Newsletter 20 January 2009

Forum Watch:

Floor contamination? (General Issues & Discussions Forum)

Evolution of the great toe? (General Issues & Discussions Forum)

Static Response of Maximally Pronated and Non-maximally Pronated Feet to Frontal Plane Orthosis Wedging (Biomechanics, Sports & Foot Orthoses Forum)

Hallux IPJ offloading advice (Biomechanics, Sports & Foot Orthoses Forum)

What is the criteria for Total Contact Casting? (Diabetic Foot & Wound Therapy Forum)

Testing sites-Neurothesiometer (Diabetic Foot & Wound Therapy Forum)

Prolonged Mechanical Noise Restores Tactile Sense in Diabetic Neuropathic Patients (Diabetic Foot & Wound Therapy Forum)

Smart Toe(TM) Memory Implant (Foot Surgery Forum)

Nail surgery on a paraplegic (Foot Surgery Forum)

Adductus quinti, and curly toes (Pediatrics Forum)

Practice websites (Practice Managment Forum)

Heights of Fashion: A History of the Elevated Foot  (Canadian Forum)

UK Clinical Biomechanics Boot Camps (UK Forum)

Epipen adrenaline (New Zealand Forum)

Centros de estética del pie. ¿Intrusismo camuflado? (Espanol Forum)

The world economy is rooted (Break Room)

Potted history of high heels (Break Room)

Tour down under (Podiatry Trivia)

 
Latest Research and Articles:

Analysis of modified oblique keller procedure for severe hallux rigidus. Abstract (Foot Ankle Int.)

Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the foot function index for use in german-speaking patients with foot complaints. Abstract (Foot Ankle Int.)

Effectiveness and safety of using podikon digital silicone padding in the primary prevention of neuropathic lesions in the forefoot of diabetic patients. Abstract (J Am Podiatr Med Assoc.)

Static response of maximally pronated and nonmaximally pronated feet to frontal plane wedging of foot orthoses. Abstract (J Am Podiatr Med Assoc.)
Effect of coexisting foot deformity on disability in women with knee osteoarthritis. Abstract (J Am Podiatr Med Assoc.)

Clinical Signs of Infection in Diabetic Foot Ulcers With High Microbial Load. Abstract (Biol Res Nurs.)
Differences in plantar loading between training shoes and racing flats at a self-selected running speed. Abstract (Gait Posture.)

The association between diabetes mellitus and the prevalence of intermittent claudication: the HUNT study. Abstract (Vasc Med.)
Evolution of foot and ankle manifestations in children with CMT1A. Abstract (Muscle Nerve.)

Clinical anatomy of the retrocalcaneal bursa. Astract (Surg Radiol Anat.)

Understanding the nature and mechanism of foot pain. Abstract (J Foot Ankle Res.)


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