REZA FIROOZABADI

Associate Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Harborview Medical Center/University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA

Publications

• Research Article
  The Hindfoot Nail Entry Point
  Author(s): ADAM ALBABA, DAVID SELIGSON, RASHAD USMANI, JORDAN VOGT, MOAMEN ELHADDAD* and REZA FIROOZABADI
  
  Background: Tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis is a procedure for pain relief and deformity correction by creating a rigid fusion of tibiotalar and subtalar joints. Hindfoot nails have been identified as one of the most common current methods used in the procedure. Establishing the correct entry point for a hindfoot nail is critical to ensure acceptable hindfoot alignment which is physiologically known to be associated with valgus. Our research aims to use a cadaveric model to assess the anatomic angle to be considered in potential hindfoot nails. Materials and methods: 6 fresh-frozen transtibial amputated cadaveric specimens, with no known prior deformity, surgical intervention, or trauma, were evaluated. Two 6.5-mm guide pins were advanced in antegrade and retrograde directions till a point of intersection was detected by fluoroscopy. The hindfoot angle was measured in every spe.. Read More»