Surgery in Chronic Arthritis

Kuhns, John G.

doi:10.1056/nejm194904142401505

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“…38 The etiology can be multifactorial and include muscle imbalance, flat footedness, and trauma. Severity of deformities may be more pronounced with rheumatoid arthritis and other systemic arthritic conditions.…”

Section: Surgical Options For Eligible Candidatesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…38 Most of these procedures can now be performed under intravenous sedation (monitored anesthesia care) with regional popliteal, sciatic, or femoral local blocks in an outpatient setting. Unlike forefoot and midfoot procedures, most patients are protected with a temporary non-weight-bearing splint, which is then switched to a short-leg partialwalking cast after 2 to 4 weeks, and then to a full-walking cast during the following 3 to 4 weeks.…”

Section: Hindfoot Proceduresmentioning

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Foot and Ankle Surgery: Considerations for the Geriatric Patient

Lee

Mulder²

2009

The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine

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The growing number of lower-extremity abnormalities that are seen in inpatient and outpatient settings has paralleled the increased number of elderly in the population. Foot and ankle deformities, disorders, and arthritis, which are not manifested until late in life, have become more common as more individuals attain longer lifespans. Although conservative therapies are a priority when addressing the geriatric population, surgical options may be overlooked secondary to a misunderstanding of their ability to overcome perioperative management. Patients over the age of 65 are the fastest growing segment of the population; this population numbers more than 30 million people (Ͼ12.5% of the population).

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Section: Surgical Options For Eligible Candidatesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Hindfoot Proceduresmentioning

confidence: 99%