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43 reviews
39% would repurchase
Package Quality: 3.9
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Package Quality: 3.9
Price: $$$$
on 2/27/2003 8:26:00 AM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Acne-prone, Other, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
Pretty expensive for the amount you receive in a tube. But it is great for on-the-go touch-ups. It does hold off the oil pretty well.
on 2/13/2003 10:37:00 AM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Other, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
I LOVE SHISEIDO products but this product was rather dissapointing. I've got combo. skin, so after an hour of using it, my t-zone area is still oily. And it did not provide any coverage as I thought it would to my pimple scars. Rather pricey for such a small thing which I estimated would last for about a month or so if used daily. NOT RECOMMENDED!
on 1/24/2003 11:32:00 AM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Very Oily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
Although I love Shiseido products, I was very disappointed with this one. It does give your face a smooth finish on which to work but it does NOTHING to control oil whatsoever! Isn't that the point? It's way overpriced for the amount of product you get and the lack of results!
on 1/9/2003 1:52:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Other, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
This helped to smooth out my skin and made my t-zone slightly less oily. However I seem to be using this up quite fast. The tube looks quite big but there's actually very little product inside. Not sure if I'll be repurchasing coz it's really quite overpriced for the amount of product inside.
on 1/9/2003 1:21:00 PM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Dry, Fair, Neutral
Hair: Brown, Wavy, Fine
Eyes: Green
After a few days of use,not only is my nose flakier then usual but I have little white heads all over it ..Not pleased
on 11/25/2002 2:27:00 AM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Other, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
This stick really worked for me! It's small and portable, and I just swipe it over my forehead and blend and I'm good to go. It keeps the oilies away and makes my skin feel really smooth.
on 11/9/2002 2:16:00 AM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Dry, Olive, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Black
Didn't make a huge difference on me. I still had to use powder for touching up and I don't even have really oily skin. I could have done without this. Oh well.
on 10/19/2002 10:04:00 PM
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Oily, Fair, Cool
Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Green
This did absolutly nothing for my very oily skin. I was shiny an hour later. The only good thing about this is it didn't make me break out.
on 10/17/2002 6:47:00 PM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Combination, Other, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
Ok product. Filled in my pores but that is really all it did. I still had to blot during the day, it did not take away all the shine. Expensive for a tiny tube.
on 10/16/2002 7:56:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Normal, Olive, Neutral
Hair: Red, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Green
this is a GREAT product! the only problem i had with it was that i ran out!
it completely got rid of my shine problem--so much so that i didn't have to do a mid-day touch up. i was fine!
this is the best product i own right now! i need to buy more!
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I'm looking at what are supposed to be "doors" on the front of the saucer...and I'm only seeing 3 small things that look like view ports, if anything it looks almost like a "ten foward" area. Plus, just look at the windows on the saucer, she just looks too small to carry a meaningful amount of fighter craft...
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I think they added the romance, because it is one way to emotionally connect characters with each other.
and also make people (us) relate to the characters more
The S/U romance helped to increase Uhura's screentime, but unfortunately she is also the perfect example of this trope now, which I hate:
I beg to differ. Refer to the meta I previously linked to.
Women of color like Uhura are never the love interest especially for the main white guy so this whole smurfette principle doesn't really fit with Uhura and it kind of sounds like an excuse to go backwards or justify something that, in her case at least, was - actually - a huge flaw for Nichelle's Uhura that the reboot corrected or attempted to correct, it seems.
It just can't get more cliche than to only have one important female character and then to pair her up with one of the male main characters.
it can't be cliché because in Uhura's case being the one important female character (
at all
) that also is the love interest of an iconic character is damn progressive as the same character wasn't allowed to be any of that in the 60s
In her case, the cliché and the actual trope for characters like her would be the writers doing the very opposite thing.
Nichelle Nichols:
"I decided then from the character that I read [Spock] that I wanted to be very much like that character but in a feminine way. And Gene said, and I was sharing this with George the other day, when I told him that I thought of Spock as my mentor. Because if you remember Uhura was the only one he was able to teach the Vulcan lyre too and he sang and spooffed on Spock.
Now, you could have never had a love scene in 63 between Uhura and Spock
there were several hints
and [back to Roddenberry]
Gene was one in the kind of beginning to follow that
and he wanted to do episodes if we had gone past the third year"
It's kinda ironic that now that a pair Roddenberry himself had tried to set up but it was forbidden to do so by the bigotry of the 60s, some people want everything to go backwards and they turn something that actually was a flaw (racism directed at Nichelle and consequently the way her character was developed or not developed) into a quality.
Honestly? Going feminist 101 on nuUhura
only now
that she ,
, happens to be
's love interest is kinda disingenuous to me.
Ultimately, I think it's Spock everyones cares about the most, I doubt the writers would get so much criticism had Uhura been paired with any of the other guys.
So I understand it more when people say that they don't like the pair because they see Uhura as a threat to Spock's vulcan stoicism.
I understand it although I disagree with that as I don't see his character in the same way some people do and to me, by showing this side of his character that was never developed before (because of the biases of the time) actually has the potential to make him even more interesting to me and add more conflict in his character.
But I digress..
