As orthopedic programs balance innovation, value and patient outcomes, few areas have advanced as quickly as foot and ankle surgery.  Ettore Vulcano, MD, chief of Columbia University’s division of ...

A 61-year-old previously fit and well man underwent an elective left endoscopic plantar fascia release procedure under general anaesthetic, performed privately by an orthopaedic surgeon, Mr R.

Although minimally invasive surgery for the foot and ankle has been around for decades, improvements in tools, implants and surgical training combined with a growing body of literature have inspired ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . CHICAGO — Most patients who have flatfoot reconstruction surgery can return to sports and physical activities, ...

Orthopedic surgeons say some of their greatest lessons have come not from textbooks or mentors, but from their patients. From communication and compassion to precision, teamwork and recovery ...

The diagnosis of CN is often delayed due to initially being mismanaged as cellulitis, osteomyelitis, acute gout, or deep vein thrombosis. The only universal predisposing factor of CN is peripheral ...

A Biloxi woman had surgery on her right foot and ankle. Problem was, the doctor was supposed to operate on her left foot and ankle, according to a lawsuit that she and her husband have since filed. To ...

As a college athlete at Brigham Young University, Alan Day excelled as a pole-vaulter—clearing an impressive height of 16 feet, 1 inch as his personal best. After college, Alan continued to enjoy his ...