Learning Objectives of this Pathway:
- Describe fractures/dislocations of the navicular including etiology, anatomy, clinical workup, common patterns/classifications, surgical approach(es), fixation, and unique complications.
- Describe fractures/dislocations of the calcaneus including etiology, anatomy, clinical workup, common patterns/classifications, surgical approach(es), fixation, and unique complications.
- Describe fractures/dislocations of the talus including etiology, anatomy, clinical workup, common patterns/classifications, surgical approach(es), fixation, and unique complications.
- Describe soft tissue injuries and areas of particular risk of the rearfoot including the anatomy, surgical approach(es), specific complications.
- Understand the significance of soft-tissue assessment and management in surgical timing and specific surgical technique(s) used to decrease risk of complication.
- Understand patient comorbidities and risk factors relevant to surgical decision making.
Day 1: Soft Tissue
Surgical Techniques:
None
Podcasts:
Deltoid Ligament Injuries
E-Book Chapters:
Trauma eBook
Ch 2: Soft-Tissue Envelope: Assessment and Timing
JFAS Articles:
- Compartment Syndrome of the Foot: An Evidence-Based Review
- Sequelae of Underdiagnosed Foot Compartment Syndrome after Calcaneal Fractures
Outside Journal Articles:
- The Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Current Management of Acute Compartment Syndrome
- Vascularity of the Lateral Calcaneal Flap: A Cadaveric Injection Study
- Fracture Blisters: Clinical and Pathological Aspects
- Blisters Associated with Lower-Extremity Fracture: Results of a Prospective Treatment Protocol
Day 2: Navicular
Clinical Sessions:
None
Surgical Techniques:
Open Reduction Internal Fixation of Navicular Fracture (Tuberosity and Body)
Podcasts:
None
E-Book Chapters:
Trauma eBook
Ch 8: Navicular Fractures
JFAS Articles:
- Navicular Stress Fracture Outcomes in Athletes: Analysis of 62 Injuries
- Results of Treatment of 22 Navicular Stress Fractures and a New Proposed Radiographic Classification System
- A Unique Procedure for Treatment of Osteochondral Lesions of the Tarsal Navicular: Three Cases in Athletes
- Complete Medial Dislocation of the Tarsal Navicular without Fracture: Report of a Rare Injury
- Relationship of the Dorsalis Pedis Artery to the Tarsal Navicular
- Navicular Body Fractures: Computerized Tomography Findings and Mechanism of Injury
- Vascularized Scapular Free Bone Graft after Nonunion of a Tarsal Navicular Stress Fracture: A Case Report
- Custom-Made Total Talonavicular Replacement in a Professional Rock Climber
Day 3: Talus (excluding OCDs – see separate topic)
Clinical Sessions:
Talar Neck Fractures: Pitfalls in Treatment
Surgical Techniques:
Open Reduction Internal Fixation of Talar Neck Fracture
Podcasts:
None
E-Book Chapters:
Trauma eBook
Ch 9: Osteochondral Fractures and Injuries of the Talus
JFAS Articles:
- (Encourage to Review)-JFAS Collections:Talus Fracture
- Talar Body Fractures
- Talar Neck Fractures and Rates of Avascular Necrosis
- Lateral Process Fracture of the Talus: A Case Series and Review of the Literature
- Open Talus Fractures: Early Infection and Its Epidemiological Characteristics
- Talar Neck Fractures Treated Using a Highly Selective Incision: A Case-Control Study and Review of the Literature
- The Results of Physical, Radiologic, Pedabarographic, and Quality-of-Life Assessments in Patients with Surgically Treated Intraarticular Calcaneus Fractures
- Operatively Treated Talus Fractures: Complications and Survivorship in a Large Patient Sample
- Complications of Talar Neck Fractures by Hawkins Classification: A Systematic Review
Day 4: Calcaneus
Clinical Sessions:
Calcaneal Fracture: Decision Making
Surgical Techniques:
Open Reduction Internal Fixation of Calcaneal Fracture
Podcasts:
E-Book Chapters:
Trauma eBook
Ch 10: Calcaneal Fractures
JFAS Articles:
- (Encourage to Review) - ACFAS Classic Article Series: Calcaneal Fractures
- (Encourage to Review) - JFAS Collections: Calcaneal Fracture
- Lateral Extensile Approach Versus Minimal Incision Approach for Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Displaced Intra-articular Calcaneal Fractures: A Meta-Analysis
- Radiographic Union Scoring Scale for Determining Consolidation Rates in the Calcaneus
- Open Calcaneus Fractures and Associated Injuries
- Screw Placement Relative to the Calcaneal Fracture Constant Fragment: An Anatomic Study
- Early Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes after Treatment of Displaced Intra-articular Calcaneal Fractures Using Delta-Frame External Fixator Construct
- The Treatment of Intra-articular Calcaneus Fractures with Severe Soft Tissue Damage with a Hinged External Fixator or Internal Stabilization: Long-term Results
- Open Versus Closed Operative Treatment for Tongue-Type Calcaneal Fractures: Case Series and Literature Review
Outside Journal Articles:
- Open Tongue-Type Calcaneal Fracture Treated with the External Fixation Bent Wire Technique
- Early Weight Bearing of Calcaneal Fractures Fixated with Locked Plates: A Radiographic Review