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The financial burden of diabetes-related foot disease in Australia: a systematic review J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-27 Nicoletta Frescos, Lucy Stopher, Shirley Jansen, Michelle R. Kaminski
Diabetes-related foot disease (DFD) is a common, costly, and severe complication of diabetes mellitus. DFD is associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality and poses a significant burden on patients, healthcare systems and society. While the detrimental impact of DFD is widely recognised, the precise financial implications of its management in Australia remain unclear due to inconsistent and
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Supination resistance variations in foot and ankle musculoskeletal disorders: implications for diagnosis and customised interventions with wedged insoles J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-21 Gabriel Moisan, Dominic Chicoine, Sean McBride, Nader Farahpour, Pier-Luc Isabelle, Camille Dagenais, Ian Griffiths
Supination resistance is a clinical outcome that estimates the amount of external force required to supinate the foot. A greater supination resistance may indicate greater loads on structures responsible for generating internal supination moments across the subtalar joint during static and dynamic tasks. As such, greater supination resistance may be an expected finding in medial foot and ankle musculoskeletal
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Are floating toes associated with lifestyle in children? A cross-sectional study J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-13 Hideaki Nagamoto, Takumi Okunuki, Shimpei Takahashi, Kazuki Wakamiya, Zijian Liu, Toshihiro Maemichi, Hirofumi Katsutani, Yoshiyasu Yamada, Hiroyuki Takahashi, Hirofumi Tanaka, Toshimi Aizawa, Tsukasa Kumai
Floating toes are a condition and deformity in which some of the toes are afloat. Many functional impairments in floating toes have been previously studied lately and several factors related to floating toes have also been reported. However, no reports have considered the relationship between lifestyle and floating toes among children. The purpose of this study was to reveal the prevalence of floating
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Ankle osteoarthritis: an online survey of current treatment practices of UK-based podiatrists and physiotherapists J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-12 Michael J. Callaghan, Jinal Pravin Gala, Edward Roddy
Patients with painful ankle osteoarthritis (OA) have a mixed experience of non-surgical management which they may attribute to a lack of guidance for clinicians on usual care treatment. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to survey the current clinical practices of UK-based physiotherapists and podiatrists for the treatment of painful ankle osteoarthritis (OA). UK-based physiotherapists and podiatrists
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Effects of foot and ankle mobilisations combined with home stretches in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a proof-of-concept RCT J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-06 Vasileios Lepesis, Joanne Paton, Alec Rickard, Jos M. Latour, Jonathan Marsden
People with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) and limited joint mobility syndrome (LJMS) can experience increased forefoot peak plantar pressures (PPPs), a known risk factor for ulceration. The aim of this study was to investigate whether ankle and 1st metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint mobilisations and home-based stretches in people with DPN improve joint range of motion (ROM) and reduce forefoot
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Establishing regions of interest of the lower leg and ankle for perioperative volumetric assessment with a portable 3D scanner in orthopedic and trauma surgery – a pilot study J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-05 Roman Taday, Erik Schiffner, Sebastian Viktor Gehrmann, Lena Marie Wilms, Robert Alexander Kaufmann, Joachim Windolf, David Latz
Soft tissue swelling assessment benefits from a reproducible and easy to use measurement method. Monitoring of the injured lower extremity is of clinical import during staged soft tissue management. Portable 3D scanners offer a novel and precise option to quantify and contrast the shapes and volumes of the injured and contralateral uninjured limbs. This study determined three regions of interest (ROI)
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Development of a clinically useful multi-segment kinetic foot model J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-29 Songlin Zhu, Thomas Jenkyn
Traditionally, gait analysis studies record the foot as a single rigid segment, leaving movements and loads within the foot undetected. In addition, very few data of multi-segment foot kinetics have been represented in the literature due to measurement and equipment limitations. As a result, this study aims to develop a novel multi-segment kinetic foot model that is clinically feasible and enables
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Foot biomechanics in patients with advanced subtalar- and mid-tarsal joint osteoarthritis and poorly responding to conservative treatment J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Kevin Deschamps, Karel Mercken, Pieter Verschuren, Maarten Eerdekens, Eline Vanstraelen, Sander Wuite, Giovanni A. Matricali
A comprehensive insight into the effects of subtalar- and mid-tarsal joint osteoarthritis on lower limb’s biomechanical characteristics during walking is lacking. Our goal was to assess joint kinematics and kinetics and compensatory mechanisms in patients with subtalar and mid-tarsal joint osteoarthritis. Patients with symptomatic and radiographically confirmed osteoarthritis of the subtalar and mid-tarsal
