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Pigmented villonodular synovitis of the talonavicular joint: A case report and review of the literature
Abstract: Pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) is a locally aggressive synovial proliferative disorder of unknown aetiology affecting the linings of joints, tendon sheaths, and bursae. A 22-year-old female patient presented with a 3-year history of an increasingly painful swelling on the dorsum of her right foot. Examination revealed a 4cm×2cm swelling that was fluctuant, tender on palpation, unattached to overlying skin and partially mobile. A firm, pedunculated intra-articular lesion from the talonavicular joint was removed at surgery. Histology revealed a nodular lesion of stromal cells and numerous giant cells with...
Source: The Foot - August 7, 2009 Category: Podiatry Authors: T. Okoro, S. Isaac, R.U. Ashford, C.J. Kershaw Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research

Congenital subtalar dislocation—A case report
We report the second case of this type published; an 18-month female child aged was seen with calcaneo-valgus deformity of left foot since birth. She was walking over the medial malleolus and medial border of foot. Radiographs and 3D CT scan of the left foot confirmed the diagnosis of a congenital subtalar dislocation. Surgical correction was achieved through a posterolateral incision, and the reduced joint was fixed with a k-wires for 6 weeks; the foot was immobilized in below knee cast for another 6 weeks, and an ankle foot orthosis was used for another 3 years. At 3 years post-surgical follow up, the child has a plantig...
Source: The Foot - August 7, 2009 Category: Podiatry Authors: Raghav Saini, M.S. Dhillon, S.S. Gill Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research

Management of a complex hind foot war injury with negative pressure wound therapy: A case study
We report the use of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) in a 39 year old patient with a complex open hind foot injury. The patient sustained an open calcaneal fracture with extensive soft tissue damage following the detonation of an explosively formed penetrating round in a confined space. A remarkable recovery was made following surgical debridement, internal fixation of the fracture and use of NPWT over the soft tissue injury. The patient returned to his normal level of function, without complications within a few months.
Source: The Foot - August 7, 2009 Category: Podiatry Authors: T.J. Bonner, A. Mountain, K. Allison, I. Sargent, S. Adedapo Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research

A review of the differences between normal and osteoarthritis articular cartilage in human knee and ankle joints
Conclusions: More research is needed before definitive conclusions can be reached, but the findings so far suggest that OA should not be accepted as the inevitable outcome of joint injury and individuals and practitioners, such as podiatrists, may be able to use simple measures to prevent or delay its onset.
Source: The Foot - August 7, 2009 Category: Podiatry Authors: Linda Hendren, Paul Beeson Tags: Reviews Source Type: research

The biomechanics and clinical efficacy of footwear adapted with rocker profiles—Evidence in the literature
Abstract: Background: Rocker profiles are the most commonly prescribed external therapeutic shoe modification. However, the prescription criteria for rocker profiles have historically been based on theoretical considerations with minimal scientific study and validation.Objective: Rocker profiles are used to afford pressure relief for the plantar surface of the foot, to limit the need for sagittal plane motion in the joints of the foot and to alter gait kinetics and kinematics in proximal joints. This paper reviews the literature relating to biomechanical and clinical efficacy.Method: A literature search was undertaken in M...
Source: The Foot - August 7, 2009 Category: Podiatry Authors: S. Hutchins, P. Bowker, N. Geary, J. Richards Tags: Reviews Source Type: research

Assessment of mechanical strain in the intact plantar fascia
Conclusion: Although micro-strain gauges do possess the limitation of calibration difficulty, they provide a repeatable measure of fascial strain and may provide benefits in situations that require tri-axial assessment or external compression.
Source: The Foot - August 7, 2009 Category: Podiatry Authors: Ross A. Clark, Andrew Franklyn-Miller, Eanna Falvey, Adam L. Bryant, Simon Bartold, Paul McCrory Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