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Postcard prose – Issue 10 | September 2010
Grammar Lesson
by Mandy Berman
The first day I meet the children, we sit in the dirt, on a flat ground beneath the rolling hills of beanstalks and maize and pumpkin patches, pulling bean pods from their stalks. The women and children laugh and talk in Timbuka. I sit and do my work. A girl with thin arms and full lips sits next to me, separating the brown bean pods and the green ones into two piles. We are quiet until I ask for her name.
Charity, she says.
That's a very pretty name.
Thank you. Beside her is a plastic bowl, and she begins to place stray beans in it, ones that had fallen out of their pods.
How old are you, Charity?
I am twelve years old. Her English is measured and clear, a mix between the British accent she learned in school and the thick Malawian dialect, with its interchangeable r's and l's, its emphasis on the last letter of every word.
Do you have any brothers and sisters? This to me is a universal question to ask a twelve-year-old.
Yes, she says. I have five-ee.
Five! That's a lot. Are any of them here? I point to the other children pulling bean pods from their stalks.
No, she says. There are no more.
I decide my first lesson will be on the past tense.
About the author
Mandy Berman recently returned from teaching English and Math to AIDS orphans in Malawi, Africa. She currently writes for the online travel guide, Dguides.com, and blogs at prettierworld.blogspot.com. She is currently teaching English in the Dordogne region of France.
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15 epic Glastonbury photos on social media for Sunday
Here are 15 eye-catching photos from social media from throughout the day:
1. Pure and simple awesomeness.
Don't care what anyone says, this is awesome #Glastonbury #bbcglasto #OASIS @NoelGallagher #BradleyCooper #LarsUlrich pic.twitter.com/5WkfP7jrrm— David Petty (@exprojectionist) June 29, 2014
2. Princess Leia and toddler Jedi master Yoda.
Princess Leia and little rockstar Yoda... JF pic.twitter.com/3u10sx7Qms— Glastonbury Live (@GlastoLive) June 29, 2014
3. Who knew Arya Stark was such a big Ed Sheeran fan?
Maisie Williams looking amazing at Glastonbury, whilst on The Hounds shoulders, watching Ed Sheeran omg ha pic.twitter.com/sb5nARzAbb— jasmine (@jazzybrook1) June 29, 2014
4. These poor folks were shell-shocked by The Black Keys' heavy blues rock.
I don't think she likes The Black Keys... #Glastonbury pic.twitter.com/jpYlgBhukU— Charlotte Allen (@charlotte_allen) June 29, 2014
5. The incredible display on the Arcadia stage last night.
6. Oops, somebody made a mistake with the date on those Kasabian T-shirts.
Kasabian's official t-shirts have them playing 'Saturday 29th June'. Buy a calendar, lads #glastonbury pic.twitter.com/J0PwhWtbY3— Kevin EG Perry (@KevinEGPerry) June 29, 2014
7. Sam Smith got photo-bombed before his set on the Other Stage..
Sam backstage at Glastonbury pic.twitter.com/zh4C2rg7Ag— SAM SMITH NEWS .COM (@SamSmithNews) June 29, 2014
8. The 1975 enticed LEGIONS of people to get on their feet and rock out during their set on the Pyramid Stage.
The Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury with @the1975 #the1975 #GlastonburyFestival pic.twitter.com/QURebNirdW— John Waugh (@JWaughSaxophone) June 29, 2014
9. A massive crowd turned out for Dolly Parton's set on the Pyramid Stage.
Mad crowds heading for Dolly, so much excitement in the air... JF pic.twitter.com/i22OiiCHmC— Glastonbury Live (@GlastoLive) June 29, 2014
10. Dolly was looking glamorous as she performed songs both new and old.
Even #dollyparton's guitar is glittery! Man, we love her http://t.co/rm5tvsu52t #Glastonbury pic.twitter.com/fovoe9JnO0— NEVER UNDERDRESSED (@TheNeverTeam) June 29, 2014
11. St Vincent was up to her usual tricks during her set.
Annie dying on stage #StVincent #Glastonbury pic.twitter.com/r418Qlvfjx— Charles Binick (@CharlesBinick) June 29, 2014
12. And St Vincent somehow managed to do this too!
slayyy #StVincent #Glastonbury pic.twitter.com/Cm8xsdudo1— Charles Binick (@CharlesBinick) June 29, 2014
13. Ellie Goulding appeared to be having as much fun backstage as she was during her set.
The gorgeous @elliegoulding rocking out her @lilybellelondon at #Glastonbury We #heart pic.twitter.com/A0K8JqQws8— Lily Belle (@lilybellelondon) June 29, 2014
14. The drama intensified as all roads began to converge towards the night's headliners Kasabian.
The sun is setting on the last day of Glastonbury 2014. What a sight and what festival. - MW pic.twitter.com/0xvEmKn6ME— Glastonbury Live (@GlastoLive) June 29, 2014
15. And it all ended here with Kasabian!
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Research shows weight gain during first year at college far less than thought
SUNDAY, April 6 (HealthDay News) -- Looks like the infamous "Freshman 15" is more realistically the "Freshman 5."
