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：:Glomus tumors are rare and benign vascular soft-tissue masses commonly found subungually in the foot. A glomus tumor typically manifests with a classic triad of pain, point tenderness, and cold sensitivity. This case report describes an atypical presentation of a glomus tumor in the soft tissue of the rearfoot in a 77...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Kunz EM,Ram B

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Onychomycosis is estimated to occur in approximately 10% of the global population, with most cases caused by Trichophyton rubrum. Some persistent onychomycosis is caused by mixed infections of T rubrum and one or more co-infecting nondermatophyte molds (NDMs). In onychomycosis, T rubrum strain types may natu...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Gupta AK,Nakrieko KA

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fish pedicure is considered to be an aesthetic treatment, first conceived in Turkey, in Kangal Hot Springs. These hot waters are rich in two species of fish of the Cyprinidae family that feed on the stratum corneum layer of patients with psoriasis. This treatment was later adapted to many spa resorts for "fish pedicur...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Nazzaro G,Germiniasi F,Veraldi S

更新日期：2020-09-01 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：:Nail pathologies have a broad range of origin and may sometimes be complicated in presentation or clinical course, specifically when the pathology remains recalcitrant after treatment. In this case report we discuss a pathologic disorder that was initially misdiagnosed as a pyogenic granuloma surrounding an ingrown na...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Goez JC,Kilfoil RL,Wang CA,Sax Z,Arif F

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Midline metatarsal ray deficiencies, which occur in approximately half of congenital short limbs with fibular deficiency, provide the most distal and compelling manifestation of a fluid spectrum of human lower-extremity congenital long bone reductions; this spectrum syndromically affects the long bone triad of the pro...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Hootnick DR

更新日期：2020-05-01 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

abstract：:Ganglion cysts have been recorded in many areas throughout the body. Intratendinous ganglion cysts in the foot are very rare. We present the case of 51-year-old woman with a recurrent right foot ganglion cyst. Surgical excision revealed a ganglion cyst in the tendon sheath of the extensor digitorum longus. It is impor...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Xu H,Gazes MI,Jariwala T,Gambardella PT

更新日期：2020-01-01 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：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：BACKGROUND:Monitoring footprints during walking can lead to better identification of foot structure and abnormalities. Current techniques for footprint measurements are either static or dynamic, with low resolution. This work presents an approach to monitor the plantar contact area when walking using high-speed videogr...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Lidstone DE,Porcher LM,DeBerardinis J,Dufek JS,Trabia MB

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Any pathomechanical change in the foot or ankle is expected to cause adverse biomechanical effects on the lumbopelvic region. However, no objective data can be found in the literature regarding the effects of M. Transversus abdominus (mTrA) and M. Lumbar multifidus (mLM), which are effective muscles in lumbo...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Kararti C,Bilgin S,Dadali Y,Büyükturan B,Büyükturan Ö,Bek N

更新日期：2019-10-18 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：:Tendinopathy in the presence of gouty arthropathy is relatively common, yet the clinical suspicion for gout involvement in acute tendon pain remains low. A 49-year-old man presented with an acute, tender, erythematous mass to the right posterior heel. A computed tomographic scan was obtained, which revealed a septated...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Halaharvi C,So E,Tawancy C,Kibler KA,Logan D

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We sought to show the biomechanical and morphometric properties of flexor hallucis longus (FHL) and flexor digitorum longus (FDL) tendon grafts harvested by specific surgical approaches and to assess the contribution of FHL slips to the long flexor tendons of the toes. METHODS:Thirteen fresh-frozen amputate...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Beger O,Tumentemür G,Uzun C,Keskinöz EN,Elvan Ö,Uzmansel D,Keskinbora M,Erdal N,Taşdelen B,Kurtoğlu Z

更新日期：2019-07-01 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: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：: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

abstract：:Injuries involving the first metatarsophalangeal joint and its associated structures are common, especially in athletes. However, injuries to the hallucal sesamoid complex constituted only 3% of all podiatric sports medicine injuries reported by Agosta. This case study reports a female ballet dancer with an isolated f...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Levi M,Green JI,Kim PM,Saxena A

