Special Report: Highlights of the Twentieth Annual Summer Meeting of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society,Seattle,Washington,July 29–31,2004

1. Abidi NA : Decision making for treatment of adult acquired flatfoot deformity. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:46, 2004.

2. Anderson RB : The modified proximal chevron osteotomy. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:13, 2004.

3. Anderson RB Hammit MD : Recognizing and treating the subtle Lisfranc injury. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:45, 2004.

4. Baumhauer JF O'Keefe R Schon LC Pinzur MS : Free cytokine induced osteoclastic bone resorption in Charcot arthropathy: an immunohistochemical study. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:76, 2004.

5. Bevan WP Tomlinson MP : Radiographic measure as a predictor of ulcer formation in midfoot Charcot arthropathy. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:15, 2004.

6. Bibbo C : Autologous platelet concentrate in high risk foot and ankle surgery. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:77–78, 2004.

7. Coetzee JC Pomeroy GC Watts D Barrow C : The use of autologous concentrated growth factors in fusion rates in the Agility total ankle replacement: a preliminary study. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:64–65, 2004.

8. Cohen BE : The approach to the fibular sesamoid from the plantar surface. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:7, 2004.

9. Conti SF Komistek RD Bustillo J Martin R : In vivo determination of the Agility ankle during stance-phase of gait. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:66–67, 2004.

10. Coughlin MJ : Proximal crescentic osteotomy. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:13, 2004.

11 Coughlin MJ Grebing BR : Evaluation of Morton theory of second metatarsal hypertrophy. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:82, 2004.

12. Coughlin MJ Pierce-Villadot R Galano P Grebing BR Shurnas P Kennedy MJ Alvarez F Jones CP : Hallux valgus and first ray mobility: a cadaver study. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:51, 2004.

13. Deland JT : Soft tissue reconstruction vs. fusion for PTT insufficiency. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:46, 2004.

14. Dutoit MG Huber H : Dynamic foot pressure measurement in the assessment of operatively treated clubfoot. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:82, 2004.

15. Easley ME : Syndesmotic injuries. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:70–74, 2004.

16. Faux JR Smith RW : Ankle arthrodesis: long-term functional and clinical performance. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:66, 2004.

17. Fitzgibbons TC : What is the cavus foot? American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:24, 2004.

18. Flavin R Coull R Stephens M : Flexor hallucis longus tendon transfer: evaluation of postoperative morbidity. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:56, 2004.

19. Fraga CJ Santiago E : Calcaneal valgus blocking screw for treatment of symptomatic hypermobile flatfoot in children. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:21, 2004.

20. Granberry W : Cavus foot: soft tissue and osteotomy reconstructions. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:24, 2004.

21. Granberry WM : Analysis of complications after first toe or ray amputations in the diabetic. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:16, 2004.

22. Hadfield MH Adelaar RS Snyder J Liacouras PC Owen JR Wayne J : The effects of a medializing calcaneal osteotomy with and without superior translation upon Achilles tendon strain and plantar foot pressures. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:48, 2004.

23. Hansen ST Brodsky JW Sands AK : Post-surgical deformity: revision reconstruction cases. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:54, 2004.

24. Haskell A Mann RA : Total ankle replacement in patients with a preoperative coronal plane deformity: short-term results. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:62–63, 2004.

25. Huefner T Brandes D Geerling J Richter M Krettek C Thermann H : Long-term results after non-operative functional treatment of Achilles tendon rupture. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:11, 2004.

26. Jotoku T Kitaoka HB Berglund LJ Zhao KD An K-N Kaufman KR : Unfavorable influence of total ankle arthroplasty malposition on ankle function. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:64, 2004.

27. Jung H-G Myerson MS : The role of toe flexor to extensor tendon transfer in correcting instability of the second toe metatarsophalangeal joint. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:57, 2004.

28. Kadel NJ Donaldson-Fletcher E Sangeorzan BJ Hansen ST : Alternative to the modified Jones procedure: outcomes of the flexor hallucis longus (FHL) transfer procedure for correction of clawed hallux. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:58, 2004.

29. Kaye RA : A model core knowledge curriculum in foot and ankle surgery. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:83–84, 2004.

