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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.) (Med Sci Monit.) Evaluation of a multidisciplinary consultation of diabetic foot. (Ann Phys Rehabil Med.) Extra-articular Ankle stabilization (Foot Ankle Spec.) |
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? 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. I encourage those of you who have strong opinions on either side of this debate to contribute |
"Foot and Ankle Injection Techniques" provides the student and practising podiatrist with all they need to understand when, how and what to inject. To support the clinician and student, the text covers: changes in legislation; the full range of injectable drugs available to the practitioner; and, essential information on nerve physiology, drug action, equipment, patient selection, injection techniques and many other topics. Purchase from: |
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Podiatry Associations The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) |
All nails (Toe and finger) fell off toddler Pain despite "successful" outcome 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) |
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