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The effect of customised and sham foot orthoses on plantar pressures
Conclusion: The findings of this study indicate that all of the sham orthoses tested provided the same effect on plantar pressures at the midfoot and forefoot as a shoe alone. However, the contoured EVA sham orthosis and the flat EVA sham orthosis significantly reduced peak pressure under the heel, which was similar to the customised orthosis. In contrast, the contoured polyethylene sham orthosis had no significant effect on plantar pressure and was comparable to the shoe alone at all regions of the foot. Hence, lower plantar pressures were found under the heel with some sham orthoses, but not with others. Importantly, par...
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research - May 17, 2013 Category: Podiatry Authors: Chris McCormickDaniel BonannodKarl Landorf Source Type: research

Charcot Neuroarthropathy of the Foot and Ankle
Charcot neuroarthropathy (CN) is a rare, progressive, deforming disease of bone and joints, especially affecting the foot and ankle and leading to considerable morbidity. It can also affect other joints such as the wrist, knee, spine and shoulder. This disease, described originally in reference to syphilis, is now one of the most common associates of diabetes mellitus. As the number of diabetics increase, the incidence of CN is bound to rise. Faster initial diagnosis and prompt institution of treatment may help to reduce its sequelae. There should be a low threshold for ordering investigations to assist coming to this diag...
Source: Orthopaedic Surgery - May 9, 2013 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Simerjit Singh Madan, Dinker R Pai Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research

Factors affecting center of pressure in older adults: the Framingham Foot Study
Conclusions: Foot function during gait was affected by sex, as well as by age and shoe-wear in women, but not by BMI or physical activity. Future work will evaluate possible relations between CPEI and outcomes such as falls, sarcopenia, and lower extremity function. (Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research)
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research - May 8, 2013 Category: Podiatry Authors: Thomas HagedornAlyssa DufourYvonne GolightlyJody RiskowskiHoward HillstromVirginia CaseyMarian Hannan Source Type: research

Foot orthoses for the management of low back pain: a qualitative approach capturing the patient's perspective
Conclusion: Clinicians need to adopt 'psychologically informed practice' in relation to the provision of foot orthoses. Likewise, researchers should consider all the influencing factors found in this study, both in relation to their study protocol and the outcomes they plan to measure. (Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research)
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research - May 7, 2013 Category: Podiatry Authors: Anita WilliamsLindsay HillChristopher Nester Source Type: research

Foot orthoses for the management of low back pain: a qualitative approach capturing the patient¿s perspective
Conclusion: Clinicians need to adopt ‘psychologically informed practice’ in relation to the provision of foot orthoses. Likewise, researchers should consider all the influencing factors found in this study, both in relation to their study protocol and the outcomes they plan to measure. (Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research)
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research - May 7, 2013 Category: Podiatry Authors: Anita WilliamsLindsay HillChristopher Nester Source Type: research

"Effectiveness of interventions in reducing pain and maintaining physical activity in children and adolescents with calcaneal apophysitis (Sever's disease): a systematic review"
Conclusion: There is limited evidence to support the use of heel raises and orthoses for children who have heel pain related to calcaneal apophysitis. Further research is needed to generate higher quality evidence with larger sample sizes, and validated measures of pain and function to establish effective treatment approaches for children with calcaneal apophysitis. (Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research)
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research - May 3, 2013 Category: Podiatry Authors: Alicia JamesCylie WilliamsTerry Haines Source Type: research

Effectiveness of off-the-shelf footwear in reducing foot pain in Australian Department of Veterans' Affairs recipients not eligible for medical grade footwear: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
This study is the first randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of off-the-shelf footwear in reducing foot pain in DVA recipients. The intervention has been pragmatically designed to ensure that the study findings can be implemented into policy and clinical practice if found to be effective.Trial registration: Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry: ACTRN12612000322831 (Source: Trials)
Source: Trials - April 23, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Hylton MenzNicoletta FrescosShannon Munteanu Source Type: research