A new scoring system for the evaluation of clubfoot: The IMAR-Clubfoot scale
Conclusion: The scoring system would be helpful in assessing the deformity, deciding upon appropriate management and objectively defining the success/failure of treatment at patient follow-up.
Source: The Foot - August 7, 2009 Category: Podiatry Authors: A.K. Ramanathan, F. Herd, M. Macnicol, R.J. Abboud Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Reliability and validity of measures of hammer toe deformity angle and tibial torsion
Abstract: Background: Measures of second–fourth metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) angle (indicator of hammer toe deformity) and clinical measures of tibial torsion have limited evidence for validity and reliability. The purposes of this study are to determine: (1) reliability of using a 3D digitizer (Metrecom) and computed tomography (CT) to measure MTPJ angle for toes 2–4; (2) reliability of goniometer, 3D digitizer, and CT to measure tibial torsion; (3) validity of MTPJ angle measures for toes 2–4 using goniometry and 3D digitizer compared to CT (gold standard) and (4) validity of tibial torsion measures using gonio...
Source: The Foot - August 7, 2009 Category: Podiatry Authors: O.Y. Kwon, L.J. Tuttle, P.K. Commean, M.J. Mueller Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Foot orthoses and dental appliances—Is there a relationship?
Conclusion: While, foot orthoses have been used for the relief of symptoms either within or extrinsic to the foot, they could have a much wider role in the management of patients with stability problems. Results from this study highlight the need for further research in this exciting and as yet unexplored area.
Source: The Foot - August 7, 2009 Category: Podiatry Authors: Ramsay Sloss, Nachiappan Chockalingam, Elaine Yule, David Dunning, Anand Pandyan Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Elective foot and ankle surgery; activity and perioperative complications in Queensland public hospitals, Australia
Conclusions: This is the first reported audit of elective foot and ankle surgery for Queensland public hospitals. Complication rates cannot be directly compared to the literature as this data could only capture complications within hospital admission period. Fewer elective foot and ankle procedures were performed in Queensland public hospitals compared to all other mainland states of Australia during the data collection period.
Source: The Foot - August 7, 2009 Category: Podiatry Authors: Matthew J. Cichero Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Editorial Board
Source: The Foot - August 7, 2009 Category: Podiatry Source Type: research

PICOMM-Issue 48
Flexor hallucis longus tendon transfer for reconstruction of chronically ruptured Achilles tendons Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery 2009;17(2):194-8 Original article: Purpose. To report the mid-term results of flexor hallucis longus (FHL) tendon transfer for reconstruction of chronically ruptured Achilles tendons. Methods. 24 men and 12 women aged 56 to 78 (mean, 70) years underwent FHL tendon transfer for reconstruction of [...]
Source: Podiatry Internet Communications - August 1, 2009 Category: Podiatry Authors: Moderator Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: research

Frostbite of the Feet After Cryotherapy: A Report of Two Cases
The use of cryotherapy for the reduction of postoperative swelling and pain has become commonplace in orthopedic, podiatric, and cosmetic surgery. Prolonged exposure to extreme cold may induce an injury nearly identical to that of frostbite. The authors report on 2 patients who underwent podiatric orthopedic surgery and were exposed to prolonged cold therapy, which resulted in limb-threatening problems. Both patients had prolonged and essentially uninterrupted application of cryotherapy for 4 to 7 days, resulting in rewarming injuries of tissue necrosis. A team of specialists used limb salvage therapy to successfully treat...
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery - July 16, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: William C. Brown, David B. Hahn Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research

Foot orthoses: how much customisation is necessary?
The relative merit of customised versus prefabricated foot orthoses continues to be the subject of passionate debate among foot health professionals. Although there is currently insufficient evidence to reach definitive conclusions, a growing body of research literature suggests that prefabricated foot orthoses may produce equivalent clinical outcomes to customised foot orthoses for some conditions. Consensus guidelines for the prescription of customised foot orthoses need to be developed so that the hypothesised benefits of these devices can be thoroughly evaluated.
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research - July 8, 2009 Category: Podiatry Authors: Hylton Menz Source Type: research

How Do Stress Fractures Develop?
Considering the forces involved in many sports, it's no surprise that professional athletes sustain serious injuries to their muscles, ligaments, tendons and bones. A spate of bone fracture–related injuries seems to be dogging professional teams this year. The Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association lost seven-time all-star Tracy McGrady to season-ending microfracture surgery in February. And on Monday, Rocket’s team physician Tom Clanton announced in the Houston Chronicle that all-star center Yao Ming's fractured foot, which he sustained in a play-off game against the Los Angeles Lakers in May, ...
Source: Scientific American - Official RSS Feed - July 2, 2009 Category: Science Tags: Biology,Health Source Type: research

