Alfred Gatt

TL;DR: It is reported that human tendons including the Achilles tendons exhibits the very unusual mechanical property of a negative Poisson's ratio (auxetic) meaning that they get fatter rather than thinner when stretched.

TL;DR: This study provides the basis for further research to assess the clinical usefulness of thermography in the diagnosis of vascular insufficiency and measurement of skin temperature of the limbs using a thermal camera is feasible and reproducible.

TL;DR: A systematic review was performed to investigate various alternative techniques for measuring ankle dorsiflexion in the nonneurologic patient, and ten different techniques were identified that included various apparatuses designed specifically for this purpose.

TL;DR: A significant proportion of participants living with type-2 diabetes presented with foot deformities which are known to be predictive of foot ulceration in this high risk population, highlighting the importance of increased vigilance coupled with strengthening of existing screening structures and introducing clinical guidelines with regards to biomechanical assessment of the feet in a primary care setting.

TL;DR: Limitations of currently available guidelines and lack of evidence on which the guidelines are based are responsible for the current gaps between guidelines, standard clinical practice, and development of complications.