A new study of 36 freshmen at Auburn University in Alabama found an average gain of 1.9 pounds during the first semester of the first year at college and an average gain of 4.8 pounds for the entire year. Men gained an average of 5.4 pounds, and women gained an average of 3.2 pounds.
Alabama has the third-highest rate of adult obesity in the country (29.4 percent) and the 11th-highest rate of overweight youth (16.7), according to the latest report from Trust for America's Health.
Although the students surveyed gained (or even lost) a wide variety of poundage, some of the kids who got heavier actually switched from a normal, healthy body-mass index (BMI) into the overweight category, said study author Sareen Gropper, graduate program director in the department of nutrition and food science at Auburn University, while others "graduated" from overweight to obese.
"For some, there needs to be intervention," Gropper stressed.
"It's a cautionary tale. It was such a small study, but it does open up the notion that post-adolescence kids, when they're left to their own devices, do gain weight," said Arlene Spark, director of nutrition at Hunter College in New York City.
Despite the legend surrounding the Freshman 15, there is surprisingly little scientific data on the phenomenon, stated the authors, who were expected to present their findings Sunday at the Experimental Biology 2008 meeting in San Diego. The presentation is part of the scientific program of the American Society for Nutrition.
Previous research found that college freshman had an average weight increase of 2.7 pounds over the year, with men reporting an average gain of 3.7 pounds and women reporting an average gain of 1.7 pounds. In
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Anyone looking at preschools yet?
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My twins started this year. They go 2 x a week for 5 hours. For 2's & 3s, it is mostly play based learning, lots of fun, messy crafts, sensory activities, free play. They sing, read stories, emphasize colors, shapes, numbers, letters. My ODD is 4 and this year and her curriculum still has a lot of play and crafts, but this year has a lot more elements of kinder-readiness skills. Our preschool came highly recommended and I love it. It is church-based and they base their pre-school schedule and certain programs on compatibility with our local school district.
YDS just started going to preschool this year. i know it's insanely early, but he was so ready to join his brother, lol. i suppose it is up to what you prefer and also what is best for your LO. my kids are really into alphabets and numbers (truth be told - ODS is the nerdy one and YDS loves to copy him). i had found this in-home preschool that has really low teacher/student ratios and that is pretty academic but fun and very accomodating and flexible. there is a younger preschool class that is meant for 3's that meets tues and thurs mornings, and the older preschool class (for 4's) that meets mon/wed/fri mornings. ODS is in the older class, YDS is in the younger class. they sing songs about numbers and alphabets, learn about the weather, colors, shapes, arts and crafts, field trips to various places, science, etc. they learn about respecting each other and taking turns, learning to clean up after themselves, sitting quietly for circle time and snack time, etc. ODS learned to write a little before he turned 3, and YDS is not even 2.5 years old and already trying to follow his brother's footsteps. they are totally loving and thriving in this school.
some parents don't like my preschool bc it seems so academic (we even get homework) so some opt for more play-based. i chose what we have now, simply because of the low teacher/student ratio (1 teacher and 1 teacher's aide for a class of 12), and because my kids seem to love the academic stuff. they are also super accomodating with the whole potty training process too. a lot of schools require you to be potty trained, but this one did not, which was a relief for me to not have that pressure. and when the child IS ready, they were/are totally hands on, alongside you with the process. love it.
so in conclusion, it is totally up to you and what works best for your family and your kids =)
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it doesn't hurt to do a tour. and bring your LO with you, and see how she reacts to the place/teacher/etc. too. and lots of questions about everything! a tour really does say a lot more than just a brochure or website. i asked questions ranging from logisitics/schedules, to how they did discipline, their philosophy/goals with the kids, etc..
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My son is currently in a center, and his toddler class includes a mix of kids from ages 18-36 months. He will move into the preschool class next fall. His school is Montessori and NAEYC certified, and I love it. I like the Montessori approach, and his school is also a lab school. I love that too because the young teachers bring in a lot of enthusiasm and energy.
I would personally look for a preschool that is nurturing, encourages independent exploration and individual interests, and has a great emphasis on PLAY. (What Kelly mentioned above is great- a teacher who makes an effort to make a child comfortable and encourages him/her to move beyond their comfort zones when they are ready). Kids should learn by doing and interacting. I would look for a child-centered and child-guided curriculum (which my school has-- the teachers have themes that last 2-4 weeks, depending on the interest of the kids). I would RUN if I see flashcards or worksheets for preschoolers. You want your child to learn and feel that learning is fun. You want your child to want to learn. I think that baby bootcamps should be banned. They are killing the ingenuity of our kids! But I digress ...
Here are some guidelines from NAEYC, if you are interested.
I hope that the "homework" mentioned above is for parents! I have worked with a few kids who "graduated" from a particular preschool here (bootcamp for Vanguard testing with a high success rate) and moved on to Vanguard GT elementary schools. At least one little boy was stressed and having physical symptoms because of the stress (at age 6). I helped his parents find an elementary school that was a better fit. I live in a major city with extensive school choice (Vanguard, magnet, charter, IB, Montessori, STEM, language focused, fine arts focused, etc), but parents focus on the Vanguard schools. Whether you are looking at preschool, elementary school, or beyond, you really need to find the right "fit" for your child (unless you live in a place that just has a neighborhood option). In that case you sometimes have to find a way to fit a square peg into a round hole.