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A novel assessment, diagnostic and treatment system for diabetic foot J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-25 Jordi Viadé, Maria Nicolás, Magdalena Bundó, Marc Sirvent, Clàudia Riera, Miquel Sabriá
This report aims to present a novel system for the management of foot lesions in patients with diabetes. It was developed in the diabetic foot unit (DFU) of the Mutua de Terrassa University Hospital (HUMT) by primary care professionals, the Diabetic Foot Clinic (DFC), and during emergency cases treated by our group based on daily activities in patients with neuropathy or neuroischemia. This system
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The prevalence of foot pain and association with baseline characteristics in people participating in education and supervised exercise for knee or hip osteoarthritis: a cross-sectional study of 26,003 participants from the GLA:D® registry J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-23 Lucy S. Gates, Lindsey Cherry, Dorte T. Grønne, Ewa M. Roos, Søren T. Skou
Osteoarthritis (OA) affecting the knee or hip is highly prevalent in the general population and has associated high disease burden. Early identification of modifiable risk factors that prevent, limit, or resolve disease symptoms is critical. Foot pain may represent a potentially modifiable factor however little is known about the prevalence of foot pain in people with knee or hip OA nor whether foot
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Developing a diagnostic framework for patients presenting with Exercise Induced Leg Pain (EILP): a scoping review J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Fatma Bosnina, Nat Padhiar, Stuart Miller, Krishna Girotra, Chrysovalanto Massoura, Dylan Morrissey
Numerous conditions are grouped under the generic term exercise-induced leg pain (EILP), yet clear diagnostic guidelines are lacking. This scoping review was conducted to clarify the definition and diagnostic criteria of nine commonly occurring EILP conditions. Three online databases were searched from inception to April 2022 for any English language original manuscripts identifying, describing, or
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Prevention and management of foot and lower limb health complications in adults undergoing dialysis: a scoping review J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Sarah M. Manewell, Purnima Rao, Keren Haneman, Minjia Zheng, Hady Charaf, Hylton B. Menz, Cathie Sherrington, Serene S. Paul
Foot and lower limb health complications are common among patients undergoing dialysis; but a summary of prevention and management evidence is not available. The aim of this scoping review was to summarise study characteristics and the nature of results regarding strategies to prevent and manage peripheral arterial disease (PAD), foot ulceration, amputation, associated infection and associated hospital
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An anatomical approach to the tarsal tunnel syndrome: what can ankle’s medial side anatomy reveal to us? J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-14 Jorge Gomes Lopes, André Rodrigues-Pinho, Maria Abreu Neves, Filipe Fonseca Pinto, Miguel Relvas-Silva, Luísa Vital, Francisco Serdoura, António Nogueira-Sousa, Maria Dulce Madeira, Pedro Alberto Pereira
The heel is a complex anatomical region and is very often the source of pain complaints. The medial heel contains a number of structures, capable of compressing the main nerves of the region and knowing its anatomical topography is mandatory. The purpose of this work is to evaluate if tibial nerve (TN) and its main branches relate to the main anatomical landmarks of the ankle’s medial side and if so
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“I know what I'm supposed to do, but I don't do it”: patient-perceived risk factors that lead to their lower extremity amputations J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-13 Marcelle Ben chmo, Lisa Matricciani, Saravana Kumar, Kristin Graham
The purpose of this study is to extend on our previous research by exploring patient-perceived factors that lead to their Lower Extremity Amputations (LEA). LEA are a serious complication of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), LEA are thought to be preventable with early detection and management of risk factors. Our previous study identified that these factors extend beyond the typical biological and
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Nonsurgical management of hallux valgus: findings of a randomised pilot and feasibility trial J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-13 Hylton B. Menz, Polly Q. X. Lim, Sheree E. Hurn, Karen J. Mickle, Andrew K. Buldt, Matthew P. Cotchett, Edward Roddy, Anita E. Wluka, Bircan Erbas, Mehak Batra, Shannon E. Munteanu
Hallux valgus is a common and disabling condition. This randomised pilot and feasibility trial aimed to determine the feasibility of conducting a parallel group randomised trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a nonsurgical intervention for reducing pain associated with hallux valgus. Twenty-eight community-dwelling women with painful hallux valgus were randomised to receive either a multifaceted
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Prevalence of plantar ulcer and its risk factors in leprosy: a systematic review and meta-analysis J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-13 Karthikeyan Govindasamy, Joydeepa Darlong, Samuel I. Watson, Paramjit Gill