Training the next generation of clinical researchers: evaluation of a graduate podiatrist research internship in rheumatology
Conclusions: The internship model appears to have been perceived to have been valuable to the interns' careers and may have contributed significantly to the broader building of capacity in clinical research in foot and ankle rheumatology. We believe the model has potential to be transferable across health disciplines and on national and international scales. (Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research)
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research - April 16, 2013 Category: Podiatry Authors: Serena NaidooCatherine BowenNigel ArdenAnthony Redmond Source Type: research

Reliability and validity of the Microsoft Kinect for evaluating static foot posture
Conclusions: The majority of the foot posture items derived using the Kinect were more reliable than the traditional visual assessment of FPI, and were valid when compared to a 3DMA system. Individual foot posture items recorded using the Kinect were also shown to predict a moderate degree of variance in the total visual FPI score. Combined, these results support the future potential of the Kinect to accurately evaluate static foot posture in a clinical setting. (Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research)
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research - April 8, 2013 Category: Podiatry Authors: Benjamin MentiplayRoss ClarkAlexandra MullinsAdam BryantSimon BartoldKade Paterson Source Type: research

Correction: A survey of foot problems in community-dwelling older Greek Australians
Since the publication of our Research article [1], the copyright of the Manchester Foot Pain and Disability Index (MFPDI) now states a licence agreement is required for publication. As a result, Additional file 2 has been removed, the English language version of the MFPDI can be found through the ISIS Outcomes website [2]. (Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research)
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research - April 5, 2013 Category: Podiatry Authors: Patricia KaoullaNicoletta FrescosHylton Menz Source Type: research

Reliability of ultrasound to measure morphology of the toe flexor muscles
Conclusion: The protocol described in this paper showed that ultrasound is a reliable method to measure morphology of the toe flexor muscles. The portability and advantages of ultrasound make it a useful tool for clinical and research settings. (Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research)
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research - April 4, 2013 Category: Podiatry Authors: Karen MickleChristopher NesterGillian CroftsJulie Steele Source Type: research

Contributors
(Source: Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery)
Source: Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery - April 1, 2013 Category: Podiatry Source Type: research

Contents
(Source: Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery)
Source: Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery - April 1, 2013 Category: Podiatry Source Type: research

Forthcoming Issues
(Source: Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery)
Source: Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery - April 1, 2013 Category: Podiatry Source Type: research

Failure Modes of Current Total Ankle Replacement Systems
Methodology for evaluation of total ankle replacements is described. Fusion and its problems are discussed as are those of total ankle joint replacement. Fusion is an imperfect solution because it reduces ankle functionality and has significant complications. Early fixed-bearing total ankles were long-term failures and abandoned. Currently available fixed-bearing ankles have proved inferior to fusion or are equivalent to earlier devices. Only mobile-bearing devices have been shown reasonably safe and effective. One such device, the STAR, has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration after a rigorous controlled clin...
Source: Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery - April 1, 2013 Category: Podiatry Authors: Michael J. Pappas, Frederick F. Buechel Source Type: research

Revision of the Aseptic and Septic Total Ankle Replacement
This article focuses on revision total ankle replacement and conversion to ankle arthrodesis. (Source: Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery)
Source: Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery - April 1, 2013 Category: Podiatry Authors: Norman Espinosa, Stephan Hermann Wirth Source Type: research

Incidence of Revision After Primary Implantation of the Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement System: A Systematic Review
Total ankle replacement was initially popularized in the 1970s as an alternative to ankle arthrodesis for advanced ankle arthritis; however, failures were catastrophic. Current implants show promise, focusing on normal joint anatomy and function with greatly improved materials and more precise surgical technique. Nevertheless, even with advancements in technology and implant engineering, implant failure remains a problem. Debate has existed and published reports vary greatly concerning the incidence of failure and revision of the Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement system. Thus, a systematic review was performed revealing...
Source: Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery - April 1, 2013 Category: Podiatry Authors: Mark A. Prissel, Thomas S. Roukis Source Type: research

