Highlights of the Eighteenth Annual Summer Meeting of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society July 12–14,2002,Traverse City,Michigan

1. Amendola A : Posterior ankle arthroscopy. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 45–46, 2002.

2. Anderson RB : Turf toe injuries of the hallux MP joint. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 50, 2002.

3. Anderson RB Davis WH : Diagnosis and surgical management of the turf toe injury. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 133, 2002.

4. Beaman DN : Joint preservation treatment for ankle arthritis. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 111, 2002.

5. Beasley BD Massa E Janis L Lee T Berlet G : Medial displacement calcaneal osteotomy and tendon transfer for treatment of posterior tibial tendon dysfunction: digital radiographic interpretation of sagittal plane changes. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 122, 2002.

6. Below SK McCluskey LC : Isolated talonavicular arthrodesis for posterior tibial tendon dysfunction and degenerative joint disease of the talonavicular joint. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 90, 2002.

7. Benirschke S : ORIF of os calcis fractures: when and how. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 79, 2002.

8. Benthien RA Sullivan RJ : Arthroscopic treatment of osteochondral lesions of the talus in adolescents. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 104, 2002.

9. Berkowitz MJ Kim DH Rooney RC : Fibular position in relation to lateral ankle instability. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 109, 2002.

10. Berlet GC : Thermal capsular modification for lateral ankle instability. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 49, 2002.

11. Bezwada HP Hecht PJ Massood S DePreta J Wapner KL : Medial column fusion for fragmented avascular necrosis and severely comminuted fractures of the tarsal navicular. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 121, 2002.

12. Bibbo C Anderson RB Davis WH Agnone M : Repair of Achilles tendon sleeve avulsions: quantitative and functional evaluation of transcalcaneal suture technique. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 82–83, 2002.

13. Bowman MW : Moving to a new practice, or “Breaking up is hard to do”. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 63, 2002.

14. Boyer ML Claridge RJ Barker LG : The use of a dynamic hybrid external fixator for the initial, simultaneous correction of chronic multiplanar foot and ankle deformities in adults: a report of two cases. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 127, 2002.

15. Boyer ML DeOrio JK : Transfer of the flexor digitorum longus in the correction of lesser toe deformities. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 34, 2002.

16. Brodsky JW : Exostectomy. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 19, 2002.

17. Brodsky JW Polio FE Zubak JJ : Preliminary gait analysis results after posterior tibial tendon reconstruction: a prospective study. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 91, 2002.

18. Buckley R : Calcaneal fracture management. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 79, 2002.

19. Chhabra A Dacus R Hurwitz S Mikic B : GDF-5 deficiency in mice results in delayed Achilles tendon healing: the potential use of growth and differentiation factor (GDF)–5 to augment tendon healing. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 85–86, 2002.

20. Chu I-T Chung Y-G : The incidence and location of osteochondral lesion of talus in ankle fracture. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 105, 2002.

21. Clanton TO : The use of bioabsorbable interference fit screws in athletes. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 47, 2002.

22. Clare MP Steinlauf S Walling AK : Extended ankle and pantalar arthrodesis: results of treatment. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 10–11, 2002.

23. Coetzee JC Labadie D : Prospective analysis of first metatarsophalangeal arthrodesis. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 124, 2002.

24. Cooper P Shawen S O'Reilly M Luden M : Fine wire external fixation for the management of chronic ulcerations associated with Charcot arthropathy. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 71, 2002.

25. Cooper PS : Ankle arthrodesis in diabetic Charcot patients: role of external fixation. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 21, 2002.

26. Daniels TR Thomas R : Functional outcome of the foot and ankle following free fibular graft. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 119, 2002.

27. Daniels TR Thomas R Parker K : Gait analysis and functional outcomes of patients with an isolated ankle arthrodesis for posttraumatic or idiopathic ankle arthritis. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 14–15, 2002.

28. DeOrio JK : Operative templates for foot and ankle cases. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18:123, 2002.

