Newsletter 18 May 2009

Forum Watch:

Dermoscopy as a technique for the early identification of foot melanoma (General Issues & Discussions Forum)

Obesity 'damages children's feet' (General Issues & Discussions Forum)

Medial arch blister with new orthoses (Biomechanics, Sports & Foot Orthoses Forum)

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

New drugs for neuropathic pain (Diabetic Foot & Wound Management Forum)

Achilles tendon rupture (Foot Surgery Forum)Haglunds in an elite marathon runner (Foot Surgery Forum)

Plantar heel pain in child (Pediatrics Forum)

The ridiculous culture of Podiatric Surgery in the UK (UK Forum)

New Podiatry school in Bendigo (Australian Forum)

Caso Clínico: Paroniquia con granuloma (Espanol Forum)

The Foot It's all a mistake (Break Room)

 
Latest Research and Articles:

Negative pressure wound therapy for soft tissue injuries around the foot and ankle. Abstract (J Orthop Surg Res.)

Dermoscopy as a technique for the early identification of foot melanoma. Abstract (J Foot Ankle Res.)

Clinical audit of foot problems in patients with rheumatoid arthritis treated at Counties Manukau District Health Board, Auckland, New Zealand. Abstract (J Foot Ankle Res.)
A geometric analysis of hallux valgus: correlation with clinical assessment of severity. Abstract (J Foot Ankle Res.)

Foot Health Forum

Wet sensation bottom left foot

Midshaft spiral fracture on 5th metatarsal

2 Year old complaining... doc says growing pains?!

Foot Bulges outside mid-foot, very painful

Plantar Fat Pad Atrophy ?

HELP - How Should I Treat My Flat Feet??