更新日期：2019-03-01 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

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：:Diabetic foot infections are a common cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States, and successful treatment often requires an aggressive and prolonged approach. Recent work has elucidated the importance of appropriate therapy for a given severity of diabetic foot infection, and highlighted the ongoing risk s...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Hale AJ,Vicks E,LaSalvia MT,Giurini JM,Karchmer AW

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is a lack of data that could address the effects of off-the-shelf insoles on gait variables in healthy people. METHODS:Thirty-three healthy volunteers ranging in age from 18 to 35 years were included to this study. Kinematic and kinetic data were obtained in barefoot, shoe-only, steel insole, silicone...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Özmanevra R,Angin S,Günal İH,Elvan A

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Spectral Doppler ultrasound examination of pedal arteries is one of the most frequently used noninvasive assessment methods by health-care professionals for the diagnosis and ongoing monitoring of people at risk for or living with peripheral arterial disease. The aim of this study was to determine the interr...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Formosa C,Ellul C,Mizzi A,Mizzi S,Gatt A

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Biomechanical analysis of foot loading characteristics may provide insights into the injury mechanisms and guide orthotic prescription for basketball players. This study aimed to quantify in-shoe plantar pressure profiles in amateur players when executing typical basketball movements. METHODS:Twenty male un...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Kong PW,Lam WK,Ng WX,Aziz L,Leong HF

更新日期：2018-05-01 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：:Lipofibromatous hamartoma (LFH) is a rare, benign, tumor-like soft-tissue lesion that affects the peripheral nerves and forms a palpable neurogenic mass. Lipofibromatous hamartoma is associated with pain and sensory and/or motor deficits in the area of innervation of the affected nerve. This report describes a rare ca...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Mert M,Hacısalihoglu P

更新日期：2018-03-01 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：: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：:Sesamoid bones and accessory ossicles are common incidental findings on radiographs. These can occasionally become symptomatic, usually after a precipitating event such as an injury or overuse, or they can be incidental findings unrelated to the presenting pathology. The aim of this study was to highlight a rare case ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Hood CR Jr,Miller JR,Eldridge S,Tran M

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Behcet's disease is a rare autoimmune systemic vasculitis. It usually presents with a symptom complex involving primarily mucocutaneous lesions, genital lesions, and uveitis. When it involves the lower extremity, venous and arterial disease predominates, and joint involvement occurs in approximately 50% of patients. W...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Mahoney JM,Millonig K

更新日期：2017-09-01 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：: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：BACKGROUND:Clinical observations note that foot pain can be linked to contralateral pain at the knee or hip, yet we are unaware of any community-based studies that have investigated the sidedness of pain. Because clinic-based patient samples are often different from the general population, the purpose of this study was...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Dufour AB,Halpern B,Positano RG,Hillstrom HJ,Hannan MT

更新日期：2017-07-01 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：:Superficial acral fibromyxoma is a benign and slow-growing solitary soft-tissue neoplasm. Since being described in 2001, more than 100 cases of superficial acral fibromyxoma on the foot have been reported worldwide, none of which have been reported in the podiatric medical literature. Only nine cases of superficial ac...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Lenz R,Kafka R,Jules K,Bakotic BW

更新日期：2017-01-01 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：:Silver nitrate is often used topically for hemostasis. When radiography is performed after the application of silver nitrate, an artifact appears on the radiograph that may be mistaken for an abnormal calcification or a foreign body. The patients in the following two cases were treated with topical silver nitrate. In ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Clifford J

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Human amniotic membrane is used to prevent peritendinous adhesions after tendon injuries. This study compares the mechanical properties of modified Kessler repairs and modified Kessler repairs strengthened using multiple layers of human amniotic membrane. METHODS:Twenty flexor digitorum profundus tendons of...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Dogramaci Y,Duman IG

更新日期：2016-09-02 00:00:00