Dr. Nicole Cates has done extensive research in foot and ankle surgery to treat complex deformities such as Charcot Neuroarthropathy. Additionally she has studied the effectiveness of the surgical treatment to optimize surgical results, and studied the safety of the complex hardware and equipment used such as External fixation and Taylor spatial frames.
Description: Patients with Charcot neuroarthropathy can have impaired blood flow, and should be assessed by a vascular surgeon and ideally have an angiography performed prior to surgery.
Description: Patients with diabetic Charcot neuroarthropathy are more likely to have an ulceration and difficulty with ambulation. Patients with non-diabetic Charcot neuroarthropathy are more likely to have bone healing issues.
Description: This study outlines the timeline of the deformity progression and highlights important radiographic measurements that predication ulceration formation.
Description: The study highlights the importance of evaluating patient’s blood flow prior to having surgery for Charcot neuroarthropathy.
Description: This study incorporates sports medicine principles of ankle stability for Charcot neuroarthropathy surgery, to prevent progression of ankle deformity.
Description: This study demonstrates a new technique for improving safety of external fixation. External fixation is commonly used with complex deformity correction.
Description: Patients with Ankle Charcot neuroarthropathy are at a high risk of amputation. This multi-center study evaluates the optimal surgery for Ankle Charcot for limb preservation.
Description: This study demonstrates the effectiveness of a simple tendon lengthening procedure on slowing the progression of deformity and ulcerations in patients with Charcot Neuroarthropathy.
Dr. Nicole Cates has done research on foot and ankle trauma including ankle fractures, and fifth metatarsal fractures.
Description: This study guides surgeons on the best techniques for fifth metatarsal fractures, with an emphasis on ideal screw length for fracture fixation.
Description: A review on best techniques for ankle fractures with posterior malleolar fractures. Demonstrating the optimal order of fixation, as well as type of fixation construct.
Dr. Nicole Cates has studied the underlying causes, the best treatment options, and surgical techniques for Bunion deformity, Haglunds deformity, retrocalcaneus exostosis / Heel Pain.
Description: A technique guide for surgical correction of enlarged bony growth on the back of the heel. Retrocalcaneal Enthesiophyte causes pain from rubbing in shoegear, this simple surgical approach can eliminate the source of the pain.
Description: This study evaluates the literature to determine the best treatment for painful arthritis and painful flatfoot deformity.
Description: This study evaluates the cause of bunions and guides surgeons on surgical techniques for best outcomes.
Description: This study demonstrates a new technique for painful peroneal tendon subluxation, a common sports injury.
Dr. Nicole Cates has done extensive research on diabetic limb salvage, diabetic foot ulcerations, heel ulcerations, peripheral vascular disease, and surgical treatments of ulcerations to treat the underlying cause to help with faster healing.
Description: This study introduces new treatment for heel ulcerations, in order to reduce the high risk for amputation and allow patients to have better functional outcomes.
Description: This study looks at the contribution of impaired blood supply in the development of heel ulcerations, and how to prevent patients from amputation.
Description: This study alerts physicians to the risk factors for amputation, and how to prevent them in patients with heel ulcerations.
Description: This study evaluates blood supply to the heel to help prevent amputation. Also, it evaluates which surgery for heel ulcerations leads to the best functional outcomes for patients.
Description: This study describes a new simple techniques to treat the root cause of foot ulcerations to help heal the wounds and prevent them from coming back.
Description: This study describes a new technique for a specific wounds, “plantar styloid process” that leads to early healing and prevents recurrence of the wound.
Description: This study introduces a set of techniques to address the root cause of foot wounds, under the big toe, that lead to earlier wound healing and prevent them from coming back.
Description: This study demonstrates that patients with Charcot neuroarthropathy can have impaired blood flow, and that is of great importances that it is addressed prior to surgery.
Continually researching new methods and advancements in the field of foot and ankle surgery, Dr. Cates’ contributions in areas like diabetic reconstructive surgery and diagnostic methods for common deformities, have earned her a reputation for excellence and results. Find the relief you’ve been seeking in the reassuring hands of an expert.
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