Plantar ulcers are a leading complication of leprosy that requires frequent visits to hospital and is associated with stigma. The extent of burden of ulcers in leprosy and its risk factors are scant impeding the development of targeted interventions to prevent and promote healing of ulcers. The aim of this review is to generate evidence on the prevalence of plantar ulcer and its risk factors in leprosy
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Testosterone replacement therapy is associated with increased odds of Achilles tendon injury and subsequent surgery: a matched retrospective analysis J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-11 J. Alex Albright, Mary Lou, Elliott Rebello, Jonathan Ge, Edward J. Testa, Alan H. Daniels, Michel Arcand
Prescription of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) has increased in the United States in recent years, and though anabolic steroids have been associated with tendon rupture, there is a paucity of literature evaluating the risk of Achilles tendon injury with TRT. This study aims to evaluate the associative relationship between consistent TRT, Achilles tendon injury, and subsequent surgery. This
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A classification of the plantar intrinsic foot muscles based on the physiological cross-sectional area and muscle fiber length in healthy young adult males J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-11 Yuki Kusagawa, Toshiyuki Kurihara, Sumiaki Maeo, Takashi Sugiyama, Hiroaki Kanehisa, Tadao Isaka
Plantar intrinsic foot muscles (PIFMs) are composed of 10 muscles and play an essential role in achieving functional diversity in the foot. Previous studies have identified that the morphological profiles of PIFMs vary between individuals. The morphological profiles of a muscle theoretically reflect its output potentials: the physiological cross-sectional area (PCSA) of a muscle is proportional to
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Clinically-accessible and laboratory-derived predictors of biomechanical response to standalone and supported lateral wedge insoles in people with knee osteoarthritis J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-26 Michael A. Hunt, Calvin T. F. Tse, Michael B. Ryan, Alexander Scott, Eric C. Sayre
Lateral wedge insoles (both standalone and those incorporating individualized arch support) have been frequently studied for the effects on knee joint loading and pain in people with knee osteoarthritis. It has been shown that many people who use these insoles do not obtain the intended biomechanical effect, and thus may not experience a clinical benefit. The ability to identify biomechanical responders
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Intersectionality, vulnerability and foot health inequity J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-26 Joana Almeida, Jonathan Brocklehurst, Adrienne Sharples
Foot health and wellbeing in the UK are often overlooked in healthcare. Foot health outcomes are strongly interlinked to the social determinants of health, in that the way these determinants intersect can impact an individual’s vulnerability to foot pain and disorders. In this commentary we explore some social determinants that hinder individuals from improving their foot health behaviour and ultimately
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Protocol for a randomised feasibility trial comparing a combined program of education and exercise versus general advice for ankle osteoarthritis J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-20 Michelle D. Smith, Viana Vuvan, Natalie J. Collins, David J. Hunter, Nathalia Costa, Melinda M. Franettovich Smith, Bill Vicenzino
Ankle osteoarthritis (OA) is a serious problem with high associated pain and disability. While education and exercise are recommended for the initial management of OA, this has not been investigated in ankle OA. The primary aim of this study is to establish the feasibility of running a full-scale randomised controlled trial (RCT) investigating a combined education and exercise program compared to a
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A multi-professional survey of UK practice in the use of intra-articular corticosteroid injection for symptomatic first metatarsophalangeal joint osteoarthritis J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-17 Michael R. Backhouse, Jill Halstead, Edward Roddy, Vivek Dhukaram, Anna Chapman, Susanne Arnold, Julie Bruce
The first metatarsophalangeal joint is the most common site of osteoarthritis (OA) in the foot and ankle. Intra-articular corticosteroid injections are widely used for this condition, but little is known about their use in practice. This study explored current practice within the UK National Health Service (NHS) relating to the administration of intra-articular corticosteroids for people with painful
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Validity and reliability of hallux valgus angle measurement on smartphone digital photographs J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-16 Albert Cakar, Ozkan Kose, Firat Dogruoz, Huseyin Selcuk, Tolga Kirtis, Omer Faruk Egerci
This prospective study aimed to test the reliability and validity of hallux valgus angle (HVA) measurement on smartphone digital photographs compared with the standard radiographic evaluation. Twenty Seven female patients (45 feet) with forefoot deformity were evaluated with weight-bearing anteroposterior foot radiographs and smartphone photographs. Radiographic hallux valgus angle (rHVA) was measured
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Dermatophyte resistance – on the rise J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-05 Ivan R. Bristow, Lovleen Tina Joshi
