Erin E. Klein, DPM, MS

Current Concepts In Plantar Plate Repair

03/23/2012

Lowell Scott Weil Jr., DPM, MBA, FACFAS;

Do you find yourself in certain cases choosing between metatarsal realignment and plantar plate repair? Given this dilemma, these authors suggest that combining the Weil osteotomy with a dorsal approach to the anatomic plantar plate may be...

Do you find yourself in certain...

03/23/2012

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Point-Counterpoint: Is The Dorsal Approach Better Than The Plantar Approach For Plantar Plate Repair?

09/23/2015

Erin E. Klein , DPM, MS;

Lowell Scott Weil Jr., DPM, MBA, FACFAS;

Neal M. Blitz , DPM, FACFAS;

Yes. These authors say the dorsal approach is superior as it can allow the surgeon to restore normal anatomy in plantar plate repair while avoiding compromise of the metatarsophalangeal joint plantarflexory mechanism, the flexor tendons and...

Yes. These authors say the...

09/23/2015

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Preventing Complications Of Plantar Plate Repair

08/23/2017

Erin E. Klein , DPM, MS;

Lowell Scott Weil Jr., DPM, MBA, FACFAS;

Sharing insights from their experience as well as the emerging literature on plantar plate surgery, these authors examine current controversies over the alleged association between second metatarsal length and plantar plate pathology, review...

Sharing insights from their...

08/23/2017

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Current And Emerging Concepts In Treating Plantar Fasciitis

11/01/2019

Adam E. Fleischer , DPM, MPH, FACFAS;

Erin E. Klein , DPM, MS;

Lowell Scott Weil Jr., DPM, MBA, FACFAS;

Sharing practical pearls as well as insights from the literature and studies from their own institution, these authors offer new perspectives on first-line therapies for plantar fasciitis, and discuss emerging findings on the impact of...

Sharing practical pearls as well...

11/01/2019

Podiatry Today

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Plantar Plate Pearls for Podiatric Practice

10/21/2022

Erin E. Klein , DPM, MS;

Erin Klein, DPM, a prolific researcher in plantar plate pathology, shares her insights and experience with this challenging pathology.

Erin Klein, DPM, a prolific...

10/21/2022

Podiatry Today

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Pertinent Perspectives on the Plantar Plate

01/01/2024

Erin E. Klein , DPM, MS;

Lowell Scott Weil Jr., DPM, MBA, FACFAS;

Despite prevalence in discussion and research, many questions remain on best pathways to treat plantar plate and second metatarsophalangeal joint pathology. Here the authors share their research and clinical experience, along with the...

Despite prevalence in discussion...

01/01/2024

Podiatry Today