30. Lalonde JA Chiodo CP Wilson MG : Osteochondral lesions of the talus and navicular treated with cryopreserved osteochondral allograft reconstruction. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:40–41, 2004.

31. Lau JTC Schon LC Mahomed N : Differential practice of treating ankle arthritis in a general and specialty orthopaedic society. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:62, 2004.

32. Lee K-T Young K-W Kim J-Y : Os submalleolare as a new terminology: its clinical characteristics and results of surgical treatment. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:80, 2004.

33. Lin SS : Technique to deal with subluxing peroneal tendons. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:7, 2004.

34. Lundeen GA Bibbo C Anderson RB Cohen BE Davis WH : Functional evaluation of peroneal tenodesis for peroneal tendon tears. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:9, 2004.

35. Lutter LD : A collection of editorials from Foot & Ankle International: March 1994 - August 2004. Seattle WA Townson MD , American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society and Data Trace Publishing Company, 2004.

36. Magur EG Sammarco VJ Bagwe M Sammarco GJ : Simultaneous arthrodesis of the subtalar and talonavicular joints for correction of symptomatic hindfoot malalignment. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:53, 2004.

37. Manoli A : The subtle cavus foot: the locked foot. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:24, 2004.

38. McBryde AM Ortmann FW Bell T : Retrocalcaneal bursoscopy: an endoscopic technique for the treatment of Haglund's deformity and retrocalcaneal bursitis. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:22–23, 2004.

39. McGarvey WC : Chronic ankle instability: treatment for failed ankle ligament reconstruction. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:75, 2004.

40. Meakin CD Lockwood RJ Lloyd DG Skoss R Younger AS : Neuromuscular adaptations of the ankle with stability training: activation changes. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:7–8, 2004.

41. Mehta HV Brodsky JW Baum BS Pollo FE : A prospective analysis of gait in patients undergoing first MTP arthrodesis for hallux rigidus. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:50, 2004.

42. Michelson JD Dunn L : Tenosynovitis of the flexor hallucis longus - a clinical study of the spectrum of presentation and treatment. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:10–11, 2004.

43. Mizel MS Harlan A Katz IA Miranda-Palma B Prieto-Sanchez L Armstrong DG Bowker JH Boulton AJM : A randomized trial of two irremovable offloading devices in the management of plantar neuropathic diabetic foot ulcers. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:18, 2004.

44. Moore JA Shank JR Smith WR Morgan SJ : The syndesmotic disruption: ending the controversy. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:39, 2004.

45. Myerson MS : Correction of hallux valgus deformity with the Ludloff osteotomy. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:13, 2004.

46. O'Connell D : Communication that improves patient satisfaction. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:54, 2004.

47. Patel MM Kennedy JG Deland JT : Results following a reverse modified McBride utilizing a split EHL transfer for hallux varus. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:19, 2004.

48. Penña FA Coetzee JC Agel J : Comparison of the MFA to the AOFAS outcome tool in a population undergoing a total ankle replacement over two years. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:67, 2004.

49. Pfeffer GB : Outgoing presidential address. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:54, 2004.

50. Pinzur MS Willrich A McNeil M Lavery LA : Health related quality of life, cognitive function, and depression in diabetic patients with foot ulcer or amputation. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:14, 2004.

51. Raikin SM Rapuri VR Vitanzo P : Bilateral simultaneous fasciotomy for treatment of exercise induced compartment syndrome. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:81, 2004.

52. Rammelt S Winkler J Zwipp H : Secondary anatomical reconstruction for malunited talar fractures. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:41, 2004.

53. Ravenscroft MJ Sundar M : Leeds-Keio synthetic ligament reconstruction of the tendo-Achilles following chronic ruptures: outcome and MRI findings. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:12, 2004.

54. Richter M Goesling T Zech S Droste P Greeling J Allami M Partenheimer A Kretter K : Calcaneus plates with locked screws provide higher stability than calcaneus plates without locked screws in an experimental calcaneus fracture model. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:43, 2004.

55. Romash MM : Subtalar tenodesis with split peroneus brevis using biotenodesis screws. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:7, 2004.