The Role of Podiatry in Wound Management
As wound care providers, we are all too keenly aware of the necessity of the "team approach" to wound management. The wound is often a symptom of more complicated underlying conditions and comorbidities. Patients afflicted with chronic wounds typically have a much higher level of acuity than do patients who do not present with nonhealing wounds.
Source: Journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists - June 30, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: Desmond P. Bell Tags: Columns Source Type: research

Plantar Pressures During Shod Gait in Diabetic Neuropathic Patients with and without a History of Plantar Ulceration.
Conclusions: Although presenting a larger midfoot area, diabetic neuropathic patients presented greater pressure-time integrals and relative loads over this region. Diabetic patients with ulceration presented an altered dynamic plantar pressure pattern characterized by overload even when wearing daily shoes. Overload associated with a clinical history of plantar ulcers indicates future appearance of plantar ulcers. PMID: 19605921 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association - June 30, 2009 Category: Podiatry Authors: Sacco IC, Bacarin TA, Canettieri MG, Hennig EM Tags: J Am Podiatr Med Assoc Source Type: research

Improving preventive foot care for diabetic patients participating in group education.
Conclusions: Many diabetic patients were not offered adequate foot-specific information during group lectures, even those with high-risk foot problems. To improve this, combining caregiver and patient education in foot-care practices is important, and systems of networked multidisciplinary professionals are believed to be needed, particularly in delivering customized interventions to at-risk patients based on the initial evaluation. PMID: 19605922 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association - June 30, 2009 Category: Podiatry Authors: Sun PC, Jao SH, Lin HD, Chan RC, Chou CL, Wei SH Tags: J Am Podiatr Med Assoc Source Type: research

Equine pericardium collagen wound dressing in the treatment of the neuropathic diabetic foot wound: a pilot study.
Conclusions: This first report of equine pericardium used to treat neuropathic foot ulcerations demonstrates that the equine pericardium dressing is a safe and beneficial treatment for neuropathic wounds. PMID: 19605923 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association - June 30, 2009 Category: Podiatry Authors: Fleischli JG, Laughlin TJ, Fleischli JW Tags: J Am Podiatr Med Assoc Source Type: research

A review of the ponseti method and development of an infant clubfoot program in Vietnam.
Conclusions: Recent research has improved and refined the technique that must now be both appreciated and incorporated by clinicians. This technique is used across the world in both developed and developing countries and is universally regarded as the best management method for clubfoot deformities. PMID: 19605924 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association - June 30, 2009 Category: Podiatry Authors: Evans AM, Van Thanh D Tags: J Am Podiatr Med Assoc Source Type: research

A review of the theoretical unified approach to podiatric biomechanics in relation to foot orthoses therapy.
Conclusions: It remains up to the individual podiatric physician to decide which method to use to prescribe a foot orthosis. It may be of benefit to encompass all approaches rather than be dogmatic or exclusive. PMID: 19605925 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association - June 30, 2009 Category: Podiatry Authors: Harradine P, Bevan L Tags: J Am Podiatr Med Assoc Source Type: research

In-toeing in Children with Type I Osteogenesis Imperfecta: An Observational Descriptive Study.
Conclusions: Many children with confirmed type I osteogenesis imperfecta have in-toeing gait caused by torsional deformity or metatarsus adductus. Detection and control of in-toeing gait in children with osteogenesis imperfecta is important to prevent fractures resulting from trauma directly related to these conditions. PMID: 19605926 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association - June 30, 2009 Category: Podiatry Authors: Losa Iglesias ME, Becerro de Bengoa Vallejo R, Salvadores Fuentes P Tags: J Am Podiatr Med Assoc Source Type: research

