Jonathan L. Hook, MHA, DPM, FACFAS, MPH

Surgical Pearls

Current Insights On Fixation Options For Ankle Syndesmosis Injuries

06/30/2019

Jonathan L. Hook , MHA, DPM, FACFAS, MPH;

Syndesmotic injury is common in patients who sustain both ankle sprains and ankle fractures, occurring approximately 18 percent and 20 percent of the time respectively.1 A thorough history and physical examination are prudent for diagnosing...

Syndesmotic injury is common in...

06/30/2019

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Key Insights On Retrograde Intramedullary Fixation Of Distal Fibular Fractures

01/21/2019

Ben Potter , DPM;

Curt Martini , DPM;

Jonathan L. Hook , MHA, DPM, FACFAS, MPH;

As foot and ankle surgeons, our main goals for operative treatment of ankle fractures include minimizing complications, anatomic alignment and reducing deformities. Treating unstable distal fibular fractures through a minimally invasive...

As foot and ankle surgeons, our...

01/21/2019

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A Closer Look At The Benefits Of Minimally Invasive Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair

02/01/2018

Jonathan L. Hook , MHA, DPM, FACFAS, MPH;

T. Craig Wirt , DPM, PhD;

Challenging the traditional open approach to Achilles tendon ruptures, these authors note that minimally invasive repair of the Achilles facilitates less incidence of re-rupture, fewer wound complications and an earlier return to...

Challenging the traditional open...

02/01/2018

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Why You Should Consider Cheilectomy As A First-Line Treatment For All Stages Of Hallux Rigidus

12/29/2017

Jonathan L. Hook , MHA, DPM, FACFAS, MPH;

Joseph G. Wilson , DPM;

Emphasizing the joint-sparing nature of the procedure and infrequent complications, these authors discuss the benefits of cheilectomy for hallux rigidus.

Emphasizing the joint-sparing...

12/29/2017

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A Pertinent Guide To Treating Ankle Fractures

03/09/2021

Joseph G. Wilson , DPM;

Paul T. Shaffer , DPM, AACFAS;

Jonathan L. Hook , MHA, DPM, FACFAS, MPH;

Ankle fractures occur in 122 to 187 people per 100,000 person-years depending on geographic location and tend to affect males and females in different age distributions.1,2 The majority of ankle fractures in females are age-related fragility...

Ankle fractures occur in 122 to...

03/09/2021

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Can Fish Skin Grafts Have An Impact For Complex Diabetic Lower Extremity Wounds?

09/27/2019

Jonathan L. Hook , MHA, DPM, FACFAS, MPH;

Gurleen K. Cheema , DPM;

Diabetic lower extremity wounds have a variety of complex underlying etiologies including a combination of neuropathy, peripheral vascular disease, mechanical deformity and trauma. These wounds are often difficult to treat, particularly when...

Diabetic lower extremity wounds...

09/27/2019

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What Is The Most Optimal Surgical Approach For Displaced Intraarticular Calcaneal Fractures?

09/30/2020

Jonathan L. Hook , MHA, DPM, FACFAS, MPH;

Kevin Burke , DPM;

Gurleen K. Cheema , DPM;

Should one stick with the lateral extensile approach for surgical repair or consider a more minimally invasive procedure? With this question in mind, the authors review the evidence and provide pertinent insights on the evaluation and...

Should one stick with the...

09/30/2020

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