Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to B I Lerman.
Internal fixation of the Akin osteotomy has taken many forms. With the advent of the 3M Power Metaphyseal Staplizer, fixation of this osteotomy has been improved. This staple provides ease of use, light compression, maintenance of position, and speed.
Peripheral nerve injuries may be caused by traction, friction, or compression. The patient's history is helpful in the differential diagnosis of traumatic injury from other causes of peripheral nerve pathology. The authors present and discuss the case history of a patient with a severe plantarflexion and inversion injury.