Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to N M Pachuda.
Midfoot fractures, which include injuries to the tarsal navicular, cunieforms, and the cuboid, are uncommonly detected. Prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment of these fractures are essential for maintaining normal foot biomechanical function. This article reviews various midfoot fractures.
A retrospective study was performed on 33 patients who sustained isolated open-fracture injuries to the foot and ankle. A wide variety of open-fracture injuries of the foot and ankle are documented. Of the 33 cases, only 2 became clinically infected, translating into an infection rate of 6.06%. A literature review of open-fracture injuries is presented along with the preliminary results of the retrospective study.
Tarsal coalition has been recognized as a pedal anomaly for hundreds of years. Consistent research through the years has led to new advances in the understanding of this problem. New ideas concerning etiology, incidence, diagnosis, and treatment have necessitated a review of the most recent literature concerning tarsal coalition and its associated disorders. The authors present an update on the current therapies, diagnostic modalities, and corrective procedures involved. This article combines the most current imaging techniques with those traditionally accepted. The authors suggest magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to replace computerized tomography (CT) scan as the diagnostic imaging technique of choice. An analysis of all the surgical procedures is discussed, and suggestions are made as to the most appropriate approach to this insidious and disabling pathology.