Special Report: Highlights of the 23rd Annual Summer Meeting of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society,Toronto,Ontario,Canada,July 13–15,2007

1. Ahluwalia G Laughlin R Konstantakas M Booth B Kinzie M Iossi M Sensiba P Mistovich J : Anatomic predictors of ankle instability in college athletes. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:97, 2007.

2. Arninian A Howe C Sangeorzan BJ Benirschke S Nork S Barei D : Ipsilateral talus and calcaneus fractures: a retrospective review of patient outcomes and complications. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:45, 2007.

3. Barouk P Barouk LS Colombier J-A : Gastrocnemius recession. Gastrocnemius proximal release: prospective study in 185 patients. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:151, 2007.

4. Benzakour T : Presidential guest speaker: Freedom of worship in Islam. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:113–115, 2007.

5. Brage ME : Osteochondral allograft. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:119, 2007.

6. Buch B : Why can't my patient get that cool new device? Orthopaedic devices: the marketplace and the FDA. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:37–38, 2007.

7. Campbell JT : Flexor hallucis longus transfer in Achilles tendinopathy. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:102–103, 2007.

8. Caprio A : Anatomic repair with free allograft. Reconstruction of the lateral ankle ligaments with allograft in patients with chronic ankle instability. New surgical technique. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:134, 2007.

9. Chilvers M Rocco JJ Manoli A : Gastrocnemius recession for chronic plantar fasciitis. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:149, 2007.

10. Clark PA Anderson JG Richardson EG Schon LC : From Imus to Oprah to Katie: tips for interaction between media and orthopaedist. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:85, 2007.

11. Coetzee JC Pena FA : Treatment of syndesmosis disruptions – conventional screw fixation vs. tightrope fiber wire fixation: a prospective randomized study. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:165, 2007.

12. Coughlin M : Anatomic repair with free autograft. Comprehensive reconstruction of the lateral ankle for chronic instability using a free gracilis graft. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:135, 2007.

13. Daniels TR : STAR. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:34, 2007.

14. de Retana PF Ortega JP Poggio D Botello J : Scarf and Akin osteotomy in comparison with SERI technique in the treatment of hallux valgus. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:105, 2007.

15. Easley ME Chuckpaiwong B Glisson R : Ideal subtalar screw placement in isolated subtalar fusion. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:125, 2007.

16. Flavin R Gibney R O'Rourke K : A clinical test to avoid sural nerve injuries in percutaneous Achilles tendon repairs. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:95, 2007.

17. Flemister AS Neville CG Torne J Houck J : Pilot study of bracing and strengthening for subjects with stage II posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD). American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:75, 2007.

18. Gamba C Myerson MS Jeng CL Molloy AP Sealey R Garcia FJ : Ankle arthrodesis in high risk patients. A radiographic and clinical study. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:157, 2007.

19. Gerdesmeyer L : Extracorporeal shockwave therapy is effective in chronic Achilles tendinosis. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:101, 2007.

20. Giza E Sullivan MR : Collagen matrix – matrix autologous chondrocyte implantation of the talus. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:119, 2007.

21. Glazebrook MA : COFAS multicenter study. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:33, 2007.

22. Glazebrook MA Daniels T Younger AS Penner M Wing K Lau JC Leighton R Dunbar M Stone C Foote CJ : Patients with end stage ankle and hip arthritis have similar poor Health Related Quality of Life. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:27, 2007.

23. Grier K Walling AK : The use of tricortical autograft versus allograft in lateral column lengthening for adult acquired flatfoot deformity: an analysis of fusion rates and complications. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:141, 2007.

24. Gruber F Bae S-Y Sinkov V Parks B Schon LC : Evaluation of screw fixation and the Darco Orthner Lapidus arthrodesis locking plate with compression screw for fixation for first metatarsocuneiform arthrodesis – a biomechanical study. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:111–112, 2007.

25. Haddad SL : Subtalar instability repair. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:136–137, 2007.

26. Han SH Lee JW Schon LC Guyton G Park MS Courneya J-P Sinkov V Rasurnssen J Zeller C : Altered gene expression using microarray and real-time PCR in posterior tibial tendon dysfunction. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:53, 2007.

