David Beck MD

10/03/2025

Gold panning: Surgeons hunt for bunion gold standard.

Since surgical bunion correction was first described, there have been more than 100 different procedures developed to treat the deformity commonly known as hallux valgus. Two of the most utilized procedures, Lapidus-type fusion and minimally invasive (MIS) bunion surgery, have taken center stage in....

09/26/2025

Outpatient versus inpatient surgery for ankle fractures: A randomized controlled non-inferiority trial.

Growing evidence supports a shift from inpatient to outpatient surgical treatment for ankle fractures. The primary aim of this study was to investigate the effect of inpatient versus outpatient surgery of ankle fractures on patient-reported outcome utilizing the Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS) a...

09/19/2025

How tennis takes a toll: The leg and foot injuries players need to watch out for.

Tennis demands explosive movement like lunges, pivots, sprints and sudden stops. Every serve starts with a push from the toes. Every rally shifts weight between the heel and forefoot. Unlike sports with linear movement, like sprinting, tennis places constant multi-directional stress on the feet and....

09/12/2025

Hallux Rigidus with an Increased or Equal First Metatarsal Length after a Cheilectomy and First Metatarsal Shortening Osteotomy (FMSO) Using a Small Shortening Scarf: A Retrospective 7-year Clinical and Gait Analysis Follow-up.

To evaluate the long-term outcomes of a combined surgical approach using cheilectomy and shortening SCARF osteotomy for moderate hallux rigidus (Coughlin grades 2-3) in active patients with a first metatarsal index equal to or longer than the second metatarsal.

09/11/2025

Remember. Never forget. #911

09/05/2025

Conway Medical Center Named Premier Orthopedic Partner for Coastal Carolina University Athletics.

Conway Medical Center (CMC) and Coastal Carolina Athletics jointly announced an expansion of their partnership with CMC becoming the official orthopedic and sports medicine provider for all Chanticleers athletic programs.

09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day! We hope you and your family enjoy your time off!

08/29/2025

Comparing the efficacy of ankle arthrodesis performed through anterior or lateral approaches in end-stage ankle arthritis treatment.

To investigate the clinical efficacy of arthrodesis performed through anterior and lateral approaches for ankle arthritis treatment.

08/22/2025

Effect of surgery for ankle osteoarthritis on locomotive syndrome.

Locomotive syndrome (LS) is characterized by a decline in locomotor function due to musculoskeletal disorders. However, few studies have explored its association with ankle osteoarthritis (AOA) or surgical impact. This study evaluated LS and its improvement following corrective osteotomy (CO) or art...

08/15/2025

What to know about anterior ankle impingement.

Anterior ankle impingement occurs when the soft tissue around the ankle becomes caught between the shin bone and the front of the ankle. It may also occur due to bone spurs, which are an early sign of osteoarthritis.

08/11/2025

Hallux Rigidus with an Increased or Equal First Metatarsal Length after a Cheilectomy and First Metatarsal Shortening Osteotomy (FMSO) Using a Small Shortening Scarf: A Retrospective 7-year Clinical and Gait Analysis Follow-up.

To evaluate the long-term outcomes of a combined surgical approach using cheilectomy and shortening SCARF osteotomy for moderate hallux rigidus (Coughlin grades 2-3) in active patients with a first metatarsal index equal to or longer than the second metatarsal.

08/08/2025

Why a Lisfranc Injury Needs Months to Heal.

A Lisfranc injury involves the midfoot and may mean a pulled or torn ligament, fracture, or joint dislocation. These injuries can be mild or the result of severe trauma. Any Lisfranc injury, mild or severe, can lead to long-term complications like chronic pain, osteoarthritis, and foot deformities.