29. Diebold PF : Soft tissue procedures. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 100, 2002.

30. DiGiovanni BF Nawoczenski DA Lintal ME Moore EA Murray JC Baumhauer JF : Tissue specific plantar fascia stretch exercise enhances outcomes in subjects with chronic disabling heel pain: a prospective randomized study. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 93, 2002.

31. Duffy FJ Brodsky JW Royer CT : Improved soft tissue reconstruction of the foot and ankle with perforator flaps. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 99, 2002.

32. Dyal CM : Capturing foot and ankle business. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 64, 2002.

33. Eiseie S : Reality of negotiating with insurers in a tough market, or war and piece (of the pie). American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 52, 2002.

34. Giuffrida Y Lin SS Abidi N Berberian W : Pseudo-os trigonum sign: missed posteromedial talar facet fracture leads to poor clinical results. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 28–29, 2002.

35. Greisberg J Sangeorzan B : Deformity and degeneration in the lesser joints of the adult acquired flat foot. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 41–42, 2002.

36. Gueramy T Pomeroy G : The pathoanatomy of the anomalous musculature of the peroneus brevis causing clinically significant symptoms. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 126, 2002.

37. Guyton GP : An analysis of iatrogenic complications from the total contact cast. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 73, 2002.

38. Guyton GP : Resection, lengthening, and amputation options in the diabetic forefoot. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 22–23, 2002.

39. Hansen S : Diabetic surgery: ankle and hindfoot. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 19, 2002.

40. Hatch GF Labib SA Hutton WC Fleming LL : The possible role of the peroneal tendons as static stabilizers of ankle anterior-posterior translation. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 110, 2002.

41. Herbst SA Myerson MS : A retrospective look at calcaneus fractures with specific attention to lesser toe deformity. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 95, 2002.

42. Herscovici D Widmaier J Scaduto JM Sanders RW DiPasquale TG : Operative treatment of calcaneus fractures in elderly patients. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 98, 2002.

43. Jarde O Diebold P Massy V : Aponeurectomy and degenerative lesions of plantar aponeurosis: contribution of MRI. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 80, 2002.

44. Johnson JE Mueller MJ Hastings MK Sinacore DR Engsberg JR : Controlled prospective randomized clinical trial on the effect of tendo-Achilles lengthening on patients with diabetes mellitus and a neuropathic plantar ulcer. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 75, 2002.

45. Josey RA Marymont JV Varner KE Borom AH Oates JC : The non-operative treatment of acute Achilles tendon ruptures. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 81, 2002.

46. Karlock LG : Second metatarsophalangeal joint fusion: a new technique for the crossover hammertoe deformity. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 32, 2002.

47. Karr SD : Ancillary services development. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 58, 2002.

48. Keiserman LS Sammarco GJ Sammarco VJ : Surgical treatment of hallux rigidus. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 33, 2002.

49. Khalafi A Landsman A Lautenschlager EP Kelikian AS : A comparison of pre and postoperative pressure distributions under the weightbearing foot following Weil osteotomy of the second metatarsal head. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 35–36, 2002.

50. Kiely PD Borton D : Anatomic reconstruction of the lateral ligaments of the ankle for chronic instability using the modified Brostrom procedure. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 106, 2002.

51. Kim DH Berkowitz MJ Pressman DN : Avulsion fractures of medial tubercle of the posterior process of the talus. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 115, 2002.

52. Kitaoka HB Crevoisier X Hansen D Kaufman KR : Gait abnormalities associated with ankle osteoarthrosis. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 8–9, 2002.

53. Laurilla R : Real and wild light. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 88, 2002.

54. Lee K-T Young K : Incidence of difficult hallux valgus (hallux valgus with metatarsus adductus, first ray hypermobility, and large distal metatarsal articular angle) and their surgical results. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 120, 2002.

55. Lutter LD : Balance and role playing. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 53–54, 2002.

56. Mardini S Kim K Attinger C : Assessing the effectiveness of a soft tissue reconstructive algorithm for dorsal foot wounds in diabetic and non-diabetic patients. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 76, 2002.

