Congenital missing tibial sesamoid in a marathon runner: a case report.

abstract：:Giant-cell tumor of the tendon sheath (GCT-TS) is an uncommon occurrence for a foot and ankle surgeon. However, there is a need to recognize the symptoms of typical and atypical presentations of this pathology. These benign neoplasms are recognized clinically as a soft-tissue mass that is usually painless and palpable...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Levi M,Crafton J

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nonunion of an isolated undisplaced cuboid fracture is unusual. We report a case of symptomatic nonunion of an isolated cuboid fracture after nonoperative treatment. Fracture union was achieved with surgery, and the patient returned to full activities. ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Britton E,Fazal MA

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A device was constructed to assess two-point discrimination in the plantar skin of younger, middle-aged, and older adults. The device consisted of paired filaments, each delivering a tip force of 4.56 log units (equivalent to 3.63 g), at a fixed distance apart. Statistical analysis showed significant differences in tw...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Lynch W,Mooney J

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The evaluation and treatment of bursitis in the foot is a complex problem for the clinician. There is no one standard approach or set treatment for the patient who presents with pain suspected of being secondary to bursal involvement, primarily because there are myriad conditions and anatomical sites involved. Compoun...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Hernandez PA,Hernandez WA,Hernandez A

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The major goal of investigating plantar pressure in patients with pain or those at risk for skin injury is to reduce pressure under prominent metatarsal heads, especially the first and second metatarsals. In research, the insole is used to reduce plantar pressure by increasing the contact area in the midfoot...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Soltanzadeh Z,Najar SS,Haghpanahi M,Mohajeri-Tehrani MR

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From 1982 to 1991, 17 patients underwent a lower extremity arterial bypass to salvage an ischemic transmetatarsal amputation at the New England Deaconess Hospital. Eleven patients were male, and 16 had diabetes for an average of 29 years. The mean age was 71 years. Twelve patients presented with an ischemic ulcer, one...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Pomposelli FB Jr,Basile P,Campbell DR,LoGerfo FW

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A variety of musculoskeletal problems have been associated with excessive body mass in children, including structural foot problems. METHODS:Two hundred children aged 9 to 12 years were recruited to evaluate the effect of body mass on foot structure. Three reliable anthropometric measures were recorded: foo...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Morrison SC,Durward BR,Watt GF,Donaldson MD

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the importance to patients of driving, no well-established guideline exists to help either the patient or the physician determine when it is safe for the patient to return to driving. Previous studies have recommended 6 weeks postoperatively before patients can return to driving safely. Several scien...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Schick FA,Karanjia H,Taweel N,Langman C,Sullivan P

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Squamous cell carcinomas are often seen on the sun-exposed areas of the skin and are rarely observed on the digits of the foot. However, there have been incidences of squamous cell carcinoma developing in the presence of chronic wounds with osteomyelitis, thus complicating the treatment. We present a patient with oste...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Khaladj M,Mbibong RM,Shah N,Mohiuddin A,Siddiqui A

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ingrowing toenail is a common condition treated by general surgeons. Our aim was to analyze the effectiveness of wedge resection with phenolization in the surgical treatment of ingrowing toenails. METHODS:We retrospectively audited 100 patients who underwent wedge resection with phenolization for the treatm...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Shaikh FM,Jafri M,Giri SK,Keane R

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Capsulorrhaphy restricts the motion of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) in hallux valgus surgery. However, changes in motion of the first MTPJ immediately after surgery that resulted from different capsulorrhaphy methods have not been compared. The primary aim of this study was to compare the immed...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Xu C,Li M,Wang C,Liu H

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Exercise is highly beneficial for persons with diabetes. Similar to many other patients, those with diabetes may be reluctant to exercise given a lack of motivation and proper instruction regarding an exercise prescription. In general, medical providers are poorly equipped to develop an exercise prescription...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Jenkins DW,Jenks A

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An observational study was conducted to assess the prevalence of onychomycosis in clinically suspected diabetic neuropathic patients and to assess the reliability of the diagnosis. METHODS:One hundred successive type 1 and 2 diabetic patients with diabetic neuropathy were followed. Diabetic neuropathy was d...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Dumont IJ

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To minimize injection anxiety and discomfort, the podiatric surgeon can choose from a variety of topical anesthetics. Available modalities include skin refrigerants (also referred to as vapocoolants), needleless injection systems, iontophoresis, and eutectic mixtures of topical anesthetic cream such as EMLA Cream. Man...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Plotkin S

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is evidence to indicate that therapeutic footwear can help prevent lower extremity amputation in patients with diabetes. The primary means of preventing amputation is to protect the insensitive foot from unnoticed trauma and excessive plantar pressures that occur during walking. The specific prescription of the ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Mueller MJ

