In this issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, guest editor Dr. Michael Theodoulou brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Update on Fibro-Cartilaginous Disease. Disease of fibrocartilage in the foot can have severe negative impact on patients quality of life. In this issue, top experts in the field explore strategies for managing this disease (both operative and non-operative) as well as imaging strategies, complications, and other repair techniques.
Types of Fibrocartilage Histophysiology of Fibrocartilage Update on Fibrocartilaginous Disease Clinical Examination The Spring Ligament Complex-Anatomy and Function Gross Anatomy: Achilles Tendon Anatomy: Plantar Plate Normal and Diseased Imaging: Ultrasound/MRI Fibrocartilaginous Tissue: Why Does It Fail to Heal? Injuries to the Spring Ligament: Nonoperative Treatment Nonoperative Management of the Achilles Tendon Insertion Operative Management: Plantar Plate Operative Management: Spring Ligament A Critical Biomechanical Evaluation of Foot and Ankle Soft Tissue Repair
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