The effectiveness of educational practice in diabetic foot. (Diabetol Metab Syndr.)

Does Alignment in the Hindfoot Radiograph Influence Dynamic Foot-floor Pressures in Ankle and Tibiotalocalcaneal Fusion?  (Clin Orthop Relat Res.)

The effect of three different levels of footwear stability on pain outcomes in women runners.  (Br J Sports Med.)

Epidemiology of congenital idiopathic talipes equinovarus in Iowa, 1997-2005.  (Am J Med Genet A.)

Biomechanical analysis of running in weightlessness on a treadmill equipped with a subject loading system.  (Eur J Appl Physiol.)

Short and long term adaptation of variability during walking using unstable (Mbt) shoes.  (Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon).)

First evidence of a bipartite medial cuneiform in the hominin fossil record. (J Anat.)

Biochemical T2* MR quantification of ankle arthrosis in pes cavovarus.  (J Orthop Res.)

Retail Custom Orthotics: The Big One That Got Away from Podiatry?

Thats an interesting read.Amazing how Wal-Mart is offering custom foot care solutions to our patients. Where will we all be in 10 years??

How to get a foot in the door with Biomechanics?

1. Read as much as you can from biomechanics papers and textbooks.
2. Learn how they evaluate patients.
3. Do free screening clinics at schools or shopping malls to see as many feet and perform as many gait examinations as possible.

Things you never want to hear from podiatry patients

"It got really painful so i had a hack at it with a stanley knife / razor blade / scythe"

Climate change anyone?

There is ample evidence available to form an opinon. I cannot understand how any one can not realise that an anthropogenically mediated global warming is occurring with dire consequences for our offsprings future

Vibram FiveFingers Cause Metatarsal Stress Fractures?

Due to the increased usage of the "minimalist shoe", Vibram FiveFinger, there seems to be an increasing number of reports of metatarsal stress fractures occurring due to running in these shoes.

Wound classification systems - why no neuropathy?

Is there a reason why wound classification systems, such as the Texas System, don't incorporate neuropathy in them?

Barefoot Running Debate

I encourage those of you who have strong opinions on either side of this debate to contribute

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All nails (Toe and finger) fell off toddler

Pain despite "successful" outcome

Post Hammertoe surgery

Grade 3 ankle sprain

Big toe cannot flex after accident

How long is accessory navicular surgery recovery and what are the stages?

Nerve biopsy for no movement in little toes

Repairing 5th toe bone removal (cosmetic question)

5th Metatarsal Avulsion Fracture

Re: Topaz surgery

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