Newsletter 6 June 2010

Latest Research Latest Discussions Latest Reviews

Retrograde Cancellous Bone Plug Transplantation for the Treatment of Advanced Osteochondral Lesions With Large Subchondral Lesions of the Ankle.  (Am J Sports Med.)

Conservative management of a case of tarsal tunnel syndrome.  (J Can Chiropr Assoc.)

Ultrasonographic phases in gap healing following ponseti-type achilles tenotomy.  (J Bone Joint Surg Am.)

Hyperphalangism accompanied by brachydactyly of the feet: (Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc.)

Predictive value of routine transcutaneous tissue oxygen tension (tcpO2) measurement for the risk of non-healing and amputation in diabetic foot ulcer patients with non-palpable pedal pulses.

(Med Sci Monit.)

Evaluation of a multidisciplinary consultation of diabetic foot.  (Ann Phys Rehabil Med.)

Extra-articular Ankle stabilization

(Foot Ankle Spec.)

Functional Hallux Rigidus?

Doing some assessment stuff, noted slight Structural Hallux limitus non weightbearing on weightbearing exam No Hallux dorsiflexion available. So is there such thing as a functional Hallux Rigidus?

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"

Does weightlessness affect foot sensitivity?
The astronauts returning on Space Shuttle Atlantis will have a special task ahead. A researcher keen to quantify the influence of space travel on foot sensitivity.

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?

Stem cells for diabetic foot ulcers

Scientists in Bristol have found that human foetal stem cells can effectively be used to treat back leg ischaemic ulcers in a model of type 1 diabetes.

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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