Concomitant Osteomyelitis and Avascular Necrosis of the Talus Treated with Talectomy and Tibiocalcaneal Arthrodesis
The goal with Lisfranc fracture-dislocations is to regain joint congruity and reestablish midfoot stability to avoid debilitating posttraumatic arthrosis and chronic pain in the sensate patient. In the diabetic population, dense peripheral neuropathy and/or vascular disease are equally important and may alter the surgical approach to traumatic tarsometatarsal injuries. The initial diagnosis in the diabetic population may be delayed due to subtle radiographic findings and/or patient unawareness of trauma in the insensate foot. Failure to initiate treatment in the early stages of acute diabetic neuropathic Lisfranc injuries ...
Source: Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery - April 1, 2013 Category: Podiatry Authors: John J. Stapleton, Thomas Zgonis Tags: Current Concepts and Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery Source Type: research

Diabetic Lisfranc Fracture-Dislocations and Charcot Neuroarthropathy
The goal with Lisfranc fracture-dislocations is to regain joint congruity and reestablish midfoot stability to avoid debilitating posttraumatic arthrosis and chronic pain in the sensate patient. In the diabetic population, dense peripheral neuropathy and/or vascular disease are equally important and may alter the surgical approach to traumatic tarsometatarsal injuries. The initial diagnosis in the diabetic population may be delayed due to subtle radiographic findings and/or patient unawareness of trauma in the insensate foot. Failure to initiate treatment in the early stages of acute diabetic neuropathic Lisfranc injuries ...
Source: Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery - April 1, 2013 Category: Podiatry Authors: Bradley A. Levitt, John J. Stapleton, Thomas Zgonis Tags: Current Concepts and Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery Source Type: research

Index
(Source: Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery)
Source: Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery - April 1, 2013 Category: Podiatry Source Type: research

Neuropathic midfoot deformity: associations with ankle and subtalar joint motion
Background: Neuropathic deformities impair foot and ankle joint mobility, often leading to abnormal stresses and impact forces. The purpose of our study was to determine differences in radiographic measures of hind foot alignment and ankle joint and subtalar joint motion in participants with and without neuropathic midfoot deformities and to determine the relationships between radiographic measures of hind foot alignment to ankle and subtalar joint motion in participants with and without neuropathic midfoot deformities. Methods: Sixty participants were studied in three groups. Forty participants had diabetes mellitus (DM) ...
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research - March 25, 2013 Category: Podiatry Authors: David SinacoreDavid GutekunstMary HastingsMichael StrubeKathryn BohnertFred PriorJeffrey Johnson Source Type: research

Assessment of foot and ankle muscle strength using hand held dynamometry in patients with established rheumatoid arthritis
Conclusions: The results from this study showed that the RA patients displayed a significant decrease in ankle dorsiflexion, eversion and inversion when compared to the non-RA control group suggesting that foot and ankle muscle strength may be affected by the pathological processes in RA. This study is a preliminary step for the measurement of muscle impairments within the RA population. (Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research)
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research - March 22, 2013 Category: Podiatry Authors: Matthew CarrollWilliam JoyceAngela Brenton-RuleNicola DalbethKeith Rome Source Type: research

Update on the Diabetic Foot 2012: The 14th Biennial Malvern Diabetic Foot Conference, May 9-11, 2012
The 14th biennial Malvern Diabetic Foot Conference was held in May 2012. Physicians, podiatrists, nurses, orthotists, surgeons, radiologists, and other professionals attended to reflect on the diabetic foot. The conference comprised interactive workshops, oral presentations of new research findings, and lectures from leading figures in the world of the diabetic foot. Over the 3 days, topics such as epidemiology, neuropathy, screening, vascular disease, prevention, and management among others were discussed. The conference has been an excellent platform from which to share new and ongoing research and it will without a doub...
Source: The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds - March 15, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Lamont, P., Franklyn, K., Rayman, G., Boulton, A. J. M. Tags: Regular Features Source Type: research

