Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Bone Remodeling

Bone Remodeling

Bone remodeling is a continuous and balanced process of bone resorption by osteoclasts and bone formation by osteoblasts. In adults, it helps maintain bone mass and calcium homeostasis. While mechanical stress can stimulate turnover as part of the normal maintenance and reparative process, several hormones also regulate bone remodeling.

Fractures: Bone Repair

Fractures: Bone Repair

Treatment for a fracture is based on the type of break, the bone affected, and the patient's age.
Minor fractures with no bone displacement are treated by immobilizing the fractured bone using a cast or splint. However, in the case of fractures with displaced bones, the broken bones are repositioned before immobilization to ensure successful healing without deformation and loss of function. The realignment of fractured bone ends is performed through a process called reduction. If the procedure...

Bone Remodeling and Repair

Bone Remodeling and Repair

Osteoclasts are cells responsible for bone resorption and remodeling. They originate from hematopoietic progenitor cells present in the bone marrow. Numerous progenitor cells fuse to form multinucleated cells, each with 10-20 nuclei. A single osteoclast has a diameter of 150 to 200 µM. These cells have ruffled borders that break down the underlying bone tissue and release minerals such as calcium into the blood in bone resorption. Osteoclasts cling to bones with their ruffled edges during bone...

Brick Cutting Techniques

Brick Cutting Techniques

Brick-cutting techniques involve various tools and methods to shape bricks for construction. A mason's hammer with a chisel-pointed end is used for basic shaping through sharp, precise strikes. For more complex shapes requiring higher precision, a power saw with a water-cooled diamond blade is used.
Cut bricks are categorized by size. Bricks cut to half their original length are called half-bats, while those cut to three-fourths their length are known as three-fourth bats.
Special types of cut...

Healing II: Complications

Healing II: Complications

Complications during healing arise when tissue repair is altered by local or systemic factors. These changes involve abnormal collagen deposition, altered biomechanics, and reduced vascular supply, impairing restoration of normal structure and function.Loss of FunctionScar tissue differs significantly from the original tissue it replaces. In the skin, fibrosis lacks adnexal structures such as hair follicles, sebaceous glands, and sweat glands. Their absence reduces tactile sensitivity, impairs...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Percutaneous Lapidus Bunionectomy: A New, Less Invasive Method for a 100 Year Old Surgery.

Clinics in podiatric medicine and surgery·2024

Same author

Recognition of the flexor digitorum accessorius longus.

Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association·2002

See all related articles

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 16, 2026

Use of Human Perivascular Stem Cells for Bone Regeneration

Use of Human Perivascular Stem Cells for Bone Regeneration

Published on: May 25, 2012

Complex Forefoot Reconstruction with Percutaneous Techniques.

Eric S Baskin¹

¹1322 Route 72, Suite 3, Manahawkin, NJ 08050, USA.

Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

|November 16, 2024

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) offers a less painful and faster recovery for complex forefoot deformities compared to traditional open surgery. This approach simplifies complex procedures once proficiency is achieved.

Keywords:

DMMO Hammer toes Metatarsalgia Metatarsus adductus Minimally invasive foot surgery Percutaneous metatarsal osteotomy

More Related Videos

Treatment of Ankle Osteoarthritis with Total Ankle Replacement Through a Lateral Transfibular Approach

Treatment of Ankle Osteoarthritis with Total Ankle Replacement Through a Lateral Transfibular Approach

Published on: January 24, 2018

Vascularized Composite Hand Allograft Procurement and Preparation for Distal and Proximal Forearm Allotransplantation: A Stepwise Approach

Vascularized Composite Hand Allograft Procurement and Preparation for Distal and Proximal Forearm Allotransplantation: A Stepwise Approach

Published on: May 23, 2025

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 16, 2026

Use of Human Perivascular Stem Cells for Bone Regeneration

Use of Human Perivascular Stem Cells for Bone Regeneration

Published on: May 25, 2012

Treatment of Ankle Osteoarthritis with Total Ankle Replacement Through a Lateral Transfibular Approach

Treatment of Ankle Osteoarthritis with Total Ankle Replacement Through a Lateral Transfibular Approach

Published on: January 24, 2018

Vascularized Composite Hand Allograft Procurement and Preparation for Distal and Proximal Forearm Allotransplantation: A Stepwise Approach

Vascularized Composite Hand Allograft Procurement and Preparation for Distal and Proximal Forearm Allotransplantation: A Stepwise Approach

Published on: May 23, 2025

Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Foot and Ankle Surgery

Background:

Complex forefoot deformities present significant treatment challenges, demanding extensive surgical and patient effort.
Traditional open surgery for these conditions is often labor-intensive and associated with prolonged recovery.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive guide to minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for complex forefoot deformities.
To highlight the advantages of MIS, including technical ease, reduced pain, and improved patient recovery.

Main Methods:

Detailed preoperative planning for MIS procedures.
Consideration of soft tissue techniques specific to MIS.
Exploration of various osteotomy configurations and their rationale.
Techniques for transverse and sagittal plane correction.
Management of malunions and metatarsus adductus using MIS.
Discussion of hybrid MIS approaches and postoperative care.

Main Results:

MIS demonstrates potential to outperform traditional open surgery in specific cases.
Proficiency in MIS can lead to technically simpler procedures.
Patients experience less pain and a quicker recovery with MIS.

Conclusions:

Minimally invasive surgery is a promising and effective approach for complex forefoot deformities.
Comprehensive understanding of MIS techniques, from planning to postoperative management, is crucial for successful outcomes.