Graham A. Hamilton, DPM, FACFAS

Minimizing The Risk Of Failed Hammertoe Surgery

11/19/2010

Hammertoe surgery is not without its complications as reportedly 17 percent of patients are dissatisfied with their post-op results. Accordingly, these authors review key anatomical points and essential biomechanical considerations to help...

Hammertoe surgery is not without...

11/19/2010

Podiatry Today

Current Concepts With The Lapidus Bunionectomy

11/25/2008

Graham A. Hamilton , DPM, FACFAS;

Travis L. Sautter , DPM;

Lawrence Ford , DPM;

When it comes to treating hallux valgus, the Lapidus arthrodesis can be an effective procedure. These authors discuss the evolution of the technique, offer a guide to key indications and contraindications, and provide essential step-by-step...

When it comes to treating hallux...

11/25/2008

Podiatry Today

Surgical Pearls

A Closer Look At Arthroscopy For Ankle Fractures And Post-Fracture Defects

08/24/2009

Travis L. Sautter , DPM;

Graham A. Hamilton , DPM, FACFAS;

Arthroscopy is an expedient tool in the management of intra-articular fractures of the ankle and post-fracture articular defects. It provides the surgeon the ability to anatomically reduce a fracture under direct visualization with minimal...

Arthroscopy is an expedient...

08/24/2009

Podiatry Today

Surgical Pearls

Pertinent Insights On Treating Lapidus Nonunions

01/03/2008

Graham A. Hamilton , DPM, FACFAS;

Nonunion is a well-documented potential complication of the Lapidus arthrodesis. It reportedly occurs anywhere from 3.3 percent to 12 percent of the time, and is a very challenging problem to fix.1-7 Granted, a strict definition of...

Nonunion is a...

01/03/2008

Podiatry Today

Surgical Pearls

How To Salvage A Failed First MPJ Implant

05/03/2005

Graham A. Hamilton , DPM, FACFAS;

A challenging problem for any podiatric surgeon is surgically managing cases in which a silicone elastomer implant in the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ) has failed. When patients initially present with this problem, they will...

A challenging problem for any...

05/03/2005

Podiatry Today