Alexa Bykowski, DPM

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Key Considerations in Treating Uncontrolled Gout

04/01/2023

Given the painful effects of gout on the lower extremity, prevention and treatment strategies can have a dramatic benefit on patients. These authors discuss dietary risk factors, effective medications, and the role of surgical treatment.

Given the painful effects of...

04/01/2023

Podiatry Today

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Fibular Intramedullary Nails: Indications, Trends, and Recent Results

11/01/2023

Alexa Bykowski , DPM;

Ian Barron , DPM, FACFAS;

Zachary Hill , DPM;

Can intramedullary (IM) nails reduce and stabilize fibular fractures? These authors take a closer look at recent literature, present indications and contraindications, and compare plates with IM nails.

Can intramedullary (IM) nails...

11/01/2023

Podiatry Today

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Expert Insights on Pilon Fracture Management

07/01/2024

Alexa Bykowski , DPM;

Nevin Joseph , DPM;

Ian Barron , DPM, FACFAS;

Pilon fractures can result from high-energy trauma and can be complicated to manage. These authors detail management principles for these fractures, including open reduction and internal fixation, external fixation, arthroscopy, and...

Pilon fractures can result from...

07/01/2024

Podiatry Today