56. Saltzman CL Knecht S Alvine FG Callaghan J : The Agility total ankle arthroplasty: 7 to 16 year follow-up. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:63, 2004.

57. Sammarco VJ Albuquerque A : The hidden truth: variability in production and testing of demineralized bone matrix between different manufacturers. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:79, 2004.

58. Sangeorzan B : Cavus foot: imaging findings and mechanics. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:24, 2004.

59. Schon LC Bowman MW Gould JS Pfeffer GB : “The nerve of you!!” An interactive symposium on the treatment of common nerve problems. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:60–61, 2004.

60. Scranton PE Shields N Gondring WH : International orthopaedic perspectives: AOFAS/POF - Vietnam 1965-2003. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:55, 2004.

61. Shank JR Swords MP Benirschke SK Kramer P : Is delayed open reduction and internal fixation of calcaneal fractures effective? American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:44, 2004.

62. Shawen SB Anderson RB Cohen BE Hammit MD Davis WH : Spherical ceramic interpositional arthroplasty for basal fourth and fifth metatarsal arthritis. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:21, 2004.

63. Shields NN Gardner J Hosepian L Patel N Fernandez J Lewis K : Achilles tendon repair with early functional rehabilitation: strength and functional outcome compared with age and gender matched controls. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:10–11, 2004.

64. Snyder JW Owen JR Wayne JS Adelaar RS : Plantar pressure and load in the cadaveric foot following Weil or chevron osteotomy. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:52, 2004.

65. Strauss MB : Managing the failed below knee amputation. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:59, 2004.

66. Swords MP Shank JR Sangeorzan BJ Benirschke SK : Prognostic value of CT classification systems for intra-articular calcaneus fractures. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:42, 2004.

67. Takakura Y Tanaka Y Kadono K Hayashi K : The results of ceramic artificial talus for aseptic talar necrosis. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:83, 2004.

68. Tanaka Y Takakura Y Hayashi K Isomoto S Kumai T Sugimoto K : Inspection of the congruity of the first metatarsophalangeal joint in hallux valgus using 3D-CT images. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:80–81, 2004.

69. Tavakkolizadeh A Klinke M Davies M : Combined ankle and subtalar joint arthrodesis for severe deformity of the hindfoot. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:56, 2004.

70. Tien TR Parks BG Guyton GP : Changes in forefoot loading after lateral column lengthening: a cadaver study comparing the Evans and the calcaneocuboid fusion techniques. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:49, 2004.

71. Usami N Inokuchi S Hiraishi E Waseda A : New operative procedure for hallux rigidus. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:20, 2004.

72. Valderrabano V : Medial ankle instability. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:68, 2004.

73. Vannini F Giannini S Vogtman J Sparks N Miller SD : A technique for harvesting corticocancellous bone grafts from the proximal tibia for use in surgery on the foot and ankle. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:23, 2004.

74. Vianna V Vianna S Fernandes M Cohen JC Castro I : Subtalar arthrodesis for complications of intra-articular calcaneal fractures: long-term follow-up with gait analysis. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:49, 2004.

75. Vora AM Haddad SL Kadakia A Lazarus M Merk B : Extracapsular placement of distal tibial transfixation wires. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:40, 2004.

76. Wapner KL Taras JS Lin S Hecht PJ Chao W : Staged reconstruction for chronic rupture of both peroneal tendons using Hunter rod and flexor hallucis longus (FHL): long term follow-up. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:22, 2004.

77. Weinfeld SB Low K : Surgical treatment of neuropathic hindfoot and ankle deformities. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:17, 2004.

78. Weinstein J : Healthcare in the new millenium. Variations in musculoskeletal health care; the economic consequences and solutions: implications for the foot and ankle. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:18, 2004.

79. Werner D : Where there is no doctor. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:47, 2004.

80. Younger A : Arthroscopic findings and technique for salvage of failed ankle ligament reconstructions. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:69, 2004.

81. Younger AS Meakin CD Kalla TP DeVries G Awwad MA : Risk factors for failure of transmetatarsal amputation in diabetic patients: a cohort study. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 20th Annual Summer Meeting, Final Program 20:14–15, 2004.