Showing papers in "The Foot in 2011"

TL;DR: The study was carried out in diabetic patients with foot ulcer to determine the microbiological profile of infected ulcer, antibiotic resistance of the isolates and to find out the potential risk factors for infection with multidrug resistance and the outcome of these infections.

TL;DR: It is found that clinical treatment with injection and biomechanical correction does indeed diminish plantar fascia thickness as shown on ultrasound, and office-based ultrasound can help diagnose and confirm plantar fasciitis/fasciosis through the measurement of the plantar Fascia thickness.

TL;DR: The Manchester-Oxford Foot Questionnaire (MOXFQ) as discussed by the authors was evaluated for use with different regions of the foot and ankle for hallux valgus surgery.

TL;DR: The aim of this critical literature review is to find the most up-to-date material on intra-articular corticosteroid injections for the foot and ankle.

TL;DR: Results of this trial suggest that an innovative structured protocol of manual and manipulative therapy (experimental group) is equivalent to standard care of a night splint(s) (control group) for symptomatic mild to moderate HAV in the short term.

TL;DR: The FAAM demonstrated responsiveness to change in individuals with orthopedic foot and ankle dysfunction complicated by diabetes and can be used to measure patient outcomes over a 6-month period.

TL;DR: The Achilles tendon had an integral role in evolving apes from a herbivorous diet to early humans who started hunting for food over longer distances, resulting in bipedal locomotion.

TL;DR: There was variation in plantar pressure distribution because the contact area of the men foot was larger than that of women foot, which can provide suitable guidelines to biomedical engineers and doctor for designing orthotic devices for reliving the area of excessively high pressure.

TL;DR: The new shoes did not lower injury incidence, although specific risk factors associated with foot pain/discomfort were identified, and insoles may be considered.

TL;DR: Age is the primary predictor for flatfoot while the type of footwear is not, and comparison of the prevalence of flatfoot by age group indicated a significant difference at age 10 years.

TL;DR: Albeit no marked differences could be demonstrated between the tested shoes, the inherent construct of the laced boot probably attempts to protect the ankle-subtalar joint complex evidenced by evoking a less strong peroneus longus muscle's protective response.

TL;DR: In this paper, the incidence of different types of supination line injuries visible at the initial radiographs at the Emergency Department and to determine the type and percentage of misdiagnosed injuries were evaluated.

TL;DR: The stepwise approach to the reverse scarf and opening wedge osteotomy of the proximal phalanx for iatrogenic hallux varus is an alternative to first MTP joint arthrodesis for those with a viable joint.

TL;DR: This study has demonstrated that the combined rotation scarf and Akin's procedure is a reliable procedure, capable of improving a patient's HRQOL.

TL;DR: The inter-relationship between articular and angular parameters within the talus demonstrates strong correlation for certain parameters, which may be helpful to adjust calcaneal and talar screw placement techniques, prosthesis designing and bio-mechanical studies at this important region.

TL;DR: MRI-based clinical management has been adjusted for each case; beside the Grade 3 ligament injuries and the rare, but difficult to diagnose osteochondral lesions of the talus, partial weight bearing or short-immobilization were offered as treatment modalities for the rest of the patients avoiding unnecessary long-term treatments and rehabilitation exercises.

TL;DR: It is considered that arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis is an effective technique for haemophilic arthropathy.

TL;DR: The greatest reduction of impulse on the second meetatarsal head in healthy subjects is achieved with the use of metatarsal bars in an oblique position, which is more effective than the perpendicular one.

TL;DR: A case of delayed presentation of an atraumatic dislocation of the posterior tibial tendon which was diagnosed accurately and managed with primary repair of the flexor retinaculum is described.

TL;DR: The prevalence of all the structural conditions was notably higher than a similarly matched general population and both conditions and biomechanical/gait findings associated with ligamentous laxity like pes planus and hallux abducto valgus had especially high prevalence rates.

TL;DR: Results demonstrate that surgical correction of hallux valgus undertaken under local anaesthetic as a Day Case procedure is an effective intervention directly benefiting patients by reducing perceived foot pain, improving foot function and general foot health for the majority of patients.

TL;DR: It is concluded that first MTPJ total joint Gelfoam™-based interpostion arthroplasty is a cheap alternative to other joint replacement systems for the MTP joint.

TL;DR: This technique provides a safe and effective method of stabilization for properly selected malignant tumors of the distal tibia in properly selected patients with metastatic bone tumor and low grade central osteosarcoma.

TL;DR: A case of giant cell tumor involving the distal phalanx of great toe in a 27 year old female who presented with swelling of greattoe of right foot and regular follow up for two years showed no recurrence of tumor.

TL;DR: An evidence based algorithm for the selection of appropriate imaging techniques is suggested to aid clinicians in there decision making process to determine the best approach in detecting the sometimes subtle changes which may be seen in some cases of osteomyelitis.

TL;DR: It is suggested that the specialist running sock has limited effects on GRFs and therefore may be responsible for a limited degree of shock attenuation experienced during walking.

TL;DR: Foot and ankle surgery is the least popular of the orthopaedic subspecialties and considerable deficiencies exist in its education.

TL;DR: A patient with a dislocation of the midfoot and concomitant fractures of the cuneiforme bones I-III due to a car traffic accident is reported about, which correlates with a very good clinical result.

TL;DR: It is not clear whether PFPS is a cause or effect of abnormal gait, and further research is warranted to investigate the long-term effects of wearing an infrapatellar strap and associated altered foot biomechanics due to PFPS.

TL;DR: Only 65% of GP referrals to this surgical service were deemed appropriate as they progressed directly to surgery, with the construction and implementation of referral guidelines which would enhance the referral and treatment pathway to the service.