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Our patients would appreciate that members of ACFAS are learning the newer and more innovative techniques and technologies and bringing them back to them.

Lawrence A. Ford, DPM, FACFAS, Berkeley, CA

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Scientific Literature Reviews

Andrew J. Meyr, DPM, FACFAS, Editor

ACFAS Scientific Literature Review Monthly offers a variety of types of published articles including clinical studies, case reports, methodology and technical reports, clinical "pearls," literature reviews and more. Each issue constitutes a state-of-the-art "textbook chapter" in the field of podiatric surgery.
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May 2013

Functional Outcomes and Patient Satisfaction After Fasciotomy for Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome
Reviewed by: Corine L Creech, DPM

A Reliable Method for Intraoperative Evaluation of Syndesmotic Reduction
Reviewed by: Olga Gonzalez, DPM

The Effect of Obesity on Early Failure After Operative Syndesmotic Injuries
Reviewed by: Ashley Mayer, DPM

The Efficacy and Safety of Linezolid and Glycopeptides in the Treatment of Staphylococcus Aureus Infections
Reviewed by: Anna McLemore, DPM

Clinical Outcomes of Mesenchymal Stem Cell Injection with Arthroscopic Treatment in Older Patients with Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus
Reviewed by: Christine Nolan, DPM

CT Assessment of the Prevalence of Retinacular Injuries Associated with Hindfoot Fractures
Reviewed by: Kelly M. Pirozzi, DPM

Common Pitfalls in Syndesmotic Rupture Management: A Clinical Audit
Reviewed by: Salil Singh, DPM

Efficacy of Popliteal Block in Postoperative Pain Control After Ankle Fracture Fixation: A Prospective Randomized Study
Reviewer: Kerianne Spiess, DPM

Minimally Invasive Technique Versus an Extensile Lateral Approach for Intra-articular Calcaneal Fractures
Reviewed By: John Y. Suh DPM

Treatment of Post-traumatic Equinus Deformity and Concomitant Soft Tissue Defects of the Heel
Reviewed by: Jennifer C. Van, DPM

Long-Term Retrospective Study of Patients with Idiopathic Clubfoot Treated with Posterior Medial-Lateral Release
Reviewed by: Matthew Wagoner, DPM

Neuropathic Midfoot Deformity: Associations with Ankle and Subtalar Joint Motion
Reviewed by: Priscilla Zinyemba, DPM






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