Dermatophytes are group of filamentous fungi which have adapted to living on the skin of humans and other animals. In the last decade, reports have emerged from Asia of new dermatophyte strains showing resistance to the commonly used antifungal agent terbinafine and others. The spread of these resistant strains has been noted in many other countries globally. Little is known about the mechanisms or
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Association between triglyceride glucose index and severity of diabetic foot ulcers in type 2 diabetes mellitus J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-05 Weihao Chen, Xuedong Wang, Qilin Jiang, Jiyan Wu, Wanyan Shi, Xiaoxiao Wang, Yihu Yin, Jiayin Zheng, Xiang Hu, Cai Lin, Xingxing Zhang
Triglyceride glucose (TyG) index is a good surrogate biomarker to evaluate insulin resistance (IR). The study aimed to investigate whether the TyG index is related to the severity of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). A total of 1059 T2DM patients were enrolled in this observational, retrospective, single-center study. TyG index was calculated as ln[fasting
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Development of a foot and ankle strengthening program for the treatment of plantar heel pain: a Delphi consensus study J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-03 John W. A. Osborne, Hylton B. Menz, Glen A. Whittaker, Karl B. Landorf
People with plantar heel pain (PHP) have reduced foot and ankle muscle function, strength and size, which is frequently treated by muscle strengthening exercises. However, there has been little investigation of what exercises are used and there is no sound evidence base to guide practice. This study aimed to develop a consensus-driven progressive muscle strengthening program for PHP. Thirty-eight experts
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The impact of wound pH on the antibacterial properties of Medical Grade Honey when applied to bacterial isolates present in common foot and ankle wounds. An in vitro study J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-02 Carla McArdle, Shirley Coyle, Derek Santos
Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) and post-surgical wound infections are amongst the most troublesome complications of diabetes and following foot and ankle surgery (FAS) respectively. Both have significant psychosocial and financial burden for both patients and the healthcare system. FAS has been reported to have higher than average post-surgical infections when compared to other orthopaedic subspecialties
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Assessment of the diagnostic accuracy of Vibrasense compared to a biothesiometer and nerve conduction study for screening diabetic peripheral neuropathy J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-09-28 Srihari Sharma K. N, Anil Kumar H
Peripheral neuropathy is a common microvascular complication in diabetes and a risk factor for the development of diabetic foot ulcers and amputations. Vibrasense (Ayati Devices) is a handheld, battery-operated, rapid screening device for diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) that works by quantifying vibration perception threshold (VPT). In this study, we compared Vibrasense against a biothesiometer
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Characteristics of hindfoot morphology and ankle range of motion in young women with hallux valgus J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-09-25 Mieko Yokozuka, Kanako Okazaki
Hallux valgus occurs more frequently in women as they age; therefore, it is beneficial to prevent hallux valgus in younger women. The purpose of this study was to clarify the characteristics of hindfoot morphology and the range of motion of the ankle joint with hallux valgus in young women. The participants were 140 young women (mean age 18.8 ± 0.6 years). A three-dimensional footprint automatic measurement
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Global prevalence and incidence of hallux valgus: a systematic review and meta-analysis J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-09-20 Yangting Cai, Yuke Song, Mincong He, Wei He, Xianxin Zhong, Hao Wen, Qiushi Wei
Though hallux valgus is a common foot deformity, the integrated information on its global prevalence and incidence is relatively lacking. The aim of this research was to assess the global prevalence and incidence of hallux valgus, thus providing reliable data reference for clinical practice. A systematic review of global hallux valgus research publications concerning its prevalence and incidence was
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Hospital clinicians’ perceptions and experiences of care pathways for chronic limb-threatening ischaemia: a qualitative study J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-09-19 Eleanor Atkins, Ian Kellar, Panagiota Birmpili, Jonathan R. Boyle, Arun D. Pherwani, Ian Chetter, David A. Cromwell
Chronic limb-threatening ischaemia (CLTI) is a condition associated with significant risks of lower limb loss and mortality, which increase with delays in management. Guidance recommends urgent referral and assessment, but delays are evident at every stage of the CLTI patient pathway. This study uses qualitative methods to explore hospital clinicians’ experiences and perceptions of the existing CLTI
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Financial characteristics and security of podiatry work in Victoria: the PAIGE cross sectional study of Australian podiatrists J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-09-16 Anna G. Couch, Terry Haines, Belinda O’Sullivan, Hylton B. Menz, Cylie M. Williams
Podiatrists’ earnings have an important influence on workforce dynamics. This includes the profession’s ability to attract and retain workers so the population’s healthcare needs can be met. This study aimed to describe financial characteristics of podiatry work and factors relating to a sense of financial security. This was a cross sectional study using data from Victorian podiatrists who participated
