title: New technology and techniques in the treatment of foot and ankle injuries.
abstract: The advancement of new technologies in the treatment of foot and ankle injuries seems exponential over the last several years. As surgeons expand their knowledge of the pathology and improve their treatment techniques, they come upon new and different ways to treat the same pathologic conditions. Foot and ankle injuries are commonplace in competitive sports. This article provides an overview of the diagnosis and treatment, including surgical techniques, of common foot and ankle injuries.
authors.affiliation: University Foot and Ankle Institute, 2121 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90403, USA. drsoomekh@footankleinstitute.com
authors.forename: David J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Soomekh
mesh_terms: D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D018409:Foot Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D015601:Injury Severity Score; D008297:Male; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends*; D020127:Recovery of Function; D012307:Risk Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome