Marie L Williams, DPM reviews the many acceptable surgical treatments available for Hallux rigidus. Dr Williams also provides a brief overview of the clinical presentation and pathogenesis as well as conservative treatment options.

Marie L Williams, DPM discusses the etiology of contractures of the Achilles-gastrocnemius-soleus complex, distinguishing between causes of ankle equinus, as well as reviewing the indications for performing a tendoachilles lengthening versus gastrocnemius recession.

Stanley R Kalish, DPM discusses the importance of Triple Arthrodesis, it’s indications, and common fixation modalities for this procedure. Dr Kalish also presents anatomic considerations when performing this type of surgery, as well as provides valuable insight into technique and case specific hardware selection. He closes with case presentations highlighting the concepts discussed in the lecture.