Kristen M. Brett, DPM

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Surgical Options For Second Metatarsophalangeal Degenerative Joint Disease

10/04/2021

The impact of pain and joint degeneration in the second metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ) is far reaching throughout the foot and ankle. Here the authors outline crucial surgical intervention pathways to address such pathology, to guide...

The impact of pain and joint...

10/04/2021

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Getting Patients Back to Activity Following Tibialis Anterior Tendon Rupture

08/01/2022

Kyle W. Abben , DPM, FACFAS;

Kristen M. Brett , DPM;

Danielle Nack , DPM;

Tibialis anterior tendon rupture is rare but can lead to chronic pain if neglected. These authors discuss a surgical technique that can help patients regain dorsiflexory strength at the ankle joint without the need for post-op AFOs.

Tibialis anterior tendon rupture...

08/01/2022

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Achilles Bone-Tendon Allograft Replacement for Chronic Insertional Tendon Rupture in the Setting of Chronic Tendinosis

10/15/2024

Kyle W. Abben , DPM, FACFAS;

Danielle Nack , DPM;

Kristen M. Brett , DPM;

The technique described allows the surgeon to restore the Achilles tendon while augmenting the strength of repair with subsequent FHL transfer, avoids donor site morbidity, and addresses the weakness of the posterior musculature group.

The technique described allows...

10/15/2024

Podiatry Today