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Patient-specific instrumentation may improve outcomes in total ankle arthroplasty
Published results showed patient-specific instrumentation may decrease operative time, reduce intraoperative fluoroscopy and achieve better postoperative alignment in patients undergoing total ankle arthroplasty.
Getting a Foot Ulcer to Heal
Foot ulcers are sores that develop from a breakdown of skin on the foot, often from an injury, pressure, friction, and/or shearing over time. Certain conditions like diabetes, peripheral artery disease, and peripheral neuropathy affect the skin’s ability to heal and increase the risk of foot ulcers.
Infected Foot: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
An infected foot occurs when the bacteria that are normally present on the skin break the skin’s barrier and enter the bloodstream causing symptoms such as pain, swelling, warmth, and redness. The infection can result from an injury, like a cut or scrape, insect bite, ingrown toenail, or a diabetic ulcer.
Predicting the outcome of plantar heel pain in adults: a systematic review of prognostic factors
Plantar Heel Pain (PHP) is a common disorder with many treatment pathways and is not self-limiting, hence prognostic information concerning recovery or recalcitrance is needed to guide practice. In this systematic review, we investigate which prognostic factors are associated with favourable or unfavourable PHP outcomes.
Relationship between the morphology of osteophytes and cartilage lesions in anterior ankle impingement in athletes: a cross-sectional study
The present study aimed to describe the frequency and severity of tram-track lesions in anterior ankle impingement in athletes and to evaluate the association between osteophyte morphology and severity of tram-track lesions, the distinctive cartilage lesions associated with tibial osteophytes in anterior ankle impingement syndrome.
Achilles Tendon Stretches and Strength Exercises
Given the importance of the Achilles tendon, stretching and strengthening of the tendon and surrounding calf muscles are crucial for both the prevention of injuries and during the rehab process.
Achilles Tendon Rupture Test: Diagnosis and Treatment
The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscles to the heel bone, also known as the calcaneus. If the Achilles tendon ruptures, a specific test can be done — the Achilles tendon rupture test, also called the Thompson test or calf squeeze test. Since the Achilles tendon is essential for walking and running, a tear necessitates starting treatment as soon as possible.
When Plantar Fasciitis Is So Bad You Can’t Walk
Muscle weakness caused by stroke, cerebral palsy, and other conditions (especially injuries) can lead to plantar flexion weakness.1 You can rebuild strength and range of motion over time by practicing stretches and plantar flexion exercises.
Achilles tendinitis: What is it, and what are the treatments?
Chronic tendon issues are a frequent source of pain and can limit activity. They become more common with age, weight and certain activities, and early and appropriate diagnosis by a doctor is critical to get the best outcomes.
Why you May Experience Foot Pain while Working from Home
Foot pain is on the rise with more people working from home. A podiatrist goes over the reasons why, and how to prevent it.