Effect of running shoe type on the distribution and magnitude of plantar pressures in individuals with low- or high-arched feet.
Conclusions: Cushioning and motion control running shoes tend to increase midfoot mean plantar contact area while decreasing mean plantar pressure across the low- or high-arched foot. PMID: 19605927 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association - June 30, 2009 Category: Podiatry Authors: Molloy JM, Christie DS, Teyhen DS, Yeykal NS, Tragord BS, Neal MS, Nelson ES, McPoil T Tags: J Am Podiatr Med Assoc Source Type: research

Validation of the basic foot screening checklist: a population screening tool for identifying foot ulcer risk in people with diabetes mellitus.
Conclusions: The validity and reliability of the Basic Foot Screening Checklist was poor despite the finding that generalist foot screeners performed individual tests with good sensitivity and specificity. This inconsistency was likely attributable to the inability of screeners to adequately interpret the test findings and form accurate risk classification outcomes. PMID: 19605928 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association - June 30, 2009 Category: Podiatry Authors: Bower VM, Hobbs M Tags: J Am Podiatr Med Assoc Source Type: research

A review of current research in light-based technologies for treatment of podiatric infectious disease States.
Recently, there has been a resurgence of interest in potential phototherapy technologies for the local treatment of bacterial and fungal infection. Currently, onychomycosis is the principle disease that is the target of these phototherapies in podiatric medicine. Some of these technologies are currently undergoing in vitro and in vivo trials approved by institutional review boards. The three light-based technologies are ultraviolet light therapy, near infrared photo-inactivation therapy, and photothermal ablative antisepsis. Each of these technologies have markedly dissimilar mechanisms of action. In this review, each ...
Source: Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association - June 30, 2009 Category: Podiatry Authors: Bornstein E Tags: J Am Podiatr Med Assoc Source Type: research

Cutaneous surgery: reconsidering electrosurgery.
This review examines the techniques of electrosurgery as applied in podiatric practice. Previous research findings are summarized, and the author proposes a modification to current practice in the treatment of hyperkeratotic lesions. PMID: 19605930 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association - June 30, 2009 Category: Podiatry Authors: Robinson C Tags: J Am Podiatr Med Assoc Source Type: research

A complex variant of lisfranc joint complex injury.
We report an unusual case of a variant of Lisfranc injury, plantar dislocation of the medial cuneiform with plantar fracture-dislocation of the intermediate cuneiform and dorsal fracture-dislocation of the lateral cuneiform, which has never been reported, to our knowledge. The entire pathologic abnormality was treated by open reduction and fixation with Kirschner wires, which were removed 8 weeks postoperatively because of pin-tract infection. Complex regional pain syndrome, which was a problem early in the recovery process, is now in remission, and at the 25-month follow-up examination, the patient was almost symptom free...
Source: Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association - June 30, 2009 Category: Podiatry Authors: Bulut G, Yasmin D, Heybeli N, Erken HY, Yildiz M Tags: J Am Podiatr Med Assoc Source Type: research

Plantar fibromatosis masquerading as metastatic melanoma.
We present the evaluation and treatment of a 59-year-old male with a medical history significant for multiple recurrences of malignant melanoma. The patient was found to have increased focal uptake of his right foot on fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography. Given the patient's clinical history, the increased uptake was suspected to be recurrence of his disease. The nodule was surgically excised and was later pathologically diagnosed as benign plantar fibromatosis. To our knowledge, only one other case report of plantar fibromatosis demonstrating increased fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography uptake exi...
Source: Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association - June 30, 2009 Category: Podiatry Authors: Kroeker TR, Fisher SB, Lisle A, Dale PS Tags: J Am Podiatr Med Assoc Source Type: research

Dynamic Splinting for Runner's Toe: A Case Report with Gait Analysis.
We present a case report of runner's hallux limitus and the effect of dynamic splinting in reducing contracture as measured by gait analysis. After 4 months of treatment with dynamic splinting, the patient regained 45 degrees in active range of motion, and the gait analysis showed significant and beneficial changes. PMID: 19605933 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association - June 30, 2009 Category: Podiatry Authors: John MM, Willis FB, Portillo A Tags: J Am Podiatr Med Assoc Source Type: research

