Biomedical subjects

J S Lillich

Publications and source records attributed to J S Lillich.

3 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed1986

Common forefoot problems in runners.

Forefoot injuries constitute a significant portion of the problems that affect runners. With the increasing popularity of recreational running, more emphasis on the treatment of specific running injuries has surfaced. For the orthopaedic surgeon interested in treating runners, a thorough understanding of foot anatomy, biomechanics, shoes, orthotics, running surfaces, and conservative and surgical treatment options is mandatory. Runners place high demands on their feet and therefore require careful evaluation prior to embarking on a specific treatment course. This article represents a current overview of common problems affecting the forefoot of recreational and world-class runners. Treatment plans are based on the senior author's experience in the care of runners over the past 14 years.

Athletic Injuries↗

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The Grice extraarticular subtalar arthrodesis: a clinical review.

One hundred forty-nine Grice procedures performed between 1955 and 1982 were reviewed. The valgus deformities were secondary to poliomyelitis, cerebral palsy, myelodysplasia, flexible flatfoot, clubfoot, congenital vertical talus, and other neuromuscular diseases. Review consisted of radiographic and clinical follow-up. Overall evaluation revealed 46% unsatisfactory results because of both graft failure and residual clinical deformity. Previous unrecognized ankle valgus and instability prejudiced the results in the myelodysplasia and flexible flatfoot. Recommendations include consideration of the Grice procedure in poliomyelitis and cerebral palsy coupled with appropriate tendon balancing, but not in myelodysplasia or flexible flatfoot in the presence of often unrecognized ankle valgus.

Arthrodesis↗

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Bunionectomies and related surgery in the elite female middle-distance and marathon runner.

When contemplating bunion surgery in the elite athlete, serious consideration should be given to its effects on the overall function and biomechanics of the forefoot. Many surgical treatment options are available, but their use in the high performance athlete has not previously been reported in the literature. In this paper we report on the successful use of the chevron bunionectomy procedure and related surgery in two world class female middle-distance and marathon runners.

Adult↗