Most Cited Papers of 2024 Series - Lisfranc Injuries

The AOFAS OrthoPod-Cast committee debates approaches to Lisfranc injuries. Should we still be fixing instead of fusion? The group reviews the following papers: Ponkilainen V, Mäenpää H, Laine HJ, et al. Open Reduction Internal Fixation vs Primary Arthrodesis for Displaced Lisfranc Injuries: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial. Foot Ankle Int. 2024. Dombrowsky AR, Strickland CD, Walsh DF, et al. Nitinol Staple Use in Primary Arthrodesis of Lisfranc Fracture-Dislocations. Foot Ankle Int. 2024. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

The AOFAS OrthoPodcast committee discuss the standard of care for Chemoprophylaxis and review the following paper: Malhotra K, Houchen-Wolloff L, Mason L, et al. Characteristics of Patients Not Receiving Chemical Thromboprophylaxis Following Foot and Ankle Surgery. Foot Ankle Int. 2024. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

In the conclusion of this 2 part series, Drs. Pam Luk and Anish Kadakia continue the discussion on managing Lisfranc injuries with Dr. Chris Coetzee, a foot & ankle specialist, and Dr. John Munz, an orthopedic traumatologist. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

Drs. Pam Luk and Anish Kadakia co-host a lively discussion on managing Lisfranc injuries with Drs. Chris Coetzee and John Munz. Dr. Coetzee brings the perspective of the Foot & Ankle specialist and Dr. Munz presents the perspective of an orthopedic traumatologist. Stay tuned for part two. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

In this re-released episode, "Best of the AOFAS Masterclass series: Insertional Achilles Tendonitis," Drs. Benjamin Jackson and Anish Kadakia speak with Drs. Lauren Geaney and Jason O’Dell to discuss the entire spectrum of patients with insertional Achilles tendonitis including the diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of operative and non-operative treatments in addition to how to manage operative complications.  This episode was originally released October 25, 2023. Click here to claim CME Support for this podcast is provided by an educational grant from Stryker.   For additional educational resources visit https://www.aofas.org       

Listen in as co-hosts Drs. Lauren Geaney and Matt Conti chat with Drs. Jim Holmes, and Becky Cerrato about education of residents and fellows and provide pearls for those teaching trainees.  Brought to you by the AOFAS Young Physicians Committee. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org.

Your AOFAS OrthoPodcast committee tackle the challenges associated with lesser toe surgery and some potential new solutions. Thanks to Drs. Ben Jackson, Pam Luk, Bret Smith, Matt Conti, Joe Park, and Nick Strasser for their insights.  For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

Drs. Anish Kadakia and Kaitlin Neary discuss the surgical management of ankle fractures and provide a US perspective to the treatment pathways. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

Drs. Anish Kadakia and Andrew Molloy discuss the surgical management of ankle fractures and the UK approach to patient care.  For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org

Drs. Nick Strasser, Ben Jackson, & Oliver Schipper discuss the diagnosis, non-operative management, and surgical treatment of Insertional Achilles Tendinosis. For additional educational resources, visit AOFAS.org