Biomechanical comparison of a locking plate with intraplate compression screw versus locking plate with plantar interfragmentary screw for lapidus arthrodesis: a cadaveric studyJames M Cottom
Fellowship Director, Sarasota Orthopedic Associates Foot and Ankle Fellowship, Sarasota Orthopedic Associates, Sarasota, FL Electronic address
J Foot Ankle Surg 52:339-42. 2013
..The modified construct with the PIFS might decrease the incidence of nonunion and, ultimately, allow patients to bear weight faster postoperatively...
- Fixation of the Lapidus arthrodesis with a plantar interfragmentary screw and medial low profile locking plate
James M Cottom
Sarasota Orthopedic Associates, Sarasota, FL 34242, USA
J Foot Ankle Surg 51:517-22. 2012
..This construct consists of an interfragmental compression screw oriented from the plantar aspect of the first metatarsal to the superior aspect of the medial cuneiform, with medial locking plate augmentation...
- Treatment of syndesmotic disruptions with the Arthrex Tightrope: a report of 25 cases
James M Cottom
Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center, Sarasota Orthopedic Associates, 2750 Bahia Vista, Suite 100, Sarasota, FL 34239, USA
Foot Ankle Int 29:773-80. 2008
..Various methods of fixation of the syndesmosis have been reported. We present the largest series evaluating the Arthrex Tightrope for management of syndesmotic injuries...
- Flexor hallucis tendon transfer with an interference screw for chronic Achilles tendinosis: a report of 62 cases
James M Cottom
Sarasota Orthopedic Associates, Sarasota, Florida 34239, USA
Foot Ankle Spec 1:280-7. 2008
..The described technique is advantageous in that it is simple to perform and is less time-consuming than other reported methods. The authors have had no revisions to date...
- Transosseous fixation of the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis: comparison of an interosseous suture and endobutton to traditional screw fixation in 50 cases
James M Cottom
Sarasota Orthopedic Associates, 2750 Bahia Vista, Sarasota, FL 34239, USA
J Foot Ankle Surg 48:620-30. 2009
..Level of Clinical Evidence: 2...
- Treatment of Lisfranc fracture dislocations with an interosseous suture button technique: a review of 3 cases
James M Cottom
Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center, Columbus, OH, USA
J Foot Ankle Surg 47:250-8. 2008
..In this report, we describe 3 cases in which this method was used with satisfactory short-term results. LEVEL OF CLINICAL EVIDENCE: 4...
- Lateral simultaneous reaming technique with femoral head allograft implantation for tibiocalcaneal arthrodesis: a case report
Ryan B Rigby
Sarasota Orthopedic Associates, Sarasota, Florida 34239, USA
Foot Ankle Spec 6:45-9. 2013
..Fixation with a lateral locking plate avoids the unnecessary decompression reaming of the graft core itself, ultimately sparing the valuable poles of the graft for increased likelihood of incorporation...
Dermatobia hominis (botfly) infestation of the lower extremity: a case reportJames M Cottom
Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center, 6200 Cleveland Avenue, Suite 100, Columbus, OH 43231, USA
J Foot Ankle Surg 47:51-5. 2008
..With increased international travel, the foot and ankle surgeon should be aware of this parasitic infection in recent travelers to Central and South American countries. ACFAS Level of Clinical Evidence: 4...