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-cleanliness of the building and room
- director/staffs ability to answer questions simple or not they should be able to answer things adequately or direct you to someone who can.
- what the schedule is
-how they handle "incidents"
- watch teachers interacting with children - are they interacting, focused, positive.
-avoid anyplace that sticks worksheets at your kids every day(I worked at a place he the preschool teacher did this -not so good)
- ask about snacks/allergies
- watch how kids are in class are ether engaged? Are they happy? Or do they seem to be "lost" or not sure what to do
I'm sure if you google what to look for in a preschool you can find more extensive lists as well.


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The researchers also found that including smokers' lungs in the donor pool increased the likelihood of survival by 61 percent for patients with fibrosis and by 40 percent for those with septic lung disease.
"Although lungs from such donors are associated with worse outcomes, the individual probability of survival is greater if they are accepted than if they are declined and the patient chooses to wait for a potential transplant from a donor with a negative smoking history," the authors wrote. "This situation should be fully explained to and discussed with patients who are accepted for lung transplantation."
One expert in the United States said the study "raises a few issues."
Dr. Len Horovitz, pulmonary specialist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, said that "because many patients may die awaiting transplant, one might argue that a lung damaged by smoking (not severely) would be better than no functioning lung at all. But lungs of smokers may be mild or moderately damaged (COPD), and also carry the risk of lung cancer, especially with post operative chronic use of immune suppressors. Nevertheless, in a dying patient, the prolongation of life -- however long that may be -- [and] the benefit is clear."
Although these findings have clear implications for the United Kingdom, it "is important to realize that the relation between risk of dying on the waiting list and the benefit of accepting a transplant from a donor with a substantial smoking history can vary by country and center," Dr. Shaf Keshavjee and Dr. Marcelo Cypel of the Toronto Lung Transplant Program of the University Health Network in Canada, wrote in an accompanying commentary in the journal.
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Early Weightbearing After Lapidus: Is It Possible?
Yes, Neal Blitz, DPM, says it is possible in certain cases. In assessing the literature and his own experience, he emphasizes proper patient selection and key surgical tips for facilitating optimal outcomes. The Lapidus arthrodesis is an excellent procedure to correct metatarsus primus adductus. The procedure, which allows one to realign and stabilize the first metatarsal at the apex of the deformity, was first described by Albrecht in 1911 and subsequently popularized by Lapidus.1-4 Yet it was later abandoned by many surgeons because of the high nonunion rate and postoperative course of nonweightbearing. However, in recent years, the Lapidus arthrodesis has evolved and regained popularity due to improved technique and better fixation methods.5,6 With the use of rigid internal fixation, some surgeons have initiated an early weightbearing protocol to decrease the prolonged convalescence associated with the procedure.7-10 Obviously, one may achieve full weightbearing after bony consolidation has been identified on radiographs, a process that takes six to eight weeks. The immediate postoperative weightbearing protocol varies among surgeons, institutions and even geographic regions. Some surgeons advocate a strict nonweightbearing period of eight weeks while others allow gentle weightbearing as early as two weeks postoperatively.7,9 The postoperative protocol utilized by Lapidus involved immediate weightbearing as tolerated in a special shoe with a metal plate inserted medially. Patients were able to ambulate on "their heels on the second or third postoperative day" and "few patients required crutches for the first week or two."4 He secured the fusion site with a heavy chromic catgut suture, which is considered primitive by today's standards. This inadequate fixation and immediate weightbearing have been suggested as the causes for the early failures.11 It was not until 1974 when Rutherford first utilized single screw fixation.12 Sangeorzan and Hansen popularized rigid two screw fixation and began early mobilization postoperatively.7 The potential for a nonunion is the primary concern with early weightbearing after a Lapidus arthrodesis. However, a delayed union or nonunion is an inherent complication with any joint arthrodesis. The incidence of nonunion for the first metatarsocuneiform joint occurs in approximately 3 to 12 percent of cases.7,10,11,13-17 This figure may be somewhat inflated because many researchers reported total radiographic nonunions and did not distinguish among symptomatic cases. Symptomatic nonunions requiring revision likely account for the lower estimated percent of nonunion occurrence. What The Literature Reveals About Early Weightbearing It is important to remember that a radiographic nonunion may be considered a satisfactory result as long as the fusion site is stable and not painful. McInness and Bouche reported a symptomatic revision rate in two of 25 patients (4.8 percent).16 Of 47 Lapidus procedures, Catanzariti and Mendicino, et. al., reported two delayed unions (4.36 percent) and three nonunions requiring revision surgery (6.39 percent).15 In the