57. McDermott JE : Solo practice. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 62, 2002.

58. McPeake WT Mathien G Testerman C : Tapered variable pitch screw fixation of proximal diaphyseal fifth metatarsal fractures. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 25–26, 2002.

59. Molloy S Burkhart B Jasper LE Solan M Campbell JT Belkoff SM : Biomechanical evaluation of a new fixation method used for first metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 31, 2002.

60. Moshirfar A Campbell JT Khasraghi FA Wenz JF : Evaluating the source and quality of Internet-derived information on plantar fasciitis. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 128, 2002.

61. Moshirfar A Campbell JT Molloy S Jasper LE Belkoff SM : Fifth metatarsal tuberosity fracture fixation: a biomechanical study. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 24, 2002.

62. Myerson MS : How agile is the Agility ankle? American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 112, 2002.

63. Navid DO Schon LC Stroud C Logue J Short K : Outcome following transtibial amputation modified with a distal tibiofibular synostosis. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 69–70, 2002.

64. Nicholson JJ Stroud C Parks BG Myerson M : Contact characteristics in total ankle arthroplasty. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 12, 2002.

65. Nielson JH Peterson MGR Ramos A Sallis JG Potter HH Helfet DL Lorich DG : Do radiographic measurements effectively predict potential instability in ankle fractures? A correlation to MRI. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 27, 2002.

66. O'Connor PL : Parting pearls and foiling financial fiascos. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 59, 2002.

67. Olson SL Ledoux WR Ching RP Shofer JB Sangeorzan BJ : Muscular imbalances contributing to a clawed hallux. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 38–39, 2002.

68. Otis JC Deland JT Lee S Gordon J : Peroneus brevis is a more effective evertor than peroneus longus. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 92, 2002.

69. Patil S Crossan JF Reid R : Chondrosarcoma of bones of the feet. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 44, 2002.

70. Pinney S Hiller L : Surgical treatment of acquired flatfoot deformity: what is the state of practice among academic foot and ankle surgeons? American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 89, 2002.

71. Pinney S Hurwitz S : Educating residents about foot and ankle surgery: a survey of program planning issues. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 118, 2002.

72. Pinzur MS Angelico J : Preliminary results with a pre-fabricated immediate postoperative prosthetic limb system for lower extremity amputees. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 65, 2002.

73. Pinzur MS Kernan-Schroeder D Emanuele N Emanuele MA : Development of a nurse-provided health system strategy for diabetic foot care. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 117, 2002.

74. Pleimann JH Anderson RB Davis WH Cohen BE : Arthrodesis for degenerative and post-traumatic arthritis of the midfoot. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 43, 2002.

75. Richter M Thermann H Huefner T Goesling T Krettek C : Chopart's joint fracture-dislocations: initial open reduction is better than closed reduction. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 30, 2002.

76. Richter M Thermann H Huefner T Schroeder G Krettek C : The actual foot dummy needs modifications to detect midfoot fractures. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 125, 2002.

77. Rudert MJ Alliman K Lundberg H El-Khoury G Brown TD Saltzman CL : Ankle articular cartilage thickness is accurately characterized with air-injection contrast-enhanced MDCT. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 131–132, 2002.

78. Ryder SH Baumhauer J : Radiation exposure to the surgical team during the use of mini-fluoroscopy. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 129–130, 2002.

79. Saltzman CL : Mobile bearings in total ankle arthroplasty. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 111, 2002.

80. Sammarco GJ : The doctor's dilemma: due diligence versus due process. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 60, 2002.

81. Sammarco VJ Guiao RP Sammarco GJ : Surgical treatment of severe Charcot midfoot collapse with transverse midtarsal arthrodesis fixed with multiple long intramedullary screws. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 74, 2002.

82. Sanders M : Employees - hiring and keeping the best. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 55–56, 2002.

83. Sangeorzan B : Salvage after failed ankle arthroplasty. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 114, 2002.

84. Sangeorzan B Ringler JR Benirschke S Mills W : Minimally invasive reduction and small fragment fixation of tongue-type calcaneus fractures. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 96–97, 2002.

