More Fixation Articles

On the heels of the October edition of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine & Surgery, in which the entire journal was dedicated to the Advances in Fixation Technology in foot and ankle surgery, the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery now has a similar issue. Their November edition has 12 articles that specifically involve new findings and techniques with a variety of surgical fixation, including the Arthrex Tight Rope suture button, Gramedica HyProCure arthroereisis, Wright Medical Inbone total ankle replacement implant, Smith and Nephew Taylor Spatial Frame, and the Box total ankle replacement. Additionally, there are publications that involve screw fixation versus locking plates, external fixation with callus distraction, and new techniques with both screw fixation and wire fixation.

Whether new concepts are presented for the first time or previously described methods are further supported, these publications help aid in the overall evolution of foot and ankle surgery. Our goal at www.FootandAnkleFixation.com is to help create surgical awareness about your fixation options, as it not only impacts you as a physician but also your patient.

Advances in Fixation Technology

We here at SurgicalFixation.com were excited and enthused when we came across the recent October publication of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery (www.theclinics.com). The issue is dedicated to “Advances in Fixation Technology for the Foot and Ankle”. This collection of articles proves exciting for us as it demonstrates that there is value in our work of aggregating fixation information.This publication also validates the importance of staying informed about what’s available for use in surgery, as this knowledge will continue to drive the evolution of foot and ankle technology and ultimately the nature of foot and ankle surgery. Clearly put, as fixation technology continues to evolve, there is a direct impact on surgical techniques and surgical standards. This directly impacts you as a surgeon and ultimately the patient.

One of the more noticeable advancements in surgical fixation technology in recent times is the evolution of the locking plate. Most surgeons by now are familiar with the “apple video” that demonstrates the effective pullout strength comparison between non-locking and locking screws. This technology has rapidly evolved as the standard in fracture fixation and is becoming increasingly more common in elective surgery. One article in the October edition of The Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Locking Plate Technology and Its Use in Foot and Ankle Surgery, reviews this innovation and its impact on foot and ankle surgery.

At SurgicalFixation, we echo consulting editor Thomas Zgonis when he says that advances in fixation technology for the foot and ankle are simply evident by the seemingly endless stream of new products within the field. We couldn’t agree more, and this is the premise for developing www.FootandAnkleFixation.com. New products will continue to shape the future of foot and ankle surgery and our authoritative resources will continue to strive to broadcast the most up to date surgical fixation information, thus keeping surgeons maximally informed and prepared.

Limb Deformity Course Sept. 1st - 4th

The 21st Annual Baltimore Limb Deformity Course will be held this upcoming September 1st - 4th and includes the Pre-Course on Ponseti Clubfoot techniques as well as the Post-Course on Advanced Training with the Taylor Spatial Frame. The courses will cover multiple topics including application of internal & external fixation such as monolateral / circular external fixation and fixator-assisted plating and nailing.

Surgeons can still register for the course here.