Highlands News

What's new at Highlands Foot & Ankle Institute

Highlands Welcomes Dr. Brett Sachs as one of our new directors!

Dr. Matthew Paden is back at the High Street Clinic.

The Highlands Institute has increased residency positions to 9 people.

Posters & Publications

Pending Publications

Cramer K, Molchan L, Sachs BD. First Metatarsal Base Fracture: An Uncommon Avulsion at the Peroneus Longus Insertion.

Publication pending

Arena T, Cramer K, Ng A, Sachs BD. Effect of Foot Type on Postoperative Alignment with Naked Total Talus Implants.

Publication pending

Yates TH, Morgan KP, Kruse DL, and Sachs BD. Compatibility of reverse sural artery

flap reconstruction with permanent antibiotic-impregnated cement spacer for diabetic limb salvage after subtotal calcanectomy: a case series.

Publication pending

Yates TH, Hahn DB, Pollard RL, and Sachs BD. Non-traumatic confluent avascular necrosis of the calcaneus and talus in a 64-year-old female.

Publication pending

Ehlers, T, Blue K, Kruse D, Sachs BD. A Novel Low Opioid Postoperative Pain Protocol for Foot and Ankle Surgery: A Retrospective Analysis.

Publication pending.

2025 Publications

Lanoue M, Cramer K, Ng A, Pollard R, Sachs BD. Intraoperative fracture rate with versus without medial malleolar prophylactic pinning in total ankle arthroplasty. ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference. Phoenix, Arizona, March 2025.

Shulmister J, Ng A, Sachs BD, Pollard R, Shano M. Midfoot Custom 3D Printed Cage: A Case Study in the Setting of Charcot Arthropathy. ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference. Phoenix, Arizona, March 2025.

Booth M, Jacobson K, Cramer K, Sachs BD. Bilateral ankle replacement with total talus implant: a case study. ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference. Phoenix, Arizona, March 2025.

Heidtmann A, Shulmister J, Shano M, Ng A, Sachs BD, Hahn D. Outcome of midfoot fusion with 3D printed custom implant for limb salvage: A literature review & case series. ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference. Phoenix, Arizona, March 2025.

2024 Publications

Arena T, Cramer K, Ng A, Sachs BD. Second-Look Arthroscopy Following

Arthroscopic Cartilage Restoration with a Cartilage Allograft. ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference. Tampa, Florida, February 2024.

Arena T, Cramer K, Ng A, Sachs BD. Patient specific total talus replacement and opening wedge supramalleolar osteotomy with total ankle arthroplasty in the setting of post-traumatic talar avascular necrosis and collapse. ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference. Tampa, Florida, February 2024.

2023 Publications

Cramer K, Molchan L, Sachs BD. First Metatarsal Base Fracture: An Uncommon Avulsion at the Peroneus Longus Insertion. ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference. Los Angeles, CA, February 2023.

Heidtmann A, Hoffman K, Sachs BD. Functional outcome of acquired foot drop treated with tibialis anterior tendon transfer and gastrocnemius recession: A case series and surgical technique. ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference. Los Angeles, CA, February 2023.

2022 Publications

Heidtmann A, Lanoue M, Pollard R, Sachs BD. The Use of Polycaprolactone and Polyurethane-urea for Plantar Plate Repair. ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference. Austin, Texas, February 2022.

Cooperman S, Jhaveri V, Kruse D, Sachs BD. First Reported Case of Non-Coastal Shewanella algae in the United States. HCA healthcare symposium, Aurora, CO, April 2022.

Ehlers T, Morgan K, Rao N, Hinderland M, Kruse D, Sachs BD. Medial Column Arthrodesis with a Plantarly Applied Plate for Midfoot Charcot Neuropathic Osteoarthropathy: A Retrospective Review.

ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference, Austin, Texas, February 2022.

Ehlers T, Raymond B, Hahn D, Kruse D, Sachs BD. Outcomes Using Custom 3D Printed Titanium Total Talus Replacements for Avascular Necrosis. ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference, Austin, Texas, February 2022.

