Michael S. Downey, DPM, FACFAS

A Closer Look At Bone Stimulators For Charcot

12/03/2006

Charcot osteoarthropathy remains a chronic, progressive and destructive process that often affects the bony architecture and joints of the foot and ankle, primarily in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Despite advances in the...

Charcot osteoarthropathy...

12/03/2006

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CE: When Should You Perform Callus Distraction?

12/03/2002

Michael S. Downey , DPM, FACFAS;

The current use of callus distraction techniques in foot, ankle and lower leg surgery is constantly growing. The limits of callus distraction techniques appear to be those imposed by surgical access and fixation. As techniques and technology...

The current use of callus...

12/03/2002

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A Guide To Nerve Wrapping For Tarsal Tunnel Surgery

11/19/2015

Michael S. Downey , DPM, FACFAS;

Adhesive neuritis can be a challenging, unpredictable complication of tarsal tunnel surgery. Accordingly, this author offers a closer look at the emergence of nerve wrapping to prevent post-op extraneural scarring.

Adhesive neuritis can be a...

11/19/2015

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Surgical Pearls

Essential Insights On Treating Retrocalcaneal Exostosis

10/26/2009

Michael S. Downey , DPM, FACFAS;

The management of posterior heel pain can be a perplexing diagnostic and therapeutic problem. The differential diagnosis is extensive and even the skilled clinician can experience difficulty establishing an accurate diagnosis. Of the...

The management of posterior...

10/26/2009

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Point-Counterpoint: Is Conservative Care The Best Approach For Plantar Fibromatosis?

01/24/2013

Michael S. Downey , DPM, FACFAS;

Byron Hutchinson , DPM, FACFAS;

Yes. Michael S. Downey, DPM, FACFAS says conservative treatment can reduce the symptomatology and shrink the plantar fibroma whereas wide excision surgery has a high recurrence rate and increased potential for wound healing issues and nerve...

Yes. Michael S. Downey, DPM,...

01/24/2013

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Keys To Treating Tarsal Coalitions

09/22/2011

Michael S. Downey , DPM, FACFAS;

Offering insights from the literature as well as clinical experience, this author discusses conservative modalities, reviews important considerations for choosing an optimal surgical procedure and shares pearls on resection and arthrodesis...

Offering insights from the...

09/22/2011

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