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Case Studies

Heel Melanoma
04/01/2026
Kody Jacobson, DPM; Devin Towson, DPM; Jodi Walters, DPM, DABFAS; James Dancho, DPM, FACFAS; Valarie Samoy, DPM, DABPM
Heel melanoma is uncommon, but its location on a weight-bearing surface makes it easy to miss. These three plantar heel cases underscore how delayed recognition can lead to invasive disease and nodal spread, while timely biopsy and...
Heel melanoma is uncommon, but its location on a weight-bearing surface makes it easy to miss. These three plantar heel cases underscore how delayed recognition can lead to invasive disease and nodal spread, while timely biopsy and...
Heel melanoma is uncommon, but...
04/01/2026
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Vibrio Necrotizing Fasciitis
04/01/2026
Karin Messiha, DPM; Ksenja Llazar, DPM; Shailee Vishnubhatt, DPM
Vibrio vulnificus necrotizing fasciitis is a rapidly progressive, often fatal soft tissue infection that demands immediate clinical recognition and decisive surgical management. This case underscores the limitations of relying on the LRINEC...
Vibrio vulnificus necrotizing fasciitis is a rapidly progressive, often fatal soft tissue infection that demands immediate clinical recognition and decisive surgical management. This case underscores the limitations of relying on the LRINEC...
Vibrio vulnificus necrotizing...
04/01/2026
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Superficial Venous Arterialization
03/01/2026
Khanjan Nagarsheth, MD, MBA, RPVI; Eleanor F. Dunlap, DNP, ANP-BC, MBA; Suzanna S. Fitzpatrick, DNP, ACNP-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP; Jacob Wynes, DPM, MS, FACFAS
For patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) who lack conventional revascularization options, venous arterialization offers a potential path to limb salvage. While deep venous arterialization (DVA) has gained attention in recent...
For patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) who lack conventional revascularization options, venous arterialization offers a potential path to limb salvage. While deep venous arterialization (DVA) has gained attention in recent...
For patients with chronic...
03/01/2026
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Total Talus Replacement
03/01/2026
Jannani Krishnan, DPM; Bhavkaranjeet Kaur, DPM; James Brian Warne, DPM
Total talus replacement is emerging as a powerful salvage option for patients with advanced avascular necrosis (AVN), failed ankle arthroplasty, or end-stage ankle arthritis. This article explores the advantages of 3D-printed...
Total talus replacement is emerging as a powerful salvage option for patients with advanced avascular necrosis (AVN), failed ankle arthroplasty, or end-stage ankle arthritis. This article explores the advantages of 3D-printed...
Total talus replacement is...
03/01/2026
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Campylobacter Osteomyelitis
03/01/2026
Arthur Evensen, DPM, CWSP; Jaime Moore, AGNP
This case report describes a presumed hematogenous Campylobacter osteomyelitis of the hallux in an immunocompetent adult, complicated by coexisting crystal arthropathy and culture-negative findings.
This case report describes a presumed hematogenous Campylobacter osteomyelitis of the hallux in an immunocompetent adult, complicated by coexisting crystal arthropathy and culture-negative findings.
This case report describes a...
03/01/2026
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MIS for Bunions
03/01/2026
Eric Baskin, DPM, FACFAS; Lawrence A. DiDomenico, DPM, FACFAS; Alexandra Anain, DPM, AACFAS
As minimally invasive (MIS) bunion surgery continues to gain traction, variations in fixation strategy have prompted renewed discussion around complication profiles. This article reviews both established and evolving complications associated...
As minimally invasive (MIS) bunion surgery continues to gain traction, variations in fixation strategy have prompted renewed discussion around complication profiles. This article reviews both established and evolving complications associated...
As minimally invasive (MIS)...
03/01/2026
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Initial presentation of necrotizing fasciitis in the lower extremity
Case Report
12/16/2025
Bennett King, DPM, AACFAS; Nicholas De Guzman, DPM; David Cohen, DPM; Lawrence A. DiDomenico, DPM, FACFAS
This case study highlights successful limb salvage in a high-risk diabetic patient who declined amputation.
This case study highlights successful limb salvage in a high-risk diabetic patient who declined amputation.
This case study highlights...
12/16/2025
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Figure 1. AP radiographs of the right foot fifth metatarsal. A: 1 day post-injury. B: 1 month. C: 4 months. D: 11 months.
Case Study
11/21/2025
Matthew Gorski, DPM; Christian Frey, DPM
This case demonstrates that isolated fifth metatarsal shaft fractures in healthy, active adults can potentially be managed conservatively with excellent outcomes.
This case demonstrates that isolated fifth metatarsal shaft fractures in healthy, active adults can potentially be managed conservatively with excellent outcomes.
This case demonstrates that...
11/21/2025
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Case Report
11/01/2024
Eric Kaplan, DPM, DABFAS; Jacob Kaplan, BS
Additives in injectable drugs, such as xylazine, have the potential to contribute to complex ulcerations. In this case report, the authors outline an interesting case exhibiting a clinical approach and sharing related treatment goals.
Additives in injectable drugs, such as xylazine, have the potential to contribute to complex ulcerations. In this case report, the authors outline an interesting case exhibiting a clinical approach and sharing related treatment goals.
Additives in injectable drugs,...
11/01/2024
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Case Report
10/15/2024
Kyle W. Abben, DPM, FACFAS; Danielle Nack, DPM; Kristen M. Brett, DPM
The technique described allows the surgeon to restore the Achilles tendon while augmenting the strength of repair with subsequent FHL transfer, avoids donor site morbidity, and addresses the weakness of the posterior musculature group.
The technique described allows the surgeon to restore the Achilles tendon while augmenting the strength of repair with subsequent FHL transfer, avoids donor site morbidity, and addresses the weakness of the posterior musculature group.
The technique described allows...
10/15/2024
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