largest reported series of Lapidus procedures, Patel and Ford, et. al., demonstrated an overall nonunion rate of 5.3 percent (12 of 227 feet).17 Their protocol involved crossed screw fixation and postoperative nonweightbearing. Sangeorzan and Hansen retrospectively reviewed 40 feet after a Lapidus arthrodesis with crossed screw fixation and an early weightbearing program.7 Their protocol involved immediate postoperative toe touch weightbearing in a short leg cast for two weeks followed by "weight of leg ambulation" for an additional two weeks. They also had patients use a short-leg walking cast at four weeks postoperatively until they saw radiographic evidence of union. Radiographic union occurred in 36 of the 40 feet (92 percent). Two patients underwent revision for nonunion with hallux valgus recurrence. Another patient with hallux varus and nonunion also underwent revision. A separate study by Clark, Veith and Hansen evaluated the Lapidus arthrodesis in an adolescent population with an average age of 18. They utilized a technique and postoperative weightbearing protocol that was similar to the aforementioned approach by Sangeorzan and Hansen. All 32 feet in the study achieved a successful union and excellent or good results were reported by 91 percent of patients.8 Bednarz and Manoli consecutively reviewed 31 feet after Lapidus arthrodeses with screw fixation.9 The postoperative weightbearing protocol involved nonweightbearing for two weeks followed by protected weightbearing for two to six weeks. They achieved a 100 percent union rate. Patients returned to conventional shoes at an average of 16 weeks postoperatively (with a range between 10 to 48 weeks). Myerson, et. al., evaluated 67 feet after a first metatarsocuneiform joint fusion.10 Twenty-one feet were placed in a short leg cast and crutches until comfortable weightbearing was tolerated. The remaining 46 feet were ambulating in a postoperative shoe with or without crutches for a duration of six to eight weeks. There were seven radiographic nonunions (9.5 percent) and only one patient underwent a revision fusion. It is clear that early weightbearing after a Lapidus arthrodesis remains a poorly researched subject. To date, there are few studies that have utilized an early weightbearing protocol and there are no studies that compare different postoperative weightbearing protocols. The studies in the podiatric literature involve postoperative protocols of nonweightbearing for six to eight weeks in a short leg cast.13,16,18-21 Interestingly, a few studies in the orthopedic literature demonstrate less "protective" postoperative management protocols and advocate early weightbearing.7-10 Which Patients Are Poor Candidates For Early Weightbearing? When it comes to early weightbearing after a patient has undergone a Lapidus arthrodesis, one should consider it on a case by case basis. Although a specific selection criterion has yet to be established, the surgeon must emphasize proper patient selection in order to maximize results with this protocol. Age and medical comorbidities play an important role in a patient's ability to obtain a solid union. Patients with peripheral neuropathy, obesity and osteoporosis are poor candidates for early mobilization. Insensate patients are unable to balance their weight appropriately and transfer excessive force across the fusion site. A nonunion may occur but more often the fixation will fail, often requiring revision. Grossly overweight patients also transmit an increased pressure at the fusion site and are at risk. Patients with oversized feet (larger than size 13) also seem to be at risk as they may transmit increased loads to the fusion site through a cantilever effect, which may subsequently promote nonunion. Rarefaction of the bones with osteoporosis reduces the ability of internal fixation to gain adequate osseous purchase and maintain stability with weightbearing. There are several factors associated with nonunion that the patient may control and one should consider these factors before performing a Lapidus arthrodesis. It is well known in the orthopedic literature that smokers are more likely to develop bone healing complications and account for a majority of nonunions.11,22,23 Some surgeons consider smoking a relative contraindication to the Lapidus arthrodesis. Spinal fusion studies suggest that cessation of smoking may return the nonunion rate to that of non-smokers.22,24,25 One should encourage patients to quit smoking prior to surgery and until they obtain a stable fusion.25,26 Also bear in mind that all nicotine-containing products (i.e. patches and gums) possess the same risk for nonunion and should not be substituted for smoking. Given the increased risk of nonunion with smokers, an early weightbearing program may not be practical in this patient population. It's also important to remember that certain medications are linked to poor bone healing and one should identify these before performing an arthrodesis. These medications include nonsteroidal antiinflammatories (NSAIDs), steroids and chemotherapeutic agents. Researchers have shown that NSAIDs inhibit osteogenic activity and may increase the nonunion rate.27-30 Clinical and animal studies with Cox I NSAIDs (Ketrolac and Indomethacin) and spinal fusions have demonstrated an increased nonunion rate.27-29,31 Therefore, the surgeon should consider avoiding NSAIDs during the postoperative period unless these medications are medically necessary for uncontrollable pain or inflammatory arthritis.27 Key Surgical Pearls For Preventing Nonunions And Facilitating Optimal Results There are several factors within the surgeon's control that may contribute to a nonunion or help prevent it. For