International public health in third world country medical missions: when small legs walk, we all stand a little taller.
Medical and surgical missions in Third World countries are mentally, physically, and financially demanding; however, there are many foot and ankle surgeons volunteering their time because it provides high levels of personal and emotional satisfaction. After many years in the missionary field, we would like to share a compilation study of our long-term experience and outcomes from our international medical and surgical pediatric mission trips to Latin American countries. We hope to instill in others the same passion for this work by sharing our portion of contribution in this vast world of international public health. ...
Source: Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association - June 30, 2009 Category: Podiatry Authors: Lee DK, Weinstein S Tags: J Am Podiatr Med Assoc Source Type: research

Guidelines for authors.
PMID: 19605935 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association - June 30, 2009 Category: Podiatry Authors: Joseph WS Tags: J Am Podiatr Med Assoc Source Type: research

Protocol for the Foot in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis trial (FiJIA): a randomised controlled trial of an integrated foot care programme for foot problems in JIA.
Background: Foot and ankle problems are a common but relatively neglected manifestation of juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Studies of medical and non-medical interventions have shown that clinical outcome measures can be improved. However existing data has been drawn from small non-randomised clinical studies of single interventions that appear to under-represent the adult population suffering from juvenile idiopathic arthritis. To date, no evidence of combined therapies or integrated care for juvenile idiopathic arthritis patients with foot and ankle problems exists.Methods/design: An exploratory phase II non-pharmacologic...
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research - June 29, 2009 Category: Podiatry Authors: Gordon HendryDeborah TurnerJohn McCollPaula LorgellyRoger SturrockGordon WattMichael BrowneJanet Gardner-MedwinLorraine FrielJim Woodburn Source Type: research

Editorial: Focusing on What Matters most-Quality Chiropractic Education.
PMID: 19390677 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The Journal of Chiropractic Education - June 28, 2009 Category: Podiatry Authors: Green B Tags: J Chiropr Educ Source Type: research

Generalizability of a composite student selection procedure at a university-based chiropractic program.
CONCLUSION: Good generalizability for a composite admission to a chiropractic program was found. Optimal weighting and adequate sampling are important for obtaining optimal generalizability. Limitations and suggestions for future research are discussed. PMID: 19390678 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The Journal of Chiropractic Education - June 28, 2009 Category: Podiatry Authors: O'Neill LD, Korsholm L, Wallstedt B, Eika B, Hartvigsen J Tags: J Chiropr Educ Source Type: research

Intentions of Chiropractic Interns Regarding use of Health Promotion in Practice: Applying Theory of Reasoned Action to Identify Attitudes, Beliefs, and Influencing Factors.
CONCLUSION: Most interns will use some form of health promotion in practice. Normative influences including those seen as key influencers are as powerful a predictor as perceived education or skill levels on future practice of health promotion. PMID: 19390679 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The Journal of Chiropractic Education - June 28, 2009 Category: Podiatry Authors: Evans MW, Ndetan H, Williams RD Tags: J Chiropr Educ Source Type: research

A survey of geriatrics courses in north american chiropractic programs.
CONCLUSIONS: These results warrant a proposal for improved curricula in this specialty population. It is proposed that more time be dedicated for this topic, more experiential learning be required, and more clinical focus be given on the needs of this population. A restructure of curricula will provide more clinical experiences for students to better equip future doctors of chiropractic for the increase in geriatric health care needs. PMID: 19390680 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The Journal of Chiropractic Education - June 28, 2009 Category: Podiatry Authors: Borggren CL, Osterbauer PJ, Wiles MR Tags: J Chiropr Educ Source Type: research

Managing conflicts of interest in continuing medical education: a comparison of policies.
CONCLUSION: The VA and NASS appear similar in their policies to manage conflicts of interest in CME. The policies of the VA and NASS may provide examples for the chiropractic profession to consider in relation to chiropractic continuing education. PMID: 19390681 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The Journal of Chiropractic Education - June 28, 2009 Category: Podiatry Authors: Lisi AJ Tags: J Chiropr Educ Source Type: research

