Prevalence of toenail onychomycosis in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and evaluation of risk factors.

abstract：:The foot is an engineering marvel that allows the body to perform many physical activities over a wide variety of terrain with remarkable efficiency. The functions of the foot and the lower extremity are biomechanically integrated; thus normal lower-extremity function requires normal foot function and vice versa. Beca...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Kirby KA

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is no study comparing how Weber type C ankle fractures treated with either three- or four-cortex syndesmotic fixation affects the structure of the syndesmosis. METHODS:In a retrospective study, 46 patients were separated into two groups: 22 patients with three-cortex fixation and 24 patients with four...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Karapinar H,Kalenderer O,Karapinar L,Altay T,Manisali M,Gunal I

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reliability and normal values for the relaxed calcaneal stance position were determined in a nonclinic population of healthy adults and children (88 adults and 124 children) ranging in age from 5 to 36 years. The mean relaxed calcaneal stance position for adults was 6.07 degrees valgus (SD 2.71 degrees) (range, 1 degr...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Sobel E,Levitz SJ,Caselli MA,Tran M,Lepore F,Lilja E,Sinaie M,Wain E

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A methodic analysis of foot radiographs is valuable when evaluating for joint disease. The author presents a system that allows the interpreter to establish a list of expected differential diagnoses. This is especially useful when the arthritide does not present with its classic radiographic appearance. ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Christman RA

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The author reflects upon his experiences within podiatric medical education and shares his thoughts about the directions podiatric medical education should take before the end of the century. The author envisions a collaborative effort between the practitioners and educators within the profession in areas such as curr...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： McNevin AJ

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The topic of pain management remains a minor component of the formal education and training of residents and physicians in the United States. Misguided attitudes concerning acute and chronic pain management, in addition to reservations about the legal aspects of pain management, often translate into a "fear of the unk...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Meyr AJ,Steinberg JS

更新日期：2010-11-01 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：BACKGROUND:Diagnosis of onychomycosis using the periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) test for sensitive identification of hyphae and fungal culture for identification of species has become the mainstay for many clinical practices. With the advent of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing, physicians can identify a fungal toenai...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Caldwell B,Uchmanowicz K,Kawalec JS,Petrofski S,Kurzel C

更新日期：2020-11-01 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：:Administration of air under the skin produced a pouch wall that closely resembled a synovium in that the inner lining was made up of macrophages and fibroblasts. Administration of 1% carrageenan directly into the 7-day-old air pouch produced an inflammation characterized by an increased number of mast cells in pouch f...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Davis RH,Stewart GJ,Bregman PJ

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The evaluation of ulcer size is normally limited to measuring length, width, and depth, and comparing those figures to previously obtained values. These comparisons are grossly inaccurate, and a more representative technique can be used by treating the ulceration as a three-dimensional object. The author proposes seve...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Johnson JD

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Measurement of large-fiber peripheral nerve function is critical to the assessment of patients with nerve injury, chronic nerve compression, and neuropathy. We evaluated the Semmes-Weinstein nylon monofilament (SWM), vibrometry, and the Pressure-Specified Sensory Device (PSSD) (Sensory Management Services LLC, Baltimo...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Radoiu H,Rosson GD,Andonian E,Senatore J,Dellon AL

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of fifth metatarsal fracture is somewhat common in sports and can be complicated in nature. Fractures of the fifth metatarsal can occur at a number of locations. Although some of these fractures respond well to conservative treatment, others have been notoriously hard to heal, with high rates of nonunion...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Darabos N,Obrovac K,Knez N,Darabos A,Hudetz D,Elabjer E

更新日期：2009-11-01 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：:The authors report digital pressure changes in normal subjects following the 5-min postocclusive reactive hyperemia test. This test increases the sensitivity of using toe pressures to assess the adequacy of blood flow. ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Hoffman AF,Schmugler BA,Matthews MJ

更新日期：1991-02-01 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：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：:Onychomycosis is a chronic fungal infection of the nail that is recalcitrant to treatment. It is unclear why normally effective antifungal therapy results in low cure rates. Evidence suggests that there may be a plethora of reasons that include the limited immune presence in the nail, reduced circulation, presence of ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Gupta AK,Carviel J,Shear NH

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Maintaining balance is a complex phenomenon that is influenced by a range of sensorimotor factors. Foot posture and mobility may also influence balance and postural sway. Recently, three-dimensional foot scanners have been used to assess foot posture. This tool allows many individuals to be scanned quickly a...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Saghazadeh M,Tsunoda K,Soma Y,Okura T

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors present a case of congenital idiopathic brachymetatarsia of the fourth metatarsal. A combination of techniques was used to address the components of the deformity and its correction, which include preoperative soft tissue stretching, Z-skin plasty, Z-tendon lengthening, Z-lengthening metatarsal osteotomy w...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Solomon MG,Blacklidge DK

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Falls are a major clinical problem in the hospital setting. This study examined the prevalence of foot pathology and footwear type likely to increase the risk of falls in two subacute-care hospital wards serving elderly patients. METHODS:Two wards of a subacute aged-care hospital were selected for study. Pa...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Jessup RL

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：: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. ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Robinson C

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Talar extrusion in a 13-year-old child was treated by means of open reduction and 10 weeks of cast immobilization. At 1.5 years of follow-up, the patient had full range of motion in the ankle and no signs of avascular necrosis or arthritis. ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Memisoglu K,Hürmeydan A

更新日期：2009-09-01 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：:Computed tomography is a primary imaging technique for evaluating congenital and developmental anomalies of the foot and ankle. Other imaging modalities have special capabilities, but computed tomography is a fast, safe, and effective method of assessing the anatomy. To demonstrate this point, the authors present and ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Lomasney LM,Demos TC,Harris EJ

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Osteochondromas are benign osseous tumors encountered most routinely by physicians responsible for diagnosing musculoskeletal disorders. Often, these osseous lesions are identified following symptoms related to their impingement on adjacent soft tissue or bone. METHODS:This article presents a unique case of...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： DeHeer PA,Thompson N

更新日期：2019-05-01 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：BACKGROUND:A patient "handoff," or the "sign-out" process, is an episode during which the responsibility of a patient transitions from one health-care provider to another. These are important events that affect patient safety, particularly because a significant proportion of adverse events have been associated with a r...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Sansosti LE,Crowell A,Ellis-McConnell W,Meyr AJ

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An important component in the development of any educational program is the evaluation of its effectiveness. The program described in this article was designed in such a way that its impact on practitioners' knowledge, attitudes, and clinical practices regarding human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) could be evaluated. O...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Holmes CA

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Heel pain is a complaint frequently encountered in orthopedic clinics that has peculiar symptoms and may have various etiologic causes. Calcaneal spur fracture is an extremely rare cause of heel pain, and only four cases had previously been reported in the English language literature. We present a 45-year-old woman wh...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Arican M,Turhan Y,Karaduman ZO

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00