Donald R. Green, DPM, FACFAS

Surgical Pearls

Plantar Calcaneal Spurs: Is Surgery Necessary?

05/03/2006

The etiology of heel pain is quite varied. First described by Wood in 1812, the most common cause is thought to be plantar fasciitis. This is typically marked by focal tenderness to any component of the aponeurosis but most frequently at the...

The etiology of heel pain is...

05/03/2006

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How To Address Inferior Heel Pain

10/26/2009

Donald R. Green , DPM, FACFAS;

Ryan Y. Lee , DPM;

Jennifer A. D'Amico , DPM;

While plantar fasciitis is a common diagnosis for inferior heel pain, these authors emphasize the importance of a proper workup and differential diagnosis. They also offer pearls on conservative treatments such as corticosteroid injections...

While plantar fasciitis is a...

10/26/2009

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Assessing The Pros And Cons Of Subtalar Implants

05/03/2006

Chul Han Kim ;

Mitzi L. Williams , DPM, FACFAS;

Donald R. Green , DPM, FACFAS;

“Collapsing” pes planovalgus or flexible flatfoot is a complex pedal pathological condition with numerous components. In its most significant form, the condition can lead to significant disabling and an inability to ambulate efficiently....

“Collapsing” pes planovalgus or...

05/03/2006

Podiatry Today

Point-Counterpoint: Should The Lapidus Replace The Closing Base Wedge Osteotomy?

10/03/2004

Peter S. Kim , DPM, MS;

Babak Baravarian , DPM, FACFAS;

Donald R. Green , DPM, FACFAS;

Yes, this author says the Lapidus facilitates better first ray stability, allows more intraoperative flexibility and is an easier procedure to perform and fixate. By Babak Baravarian, DPM As the field of foot and ankle surgery has evolved,...

Yes, this author says the...

10/03/2004

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Are Your Patients Taking Herbal Meds?

12/03/2003

Donald R. Green , DPM, FACFAS;

Kathleen Halat , DPM;

Alternative medicine has achieved widespread popularity in the United States in recent years. One survey of trends in alternative medicine use found that people in the U.S. visit alternative medicine practitioners more frequently than primary...

Alternative medicine has...

12/03/2003

Podiatry Today

Surgical Pearls

Keys To Intraoperative Positioning For Subtalar Joint Procedures

04/23/2012

Donald R. Green , DPM, FACFAS;

Kelley Wallin , DPM;

Subtalar joint arthrodesis and subtalar joint arthroereisis are widely used surgical procedures for eliminating motion or limiting excessive pronation at the subtalar joint.1-3

Subtalar joint arthrodesis and...

04/23/2012

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