Gait parameters associated with hallux valgus: a systematic review
Conclusions: HV impacts on particular gait parameters, and further understanding of potentially modifiable factors is important for prevention and management of HV. Cause and effect relationships cannot be inferred from cross-sectional studies, thus prospective studies are warranted to elucidate the relationship between HV and functional disability. (Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research)
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research - March 12, 2013 Category: Podiatry Authors: Sheree NixBill VicenzinoNatalie CollinsMichelle Smith Source Type: research

Effect of thong style flip-flops on children¿s barefoot walking and jogging kinematics
Conclusions: Ankle dorsiflexion during the contact phase of walking and jogging, combined with reduced hallux dorsiflexion during walking, suggests a mechanism to retain the thong during weight acceptance. Greater midfoot plantarflexion throughout midstance while walking and throughout midstance and propulsion while jogging may indicate a gripping action to sustain the thong during stance. While these compensations exist, the overall findings suggest that foot motion whilst wearing thongs may be more replicable of barefoot motion than originally thought. (Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research)
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research - March 5, 2013 Category: Podiatry Authors: Angus ChardAndrew GreeneAdrienne HuntBenedicte VanwanseeleRichard Smith Source Type: research

Reliability of ultrasound imaging in the assessment of the dorsal Lisfranc ligament
Conclusions: The measurement of the dorsal Lisfranc ligament length using ultrasound imaging shows substantial to almost perfect reliability when evaluating asymptomatic subjects. This imaging modality methodology shows promise and lays the foundation for further work in technique development towards the diagnostic identification of pathology within the Lisfranc ligament complex. (Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research)
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research - March 3, 2013 Category: Podiatry Authors: David RettedalNathan GravesJoshua MarshallKatherine FrushVassilios Vardaxis Source Type: research

Editorial Board
(Source: The Foot)
Source: The Foot - March 1, 2013 Category: Podiatry Source Type: research

Editorial
It is a great honour to be appointed the Editor-in-Chief of The Foot and pleasing at the confidence entrusted in me by my multidisciplinary colleagues and Elsevier in leading the journal forward. My association with the journal dates back to 1994 when my first peer-reviewed paper was published. Since then, I have had many papers published in The Foot; a journal that I have always considered to be one of the leading mediums to disseminate clinical and biomechanical research on the foot and ankle. As a member of the International Advisory Board (1998–2001) and subsequently a member of the Editorial Board (2001–2012), I h...
Source: The Foot - March 1, 2013 Category: Podiatry Authors: Rami J. Abboud Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Metric analysis of loading magnitudes at articular and non-articular weight-bearing surfaces in human calcaneus
This study investigates the proportion of load distributed across the articular and non-articular surfaces of the calcaneus. The present study demonstrates strong and significant correlation between some of the load bearing variables and suggests the need for further investigations to understand the effect of angular aspects of axial loading on the calcaneus. Accounting for the relative distribution of weight across the articular and non-articular areas may enable us to appreciate the internal trabecular structure of the calcaneus in light of its clinical importance. (Source: The Foot)
Source: The Foot - March 1, 2013 Category: Podiatry Authors: Niladri Kumar Mahato, S Sathiya Narayana Murthy Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