Adler L, Ng A, Kruse D, Sachs BD. Medial Column Case Report of Rare Cuboid-Navicular Coalition. ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference, Austin, Texas, February 2022.

Adler L, Paden M, Kruse D, Sachs BD. Pediatric Giant Cell Tumor: A Case Report. ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference, Austin, Texas, February 2022.

Cooperman S, Tewilliager T, Ng A, Kruse, D, Sachs BD. The Use of Percutaneous Calcium Phosphate Injections for the Treatment of Bone Marrow Lesions in the Cuboid: A Case Series. ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference, Austin, Texas, February 2022.

Cooperman S, Tewilliager T, Ng A, Kruse, D, Sachs BD. Use of Flowable Calcium Phosphate for Treatment of Bone Marrow Lesions Associated with Recalcitrant Plantar Fasciitis: A Case Series. ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference, Austin, Texas, February 2022.

Ehlers T, Raymond B, Cooperman S, Carrington S, Kruse D, Sachs, B. Lesser Metatarsophalangeal Joint Pathology Treated with a Polyvinyl Alcohol Hydrogel Implant: A Case Series. ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference, Austin, Texas, February 2022.

Sachs BD, Alder L, Cavaliere R. Update on Fibro-Cartilaginous Disease. Operative Management of the Plantar Plate. Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. 2022;39:489-502.

Raymond B, Alder L, Ng A, Kruse DL, Sachs BD. Efficacy of a Dual Continuous Compression Construct in First Tarsometatarsal Arthrodesis: A Preliminary Results of a Retrospective Study. ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference, Austin, Texas, February 2022.

2021 Posters

Lauren Molchan, DPM, Kristine Hoffman, DPM, FACFAS, Dustin Kruse, DPM, MA, FACFAS, Brett Sachs, DPM. Digital Cannabis Arteritis in a Tobacco Free Patient: A Rare Variant of Buerger’s Disease.

Lauren Molchan, DPM. Brett Sachs, DPM, Dustin Kruse, DPM, FACFAS, Paul Stone, DPM, FACFAS. Isolated Plantaris Tendon Rupture: A Rare Case Presentation.

Bryan Raymond, DPM, Dustin L. Kruse, DPM, MA, FACFAS, Paul A. Stone, DPM, FACFAS, Brett D. Sachs, DPM, FACFAS. A Rare Case of a Malignant Cutaneous Adnexal Tumor of Pedal Origin

Robert J. Cavaliere DPM, Christopher D. Lotufo DPM FACFAS, Dustin L. Kruse DPM, MA, FACFAS, Brett D. Sachs DPM, FACFAS. Primary Tumoral Calcinosis in a Pediatric Patient: A Rare Presentation

Brian S. Derner DPM , Nilin Rao DPM, PhD, Brett D. Sachs DPM, FACFAS , Dustin Kruse DPM, FACFAS. A Rare Case of an Isolated Traumatic Cuboid Dislocation

Kruse D, Morgan K, Christensen J, Derner B, Sachs B. Treatment of Non-Healing Diabetic Foot Wounds with Vaporous Hyperoxia Therapy in Conjunction with Standard Wound Care. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association. 2021 Sep 2;1(aop).

2021 Publications

Cooperman S, Jhaveri V, Kruse D, Sachs BD. First reported case of non-coastal Shewanella algae in the United States: A case report and literature review. Foot & Ankle Surgery: Techniques, Reports & Cases. 2021 Dec 26:100126.

2020 Poster

Derner B, Hoffman K, Storfa A, Kruse D, Stone P. Isolated Forefoot Juvenile Xanthogranuloma: Unique Case Study and Treatment in a Pediatric Patient

Poster presented at: The 2020 American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Annual Scientific Conference; San Antonio, TX.