The Implementation of Virtual Instruction in Relation to X-ray Anatomy and Positioning in a Chiropractic Degree Program: A Descriptive Paper.
This article provides information regarding the introduction of virtual education into classroom instruction, wherein a method of classroom instruction was developed with the use of a computer, digital camera, and various software programs. This approach simplified testing procedures, thus reducing institutional costs substantially by easing the demand for manpower, and seemed to improve average grade performance. Organized files with hundreds of digital pictures have created a range of instructor resources. Much of the new course materials were organized onto compact disks to complement course notes. Customizing presentat...
Source: The Journal of Chiropractic Education - June 28, 2009 Category: Podiatry Authors: Rush PO, Boone WR Tags: J Chiropr Educ Source Type: research

In Memoriam
Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s10243-009-0189-4Authors C. Thémar-Noël, SFMCP Paris FranceYves Desgrippes, SFMCP Paris France Journal Médecine et Chirurgie du PiedOnline ISSN 1765-2855Print ISSN 0759-2280 Journal Volume Volume 25 Journal Issue Volume 25, Number 2 / June, 2009
Source: Medecine et Chirurgie du Pied - June 22, 2009 Category: Podiatry Tags: M édecine et Chirurgie du Pied Source Type: research

Congrès de la Fédération de rhumatologie d’Île-de-France (FRIF)
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Reportages Photographiques / Photographs from Recent MeetingsDOI 10.1007/s10243-009-0190-yAuthors P. -H. Benamou Journal Médecine et Chirurgie du PiedOnline ISSN 1765-2855Print ISSN 0759-2280 Journal Volume Volume 25 Journal Issue Volume 25, Number 2 / June, 2009
Source: Medecine et Chirurgie du Pied - June 22, 2009 Category: Podiatry Tags: M édecine et Chirurgie du Pied Source Type: research

L’ostéoblastome du cuboïde: une localisation exceptionnelle
Résumé L’ostéoblastome est une tumeur osseuse bénigne ostéoformatrice qui survient chez l’adulte jeune avant 30 ans. Il se localise surtout au niveau du rachis et la diaphyse des os longs. La localisation au niveau du pied est exceptionnelle. Nous rapportons une observation chez une patiente âgée de 43 ans, révélée par des douleurs inflammatoires au niveau du bord latéral du pied, la radiologie standard étant initialement normale et même après trois mois d’évolution. Devant la persistance de la symptomatologie, un scanner a montré une image lacunaire bien limitée au niveau du cuboïde,...
Source: Medecine et Chirurgie du Pied - June 22, 2009 Category: Podiatry Tags: M édecine et Chirurgie du Pied Source Type: research

Aponévrotomie plantaire percutanée: à propos de 17 observations
Résumé Les auteurs rapportent les résultats d’une série de 17 observations d’aponévrosites plantaires traitées par aponévrotomie percutanée à l’aiguille après échec du traitement médical Il s’agissait de dix femmes et de cinq hommes avec un age moyen de 49 ans et un recul de 13 mois en moyenne. Les complications sont rares, et le résultat global est satisfaisant. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Cas Clinique / Case ReportDOI 10.1007/s10243-009-0185-8Authors O. Agoumi, Rue Oualili, n° 4, El-Manzah Al-Houceima MarocA. Daoudi, Service de chirurgie orthopédique et traumatologique de...
Source: Medecine et Chirurgie du Pied - June 22, 2009 Category: Podiatry Tags: M édecine et Chirurgie du Pied Source Type: research

Entorse bilatérale de l’articulation médiotarsienne de Chopart (à propos d’un cas)
Résumé Les entorses médiotarsiennes de l’articulation métatarsienne de Chopart sont moins connues que les atteintes traumatiques de l’articulation talocrurale. Les clichés standard bien réalisés, spécifiques, guidés par l’examen clinique suffisent, dans la plupart des cas, pour faire le bilan. Nous présentons le cas exceptionnel d’une entorse bilatérale pure de l’articulation médiotarsienne observée chez une jeune femme de 25 ans, à la suite d’une mauvaise réception d’un saut. La clinique a orienté le diagnostic, et c’est la radiographie du pied qui a permis de montrer l’arr...
Source: Medecine et Chirurgie du Pied - June 22, 2009 Category: Podiatry Tags: M édecine et Chirurgie du Pied Source Type: research

