Newsletter 27 April 2010

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Midfoot and hindfoot bone marrow oedema identified by magnetic resonance imaging in feet of subjects with diabetes and neuropathic ulceration is common but of unknown clinical significance. (Diabetes Care.)

Routine MRI findings of the asymptomatic foot in diabetic patients with unilateral Charcot foot. (Diabetol Metab Syndr.)

Trends in lower extremity amputations in people with and without diabetes in England, 1996-2005(Diabetes Res Clin Pract.)

Does this patient with diabetes have large-fiber peripheral neuropathy? (JAMA.)

The role of tibialis posterior fatigue on foot kinematics during walking. (J Foot Ankle Res.)

Plantar Pressure Changes after Long Distance Walking.

 (Med Sci Sports Exerc.)

Distinct hip and rearfoot kinematics in female runners with a history of tibial stress fracture. (J Orthop Sports Phys Ther.)

Characteristics of primary care consultations for musculoskeletal foot and ankle problems in the UK. (Rheumatology (Oxford). )

Computerized operating system specific for Podiatry Clinics

Here in Australia I've used the Smartsoft Frontdesk practice management system since 1998. Great system, easy to use, good reports, great patient recall system and fantastic support from friendly staff.

Heads I Win, Tails You Lose

There are not many eejits who describe something as "rothbarts foot".

Rudd's diabetes policy announcement
I predict that patients will be worse off under this system, and unscrupulous GP practices will milk the system for non-complicated patients, and refuse to enrol the difficult ones.

The role of tibialis posterior fatigue on foot kinematics during walking

If the external moments could be balanced by only using 10% of the initial max force of MVC of the post tib, then fatiguing the muscle to allow only 70% of the MVC will still give it plenty of force available to

keep the STJ with the same or similar position and angular velocity.

Guru Bob's Mystic Answers

I will share such wisdom in exchange for a goat, or your firstborn child. Or, at a pinch, a can of special brew and a pot noodle. The Credit Crunch has hit the mad seer industry hard and I struggle to make end meet some weeks.

Barefoot Running Debate

I share your frustration with the whole barefoot running issue, especially the medical professionals who are promoting "barefoot running shoes" and "minimalist shoes".

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Useful Links Help Wanted Website of the Week

Podiatry Associations

Podiatry Canada

Podiatry New Zealand

The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists

American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)

Australasian Podiatry Council

Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists in Ireland

South African Podiatry Association (SAPA)

Federation of Spanish Associations

Post Ingrown Toenail surgery

Plantar Fasciitis treatment?

Foot Pain with inversion of the foot

Post Op Saddle Bone - Tingling
Conflicting diagnosis, ankle break or not?

Scar tissue

Broken 5th Metatarsal - Advice On Walking

Locked cuboid in an Ehlers Danlos patient

Club feet questions

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