ALI SIDDIQUI

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation,, University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL, USA

Publications

• Research Article
  Lateralizing calcaneal osteotomy performed with a percutaneous burr results in a significantly lower increase in tarsal tunnel pressure
  Author(s): ALI SIDDIQUI*
  
  Background: Tarsal tunnel syndrome is well-documented following lateralizing calcaneal osteotomy to manage varus hindfoot deformity. Traditionally, calcaneal osteotomy is performed with an oscillating saw. No studies have investigated the effect of alternative surgical techniques on postoperative tarsal tunnel pressure. The purpose of this study was to investigate the difference in tarsal tunnel pressures following lateralizing calcaneal osteotomy performed using a high-torque, low-speed “Minimally Invasive Surgery” (MIS) Shannon burr versus an oscillating saw. Methods: Lateralizing calcaneal osteotomy was performed on 10 below-knee cadaveric specimens. This was conducted on 5 specimens each using an oscillating saw (Saw group) or MIS burr (Burr group). The calcaneal tuberosity was translated 1 cm laterally and transfixed using 2 Kirschner wires. Tarsal tunnel pr.. Read More»