27. Hendry TM Wayne JS Scott AT Iaquinta J Owen J Adelaar RS : Plantar pressure analysis in cadaver feet following bony procedures commonly used in the treatment of stage II posterior tibial tendon insufficiency. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:71–72, 2007.

28. Hintermann B : Medial ankle instability: deltoid reconstruction. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:135–136, 2007.

29. Iannotti JP : Clinician scientific development: a chairman's perspective. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:57–62, 2007.

30. Johnson C Chiodo C Wilson MG : A retrospective analysis of a modified peroneal groove deepening technique for chronic peroneal instability. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:131, 2007.

31. Jomha NM Suchak A Beaupre L Bostick G Durand D : A prospective, randomized trial comparing early weight bearing versus non-weight bearing after Achilles tendon rupture repair. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:167, 2007.

32. Jones IT Tryfonidis M Jackson W Mansour R Ostlere S Cooke P : Acquired adult flatfoot due to isolated rupture of the plantar calcaneonavicular (spring) ligament with a normal tibialis posterior tendon. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:63, 2007.

33. Jung H-G Kim Y-J Baling S-C : Incidence of hallux interphalangeal angle in the normal feet and the hallux valgus and the correlations with hallux valgus angle, intermetatarsal angle, proximal phalangeal articular angle, and medial sesamoid position. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:109, 2007.

34. Kaz AJ Coughlin MJ : Cross-over second toe: demographics, etiology, and radiographic assessment. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:93, 2007.

35. Knupp M Hintermann B : The Cobb procedure for the treatment of supple flatfoot deformity. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:145, 2007.

36. Kolker D Qureshi S Goldstein R Weinfeld S Rosenblatt M : The efficacy of popliteal regional block anesthesia in foot and ankle surgery. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:159, 2007.

37. Lau JTC : Ankle fusion outcome. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:35, 2007.

38. Leaseburg JT DeOrio JK : Variability of hallux MTP fusion with use of precontoured dorsal plates. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:91, 2007.

39. Lee W-C Moon JS : Treatment of brachymetatarsia of the first and fourth ray. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:89, 2007.

40. Lim KK Daniels TR : Feasibility of ankle joint replacement in the presence of moderate to severe coronal plane deformities of the ankle. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:25, 2007.

41. Lin J Richardson EG Balbas J : Results of non-surgical treatment of stage II posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, a 7–10 year follow-up. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:73, 2007.

42. Lin S DiGiovanni C Baumhauer J Berberian W Flemister AS Enna M Evangelista P Newman J : A prospective, randomized, controlled, multicenter human clinical feasibility trial to evaluate the preliminary safety and efficacy of rhPDGF versus autologous bone graft as a bone regeneration device. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:49–50, 2007.

43. Maffulli N : Marcaine/hydrocortisone/saline injection: high volume image guided injections in chronic Achilles tendinopathy. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:104, 2007.

44. Mahajan RH Dalai RB : Single transverse incision for lesser metatarsophalangeal exposure – a workhorse incision for the forefoot. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:87, 2007.

45. Marks RM Ness ME Long JT Khazzam M Harris GF : Gait characterization of posterior tibial tendon dysfunction: comparison to a normal population and prospective comparison of two calcaneal osteotomies. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:77, 2007.

46. Maskill JD Conaway D Bohay DR Anderson J : Gastrocnemius recession to treat isolated foot pain. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:153, 2007.

47. Melamed E Noff M : Surgical resection of tarsal coalition: long term results and prediction tool of the outcome. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:143, 2007.

48. Michelson JD Kirane Y Sharkey N : Contribution of the flexor hallucis longus to axial loading of the first metatarsal. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:129–130, 2007.

49. Molloy AP Yoon P Myerson MS : Non-union after calcaneus fracture: demographics and treatment. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:161, 2007.

50. Mueller S Wolf S Porsche M Sabo D Doederlein L : Ankle arthrosis reduces foot function: results of a motion analysis study using a multi-segment foot model. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:31–32, 2007.

51. Murrell GAC : Glyceryl trinitrate. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:103–104, 2007.

52. Myerson MS : Synthetic (Nexa) plug. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:119, 2007.

53. Neville CG Flemister AS Torne J Houck J : Medial longitudinal arch kinematics in subjects with stage II PTTD during the stance phase of gait. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:67–68, 2007.

