The Impact of Glycosylated Hemoglobin and Diabetes Mellitus on Postoperative Wound Healing Complications and Infection Following Foot and Ankle Surgery.

abstract：:Lupus erythematosus is an enigmatic disease. Its podiatric manifestations are largely cutaneous, but vasculitic involvements may produce complications. The authors review much of the histopathology of lupus erythematosus that is relevant to the podiatric physician and surgeon. Awareness of the serious systemic implica...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： McCarthy DJ,Lagana FJ

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The treatment of diabetic foot ulcerations has been a difficult task for podiatrists. Numerous methods and materials have been used in an attempt to alleviate this frustrating and complex treatment dilemma. However, there is one treatment method that has been used successfully for decades on plantar ulcerations of the...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Baker RE

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Older people have multiple foot health problems; therefore, nursing staff need to pay attention to the foot care of older people, especially in long-term care and nursing homes. The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge of nursing staff (n = 16) regarding foot care, their foot-care activities, a...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Stolt M,Routasalo P,Suhonen R,Leino-Kilpi H

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Flatfoot may be classified as pathologic or physiologic. Pathologic flatfoot is often characterized by stiffness of the foot, causes disability, and requires treatment. Physiologic flatfoot is a normal variation; it causes no disability and tends to improve with time. Physiologic flatfoot is most common in individuals...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Staheli LT

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the management of a patient who presented to a family-practice clinic with gangrenous digits. After a thorough evaluation, she was found to have protein C deficiency, which produced a hypercoagulable state. Differential diagnosis in the evaluation of the coagulopathic patient with appropriate hematologic t...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Motley TA,Vanlandingham CL

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

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：: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：:Onychomycosis is an extremely common condition that is increasing in prevalence. Although often innocuous, it may be complicated by discomfort and secondary bacterial infections. Recently introduced oral medications may be highly effective in the eradication of this condition; however, they may carry with them signifi...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Borkowski P,Williams M,Holewinski J,Bakotic B

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lower limb amputations (LLAs) are a major debilitating complication of diabetes. The toe and flow model (TFM) describes the framework for multidisciplinary centers aiming to reduce this complication. In this study, we investigate the efficacy of the TFM to reduce diabetes-related major LLAs in comparison wit...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Basiri R,Haverstock BD,Petrasek PF,Manji K

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgery involving diabetic patients requires special consideration of the possible effects of anesthesia. The authors discuss factors that affect the choice of anesthetic agent and recommendations for preparing the diabetic patient for surgery, along with potential complications. ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Addante JB,Coby ME,Wondro ME,Baker RE

更新日期：1990-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study sought to assess the prevalence of flat feet in primary school children and to find correlations among arch height, ankle dorsiflexion range of motion (ROM), and obesity level. METHODS:The 400 children aged 10 to 12 years who took part in the study had their body height, weight, and fat percentag...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Jankowicz-Szymanska A,Mikolajczyk E,Wodka K

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This work attempts to determine the influence of vitamin C on locally induced inflammation and arthritis in rat paws, as measured by rat paw swelling, polymorphonuclear leukocyte infiltration, pain, and surface skin temperature. Daily subcutaneous administration of 150 mg/kg of vitamin C over 20 days reduced arthritic...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Davis RH,Rosenthal KY,Cesario LR,Rouw GR

更新日期：1990-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Understanding the concept of kinematic coupling is essential when selecting the appropriate therapeutic strategy and grasping mechanisms for the occurrence of injuries. A previous study reported that kinematic coupling between the rearfoot and shank during running and walking were different. However, because...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Takabayashi T,Edama M,Yokoyama E,Kanaya C,Inai T,Tokunaga Y,Kubo M

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rickets is a pediatric disorder not commonly encountered by physicians in the US. Nevertheless, the podiatric physician should be aware that it persists and may exist in children who initially present with gait disturbances or failure to thrive. By using routine plain film radiography of the child's foot, the podiatri...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Osher L,Lembach L,Brooks TS,Failor L

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Poorly fitting footwear has frequently been cited as an etiologic factor in the pathway to diabetic foot ulceration. However, we are unaware of any reports in the medical literature specifically measuring shoe size versus foot size in this high-risk population. We assessed the prevalence of poorly fitting footwear in ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Nixon BP,Armstrong DG,Wendell C,Vazquez JR,Rabinovich Z,Kimbriel HR,Rosales MA,Boulton AJ

