Troy J. Boffeli, DPM, FACFAS

Surgical Pearls

Essential Insights On Imaging For Reconstructive Flatfoot Surgery

11/15/2019

Surgeons rely heavily on preoperative weightbearing (WB) X-rays when selecting the ideal procedure combination for reconstructive flatfoot surgery. A full preoperative weightbearing radiographic series typically involves three views of the...

Surgeons rely heavily on...

11/15/2019

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A Proposed Treatment Algorithm For Osteochondral Lesions Of The Talus

11/19/2018

Heather H. Schaefbauer , DPM;

Troy J. Boffeli , DPM, FACFAS;

The broad term “osteochondral lesion of the talus” describes an injury or abnormality of the talar articular cartilage and adjacent bone.1 We can describe lesions as a cartilage defect, bone cyst or subchondral bone cyst. Clinicians have used...

The broad term “osteochondral...

11/19/2018

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A Closer Look At An Isolated Foot Delta Frame Construct For Fracture-Dislocation Injuries

01/31/2019

Mark Goss , DPM;

Troy J. Boffeli , DPM, FACFAS;

Focusing on a woman who presented with injuries following a car accident, these authors say the isolated foot delta frame construct can facilitate distraction and stable multiplanar deformity correction of midfoot and rearfoot fractures.

Focusing on a woman who...

01/31/2019

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Addressing Dilemmas With New Anticoagulation Guidelines And Their Application To Podiatric Surgery

06/29/2018

Heather H. Schaefbauer , DPM;

Troy J. Boffeli , DPM, FACFAS;

Using several case studies, these authors discuss guidelines on perioperative anticoagulation and share insights from their protocol approach for foot and ankle surgery patients who are on long-term warfarin therapy. For patients on...

Using several case studies,...

06/29/2018

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An Emerging Protocol For Safer Corticosteroid Injections During The COVID-19 Pandemic

05/14/2020

Troy J. Boffeli , DPM, FACFAS;

By Troy Boffeli, DPM, FACFAS and Zachary Lubek, DPM Since the vast spread of COVID-19 and the associated concern of contracting the virus, many patients and physicians alike have taken significant measures to limit potential exposure. From a...

By Troy Boffeli, DPM, FACFAS and...

05/14/2020

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Sports Medicine

Should You Cast Achilles Tendon Ruptures?

06/03/2008

Troy J. Boffeli , DPM, FACFAS;

Surgeons routinely make treatment decisions based on their training and experience. For example, we typically employ non-operative treatment of Achilles ruptures for the elderly. Surgical repair, on the other hand, is usually recommended for...

Surgeons routinely make...

06/03/2008

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Hallux Rigidus: Is Arthrodesis Ultimately The Best Option?

05/28/2021

Garrett D. Nelson , DPM;

Kyle W. Abben , DPM, FACFAS;

Troy J. Boffeli , DPM, FACFAS;

Chloe Sakow , DPM, MPH;

Here the authors debate classic approaches to hallux rigidus, sharing their insights from the literature as well as their clinical experience.

Here the authors debate classic...

05/28/2021

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Bunion Surgery And The Geriatric Patient: What You Should Know

11/19/2015

Troy J. Boffeli , DPM, FACFAS;

Performing bunion surgery in the elderly can help patients maintain a good quality of life but bunion surgery does come with potential risks due to age-related medical conditions. Accordingly, this author reviews key risk factors and shares...

Performing bunion surgery in the...

11/19/2015

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Surgical Pearls

Recognizing The Benefits Of The Modified Lateral Incisional Approach When Combining Lateral Ankle Stabilization With Rearfoot And/Or Ankle Arthroscopy

01/18/2021

Troy J. Boffeli , DPM, FACFAS;

Howard C. Chang , DPM;

The relationship between chronic ankle instability and articular pathologies of the rearfoot and/ or ankle is well established with rates of concomitance reportedly as high as 97 percent.1 When evaluating 79 cases of chronic ankle...

The relationship between chronic...

01/18/2021

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How To Treat Haglund’s Deformity In Runners

10/21/2016

Sam Gervais , DPM;

Troy J. Boffeli , DPM, FACFAS;

10/21/2016

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