Hyperbaric oxygen therapy facilitates healing of chronic foot ulcers in patients with diabetes. (Diabetes Care.)

Midfoot and hindfoot bone marrow oedema identified by magnetic resonance imaging in feet of subjects with diabetes and neuropathic ulceration is common but of unknown clinical significance.  (Diabetes Care.)

Routine MRI findings of the asymptomatic foot in diabetic patients with unilateral Charcot foot. (Diabetol Metab Syndr.)

Trends in lower extremity amputations in people with and without diabetes in England, 1996-2005. (Diabetes Res Clin Pract.)

The role of tibialis posterior fatigue on foot kinematics during walking. (J Foot Ankle Res.)

Plantar Pressure Changes after Long Distance Walking. (Med Sci Sports Exerc.)

Can we make a diagnosis with radiographic examination alone in calcaneal apophysitis (Sever's disease)?  (J Pediatr Orthop B.)

The Effect of Running Shoes on Lower Extremity Joint Torques

The media going overboard on this. Lets take a closer look...

Retrocalcaneal Pain: Diagnostic ultrasound case study

I can diagnose retrocalcaneal bursitis from across the room from the patient....

Caption Competition

Time for another one. We have a prize for the best caption.

Stem cells for diabetic foot ulcers

Scientists in Bristol have found that human foetal stem cells can effectively be used to treat back leg ischaemic ulcers in a model of type 1 diabetes.

Barefoot Running Debate

I encourage those of you who have strong opinions on either side of this debate to contribute

Health insurance claims for 'orthotic' shoes and sandals

Can patients claim on their health insurance for shoes and sandals that are customised with postings or orthoses?

Circulation boosters, good or bad?

They claim to improve circulation, reduce swelling, joint pain and numbness. The booster works by sending tiny electrical impulses through the nerve endings in the soles of the feet and to the lower leg.

Foot and Ankle Injection Techniques" provides the student and practising podiatrist with all they need to understand when, how and what to inject. The text covers essential information on nerve physiology, drug action, equipment, patient selection, injection techniques and many other topics

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