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Stenotrophomonas maltophilia is an uncommon gram-negative bacterium often found in individuals with long-standing broad-spectrum antibiotic use or catheter use; individuals undergoing hemodialysis; and individuals with prolonged respiratory disease, specifically, cystic fibrosis. To our knowledge, there are ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Huchital MJ,Kim J,Mantzoukas A,Lucido JV

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Excisional toenail matrixectomies are performed on the area of the foot that has been reported to have the highest concentration of resident microorganisms. A retrospective infection audit was performed to identify whether this unique area of the foot was more susceptible to postoperative infection. METHODS...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Rusmir A,Salerno A

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Determination of the position of the subtalar joint axis is being more widely used clinically to facilitate the prescription of foot orthoses and the understanding of foot function, but clinical determination of the axis has not been widely investigated. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Payne C,Munteanu S,Miller K

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sesamoid tumors of the hallux are rare, and their incidence and differential diagnosis have not been well described. We present a case with a bizarre callus formation of the medial sesamoid of the hallux that mimicked a bone tumor. After excision of the mass and related sesamoid, the patient remained asymptomatic duri...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Kiter E,Yagci B,Duzcan E

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Amputation at the level of the ankle joint is a valuable but underused procedure for a variety of conditions affecting the foot and ankle. The procedure provides a comfortable and durable stump that allows the lower-extremity amputee to function with minimal disability. This article reviews the indications for Syme's ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Hudson JR,Yu GV,Marzano R,Vincent AL

更新日期：2002-04-01 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：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to observe the pressure changes in the felt padding used to off-load pressure from the first metatarsal head, the effects obtained by different designs, and the loss of effectiveness over time. METHOD:With a study population of 17 persons, two types of 5-mm semicompressed felt padd...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Nieto-Gil MP,Ortega-Avila AB,Pardo-Rios M,Gijon-Nogueron G

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors discuss mathematical evaluations when considering base wedge osteotomies to correct a tailor's bunion. A review of the literature is presented in order to use clinical results when algebraic and trigonometric functions are discussed. ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Shrum DG,Sprandel DC,Marshall H

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors presented a case report of a patient presenting with heel pain symptoms and physical findings similar to those associated with a heel spur syndrome. With a standard x-ray, the presence of a simple bone cyst was evident. Although mainly reported in tubular bones, steroid injection therapy has been successfu...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Smith SB,Shane HS

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Data from 37 patients who underwent a transmetatarsal amputation from January 1993 to April 1996 were reviewed. The mean age and diabetes duration of the subjects were 54.9 (+/- 13.2) years and 16.6 (+/- 8.9) years, respectively. The follow-up period averaged 42.1 (+/- 11.2) months. At the time of follow-up, 29 (78.4%...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： La Fontaine J,Reyzelman A,Rothenberg G,Husain K,Harkless LB

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tarsal coalitions represent a cohort of conditions characterized by bony, cartilaginous, or fibrous union of two or more tarsal bones. These disorders are often poorly understood by medical professionals, often leading to delays in diagnosis and treatment. They may be asymptomatic or cause hindfoot pain, stiffness, de...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Babu S,Shenoy R,Mahapatra P,Amin A

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Amputation has been most commonly considered the only option to achieve local tumor control for calcaneal malignancies. Advances in oncologic treatment modalities and wide resection have made limb salvage increasingly possible. We retrospectively reviewed nine patients with calcaneal malignancies treated wit...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Li J,Wang Z

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The case of a 27-year-old female, 5 years after a motor vehicle accident that resulted in spinal cord damage, is reviewed. She progressed well after her accident for 4 years, at which time she developed a neuropathic heel ulceration, aggravated by her calcaneal gait and pregnancy weight gain. The rarity of such a case...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Ward K,Sobel E,Kosinski MA

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Molluscum contagiosum is a viral infection of the skin. It may occur anywhere on the skin surface but is most common in skinfolds, on the face, and in the genital region. Atypical presentations are usually seen in conditions with altered immunity, but they may occur in immunocompetent patients as well. We present a ca...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Bahalı AG,Su O,Ozkaya DB,Sallahoglu K,Yıldız P,Demirkesen C,Onsun N

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the presence of a large gap where end-to-end repair of the torn Achilles tendon is difficult and V-Y advancement would likely be insufficient, augmentation is sometimes required. At our institute we have used primarily the hamstring autograft augmentation technique for the past two decades. The aim of thi...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Stenroos AJ,Brinck T

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00