example, incomplete resection of the articular surface may not allow for adequate bone to bone contact, potentially leading to a nonunion. Thermal necrosis of the bone may occur if one uses the oscillating saw for joint preparation. Copious irrigation is encouraged to decrease this occurrence. Additionally, if the surgeon uses curettage to remove the articular surface, then he or she must adequately perforate the subchondral plate in order to allow for osseous ingrowth. Stable fixation of the first metatarsocuneiform joint is mandatory when considering an early mobilization protocol. Improper or poor fixation will increase the likelihood of a nonunion. I utilize the method advocated by Hansen with long cross screw fixation (3.5-mm or 4.0-mm cortical screws).5 One should place the first screw approximately 2 cm distal to the fusion site along the dorsal aspect of the midshaft region of the first metatarsal. Proper placement of this screw will position the screws' long axis almost perpendicular to the fusion site, which increases its compressive force. The orientation of the screw also resists the cantilever bending moment of the first ray and is often parallel to the weightbearing surface. One should place the second screw from the dorsal lateral aspect of the medial cuneiform into the metatarsal base. I typically place a third screw obliquely from the first metatarsal base into the intermediate cuneiform to further strengthen the fusion site during healing.32 In situations in which the crossed screw fixation is compromised intraoperatively, one may use a medial plate with screws as a salvage technique. To reiterate, one should only consider early mobilization in cases in which solid fixation was achieved during surgery. Assessing The Potential Advantages Of Early Weightbearing In my practice, I typically use a combination of nonweightbearing followed by slow, gradual increases in weightbearing. I emphasize nonweightbearing until the sutures are removed at two weeks postoperatively and the soft tissue envelope has completely healed. I instruct patients to allow for "weight of leg ambulation" in a removable short leg boot. Increases in weightbearing are allowed on a weekly basis and are governed by pain. Patients typically advance to 75 percent weightbearing with support by the six week visit and are allowed full weightbearing in a removable walking boot if the fusion site is not tender. There are several benefits to instituting an early weightbearing program after the Lapidus arthrodesis. Reliable patients can wear a removable short leg boot, which they can remove to shower after the sutures are removed. Patients have easier access to the first metatarsophalangeal joint and are able to manually perform range of motion exercises to prevent stiffness. I instruct patients to remove the boot daily to perform range of motion of the ankle, which may theoretically lessen the occurrence of thrombosis associated with cast immobilization. The greatest advantage I have witnessed is less disuse osteoporosis and calf muscle atrophy, a well-known occurrence with strict nonweightbearing protocols. Moreover, some patients may achieve unprotected weightbearing sooner and perhaps return to a stable shoe as early as 10 weeks postoperatively. It is important to understand that the return to conventional shoes is often dictated by swelling and, in some instances, may take several months. Final Notes In conclusion, surgeons may initiate the early weightbearing of a Lapidus arthrodesis in certain clinical situations. One should carefully select patients based on age, weight, medical comorbidities, smoking history and reliability. Only allow an early weightbearing program after achieving solid internal fixation intraoperatively. Also keep in mind that early weightbearing after a Lapidus arthrodesis is typically a guarded or protected process. If you see or suspect complications, proceed to initiate a non-weightbearing protocol. Only those surgeons familiar with the technique, complications and management of a first metatarsocuneiform arthrodesis should consider early mobilization. Further clinical studies are needed to define the role of early weightbearing after a Lapidus arthrodesis. Dr. Blitz is an attending podiatric surgeon within the Department of Orthopedics at the Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Santa Rosa, Ca. References 1. Albrecht GH. The pathology and treatment of hallux valgus. Russ Vrach. 10:14, 1911. 2. Lapidus PW. Operative correction of the metatarsus varus primus in hallux valgus. Surg, Gynec & Obst. 58:183-191, 1934. 3. Lapidus PW. A quarter century of experience with the operative correction of the metatarsus varus in hallux valgus. Bull Hosp Joint Dis Orthop Inst. 17:404, 1956. 4. Lapidus PW. The author's bunion operation from 1931 to 1959. Clin Orthop. 16:119, 1960. 5. Hansen, ST. Functional Reconstruction of the Foot and Ankle. 2000, Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. 6. Ray RG. First metatarsocuneiform arthrodesis: technical considerations and technique modification. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2002 Jul-Aug;41(4):260-72. 7. Sangeorzan BJ, Hansen ST Jr. Modified Lapidus procedure for hallux valgus. Foot Ankle. 1989 Jun;9(6):262-6. 8. Clark HR, Veith RG, Hansen ST Jr. Adolescent bunions treated by the modified Lapidus procedure. Bull Hosp Jt Dis Orthop Inst. 1987 Fall;47(2):109-22. 9. Bednarz PA, Manoli A 2nd. Modified Lapidus procedure for the treatment of hypermobile hallux valgus. Foot Ankle Int. 2000 Oct;21(10):816-21. 10. Myerson M, Allon S, McGarvey W. Metatarsocuneiform arthrodesis for management of hallux valgus and metatarsus primus varus. Foot Ankle. 