2018
Tibiocalcaneonavicular Ligament Reconstruction in Simulated Flatfoot Deformity with Medial Ligament Insufficiency
MacDonald A, Ciufo D, Knapp E, Awad H, Ketz J, Flemister A, Deland J, Oh I. Tibiocalcaneonavicular Ligament Reconstruction in Simulated Flatfoot Deformity with Medial Ligament Insufficiency. Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics 2018, 3: 2473011418s00327. DOI: 10.1177/2473011418s00327.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSpring ligament tearsLigament reconstructionLigament tearsHindfoot valgusFlatfoot deformityMedial stabilitySpring ligamentPeritalar jointsFlatfoot modelPercent correctionMedial ligamentSubtalar jointReconstruction typeAbduction angleAchilles tendon loadDeltoid ligament reconstructionPeroneus longus tendonSpring ligament reconstructionCadaveric flatfoot modelCadaveric foot specimensSignificant improvementTendon allograftTendon transferLigament insufficiencyLongus tendon
2017
Trends in PROMIS Scores in the Early Post-operative Period following Various Lateral Ankle Ligament Reconstructive Techniques
MacDonald A, Houck J, Ketz J, Baumhauer J, Oh I, Flemister A. Trends in PROMIS Scores in the Early Post-operative Period following Various Lateral Ankle Ligament Reconstructive Techniques. Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics 2017, 2: 2473011417s000276. DOI: 10.1177/2473011417s000276.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLateral ankle ligament reconstructionAnkle ligament reconstructionPain interferenceLigament reconstructionPROMIS scoresBaseline beginningDepression scoresReconstruction typeLateral ankle ligament injuriesEarly post-operative periodMeeting exclusion criteriaPROMIS Physical FunctionPre-operative scoresPost-operative visitAnkle ligament injuriesPost-operative periodPre-operative counselingSlow improvementType of reconstructionICD-9/10Conservative managementOperative treatmentLigament injurySurgical outcomesAnkle clinic