Lawrence M. Fallat, DPM, FACFAS

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

07/08/2009

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

Podiatry Today

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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Surgical Pearls

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

Podiatry Today

Treating Gunshot Wounds In The Lower Extremity

12/16/2013

Brandon R. James , DPM;

Pamela Morrison , DPM, FACFAS;

Lawrence M. Fallat , DPM, FACFAS;

Given that gunshot wounds reportedly affect the foot nearly five percent of the time, these authors provide an overview of ballistics associated with gunshot wounds as well as keys to injury assessment, surgical debridement and wound...

Given that gunshot wounds...

12/16/2013

Podiatry Today

Surgical Pearls

Expert Insights On Performing The Akin Osteotomy

12/30/2009

Lawrence M. Fallat , DPM, FACFAS;

There are numerous surgical procedures designed to correct the variations of bunion deformities. Often, the final step of the operation is to correct the valgus and abduction component of the great toe. This has been the subject of a...

There are numerous surgical...

12/30/2009

Podiatry Today

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Why It Is Becoming More Common To Utilize Closed Reduction And Percutaneous Fixation

05/13/2009

Lawrence M. Fallat , DPM, FACFAS;

While preparing a lecture on closed reduction with percutaneous fixation techniques for calcaneal fractures, I was surprised to see how common this technique had become. In addition to using these techniques in the management of avulsion...

While preparing a lecture on...

05/13/2009

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Performing Surgery On Smokers: What You Should Know

03/25/2013

Ruby Chahal , DPM;

Lawrence M. Fallat , DPM, FACFAS;

Patients who smoke have a higher risk for nonunion, non-healing wounds and other complications. Offering insights from the literature and their experience, these authors discuss the impact of smoking on surgical outcomes, timing issues with...

Patients who smoke have a...

03/25/2013

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Residency Corner

How To Prepare For Residency After The Match

03/04/2020

David Bernstein , DPM, FACFAS;

Lawrence M. Fallat , DPM, FACFAS;

William Urbas , DPM, FACFAS;

Sharing their thoughts on the transition of podiatry college students into residency, these residency program directors offer advice on academic, personal, logistical and mental preparations the newly-matched student can pursue before he or...

Sharing their thoughts on the...

03/04/2020

Podiatry Today