1992 Mar-Apr;13(3):107-15. 11. Hansen ST Jr. Hallux valgus surgery. Morton and Lapidus were right! Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 1996 Jul;13(3):347-54. 12. Rutherford RL. The Lapidus procedure for primus metatarsus adductus. J Am Podiatry Assoc. 1974 Aug;64(8):581-4. 13. Saffo G, Wooster MF, Stevens M, Desnoyers R, Catanzariti AR. First metatarsocuneiform joint arthrodesis: a five-year retrospective analysis. J Foot Surg. 1989 Sep-Oct;28(5):459-65. 14. Grace D, Delmonte R, Catanzariti AR, Hofbauer M. Modified lapidus arthrodesis for adolescent hallux abducto valgus. J Foot Ankle Surg. 1999 Jan-Feb;38(1):8-13. 15. Catanzariti AR, Mendicino RW, Lee MS, Gallina MR. The modified Lapidus arthrodesis: a retrospective analysis. J Foot Ankle Surg. 1999 Sep-Oct;38(5):322-32. 16. McInnes BD, Bouche RT. Critical evaluation of the modified Lapidus procedure. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2001 Mar-Apr;40(2):71-90. 17. Patel S, Ford LA, Etcheverry J, Rush SM, Hamilton GA. Modified lapidus arthrodesis: rate of nonunion in 227 cases. J Foot Ankle Surg.2004 Jan-Feb;43(1):37-42. 18. Bacardi BE, Boysen TJ. Considerations for the Lapidus operation. J Foot Surg. 1986 Mar-Apr;25(2):133-8. 19. Hofbauer MH, Grossman JP. The Lapidus procedure. Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 1996 Jul;13(3):485-96. 20. Hernandez A, Hernandez PA, Hernandez WA. Lapidus: when and why? Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 1989 Jan;6(1):197-208. 21. Neylon TA, Johnson BA, Laroche RA. Use of the Lapidus bunionectomy in first ray insufficiency. Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2001 Apr;18(2):365-75. 22. Glassman SD, Anagnost SC, Parker A, Burke D, Johnson JR, Dimar JR. The effect of cigarette smoking and smoking cessation on spinal fusion. Spine. 2000 Oct 15;25(20):2608-15. 23. Kwiatkowski TC, Hanley EN Jr, Ramp WK. Cigarette smoking and its orthopedic consequences. Am J Orthop. 1996 Sep;25(9):590-7. Review. 24. Silcox DH 3rd, Daftari T, Boden SD, Schimandle JH, Hutton WC, Whitesides TE Jr. The effect of nicotine on spinal fusion. Spine. 1995 Jul 15;20(14):1549-53. 25. Wing KJ, Fisher CG, O'Connell JX, Wing PC. Stopping nicotine exposure before surgery. The effect on spinal fusion in a rabbit model. Spine. 2000 Jan;25(1):30-4. 26. Daftari TK, Whitesides TE Jr, Heller JG, Goodrich AC, McCarey BE, Hutton WC. Nicotine on the revascularization of bone graft. An experimental study in rabbits. Spine. 1994 Apr 15;19(8):904-11. 27. Glassman SD, Rose SM, Dimar JR, Puno RM, Campbell MJ, Johnson JR. The effect of postoperative nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug administration on spinal fusion. Spine. 1998 Apr 1;23(7):834-8. 28. Elves MW, Bayley I, Roylance PJ. The effect of indomethacin upon experimental fractures in the rat. Acta Orthop Scand. 1982 Feb;53(1):35-41. 29. Bo J, Sudmann E, Marton PF. Effect of indomethacin on fracture healing in rats. Acta Orthop Scand. 1976 Dec;47(6):588-99. 30. Tornkvist H, Lindholm TS, Netz P, Stromberg L, Lindholm TC. Effect of ibuprofen and indomethacin on bone metabolism reflected in bone strength. Clin Orthop. 1984 Jul-Aug;(187):255-9. 31. Dimar JR 2nd, Ante WA, Zhang YP, Glassman SD. The effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs on posterior spinal fusions in the rat. Spine. 1996 Aug 15;21(16):1870-6. 32. Ray RG, Ching RP, Christensen JC, Hansen ST Jr. Biomechanical analysis of the first metatarsocuneiform arthrodesis. J Foot Ankle Surg. 1998 Sep-Oct;37(5):376-85. No, Patrick A. Heer, DPM, says it doesn't make sense. Drawing from his own experience as well as the literature, he says early weightbearing after this procedure can only heighten the risk of non-union and delay healing. Basic concepts in foot and ankle surgery are the basis of what we do surgically to correct a deformity. When we try to alter these basic concepts to "better" a particular procedure or treatment, such as early weightbearing following a Lapidus arthrodesis, the result after careful clinical investigation often returns us to the standard, time-tested practices. Although there are certainly several instances when innovation has improved what we as foot and ankle surgeons do on a daily basis, I have always tried to use common sense based on the literature when evaluating a new product, procedure or trend in our profession. When considering the question of nonweightbearing versus weightbearing postoperatively for a Lapidus arthrodesis, common sense points me to the side of nonweightbearing regardless of the technique or type of fixation. What is the first rule of any arthrodesis procedure? Simply put, it is to fuse the joint in the correct position. The second rule of an arthrodesis procedure is to obtain adequate or complete fusion of the involved joint. Granted, with some procedures, weightbearing does not have a negative effect on the position of the fusion or the healing of the arthrodesis site. When ground reactive forces help to compress the arthrodesis site without having a deleterious effect on the position, then early weightbearing can be beneficial. Ankle arthrodesis comes to mind. We all are aware of the benefits of early weightbearing such as patient convenience, reducing the risk of postoperative cast disease, decreasing the rate of postoperative deep venous thrombosis and the potential for more rapid healing. On the other hand, some procedures are the complete opposite. Just think about the Lapidus arthrodesis for a moment. What you have is a planar arthrodesis site that is more or less perpendicular to the ground reactive forces. Can these ground reactive forces from early weightbearing do anything but jeopardize the intraoperative