lerEXPO Highlights: 1st Ray Shortening and Elevation Post-Lapidus, How to Address It – A Surgeon’s Guide
By Marie Keplinger, DPM, FACFAS Introduction: The Challenge of Surgical Perfection Surgery, especially in the world of foot and ankle reconstruction, is like solving a complex, 3-dimensional puzzle. Our goal is to take a structure that has adapted over a lifetime into...
lerEXPO Highlights: Fibular Nails–Fad or New Standard?
By Brian Burgess, DPM with Brad Abicht, DPM, FACFAS and Jeff Dikis, DPM This article synthesizes the key findings, surgical techniques, and clinical insights from a lerEXPO’s 2025 Gait Keepers Journal Club regarding the use of intramedullary fibular nails for distal...
Function and Injury Risk in Adolescent Female Volleyball Players with and without CAI
Chronic ankle instability (CAI), a prevalent injury among female volleyball players, can negatively affect functional performance and increase the risk of further injury. The aim of this study was to compare functional movement quality, dynamic balance, vertical...