Scientific Literature Reviews
John S. Steinberg, DPM, Editor
The ACFAS's Scientific Literature Reviews is a compilation of brief summaries of quality research from world-renowned medical journals, provided by podiatric residents from across the country.
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May 2008
Rapid-Inflation Intermittent Pneumatic Compression for Prevention
of Deep Venous Thrombosis
Reviewed by: Arash Hassid, DPM
Treatment of Local Recurrence of Giant Cell Tumour in Long Bones
After Curettage and Cementing
Reviewed by: Denise DeAlba, DPM
The Shape of the Lateral Edge of the First Metatarsal Head as a Risk
Factor for Recurrence of Hallux Valgus
Reviewed by: Olufunmilayo Olanipekun, DPM & Ronny Alfandari, DPM
Outcome of Skin Graft versus Flap Surgery in the Salvage of the
Exposed Achilles Tendon in Diabetics versus Nondiabetics
Reviewed by: Carol Wong, DPM
Prolonged Thromboprophalaxsis with Dalteparin during Immbolization
after Ankle Fracture Surgery: A Randomized, Placebo-controlled,
Double Blind Study
Reviewed by: Terry Shiao, DPM & Allison Herrick
Lateral Trans-Biceps Popliteal Block for Elective Foot and Ankle Surgery
Performed after Induction of General Anesthesia
Reviewed by: Joseph Park, DPM; Syamak Yamini, DPM; David Aungst, DPM