ReplacementArthroplastyPeriprostheticOsteolysisMechanismsPathophysiologyAseptic loosening of implants remains the most common reason for revision surgery for hip, knee, or ankle prostheses. Although a great scientific effort has been made to explain the underlying mechanisms it remains poorly understood, complex...
The design of the Agility total ankle replacement (DePuy, Warsaw, IN) has improved in an effort to address the biomechanic challenges of the ankle joint. Certainly further laboratory investigation and clinical trials with ankle replacement are needed to improve its position as the major alternative...
stitch repair, lace replacement, and leather conditioning. You can also choose to fix only certain parts. In that case, a boot resole costs approximately $100. The quality and type of the soles play a huge part in the overall cost. ...
Faster than traditional lacing systems. Many quick-pull lacing systems allow the forefoot and ankle/lower leg to tighten independently from each other, this is called zonal lacing. This type of lacing system is fast, easy, and can be tightened while wearing gloves. There are many different typ...
I had a very successful 10+ year sales career earlier in my professional life, largely because I am a prolific asker of questions, and I’m a good listener. One of the first things I learned in sales school is that,to sell anything to anyone, you must first find outwhat the potential...
One of the few really valuable lessons I learnt from working for idiots is that you don't have to be good at running a small business to have a successful small business: you just have to be good enough at bringing in new clients faster than you lose old ones. The key skill is sales...
protection of the soft tissues is paramount to the success of total ankle replacement. This does not only refer to how long someone is non-weight-bearing or immobilized postoperatively. Rather, this starts with meticulous attention to atraumatic tissue retraction during the o...
I lose everything, and the medications prevent me from being successful. So, you’re damn right—it is very worth it, and I would do it several times a year, just to be SANE for two months! Why else are you reading this? Because you feel similarly, for whatever reason(s) you may...
Mac Jonesproved himself to be a player with legitimate upside in a largely successful rookie season. Now it's time for the Patriots to build around their young quarterback. That starts with finding Jones a true No. 1 wide receiver that will allow New England's other playmakers to fall into...
Flat feet or fallen arches affect the entire body structure. Learn how the foot works and practice these simple exercises to cure the painful symptoms of fat feet.