54. Nickisch F Anderson RB Cohen B Davis WH Jones C Achwoebel A : Cost analysis of FDA study participation – is it really worth it? American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:55, 2007.

55. Nyska M : Traditional non-anatomic (Watson-Jones) repair. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:134, 2007.

56. Ortiz C : Traditional anatomic repair (Brostrom-Gould). American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:133, 2007.

57. Pedowitz WJ : Sinus tarsi syndrome. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:47, 2007.

58. Penner MJ : The Hintegra ankle replacement: early results. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:33–34, 2007.

59. Philbin T Berlet G Hyer C Lee T : Thermal assisted capsular modification for ankle. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:136, 2007.

60. Pinzur MS Schock H Stover M Manion L : Gravity vs. manual stress radiographs in determination of supination-external rotation ankle fracture subtypes. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:39–40, 2007.

61. Raikin SM : Osteochondral autograft transfer system (OATS) for O.L.T. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:118, 2007.

62. Raikin SM Elias I Nazarian L : Peroneal tendon pseudosubluxation: intrasheath subluxation of the peroneal tendons. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:127, 2007.

63. Raikin SM Slenker N Ratigan B : The association of a varus hindfoot and fracture of the fifth metatarsal metaphyseal-diaphyseal junction: the Jones fracture. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:41, 2007.

64. Rammelt S Barthel S Arnlang M Zwipp H : Percutaneous versus open fixation of less severe intra-articular calcaneal fractures. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:43, 2007.

65. Rao S Baumhauer J Nawoczenski D : Uncovering the effect of shoe inserts on plantar loading in patients with midfoot arthritis. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:139–140, 2007.

66. Reach JS Easley ME Nunley J : Clinical use of ultrasound by the orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon: an outcomes study. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:51, 2007.

67. Reese KA Ross SDK Lee TQ Leba T-B McGarry MH : Biomechanical effects of graft shape for lateral column lengthening. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:69–70, 2007.

68. Rorabeck CH : Kenneth A. Johnson, M.D. Memorial Lecture. Canadian healthcare: a diamond in the rough. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:79–81, 2007.

69. Rozbruch SR Tellesi N : Ankle joint distraction using the Ilizarov fixator: a study of outcome. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:29, 2007.

70. Sammarco VJ Chaim SH : Repair of tibialis anterior tendon rupture: results of surgical repair in acute and chronic lesions. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:163, 2007.

71. Sangeorzan BJ Ledoux W Rohr E : Mechanical differences between symptomatic and asymptomatic pes planus. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:65, 2007.

72. Savva N Saxby TS Davies MB Jabur M : Osteochondral defects of the talus: results of repeat arthroscopic debridement. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:99, 2007.

73. Slullitel GA Migues A Campaner G Pino EC Sotelano P Carrasco M Solari G : Hallux valgus: chevron osteotomy versus minimally invasive Bosch technique. A clinical and radiographic analysis. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:107, 2007.

74. Stone JW : Drilling/curetting. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:118, 2007.

75. Takakura Y Tanaka Y Kumai T Kosugi S : Middle-term results of ceramic artificial talus for aseptic talar necrosis. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:155, 2007.

76. Tasto JP : The use of bipolar radiofrequency in the treatment of chronic tendinosis. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:101, 2007.

77. Thermann H Becher C : Microfracture. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:117–118, 2007.

78. Thordarson DB : Surgical debridement for Achilles tendinopathy. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:102, 2007.

79. Vander Griend RA : Lateral column lengthening using a “z” osteotomy of the calcaneus. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:147–148, 2007.

80. Volmert GM : Office EMR. Paperless office solutions – economic driven excellence. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:83, 2007.

81. Wenz W Berlet GC Akbar M Penner MJ Lee TH : Lambrinudi procedure for severe residual fixed cavovarus deformity. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:123, 2007.

82. Wing KJ : Arthroscopic ankle fusion. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:35, 2007.

83. Witkowski GP Fortin PT Bilkhu SK Gates ME Demetropoulos C : The effect of altered hindfoot kinematics on syndesmotic strain. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:121, 2007.

84. Woodrum DL : Office-based ASCs – a strategic view. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:84, 2007.

85. Younger AS : Agility ankle replacement in Canada. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:34, 2007.

86. Zlatkin M O'Neill W : Office MRI for an orthopaedic practice. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 23rd Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 23:83–84, 2007.