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Objectively assessed long-term wearing patterns and predictors of wearing orthopaedic footwear in people with diabetes at moderate-to-high risk of foot ulceration: a 12 months observational study J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-09-14 Stein H. Exterkate, Manon Jongebloed-Westra, Peter M. ten Klooster, Hendrik Koffijberg, Christina Bode, Julia E. W. C. van Gemert-Pijnen, Josephus G. van Baal, Jaap J. van Netten
Orthopaedic footwear can only be effective in preventing diabetic foot ulcers if worn by the patient. Robust data on long-term wearing time of orthopaedic footwear are not available, and needed to gain more insights into wearing patterns and associated factors (i.e. participants’ demographic, disease-related characteristics, and footwear usability). We aimed to objectively assess long-term wearing
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Effects of textured insoles and elastic braces on dynamic stability in patients with functional ankle instability J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-09-13 Yunqi Tang, Xinyue Li, Yi Li, Peiyao Liang, Xinyu Guo, Cui Zhang, Pui Wah Kong
Functional ankle instability (FAI) is a common condition that affects individuals who have experienced previous ankle sprains. Textured insoles and elastic ankle braces have been previously used as interventions to improve stability in FAI patients. However, the optimal combination of these interventions has not been fully explored. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of different
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Perceptions of social media utilization among orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeons J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-09-08 Mehdi S. Salimy, Ankur S. Narain, Patrick B. Curtin, Eric C. Bellinger, Abhay R. Patel
The growing social media presence in healthcare has provided physicians with new ways to engage with patients. However, foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons have been found to underuse social media platforms despite their known benefits for patients and surgeons. Thus, this study sought to investigate the reasons for this phenomenon and to identify potential barriers to social media utilization in clinical
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Effect of surgical approach on the treatment of Morton’s neuroma: a systematic review and meta-analysis J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-09-07 Jiayao Zhang, Jing Li, Wufeng Cai, Kaiwen Zheng, Xihao Huang, Xin Rong, Qi Li
Surgical resection of Morton’s neuroma includes dorsal and plantar approaches. However, there is no consensus on the choice of approach in clinic. The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to compare the surgical results of dorsal and plantar approaches. The literatures of PubMed, Cochrane library, Embase and Web of Science were searched on April 26th, 2023. A systematic
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Off-loading and compression therapy strategies to treat diabetic foot ulcers complicated by lower limb oedema: a scoping review J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-09-06 Justine Tansley, Richard Collings, Jennifer Williams, Joanne Paton
Lower limb oedema is a common co-morbidity in those with diabetes and foot ulceration and is linked with increased amputation risk. There is no current guidance for the treatment of concurrent diabetic foot ulcers and lower limb oedema, leading to uncertainty around the safety and efficacy of combination approaches incorporating offloading and compression therapies. To determine indications and contraindications
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials of surgical treatments for ingrown toenails part II: healing time, post-operative complications, pain, and participant satisfaction J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-09-06 Victoria Exley, Katherine Jones, Grace O’Carroll, Judith Watson, Michael Backhouse
When performing nail surgery, clinicians must choose from a multitude of procedures and variations within each procedure. Much has been published to guide this decision making, but there are a lack of up to date robust systematic reviews to assess the totality of this evidence. Five databases (MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science and CENTRAL) and two registers (Clinicaltrials.gov and ISRCTN) were
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Can a shoe-mounted IMU identify the effects of orthotics in ways comparable to gait laboratory measurements? J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-09-05 Max Lewin, Carina Price, Christopher Nester
Footwear and orthotic research has traditionally been conducted within laboratories. With increasing prevalence of wearable sensors for foot and ankle biomechanics measurement, transitioning experiments into the real-world is realistic. However wearable systems must effectively detect the direction and magnitude of response to interventions to be considered for future usage. RunScribe IMU was used
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How does the clinical practice of Aotearoa New Zealand podiatrists align with international guidelines for the prevention of diabetes-related foot disease? A cross-sectional survey J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-08-22 Hannah Jepson, Peter A Lazzarini, Michele Garrett, Matthew R Carroll