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Retrospective and prospective studies have shown that elevated plantar pressure is a causative factor in the development of many plantar ulcers in diabetic patients and that ulceration is often a precursor of lower-extremity amputation. Herein, we review the evidence that relieving areas of elevated plantar pressure (...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Cavanagh PR,Bus SA

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study was designed to compare the vitamin D levels in a cohort of nondiabetic patients to populations of diabetic patients with and without Charcot neuroarthropathy. METHODS:A total of 41 participants (22 male, 19 female) with a mean +/- SD age of 59 +/- 9.43 years had serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Yoho RM,Frerichs J,Dodson NB,Greenhagen R,Geletta S

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We investigated plantar loading asymmetry during gait in American Indians with and without diabetes and with diabetes and peripheral neuropathy. METHODS:A convenience sample of 96 American Indians with and without diabetes was divided into three groups: 20 with diabetes and peripheral neuropathy, 16 with di...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Kernozek TW,Greany JF,Heizler C

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Equinus is characterized by reduced dorsiflexion of the ankle joint, but there is a lack of consensus regarding criteria for definition and diagnosis. This review examines the literature relating to the definition, assessment, diagnosis, prevalence, and complications of equinus. Articles on equinus and assessment of a...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Charles J,Scutter SD,Buckley J

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One hundred seventy-six of 209 consecutive new patients were examined over a 6-week period for the presence or absence of equinus deformity in the course of their workup for their primary complaint. Of the patients examined, 96.5% exhibited restricted ankle dorsiflexion requiring compensation during gait. Foot complai...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Hill RS

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-six patients with moderate-to-severe hallux valgus deformities were evaluated before and after treatment. All of the patients had incongruent great toe joints. The patients underwent modified proximal crescentic osteotomy, which was termed proximal oblique crescentic osteotomy. The results were evaluated at an ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Pehlivan O,Akmaz I,Solakoglu C,Kiral A,Kaplan H

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study examined the success of an admission screen in identifying applicants who will fail Part I or Part II of the Podiatric Boards on the first attempt. METHODS:A logistic regression model was used to predict failure on the Podiatric Boards. RESULTS:The biology Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) s...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Molnar D,Jensen J,Rolim L

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study hypothesized that individuals who have a history of knee pain during repetitive weightbearing activities have a higher subtalar joint inclination angle than those with a history of foot pain. Study participants were selected on the basis of results of a written questionnaire that asked about the site and ca...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Pierrynowski MR,Finstad E,Kemecsey M,Simpson J

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The concept of soft tissue attachment and reattachment has been addressed over the years through a variety of surgical techniques. This includes tendons and ligaments that have been detached both surgically and traumatically from their osseous origins or insertions. This study is designed to provide the reader with a ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Yu GV,Chang T,White JM

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A review of 12 cases of bony tumors involving the talus is presented. Giant cell tumor was the most common tumor. Malignant tumors should be treated by surgical ablation followed by chemotherapy. There are good results after excision or curettage and bone grafting in the treatment of benign neoplasms. Giant cell tumor...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Dhillon MS,Singh B,Singh DP,Prabhu V,Nagi ON

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Given the age-related decline in foot strength and flexibility, and the emerging evidence that foot problems increase the risk of falls, established guidelines for falls prevention recommend that older adults have their feet examined by a podiatrist as a precautionary measure. However, these guidelines do not specify ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Najafi B,de Bruin ED,Reeves ND,Armstrong DG,Menz HB

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Podiatric medical students in Australia were surveyed to evaluate their reasons for entering podiatric medicine, knowledge of aging, attitudes toward older people, perceptions of treatment efficacy, and desire to specialize in geriatrics. Few students plan to specialize in geriatrics upon graduation (4%), with most pr...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Menz HB,Stewart FA,Oates MJ

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The elderly make more frequent use of general podiatric medical services than the younger population. It is therefore important for podiatric physicians to become familiar with the general principles of infectious disease as applied to an elderly population, which is susceptible to a wider spectrum of disease with mor...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Cristofaro PA

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Commercial disinfectants classified as fungicides may not be effective against commonly encountered fungi within reasonable periods. Cell suspensions of clinical fungal isolates were exposed to use-dilutions of various disinfectants. Quaternary ammonium compounds, iodophors, and phenolics were not fungicidal against a...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Terleckyj B,Axler DA

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We sought to investigate the different configurations of Kirschner wires used in distal femur Salter-Harris (SH) type 2 epiphyseal fracture for stabilization after reduction under axial, rotational, and bending forces and to define the biomechanical effects on the epiphyseal plate and the fracture line and d...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Inal S,Gok K,Gok A,Pinar AM,Inal C

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00