Lawrence A. DiDomenico, DPM, FACFAS

Surgical Pearls

Emphasizing The Role Of Sagittal Plane Reduction In The Lapidus Procedure

09/01/2021

Here the authors examine the role of the sagittal plane as it relates to first ray pathology. They advocate that the Lapidus procedure is an extremely versatile when performed well and when addressing and achieving sagittal plane stability.

Here the authors examine the...

09/01/2021

Podiatry Today

Bunion Surgery: Should You Perform A Lateral Release?

07/28/2009

Lawrence A. DiDomenico , DPM, FACFAS;

Neal M. Blitz , DPM, FACFAS;

Yes. Neal Blitz, DPM says the lateral release is a common component of bunion surgery as it aids in bunion correction and assists with reduction of the intermetatarsal angle when surgeons combine this procedure with structural realignment of...

Yes. Neal Blitz, DPM says the...

07/28/2009

Podiatry Today

Feature

Point-Counterpoint: Tibiotalocalcaneal Fusions: Intramedullary Nails Or Plates And Screws?

06/26/2018

Lawrence A. DiDomenico , DPM, FACFAS;

Thomas S. Roukis , DPM, PhD, FACFAS;

Ashley Mychak , DPM;

Justin Rivera , DPM;

Intramedullary (IM) nails. While IM nails have a reportedly high complication rate, this author cites the benefits of reduced dissection and sound anatomic alignment, and adds that the use of vascularized bone grafts and proper preparation...

Intramedullary (IM)...

06/26/2018

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Dermatology Diagnosis

When An Elderly Patient Presents With Calcifications Within Anterior Leg Ulcers

06/01/2021

Michael Casteel , DPM, DABPM, FAPWH(c);

Lawrence A. DiDomenico , DPM, FACFAS;

Jacob Rizkalla , DPM;

An 86-year-old male with type 2 diabetes presented to the office for evaluation and management of open ulcerations to his left anterior leg. The patient noted scraping the front of the leg on a bicycle pedal roughly one year prior with...

An 86-year-old male with type 2...

06/01/2021

Podiatry Today

Key Insights On Tendon Transfers For Drop Foot

04/23/2009

Lawrence A. DiDomenico , DPM, FACFAS;

Laurence Cane , DPM;

Given the complexity of drop foot and its impact on gait biomechanics, these authors offer a primer on the diagnostic workup, and share their thoughts on the potential merits of tendon transfer procedures. Drop foot and foot drop are...

Given the complexity of drop...

04/23/2009

Podiatry Today

Feature

Point-Counterpoint:Predislocation Syndrome: Is Plantar Plate Repair Better Than Flexor Tendon Transfer?

10/28/2019

William D. Fishco , DPM, MS, FACFAS;

Ajay Ghai , DPM;

Jacob Carmichael , DPM;

Lawrence A. DiDomenico , DPM, FACFAS;

While there may be concomitant deformities and other mechanical influences to consider with predislocation syndrome, this author prefers direct plantar plate repair to address the main pathology without altering normal anatomy.

While there may be concomitant...

10/28/2019

Podiatry Today

Feature

A Closer Look At Tendon Transfers For Non-Healing Wounds

08/26/2020

Sara Sadeghi , DPM;

Lawrence A. DiDomenico , DPM, FACFAS;

Derek Ley , DPM, AACFAS;

Offering insights on underlying pathology, tips on technique and compelling case study examples, these authors say tendon transfer procedures may be beneficial in addressing musculotendinous imbal-ances, salvaging bone and tissue, and...

Offering insights on underlying...

08/26/2020

Podiatry Today

A Closer Look At Locking Plates In Podiatric Surgery

04/03/2008

Kwame A. Williams , DPM;

Lawrence A. DiDomenico , DPM, FACFAS;

Using plates and screws for bone fixation is a standard and successful technique. However, any fixation with plates and screws involves some amount of additional trauma and insult to the osseous blood supply of fracture fragments. These...

Using plates and screws for bone...

04/03/2008

Podiatry Today

Case Study

Key Insights On Performing A Revisional Positional First MPJ Arthrodesis

03/03/2014

Zachary M. Thomas , DPM;

Lawrence A. DiDomenico , DPM, FACFAS;

These authors provide a guide for performing a revisional positional first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTP) arthrodesis with autogenous tricortical cancellous bone graft for a malunion in a 54-year-old patient.

These authors provide a guide...

03/03/2014

Podiatry Today

A Closer Look At Tendon Transfers For Crossover Hammertoe

05/26/2014

Jobeth Rollandini , DPM;

Lawrence A. DiDomenico , DPM, FACFAS;

Given the tricky nature of second digit metatarsophalangeal joint instability/crossover hammertoe, surgeons need an effective remedy. Accordingly, these authors advocate for the use of tendon balancing procedures as viable alternatives that...

Given the tricky nature of...

05/26/2014

Podiatry Today