Given the importance of preventive care for the lower limb in people with diabetes, and the absence of local guidelines in Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ), the aim of this study was to determine the alignment of assessment and management used in the prevention of diabetes-related foot disease by NZ podiatrists to the international prevention guideline recommendations. A 37-item web-based survey was developed
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Foot health and quality of life in women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy: a cross-sectional study J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-08-21 Raquel Veiga-Seijo, Sonia Pertega-Diaz, Maria Eva Perez-Lopez, Lourdes Calvo Martinez, Silvia Antolin Novoa, Cristina Gonzalez-Martin
Chemotherapy is one of the most widely used therapies for breast cancer, triggering important repercussions on people’s quality of life. However, little research has been undertaken about podiatric adverse effects. This study aimed was to determine the prevalence of podiatric pathology developed in people with breast cancer who receive chemotherapy. Observational, descriptive, and cross-sectional study
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Becoming a podiatrist: an exploration of the practices and processes which underpin the acquisition of a professional identity J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-08-19 Jane Tobbell, Peter Roberts
Undergraduate podiatry degrees are designed to enable students to become professional podiatrists. To be successful students must manage academic and practical activity to ultimately acquire a professional identity. Little is known about the practices and processes which underpin the acquisition of a professional podiatry identity. It is the aim of this paper to begin to address this absence of knowledge
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The relationship of three-dimensional foot morphology to clinical assessments and postural stability in adolescent male footballers J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-08-19 Ferdia Fallon Verbruggen, Jitka Marenčáková, František Zahálka
Foot morphology is associated with altered loading of the ankle–foot complex in adolescent footballers, predisposing to pain and injury. However, usual singular plane clinical assessments do not accurately capture the 3D nature of foot morphology. A new approach is 3D laser scanning, with statistical shape model techniques creating individual-to-group comparison. However, no research exists on the
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Falls and falls-related injuries in individuals with chronic ankle symptoms: a cross-sectional study J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-08-16 Munira M. Al Mahrouqi, Bill Vicenzino, David A. MacDonald, Michelle D. Smith
Falls are a major public health concern globally. While falls are associated with osteoarthritis and persistent pain at the hip and knee, falls have not been investigated in people with chronic ankle symptoms. This study aimed to compare self-reported history of falls between adults with and without chronic ankle symptoms. Secondary aims were to compare concern about falling and balance confidence
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The indirect impact of COVID-19 pandemic on limb preservation care– a retrospective analysis of trends in lower limb revascularisation J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-08-09 Lakmali Anthony, Madeline Gillies, Morica Tran, David Goh
Disruptions caused by COVID-19 pandemic have profoundly influenced the management of many conditions, especially vascular pathologies including limb preservation care. The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of the pandemic on patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) focusing on lower limb revascularisation procedure volume, their indication and urgency of surgery. The Australian Vascular
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The experiences of health workers using telehealth services for diabetes-related foot complications: a qualitative exploration J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-08-09 Kristin Graham, Christie Marie Siatis, Kate M. Gunn, Emilee Ong, Cathy Loughry, Neil McMillan, Robert Fitridge
Diabetes-related foot disease (DFD) accounts for up to 75% of lower-extremity amputations globally. Rural and remote communities are disproportionately affected by DFD. Telehealth has been advocated as a strategy to improve equity of access to health care in rural and remote communities. Current literature suggests that successful implementation of telehealth requires access to adequate reliable equipment
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Australian podiatry workforce: findings from the PAIGE cross-sectional study of Australian podiatrists J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-08-01 Anna Couch, Terry Haines, Belinda O’Sullivan, Hylton B. Menz, Cylie M. Williams
Understanding the dynamics of the podiatry workforce is essential for the sustainability of the profession. This study aimed to describe the podiatry workforce characteristics and identify factors associated with rural practice location. We used an exploratory descriptive design from data obtained during cross sectional study: Podiatrists in Australia: Investigating Graduate Employment through four
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Health Literacy predicts incident foot ulcers after 4 years – the SHELLED cohort study J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-07-27 Pamela Chen, Michele Callisaya, Karen Wills, Timothy Greenaway, Tania Winzenberg
To determine whether health literacy is associated with an index diabetes-related foot ulcer (DFU). The SHELLED Study is a 4-year prospective study of people with diabetes aged over 40 with no history of DFU. The primary outcome was development of a first foot ulcer. Health Literacy was measured using the short form Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults (s-TOFHLA) and nine domains of the Health
