Sydney K. Yau, DPM

Treatment Dilemmas

Could Human Amniotic Membrane Have An Impact In Hallux Limitus Procedures?

06/27/2012

Hallux limitus is a decrease in sagittal plane dorsiflexion of the hallux at the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ). Hallux rigidus is a term that clinicians often use interchangeably with hallux limitus but hallux rigidus describes the...

Hallux limitus is a decrease in...

06/27/2012

Podiatry Today

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Emerging Concepts In Treating Osteochondral Lesions Of The Talus

04/26/2012

Bob Baravarian , DPM, FACFAS;

Sydney K. Yau , DPM;

Osteochondral lesions of the talus are very common and frequently occur after an inversion ankle sprain. The common mechanisms for an osteochondral lesion of the talar dome include a plantarflexion-inversion or dorsiflexion-inversion injury...

Osteochondral lesions of the...

04/26/2012

Podiatry Today

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Assessing Potential Causes Of Lateral Column Pain

02/22/2012

Bob Baravarian , DPM, FACFAS;

Sydney K. Yau , DPM;

Lateral column pain is a fairly common occurrence after an injury such as a sprained ankle or twisting injury to the foot. Accordingly, let us consider a case study of a healthy 34-year-old female, who twisted her foot on a sidewalk curb...

Lateral column pain is a fairly...

02/22/2012

Podiatry Today

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Treating Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendon Dysfunction In Dancers

10/26/2011

Sydney K. Yau , DPM;

Bob Baravarian , DPM, FACFAS;

Professional dancers place a large amount of stress on their bodies, especially their lower extremities. In particular, ballet dancers are prone to developing foot and ankle problems.

Professional dancers place a...

10/26/2011

Podiatry Today

A Closer Look At Platelet-Rich Plasma For Achilles Tendon Pathology

10/24/2011

David J. Soomekh , DPM, FACFAS;

Bob Baravarian , DPM, FACFAS;

Sydney K. Yau , DPM;

As orthobiologic technology continues to advance, these authors discuss the theory behind platelet-rich plasma (PRP), offer a thorough review of the literature on PRP for Achilles tendon injuries and provide insights from their clinical...

As orthobiologic technology...

10/24/2011

Podiatry Today

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What 3D Bioprinting Technology Means For Podiatry

08/18/2015

Bob Baravarian , DPM, FACFAS;

Sydney K. Yau , DPM;

In the 1980s, Charles Hull, an American engineer, developed the first three-dimensional (3D) printer. The printer allowed auto and plane makers to design and print complicated 3D parts that were difficult to construct otherwise. Recently, 3D...

In the 1980s, Charles Hull, an...

08/18/2015

Podiatry Today