Newsletter 17 June 2008

Forum Watch:

Sterilisation for mobile work (General Issues & Discussions Forum)

Trembling thighs (General Issues & Discussions Forum)

Biotensegrity and Mechanical Analysis(Biomechanics, Sports & Foot Orthoses Forum)

Variability of first metatarsal axis and foot function (Biomechanics, Sports & Foot Orthoses Forum)

Method of ABI used determines PVD prevalance (Diabetic Foot & Wound Management Forum)

Risk attitudes to treatment among patients with severe intermittent claudication (Diabetic Foot & Wound Management Forum)

Osteochondral Defect - 3.5 years later (Foot Surgery Forum)

Biomechanical intervention for 3yr old? (Pediatrics Forum)

Charging Patients for Missed Appointments (Practice Management Forum)

High heels:Grow your own collagen (USA Forum)

Sterilisation for home visits (UK Forum)

Podiatrist in Queen's Birthday Honours List (UK Forum)

Clinic room flooring (Australian Forum)

Hiperhidrosis Plantar (Espanol Forum)

Friday 13th and shoes (Break Room)

Walk a little slower daddy (Break Room)

 
Latest Research and Articles:

Arch height and first metatarsal joint axis orientation as related variables in foot structure and function. Abstract (Foot Ankle Int.)

Radiographic measures as a predictor of ulcer formation in diabetic charcot midfoot. Abstract (Foot Ankle Int.)

Three-dimensional analysis of different first metatarsal osteotomies in a hallux valgus model. Abstract (Foot Ankle Int.)

Delivery of care to diabetic patients with foot ulcers in daily practice: results of the Eurodiale Study, a prospective cohort study. Abstract (Diabet Med.)

Small-fibre involvement in diabetic patients with neuropathic foot pain. Abstract (Diabet Med.)

The predictors of foot ulceration in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a preliminary investigation. Abstract (Clin Rheumatol.)

Is there a role for lengthening flexor hallucis and flexor digitorum longus tendons in surgery for club foot?: A PRELIMINARY REPORT. Abstract (J Bone Joint Surg Br.)

Evidence of isometric function of the flexor hallucis longus muscle in normal gait. Abstract (J Biomech.)

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