Mark A. Prissel, DPM, FACFAS

A Closer Look At Total Ankle Replacement Revision

01/27/2014

Given the challenges of total ankle replacement, these authors provide a historical overview of one of the early implants, review common complications and offer salient insights on revisional treatment.

Given the challenges of total...

01/27/2014

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Locking Plates: What Have We Learned?

08/18/2015

Christopher F. Hyer , DPM, MS, FACFAS;

Corey M. Fidler , DPM, AACFAS;

Mark A. Prissel , DPM, FACFAS;

Although traditional plate designs date back decades, these authors discuss the emergence and potential of locking compression plates, polyaxial locking plates, and minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis.

Although traditional plate...

08/18/2015

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Essential Insights On Crossover Hammertoe Repair

09/22/2016

Mark A. Prissel , DPM, FACFAS;

Crossover toe deformity can be a technical challenge for surgeons as well as a challenge in addressing the preconceived expectations of patients. With this in mind, this author provides practical surgical pearls, discusses the plantar versus...

Crossover toe deformity can be a...

09/22/2016

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Current And Emerging Insights On Total Ankle Replacement

03/19/2018

Mark A. Prissel , DPM, FACFAS;

Roberto A. Brandão , DPM, AACFAS, FACFAS;

Christopher F. Hyer , DPM, MS, FACFAS;

Given the increasing popularity and evolution of total ankle replacements in recent decades, these authors discuss findings from the literature on current and emerging devices, and emphasize pertinent principles and pearls for success.

Given the increasing popularity...

03/19/2018

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Biomechanical Considerations With Total Ankle Arthroplasty

10/22/2019

Bryon J. McKenna , DPM;

Calvin J. Rushing , DPM, FACFAS;

Joshua Banks , DPT;

Mark A. Prissel , DPM, FACFAS;

Given the increased demand for total ankle arthroplasty procedures, these authors discuss essential biomechanical factors, including pre- and post-op assessment of gait, ensuring appropriate bone support and prosthesis sizing, and key steps...

Given the increased demand for...

10/22/2019

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Managing Osteolysis Following A Failed Ankle Implant

10/28/2013

Mark A. Prissel , DPM, FACFAS;

Thomas S. Roukis , DPM, PhD, FACFAS;

These authors provide a guide to reconstructive treatment for an 80-year-old patient who developed massive tibial and talar osteolysis after an ankle implant failed.

These authors provide a guide...

10/28/2013

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Managing A Radiographically Simple Ankle Fracture In A Complex Patient

05/20/2019

Mark A. Prissel , DPM, FACFAS;

This author presents a guide to the surgical treatment of an 83-year-old woman, who suffered a fibular fracture, a presentation complicated by comorbidities and social circumstances. An 83-year-old female presented in the outpatient clinical...

This author presents a guide to...

05/20/2019

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Keys To Maximizing Outcomes With Fourth-Generation Total Ankle Replacements

01/07/2021

Mark A. Prissel , DPM, FACFAS;

Devon Consul , DPM, AACFAS;

Mitchell J. Thompson , DPM, AACFAS;

After a brief overview on the evolution of hardware and techniques for total ankle replacement devices, these authors discuss essential factors such as patient activity demands, fixation, vascular status and ankle malalignment in determining...

After a brief overview on the...

01/07/2021

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Optimizing Procedure Choice for End-Stage Ankle Arthritis

10/03/2023

Mark A. Prissel , DPM, FACFAS;

Brian Burgess , DPM, FACFAS;

At the 2023 Western Wisconsin Foot and Ankle Symposium, thought leaders discussed varying points of view on end-stage ankle degenerative joint disease (DJD), specifically total ankle replacement versus arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis. Podiatry...

At the 2023 Western Wisconsin...

10/03/2023

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