The role of a total contact insole in diminishing foot pressures following partial first ray amputation in diabetic patients
Abstract: Background: In diabetic subjects, reulcerations following first ray amputations are particularly frequent. Treatment usually includes an in-shoe intervention to reduce plantar pressure.Objective: To investigate the effects of a total contact insole on the plantar pressure reduction in patients with partial first ray amputations.Material and methods: Twenty diabetic subjects (mean age 60 years, mean body mass index 27kg/m2) with partial first ray amputation of one foot. Plantar pressure data was recorded using Matscan system (Tekscan vers. 6.34, Boston, USA) while standing and taking a step for three conditions (s...
Source: The Foot - March 1, 2013 Category: Podiatry Authors: Rana El-Hilaly, Ossama Elshazly, Ayman Amer Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Relationship and susceptibility profile of Staphylococcus aureus infection diabetic foot ulcers with Staphylococcus aureus nasal carriage
Conclusion: Patients at strong risk for methicillin resistant S. aureus nasal carriage and subsequent diabetic foot infection with high resistance to antibiotics. (Source: The Foot)
Source: The Foot - March 1, 2013 Category: Podiatry Authors: Aza Bahadeen Taha Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Muscle strength and ankle mobility for the gait parameters in diabetic neuropathies
Conclusions: The ankle, muscle strength and ankle mobility variables could explain changes in gait speed and range of motion in patients with DPN, allowing for the application of preventive strategies. (Source: The Foot)
Source: The Foot - March 1, 2013 Category: Podiatry Authors: Alessandra Rezende Martinelli, Alessandra Madia Mantovani, Andrea Jeanne Lourenço Nozabieli, Dalva Minonroze Albuquerque Ferreira, José Angelo Barela, Marcela Regina de Camargo, Cristina Elena Prado Teles Fregonesi Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Exercise therapy and custom-made insoles are effective in patients with excessive pronation and chronic foot pain—A randomized controlled trial
Conclusion: A significant pain reduction was seen in all groups, none of the treatment modalities seem to be superior with the number of patients included. Compliance in the standard intervention group was a concern at 12 months. (Source: The Foot)
Source: The Foot - March 1, 2013 Category: Podiatry Authors: Jane Andreasen, Carsten M. Mølgaard, Marianne Christensen, Søren Kaalund, Søren Lundbye-Christensen, Ole Simonsen, Michael Voigt Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

A simple surgical technique for treatment of Freiberg's disease
Conclusion: We founded that dorsiflexion osteotomy of the metatarsal head is presented as a logical procedure that is simple, reliable, not destructive, and capable of good results regardless of the stage of the disease. (Source: The Foot)
Source: The Foot - March 1, 2013 Category: Podiatry Authors: Mohamed Ebrahim Ali Al-Ashhab, Wael A. Kandel, Ahmed Shawkat Rizk Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

The chevron osteotomy and avascular necrosis
Abstract: Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the first metatarsal head following the chevron procedure for hallux valgus correction, has been reported widely in the literature; however, in practice it is rarely encountered and may be an over reported myth associated with the chevron technique. Although an infrequent complication, the consequences for those who develop post-operative AVN can be severe. This paper presents an overview of the pathogenesis and classification of AVN. It reviews the vascular anatomy of the first metatarsal with reference to the surgical technique of chevron osteotomy with lateral release. Imaging techn...
Source: The Foot - March 1, 2013 Category: Podiatry Authors: Matthew Rothwell, James Pickard Tags: Reviews Source Type: research

The subtalar distraction bone block arthrodesis following the late complications of calcaneal fractures: A systematic review
Conclusions: The subtalar distraction bone block arthrodesis is a technically demanding procedure which, in the right hands, provides an overall good result. This is reflected in a significant increase in outcome scores post-operatively. Although most complications are considered minor, there are several pitfalls which should be recognized and avoided. (Source: The Foot)
Source: The Foot - March 1, 2013 Category: Podiatry Authors: T. Schepers Tags: Reviews Source Type: research

Giant osteochondroma of the talar neck
Abstract: Giant osteochondroma is an uncommon entity and it is rare in the foot and ankle region. It is extremely rare to originate from the talus. In this case report we present a case of giant osteochondroma arising from the talar neck measuring 100mm×90mm×30mm It is unique because of the size, site and the age at presentation. (Source: The Foot)
Source: The Foot - March 1, 2013 Category: Podiatry Authors: Mohammed Al Mutani, Aatif Mahmood, C.R. Chandrasekar Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research

Pedal coral injury: A case report
We describe a large boney injury in the hallux due to retained coral fragments in a young patient who sustained a mild injury during water sports in the Red Sea. The coral fragment was not removed during the first visit to ER, causing chronic local inflammation and ultimately a large boney injury.Vigorous localized debridement must be performed in all marine injuries to remove all possible fragments that can lead to irreversible local boney injury. (Source: The Foot)
Source: The Foot - March 1, 2013 Category: Podiatry Authors: Ezequiel Palmanovich, Yaron S. Brin, Lior Laver, Binyamin Kish, Meir Nyska Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research