L’ostéotomie de dorsiflexion dans le traitement de la maladie de Freiberg
Résumé Décrite par Gauthier en 1974, l’ostéotomie de dorsiflexion sous-capitale du deuxième métatarsien dans la prise en charge de la maladie de Freiberg permet une restitution de l’interligne articulaire métatarsophalangien et la réduction de la pression lors du déroulement du pas susceptibles d’améliorer la symptomatologie. Nous rapportons une série de 11 malades souffrant de métatarsalgies statiques, dans le cadre d’une maladie de Freiberg, traités par ostéotomie de Gauthier maintenue par une miniplaque. Avec un recul moyen de 26 mois, nos patients étaient tous satisfaits du résult...
Source: Medecine et Chirurgie du Pied - June 22, 2009 Category: Podiatry Tags: M édecine et Chirurgie du Pied Source Type: research

Prise en charge thérapeutique du pied spastique: à propos de 116 cas
Conclusion Les indications thérapeutiques des pieds spastiques se discutent en tenant compte du type et de la gravité des lésions et de la demande du patient. Les bonnes indications sont celles qui font suite à une bonne évaluation analytique et fonctionnelle du malade lors d’une consultation multidisciplinaire. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Article Médicochirurgical / Medico-Surgical ArticleDOI 10.1007/s10243-009-0187-6Authors S. Ghroubi, université du Sud Service de médecine physique, de rééducation et de réadaptation fonctionnelle, CHU Habib-Bourguiba, Sfax-Tunisie Sfax TunisieO...
Source: Medecine et Chirurgie du Pied - June 22, 2009 Category: Podiatry Tags: M édecine et Chirurgie du Pied Source Type: research

Éditorial
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Éditorial / EditorialDOI 10.1007/s10243-009-0191-xAuthors B. Daum Journal Médecine et Chirurgie du PiedOnline ISSN 1765-2855Print ISSN 0759-2280 Journal Volume Volume 25 Journal Issue Volume 25, Number 2 / June, 2009
Source: Medecine et Chirurgie du Pied - June 22, 2009 Category: Podiatry Tags: M édecine et Chirurgie du Pied Source Type: research

International Foot and Ankle Biomechanics Community (i-FAB): past, present and beyond
The International Foot and Ankle Biomechanics Community (i-FAB) is an international collaborative activity which will have an important impact on the foot and ankle biomechanics community. It was launched on July 2nd 2007 at the foot and ankle session of the International Society of Biomechanics (ISB) meeting in Taipei, Taiwan. i-FAB is driven by the desire to improve our understanding of foot and ankle biomechanics as it applies to health, disease, and the design, development and evaluation of foot and ankle surgery, and interventions such as footwear, insoles and surfaces.
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research - June 15, 2009 Category: Podiatry Authors: Christopher NesterAlberto LeardiniPeter CavanaghDieter RosenbaumJoshua Burns Source Type: research

Index
Source: Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery - June 10, 2009 Category: Podiatry Source Type: research

Plantar Foot Donor Site as a Harvest of a Split-Thickness Skin Graft
The authors present a minimally invasive procedure for harvesting a split thickness skin graft (STSG) from the plantar surface of the foot. This is another option to consider for soft tissue reconstruction of diabetic foot wounds to help restore form and function and to prevent amputation. The authors do not recommend this technique for all soft tissue wounds of the toes and plantar aspect of the foot but believe it is a viable option for selected small diabetic foot wounds that may benefit from a STSG.
Source: Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery - June 10, 2009 Category: Podiatry Authors: Ronald Belczyk, John J. Stapleton, Peter A. Blume, Thomas Zgonis Tags: Current Concepts and Techniques Source Type: research

Tibiotalocalcaneal Arthrodesis with the Use of a Humeral Locking Plate
This article highlights the technique of insertion of the humeral locking plate for the stabilization of tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis. A case study is provided to serve as an example of the technique.
Source: Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery - June 10, 2009 Category: Podiatry Authors: Nicholas J. Lowery, Alison M. Joseph, Patrick R. Burns Tags: Current Concepts and Techniques Source Type: research