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S R Kalish

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PubMed1994

The Kalish osteotomy. A review and retrospective analysis of 265 cases.

One hundred seventy-two patients (265 feet) were reviewed following correction of hallux abducto valgus surgery, using the Kalish modification of the Austin bunionectomy. Fifty-three cases were followed up on an average of 2.5 years from 1986 through 1992. The statistical results support the use of this osteotomy with rigid internal fixation for the reduction of the intermetatarsal angle, hallux abductus angle, and tibial sesamoid position. Patients are weightbearing immediately and are usually back in soft shoes or sneakers 2 weeks after surgery. Surgical techniques and complications of this procedure are discussed to help surgeons use this procedure in correcting hallux abducto valgus deformities.

Hallux Valgus↗
PubMed1991

Brachymetatarsia. A new surgical approach.

Although most practitioners are familiar with brachymetatarsia, it is a relatively uncommon clinical entity presenting for surgical correction. Traditional methods of surgical correction have been successful for the most part; however, a number of potentially devastating complications exist with these procedures. The authors present a review of the deformity, including the historical surgical techniques, and introduce a new surgical approach that minimizes the risk of complication.

Foot Deformities, Congenital↗
PubMed1990

The diabetic foot with synovial cyst.

Diabetic lower extremity infections, frequently polymicrobial, are at times fascinating though frustrating for the practitioner to treat. The classical triad of neuropathy, infection, and angiopathy is the hallmark of diabetic foot pathology. One of the main forms demonstrating the severe long-term neuropathic disease is called osteoarthropathy or Charcot joint. This is usually relatively painless, always progressive, and frequently destructive. It generally attacks the midtarsal joint and eventually changes the entire architecture of the foot, causing the so-called "rocker bottom" foot type. We present a case of a severely destructive Charcot foot that caused a large synovial cyst because of its vast underlying osseous pathology. The morbidity and mortality of these infections can be minimized by understanding the unique challenges these individuals offer the practitioner.

Arthropathy, Neurogenic↗
PubMed1983

Achilles tendon rupture: a case report and discussion of conservative versus surgical repair.

The authors review the literature on Achilles tendon ruptures and discuss the conservative and surgical approaches to treatment of acute ruptures. A case history of acute Achilles tendon rupture is presented, including clinical signs not previously described. The primary complication of Achilles tendon rupture is the high incidence of rerupture after conservative therapy. The authors note that complications after surgical repair of an Achilles tendon rupture may be avoided by a surgeon skilled in the performance of this procedure and by the use of an appropriate surgical drain. The authors conclude that primary surgical repair is the treatment of choice for acute Achilles tendon ruptures.

Achilles Tendon↗
PubMed1980

Subungual exostosis.

A review of the literature and two case reports of subungual exostosis are presented herein. This benign bony overgrowth, usually caused by trauma, is often misdiagnosed and sometimes mistaken for a malignancy. It is our intention to stimulate interest in and alert the practitioner to this entity so that he can include subungual exostosis in his differential diagnosis of digital lesions.

Adolescent↗