Hallux Valgus: Diagnosis, Classification, Surgical Strategies and Treatment Principles
Hallux valgus, commonly known as a bunion, is one of the most common forefoot deformities encountered in orthopedic and foot-and-ankle practice. It is characterized by a complex three-dimensional deformity involving the first ray, great toe, metatarsal head, sesamoid complex, and surrounding soft ti
JBJS 2026 International Guideline for Nontraumatic Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head
Nontraumatic osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH), also known as avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head, is a progressive orthopedic condition that can lead to femoral head collapse, secondary osteoarthritis, severe hip pain and ultimately total hip arthroplasty (THA).The clinical challeng
Which Fluoroscopic View Is More Reliable for Assessing Reduction in Intertrochanteric Fractures: AP or Lateral?
“Take a Broden’s view.”For orthopedic surgeons treating calcaneal fractures, this instruction may sound routine. After fixation of a calcaneal fracture, the C-arm is positioned, the foot is rotated, and a series of oblique radiographs is obtained to assess the posterior facet of the subtalar joint.
