Newsletter 3 March 2009

Forum Watch:

Ulcer on medial aspect of Bunion (General Issues & Discuccions Forum)

Standard of care for verruca  (General Issues & Discuccions Forum)

Adhesive for Orthotics (General Issues & Discuccions Forum)

Chi running shoe from New Balance (Biomechanics, Sports & Foot Orthoses Forum)

Non operative prognosis for sesamoid fracture? (Biomechanics, Sports & Foot Orthoses Forum)

Manual measurement of pronation(Biomechanics, Sports & Foot Orthoses Forum)

Cognitive function is not associated with recurrent foot ulcers in patients with diabetes mellitus and neuropathy (Diabetic Foot & Wound Managment Forum)

Diagnosing osteomyelitis (Diabetic Foot & Wound Managment Forum)

EGF and diabetic foot ulcer healing (Diabetic Foot & Wound Managment Forum)

Doctor or podiatrist? (Foot Surgery Forum)

Mechanical characteristics of surgical staples (Foot Surgery Forum)

Extensor deficiency as a cause of pediatric flatfoot (Pediatrics Forum)

Professional development for podiatrists in diabetes (Teaching & Learning Forum)

Electronic Medical Records - Web Based vs. Computer Software?? (Practice Management Forum)

Material Safety Data Sheets (Practice Management Forum)

Masters degree: Pre requisite for podiatry (USA Forum)

Nottingham foot specialist 'lied about knowledge' (UK Forum)

Medicare incentives should target whole team (Australian Forum)

Nurse led footcare clinics (Australian Forum)

Dominancia planar (Espanol Forum)

La Podologia en la Sanidad Pública (Espanol Forum)

Jokes (Break Room)

Things you never want to hear from podiatry patients (Podiatry Trivia)

 
Latest Research and Articles:

Associates of physical function and pain in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome. Abstract (Arch Phys Med Rehabil.)

Meta-analysis of First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Implant Arthroplasty. Abstract (J Foot Ankle Surg.)

Lapidus Bunionectomy: Early Evaluation of Crossed Lag Screws versus Locking Plate with Plantar Lag Screw. Abstract (J Foot Ankle Surg.)

Extracorporeal shock wave for chronic proximal plantar fasciitis: 225 patients with results and outcome predictors. Abstract (J Foot Ankle Surg.)

Open minimally invasive Achilles tendon repair with early rehabilitation: Functional results of 25 consecutive patients. Abstract (Injury.)

Bulk compressive properties of the heel fat pad during walking: A pilot investigation in plantar heel pain. Abstract (Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon).)

Treatment of severe ankle sprain: a pragmatic randomised controlled trial comparing the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of three types of mechanical ankle support with tubular bandage. The CAST trial. Abstract (Health Technol Assess.)

Dynamic plantar pressure parameters associated with static arch height index during gait. Abstract (Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon).)

Mechanical supports for acute, severe ankle sprain: a pragmatic, multicentre, randomised controlled trial. Abstract (Lancet.)

Clubfoot Treatment: Ponseti and French Functional Methods are Equally Effective. Abstract (Clin Orthop Relat Res.)

Cognitive function is not associated with recurrent foot ulcers in patients with diabetes mellitus and neuropathy.Abstract (Diabetes Care.)

The diabetic foot clinic: Not a significant source for acquisition of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Abstract (Am J Infect Control.)

Shock Waves In The Treatment Of Stress Fractures. Abstract (Ultrasound Med Biol.)

Association of tibialis posterior tendon pathology with other radiographic findings in the foot: a case-control study. Abstract (J Foot Ankle Surg.)

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