Lawrence M. Fallat, DPM, FACFAS

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Emerging Concepts In Reconstructive Surgery For Stage 2 Flatfoot

05/28/2019

Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction is a common condition that foot and ankle surgeons frequently encounter. It is a debilitating pathology, which results in degeneration of the posterior tibial tendon, hindfoot valgus and collapse of the...

Posterior tibial tendon...

05/28/2019

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Can ‘Beam’ Surgery Have An Impact For The Collapsed Charcot Foot?

09/22/2009

Lawrence M. Fallat , DPM, FACFAS;

I have been performing “beam” surgery for the treatment of the collapsed Charcot foot for about 18 months. If you are not familiar with this procedure, it involves reducing the deformity and percutaneously inserting a large diameter screw...

I have been performing “beam”...

09/22/2009

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Key Insights On The Closing Base Wedge Osteotomy For Hallux Valgus

12/20/2016

Lawrence M. Fallat , DPM, FACFAS;

Alaa Mansour , DPM;

For patients with moderate to severe hallux valgus and a large intermetatarsal angle, proximal first metatarsal osteotomies may be indicated to achieve an appropriate amount of correction.

For patients with moderate to...

12/20/2016

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Plantar Fasciitis Surgery: Are We Going Full Circle?

08/10/2009

Lawrence M. Fallat , DPM, FACFAS;

We have seen quite an evolution over the years in regard to surgical procedures for plantar fasciitis. In the 1980s, the standard procedure was open heel spur resection for patients that had failed conservative treatment. Podiatrists released...

We have seen quite an evolution...

08/10/2009

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Current Concepts In Treating Syndesmotic Ankle Injuries

09/24/2014

Vaishnavi Bawa , DPM;

Lawrence M. Fallat , DPM, FACFAS;

In the quest to promote normal biomechanics and avoid complications, surgeons continue to debate appropriate fixation, screw size and other components of surgical repair for syndesmotic ankle injuries. Accordingly, these authors offer...

In the quest to promote normal...

09/24/2014

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Key Insights On Managing Open Ankle Fractures

08/18/2015

Vivek Patel , DPM;

Lawrence M. Fallat , DPM, FACFAS;

08/18/2015

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Is It Time To Look For An Alternative To Digital Arthroplasty For Hammertoes?

07/08/2009

Lawrence M. Fallat , DPM, FACFAS;

Hammertoe surgery is generally thought of as a simple procedure, which consistently gives good results with very few complications. Since an arthroplasty is technically easy to perform, it is usually the first surgery residents will perform...

Hammertoe surgery is generally...

07/08/2009

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Addressing Hallux Rigidus In The Presence Of Metatarsus Primus Elevatus

08/20/2014

Boyd J. Andrews , DPM;

Lawrence M. Fallat , DPM, FACFAS;

Given the common nature of hallux rigidus and the challenges of concomitant metatarsus primus elevatus, these authors share key diagnostic insights, explore possible surgical options and discuss two illuminating case studies.

Given the common nature of...

08/20/2014

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A Closer Look At Fixation For Fifth Metatarsal Fractures

08/28/2012

Ruby Chahal , DPM;

Lawrence M. Fallat , DPM, FACFAS;

Fifth metatarsal fractures are the most common of all metatarsal fractures.1 Avulsion fractures, Jones fractures and proximal diaphyseal fractures occur most frequently, but diaphyseal, neck and head fractures also occur.2 Clinicians can...

Fifth metatarsal fractures are...

08/28/2012

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Reflecting On The Progress Of Podiatric Residency Programs

06/15/2009

Lawrence M. Fallat , DPM, FACFAS;

As I was preparing for this week’s graduation ceremonies, I started to reflect on how far podiatric medical education has come. In recent years, graduates of our podiatric residency program have been included with all of our health system’s...

As I was preparing for this...

06/15/2009

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