position you worked so hard to obtain or the overall healing of the arthrodesis site, which has an approximately 10 percent nonunion rate in the literature? I believe that is the case. What I Have Learned In My Experience First of all, let me state that this procedure has never been one of my favorites, even though I firmly believe in its benefit and indications. I find it difficult at times to access the joint, debride thoroughly, ensure anatomical positioning of the arthrodesis site and finally to obtain satisfactory fixation. I have been around a while and have tried various methods with this procedure, but I still find it a consistent challenge to this day. I have tried different combinations of internal fixation, external fixators and combined methods of fixation over the years both with and without bone grafting. In all of these cases, I have never used or even considered initial postoperative weightbearing. It has never made sense to me and several other authors agree. I typically use the 4-4-4 plan when performing arthrodesis procedures without bone grafting. This consists of four weeks nonweightbearing, four weeks partial weightbearing (which I think is an overlooked and undervalued aspect of bone healing for all of those early weightbearing advocates), and four weeks of assisted weightbearing during the postoperative healing course. Of course, this is just one point of view. Now let us look at the multitude of supporting evidence. What Does The Literature Reveal? The third edition of McGlamry's Comprehensive Textbook of Foot and Ankle Surgery recommends "nonweightbearing for six to 10 weeks or until radiographic evidence of an osseous union is noted."1 In discussing the results of the procedure, the text mentions Myerson's study of 67 cases in which patients were allowed to bear weight fully during the recovery period in a cast or surgical shoe. The results from Myerson's study showed seven non-unions and five dorsal bunions, which the author from the McGlamry chapter felt could be directly related to the postoperative weightbearing.1 The section concludes by stating "Patients are best maintained nonweightbearing until healing of the osteotomy is achieved." In addition to Myerson's recommendations, take a look at what Hansen notes in his text Functional Reconstruction of the Foot and Ankle. His postoperative routine essentially consists of nonweightbearing for about two and a half weeks followed by partial weightbearing for five to six weeks.2 In Coughlin and Mann's Surgery of the Foot and Ankle, they recommend nonweightbearing for four weeks followed by cast-assisted weightbearing for four weeks or until the fusion is complete.3 As far as the current journal literature is concerned, several articles have been written about the Lapidus procedure and I will try to highlight a couple of the more well-known references. In their seven-year follow-up study of the Lapidus procedure, McInnes and Bouche recommend nonweightbearing for at least six weeks.4 They also note that two factors for exercising caution in choosing this procedure are cigarette smoking and the inability of the patient to remain nonweightbearing for six to eight weeks.4 Patel, et. al., also recommended six weeks of nonweightbearing.5 In discussing the 12 nonunion cases in their study, they noted that four were noncompliant in regard to postoperative nonweightbearing. In their conclusion, they state "Patients must be thoroughly educated about the necessity of strict NWB and the length of time they must remain immobilized … In reviewing the literature, we noted that postoperative regimens consisting of weightbearing earlier in the postoperative course led to higher rates of nonunion."5 In Conclusion There are several other references one can investigate on this subject. You will find the literature weighs heavily on the side of non-weightbearing after a Lapidus procedure. Whether or not you are new to the procedure or it is a staple of your surgical armamentarium, hopefully you can see the importance of nonweightbearing to maintain postoperative positioning and promote healing in this procedure based on a review of the literature, the concepts presented here and your own common sense. Dr. DeHeer is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. He is also the team podiatrist for the Indiana Pacers and the Indiana Fever. References 1. Banks AS, Downey MS, Martin DE, Miller SJ, editors. McGlamry's comprehensive textbook of foot and ankle surgery. 3rd edition. Philadelphia (PA): Williams and Wilkins: 2001. p. 544–552. 2. Hansen ST. Functional reconstruction of the foot and ankle. Philadelphia (PA): Williams and Wilkins: 2000. p. 335–338. 3. Coughlin MJ, Mann RA, editors. Surgery of the foot and ankle. 7th edition. St. Louis (MO): Mosby: 1999. p. 222–225. 4. McInnes BD, Bouche RT. Critical evaluation of the modified Lapidus procedure. J Foot Ankle Surg 40: 71 – 89, 2001. 5. Patel S, Ford LA, Etcheverry J, Rush SM, Hamilton GA. Modified Lapidus arthrodesis: rate of nonunion in 227 cases. J Foot Ankle Surg 43: 37–42, 2004. Additional Reading 6. Saffo G, Wooster MF, Stevens M, Desnoyers R, Catanzariti AR. First metatarsocuneiform joint arthrodesis: a five-year retrospective analysis. J Foot Ankle Surg 28: 459 -465, 1989. 7. Lombardi CM, Silhanek AD, Connolly FG, Suh D, Violand M. First metatarsocuneiform arthrodesis and Reverdin-Laird osteotomy for treatment of hallux valgus: an intermediate-term retrospective outcomes study. J Foot Ankle Surg 42: 77 -85, 2003. 8. Baravarian B, Briskin GB, Burns P. Lapidus Bunionectomy: arthrodesis of the first metatarsocuneiform joint. Clin Podiatr Med Surg 21: 97–111, 2004.


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