he Cleveland Plain Dealer published a comprehensive story on hammertoes, including causes, prevalence and available treatments. Health Editor Ellen Kleinerman focused specifically on how factors such as wearing inappropriate footwear, injury to a toe and joint diseases can cause the painful condition. The article alluded to the inconvenience and discomfort associated with K-Wires and the positive benefits of the MiToe™ Hammertoe Fixation System. Cynthia Pittman-Osula, who underwent six hammertoe corrections with the MiToe™ Implant, noted that before she elected to undergo surgery, she could barely walk. Today, she is walking pain free. Dr. Richard Berkowitz of Complete Foot Care stated that the permanent nature of the MiToe™ Hammertoe Fixation System reduces the chances of hammertoes returning.
These results are specific to this individual only. Individual results and activity levels after surgery vary and depend on many factors including age, weight, and prior activity level. The opinions of Dr. Berkowitz are his alone and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Wright Medical Technology, Inc.

Reporter Pamela McKuen wrote a feature article on advancements in joint replacement surgery, including the proliferation of total ankle replacements. McKuen specifically highlighted the benefits of the INBONE® Total Ankle replacement system including the precision of the INBONE® and its ability to mimic the fluidity of the natural ankle in motion. Dr. Douglas Pacaccio, a podiatrist with Advanced Foot and Ankle Surgeons in Sycamore, Ill., provided additional perspective about the increasing prevalence of total ankle replacements.
The opinions of Dr. Pacaccio are his alone and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Wright Medical Technology, Inc.

Tucson, Arizona resident Michael Hill and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Geoffrey Landis at Tucson Orthopedic Institute were interviewed for an article on the INBONE® Total Ankle replacement that appeared in the Sierra Vista Herald newspaper. In 2009, Hill fell off a six-foot ladder fracturing the lower portion of his right leg; the injury required major surgery. Six months later, Hill began to experience pain in his right ankle, an MRI revealed that the prior injury caused damage to his ankle joint and the cartilage was wearing out. After learning about the benefits of the INBONE® Total Ankle replacement procedure, Hill elected to go back under the knife. Just 4 months after his surgery, Hill regained the mobility in his ankle and was back to work, pain free.
The opinions of Dr. Landis are his alone and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Wright Medical Technology, Inc.

Henderson, Nev. resident Tom Thomason and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Troy Watson at Desert Orthopaedic Clinic were interviewed for an article on total ankle replacements that appeared in The Henderson Press. Tom injured his ankle as a young athlete while serving in the U.S. Army Special Forces and eventually developed severe arthritis. He endured years of constant pain and difficulty walking before he finally consulted his physician. Tom declined an ankle fusion procedure that would have limited his mobility and chose the INBONE® Total Ankle System to replace his right ankle. Today Tom is walking without pain, able to play with his grandchildren and go on walks with his family. The opinions of Dr. Watson are his alone and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Wright Medical Technology, Inc.

Stiff joints and arthritis are nothing new for medical professionals, but ankle replacement surgery is catching on as a new tool to combat these common conditions.

Osakis, Minn. resident Lindsay Niehoff and Dr. Russell Sticha at Heartland Orthopedic Specialists were interviewed for an article on total ankle replacements that appeared in The Osakis Review. Lindsay dealt with ankle pain for five years after she broke and dislocated her left ankle in December 2004. The initial surgery to place pins and a plate in her joint left Lindsay with pain when walking and limited her range of motion. In 2009 Lindsay received the INBONE® Total Ankle System in her left ankle. Today she has regained much of her mobility and is able to enjoy golf without pain. The opinions of Dr. Sticha are his alone and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Wright Medical Technology, Inc.

Maryville, Tenn. resident Cindy Moore and her orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Tracy Pesut at Tennessee Orthopaedic Clinic, were interviewed for an article on total ankle replacements that appeared in the Knoxville Journal. Moore previously had an ankle fusion on her right ankle and was not satisfied with the outcome. However, she was pleased with the results of the INBONE® Total Ankle System that Dr. Pesut implanted in her left ankle. For the first time in several years, Cindy is now able to move around without having to rely on a motorized scooter or wheelchair. The opinions of Dr. Pesut are hers alone and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Wright Medical Technology, Inc.

Orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Tracy Pesut and her patient Cindy are interviewed for a segment on total ankle replacements. Cindy previously had an ankle fusion on her right ankle and preferred the INBONE® Total Ankle System that Dr. Pesut implanted on her left ankle because the INBONE® procedure is performed without fusing the bones or implanting metal screws. Cindy is now able to move around without the help of equipment like a motorized scooter, wheelchair or crutches, which she relied on prior to surgery. The opinions of Dr. Pesut are hers alone and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Wright Medical Technology, Inc.

Podiatrist Dr. Ali Sadrieh and his patient Schanel are interviewed for a segment on hammertoe. The segment includes footage of Dr. Sadrieh using the PRO-TOE™ VO Hammertoe Fixation System to correct two hammertoes on Schanel’s feet. Just two days following surgery, Schanel’s toes are notably shorter and straighter. The opinions of Dr. Sadrieh are his alone and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Wright Medical Technology, Inc.

Ogden resident Duane Christensen and his physician Dr. Jeffrey Rocco were interviewed for a segment on total ankle replacements as a treatment for severe arthritis. Duane received the INBONE® Total Ankle Replacement to alleviate progressive and debilitating pain in his right ankle that made walking all but impossible. The opinions of Dr. Rocco are his alone and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Wright Medical Technology, Inc.

Medical Reporter Jeremy Cox at the Florida Times-Union interviewed Dr. Ryan Pereira at Anastasia Medical Group for his weekly Health Caring podcast. Dr. Pereira discussed INBONE® Total Ankle Replacement by Wright Medical and explained how total ankle replacements have gained in popularity over ankle fusion because of improvements in the design of ankle implants, which allow for more ankle mobility and better patient outcomes.

In this Panama City News Herald story, Writer Chris Segal reports on the INBONE® Total Ankle Replacement by Wright Medical. Dr. Shayne Jensen of Gulf Coast Podiatry Foot and Ankle Surgery Center in Panama City, Fla. explains how the INBONE® Total Ankle Replacement uses an artificial prosthesis to offer patients suffering from ankle pain better mobility without the restricted movement that results from an ankle fusion procedure, another treatment option for ankle issues. Dr. Jensen’s patient Mike Mead says that he has been impressed with his progress since his total ankle replacement in July, noting that he has been able to resume his daily, mile-long walks, which at one point became impossible due to his ankle pain.

Health Reporter Dr. Joette Giovinco of WTVT-TV (FOX) in Tampa speaks with Dr. Nathan Penney about the benefits of the INBONE® Total Ankle Replacement from the operating room. Dr. Giovinco also speaks with patient James Triplett who received his INBONE® implant in February 2010 and is walking around without severe pain for the first time in years.

This article in the Tampa Tribune details the story of local resident Jim Triplett, whose left ankle healed improperly after a car accident three decades ago. As the years went by, his ankle deteriorated, forcing him to give up some of his favorite activities, such as golfing and bowling. Jim was implanted with the INBONE® Total Ankle Replacement earlier this year and was back at work within 10 days and back on the driving range a few months later. In the article, his surgeon, Dr. Nathan Penney at Total Foot and Ankle of Tampa Bay, talks about why he uses INBONE® for total ankle replacements.

Ocala Star Banner reporter Jackie Alexander reports on the first INBONE® procedure performed in the North Central Florida area by Dr. Robert Linn Jr. and Dr. Scott Goldstein at the Foot and Ankle Center of Ocala. Dr. Linn explains that individuals ages thirty to eighty can be candidates for the surgery, but high impact activities such as tennis or basketball are discouraged after surgery. Dr. Linn also states that the procedure enables individuals to return to a normal routine upon recovery. Drs. Linn and Goldstein are photographed at their practice with a post-operation x-ray of their patient’s ankle.