85. Saxby T : Cavovarus foot. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 100–101, 2002.

86. Schon LC : Celebrating our own: Mondays with Mel Jahss, M.D. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 65, 2002.

87. Schon LC : Midfoot and hindfoot Charcot deformities: the role of fusion. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 19–20, 2002.

88. Scioli M : Principles of professional etiquette in second opinions, consultations and referrals of patients. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 57, 2002.

89. Scranton PE Richardon EG : Outgoing presidential address and incoming presidential address. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 79, 2002.

90. Scranton PE : Selecting or dismissing a partner. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 61, 2002.

91. Scranton PE : Use of artificial bone graft substitute in lower extremity reconstructive surgery. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 17, 2002.

92. Shute GC Paravic V Zhu H Varner KE Marymont JV : Computerized matching of autologous grafts for the treatment of medial talar OCD lesions by osteochondral transplantation. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 102, 2002.

93. Siffri PC Anderson RB Davis WH : Partial syndactylization for the painful interdigital clavus. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 40, 2002.

94. Stephens MM : To fuse or not to fuse? Introduction and biomechanics. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 100, 2002.

95. Stotler WM Van Bergeyk A Manoli A : Preliminary results of gastrocnemius recession in adults. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 87, 2002.

96. Tang C Thordarson DB Learch T : CT evaluation of the external rotation malalignment of the distal fibular fragment following PLR ankle fracture. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 94, 2002.

97. Tarquinio TA Hammit M : A modified posterior surgical approach to the ankle and subtalar joints. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 18, 2002.

98. Thermann H : Bony procedures. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 100, 2002.

99. Thompson MC Clare MP McMullen ST Fitzgibbons TC : Tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis with an intramedullary nail: outcome following hardware removal. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 7, 2002.

100. Thordarson DB : Ankle fusion: the gold standard. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 113, 2002.

101. Thordarson DB Kuehn S : Use of bone graft substitutes in ankle/hindfoot fusion. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 16, 2002.

102. Tochigi Y Saltzman CL Amendola A Rudert MJ Baer TE Brown TD : Direction of subtalar joint laxity with interosseous talocalcaneal ligament sectioning. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 107–108, 2002.

103. Trevino SG Buford WL Nakamura T Wright AJ Patterson RM : Objective differentiation of the adult diabetic foot and the adult normal foot using a torque range-of-motion device. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 72, 2002.

104. Uchiyama E Kitaoka HB Crevoisier X Kotajarvi B Kaufman KR : Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction and flatfoot: gait analysis. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 135, 2002.

105. Usami N Inokuchi S Hiraishi E Waseda A : Developed indication of autologous osteochondral graft. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 103, 2002.

106. Van Bergeyk A Stotler W Manoli A Beals TC : Functional outcome after modified Blair tibiotalar arthrodesis for talar osteonecrosis. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 13, 2002.

107. Waseda A Usami N Inokuchi S : Reconstruction of Achilles tendon using the artificial ligament. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 84, 2002.

108. Weil LS : Evaluation of the Weil metatarsal osteotomy - long term results. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 37, 2002.

109. Weiss JM Varner K Marymont J : Deep venous thrombosis in foot and ankle surgery. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 116, 2002.

110. Winson IG : Planovalgus foot. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 100, 2002.

111. Wolf JM DiGiovanni CW : Thromboembolic disease in patients with trauma to the foot and ankle. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 134, 2002.

112. Younger A McEwen JA : Tourniquet safety: limb occlusion pressure measurement and a wide contoured cuff allow lower thigh cuff pressure. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 66–67, 2002.

113. Zingas C Kimura J Anderson K Collon D Theodore GH Tomford W Fleming LL Gregory JL Maslanka M Zeigler D Amendola A Kirkley A Kudo P Litchfield R Lebrun C Buch M Knorr U Lauber S Bachmann C Dressier B : Shockwave therapy in chronic plantar fasciitis. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 18th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program, 18: 68, 2002.