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of Foot and Ankle Quarterly devoted to “Trauma of the Foot and Ankle.” The basic core principles of foot and ankle trauma management have stood the test of time. However, in recent years a massive volume of information has been published such that it is difficult to stay current on this challenging subspecialty of foot and ankle surgery. Therefore, the intent of this issue is to provide up-to-date information and review of pertinent literature on traumatic injuries of the foot and ankle from a level 1 trauma center of excellence. Accordingly, the Feature Article covers the use of advanced tips and tricks on foot and ankle trauma, which are useful for routine injuries as well as complex patients with particularly challenging or high-risk situations. A series of commentaries focusing on metatarsal, tarsal-metatarsal, midfoot, hindfoot and ankle injuries follows. We conclude with Audio Lectures detailing updates on two important topics relating to foot and ankle trauma – gunshot and crush injuries.
It is my hope that the readers of this issue will find it enjoyable to review, and will benefit from the surgical experience of this team of authors as much as I have.
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Article Authors and Lecturers
John S. Anderson, DPM (1. Data Trace Publishing Co.)
Garrett Biela, DPM (n.)
Joseph Cote, DPM (n.)
Firas Katmeh, DPM (n.)
Jacqueline Lucke, DPM (n.)
Teddy M. Musselman, DPM (1. Data Trace Publishing Co.)
Jason A. Piraino, DPM (1. Data Trace Publishing Co.)
Michael Radcliffe, DPM (n.)
Thomas S. Roukis, DPM, PhD (1. Data Trace Publishing Co.)
Jennifer So, DPM (n.)
Alexsandra Szajna, DPM (n.)
Isaac Wilmot, DPM (n.)
Lindsay Wynn, DPM (n.)
FAQ Journal Planning Committee
Chrissy Wesolowski (n.)
Kimberly Collignon (n.)
Lauren Molander (n.)
Stephanie Wu, DPM, MSc (n.)
Foot and Ankle Quarterly
33-4 Contributors
Guest Editor
Thomas S. Roukis, DPM, PhD, FACFAS Past President (2014-2015), American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons; Editor-in-Chief, Foot and Ankle Surgery: Techniques, Reports & Cases (FASTRAC); Clinical Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, FL
Contributors
John S. Anderson, DPM, FACFAS
Assistant Professor, Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, FL
Garrett Biela, DPM
Podiatric Medicine and Surgery PGY-3 Resident, Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, FL
Joseph Coté, DPM
Podiatric Medicine and Surgery PGY-3 Resident, Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, FL
Firas Katmeh, DPM, MSH
Podiatric Medicine and Surgery PGY-1 Resident, Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, FL
Jacqueline Lucke, DPM
Podiatric Medicine and Surgery PGY-3 Resident, Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, FL
Teddy M. Musselman, DPM, FACFAS
Assistant Professor, Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, FL
Jason A. Piraino, DPM, MS, FACFAS
Associate Professor, Chief, Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Director, Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, FL
Michael Radcliffe, DPM
Podiatric Medicine and Surgery PGY-2 Resident, Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, FL
Jennifer So, DPM
Podiatric Medicine and Surgery PGY-2 Resident, Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, FL
Alexsandra Szajna, DPM
Podiatric Medicine and Surgery PGY-1 Resident, Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, FL
Isaac Wilmot, DPM
Podiatric Medicine and Surgery PGY-1 Resident, Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, FL
Lindsay Wynn, DPM
Podiatric Medicine and Surgery PGY-2 Resident, Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, FL
In this Issue:
FEATURE ARTICLE: Tricks of the Trade: Pearls from 18 Years Working at Two Level 1 Trauma Centers
Jason A. Piraino, DPM, MS, FACFAS
CONDENSATIONS and COMMENTARIES
Outcomes following Severe Distal Tibial, Ankle and/or Mid/Hindfoot Trauma: Comparison of Limb Salvage and Transtibial Amputation (OUTLET)
Commentary by Lindsay Wynn, DPM
Population-Based Incidence and Epidemiology of 5,912 Foot Fractures
Commentary by Firas Katmeh, DPM, MSH
The Main Cause of Unsatisfactory Outcomes of Treatment for Foot Injuries
Commentary by Joseph Coté, DPM
Gunshot Wounds to the Foot and Ankle: Review of Cases from a Level 1 Trauma Center
Commentary by Jennifer So, DPM
Operative Treatment of Acute Shaft and Neck Lesser Metatarsal Fractures: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Commentary by Jacqueline Lucke, DPM
Functional Outcome of 103 Fractures of the Proximal Fifth Metatarsal Bone
Commentary by Garrett Biela, DPM
Lisfranc Injuries: Fix or Fuse?
Commentary by Isaac Wilmot, DPM
Calcaneal Fracture Fixation Using a New Interlocking Nail Reduces Complications Compared to Standard Locking Plates: Preliminary Results after 1.6 Years
Commentary by Alexsandra Szajna, DPM
Supination Adduction Ankle Fractures are Associated with Arthritis and Poor Outcomes
Commentary by Michael Radcliffe, DPM
Does Functional Outcome Depend on the Quality of the Fracture Fixation? Mid to Long-Term Outcomes of Ankle Fractures at Two University Teaching Hospitals
Commentary by Firas Katmeh, DPM, MSH
AUDIO LECTURE 1: Application of External Fixation in the Setting of Gunshot Injuries to the Foot
John S. Anderson, DPM, FACFAS
AUDIO LECTURE 2: Crush Injuries and the Management of Skin and Soft Tissues
Teddy M. Musselman, DPM, FACFAS