and the FDA. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 37–38
83. Pedowitz WJ. Sinus tarsi syndrome. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 47
84. Iannotti JP. Clinician scientific development: a chairman's perspective. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 57–62
85. Rorabeck CH. Kenneth A. Johnson MD Memorial Lecture. Canadian healthcare: a diamond in the rough. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 79–81
86. Benzakour T. Presidential guest speaker: Freedom of worship in Islam. In: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, vol. 23. 2007;p. 113–115