Another benefit is the decrease in surgical site infections and reduced morbidity associated with this technique. MIS involves precision and minimal disruption to the foot and ankle. Reducing the ...

Dr. Kenneth Jung, a foot and ankle ... surgery isn’t required and effective pain management can allow an athlete to play.

The case of an avulsion fracture occurring in an 18 year old athlete after repeated running is presented. The fracture involved the tensor fascia lata muscle and the external oblique abdominal muscle.