2020 Publications

Derner R, Derner B, Olson A. Fusion of the Tarsometatarsal Joints: A Focus on Lateral Column Fusion Rates. The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. July 2020. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jfas.2019.12.004

Derner B, Hoffman K, Storfa A, Kruse D, Stone P. Isolated Forefoot Juvenile Xanthogranuloma: Unique Case Study and Treatment in a Pediatric Patient

Manuscript accepted for publication

Chopra V, Chang D, Ng A, Kruse DL, Stone PA. Arthroscopic Treatment of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus utilizing Juvenile Particulated Cartilage Allograft: A Case Series.

J Foot Ankle Surg. 2020 Mar-Apr;59(2):436-439. doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2019.09.005.

2019 Poster

Stack, R, Derner B, Sachs B. Hypothermically Stored Amniotic Membrane for Repair of Osteochondral Lesions of the Ankle

Poster presented at: The 2019 American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Annual Scientific Conference; New Orleans, LA.

2019 Publications

Beth ZC, Sachs B, Kruse D, Stone PA. Arthroscopic Implantation of a Cartilage Matrix for an Osteochondral Defect of the Talus: A Case Report.. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2019 Sep;58(5):1014-1018

Savage P, Zyzda M, Kruse DL, Stone PA. Leiomyoma of the Foot: A Case Report and Literature Review. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2019 May;58(3):573-576

2018 Publications

Chesnutis EJ 3rd, Ng A, Kruse D, Stone PA. Stenotrophomonas maltophilia: A Rare Case of Osteomyelitis After an Open Distal Tibial Fracture. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2018 Sep - Oct;57(5):1037-1041

Bernhard K, Ng A, Kruse D, Stone PA. Surgical Treatment of Bone Marrow Lesion Associate with Recurrent Plantar Fasciitis: A Case Report Describing an Innovative Technique Using Subchondroplasty”. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2018 Jul - Aug;57(4):811-815.

2017 Publications

Bernhard K, Morgan K, Kruse D, Stone PA. Rare Presentation of a Marjolin's Ulcer Secondary to a Post-Traumatic Injury. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2017 Jan - Feb;56(1):112-116

McLeod JM, Ng A, Kruse DL, Stone PA.Nontraumatic Osteonecrosis of the Distal Tibia: A Case Presentation and Review of the Literature. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2017 Jan - Feb;56(1):158-166

2016 Publications

Stransky O, Blum R, Brown W, Kruse D, Stone P. Bumble Foot: A Rare Presentation of a Fusobacterium varium Infection of the Heel Pad in a Healthy Female. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2016 Sep-Oct;55(5):1087-90

Carrington SC, Stone P, Kruse D. Accessory Soleus: A Case Report of Exertional Compartment and Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Associated With an Accessory Soleus Muscle. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2016 Sep-Oct;55(5):1076-8

2013 Publications

Goforth WD, Kruse D, Brantigan CO, Stone PA. Acute Ischemia After Revision Hallux Valgus Surgery Leading to Amputation. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2013 Nov-Dec;52(6):757-61.

McLeod JM, Brantigan CO, Alix K, Kruse DL, Stone PA. Transmetatarsal amputation in the setting of antiphospholipid antibody syndrome. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2013 May-Jun;52(3):383-8.

2012 Publications

Kruse DL, Ng A, Stone PA, Paden MH. Arthroscopic DeNovo NT© Juvenile Allograft Cartilage Implantation in the Talus-A Case Presentation. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2012 Mar-Apr;51(2):218-21

Fleming, L, Ng A, Paden M, Stone P, Kruse D. Fungal osteomyelitis of calcaneus due to Candida albicans: a case report. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2012 Mar-Apr;51(2):212-4.

2011 Publications

Kruse DL, Ng A, Stone PA, Paden MH. “Arthroscopic Implantation of Juvenile Cartilage Allograft.” Poster Presentation. ACFAS Annual Scientific Meeting. Fort Lauderdale, FL. March 9-12, 2011.

A legend retires and a special thanks to Gail Stone.

More to come about Paul Stones retirement from practice.