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Kinetic coupling in distal foot joints during walking J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-07-25 Lauren R. Williams, Elisa S. Arch, Dustin A. Bruening
Kinematic coupling between the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) and midtarsal joints is evident during gait and other movement tasks, however kinetic foot coupling during walking has not been examined. Furthermore, contributing factors to foot coupling are still unclear. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate kinematic and kinetic coupling within the foot by restricting MTP motion during
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Consensus-based statements for assessing clinical competency in podiatry-related work integrated learning J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-07-19 Ryan S. Causby, Sindhrani Dars, Malia Ho, Steven Walmsley, Shannon Munteanu, Helen A. Banwell
The training of undergraduate and graduate-entry podiatry students in Australia and New Zealand includes practical sessions in a simulated and real-life clinical setting and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) comprising professional clinical placements. Student performance during WIL is evaluated by their Clinical Educators using clinical competency tools. Having a standardised and validated clinical assessment
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Variability of toe pressures during haemodialysis: comparison of people with and without diabetes; a pilot study J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-07-10 Rachel Carle, Peta Tehan, Sarah Stewart, David Semple, Andrew Pilmore, Matthew R. Carroll
Diabetes, end stage renal disease (ESRD), and peripheral arterial disease (PAD) are associated with a higher risk of diabetes-related lower limb amputation. Timely identification of PAD with toe systolic blood pressure (TSBP) and toe-brachial pressure index (TBPI) is critical in order to implement foot protection strategies to prevent foot complications in people with ESRD. There is limited evidence
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Independent prescribing in the UK: insights from the Department of Health Allied Health Professions Medicines Project team J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-07-04 Ivan Bristow, Catherine Bowen, Nicky Wilson, Alan Borthwick
The UK medicines legislation was amended ten years ago (2013) to allow podiatrists and physiotherapists independent prescribing rights, the first of the allied health professions to do so. Non-medical prescribing formed one part of a broader policy agenda promoting role flexibility in response to the challenge of an ageing population and the need to maintain effective health provision in the face of
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Development and validation of a clinical tool to semi-automatic measure three-dimensional TAR alignment on two-dimensional radiographs J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-06-24 Sanne W. G. van Hoogstraten, Joris Hermus, Vera Verbiest, Bert van Rietbergen, Jacobus J. C. Arts
Malalignment is often postulated as an important reason for the high failure rate of total ankle replacements (TARs). The correlation between TAR malalignment and clinical outcome, however, is not fully understood. Improving and expanding radiographic TAR alignment measurements in the clinic might lead to a better insight into the correlation between malalignment and the clinical outcome. This study
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International differences and inaccuracies in the public advertising about calcaneal apophysitis: an audit of websites originating in Australia, UK and USA J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-06-20 Sue Liu, Cylie M. Williams, James J. Welch
Calcaneal apophysitis is a common condition in childhood. Parents often seek online information for children’s’ health care concerns prior to seeking care. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the credibility, readability, and accuracy of calcaneal apophysitis advertising on popular websites in three countries. We used content analysis of publicly accessible data. This involved identifying the top 50 websites
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Effects of supportive and minimalist footwear on standing balance and walking stability in older women J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-06-19 Ameer Nor Azhar, Shannon E. Munteanu, Hylton B. Menz
Footwear has been shown to influence balance and is an important consideration in relation to the prevention of falls. However, it remains unclear as to what type of footwear is most beneficial for balance in older people: sturdy, supportive footwear, or minimalist footwear to maximise plantar sensory input. The objectives of this study were therefore to compare standing balance and walking stability
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Microwave therapy for the treatment of plantar warts J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-06-15 Wendy Hagon, Jonathan Hagon, Greer Noble, Angela Brenton-Rule, Sarah Stewart, Ivan Bristow
Plantar warts, or verrucae plantaris, are common lesions causing considerable pain during weightbearing activity. Although current treatment modalities have low success rates, microwave therapy has been introduced as a promising intervention. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of microwave therapy for the treatment of plantar warts and to determine the clinical factors associated with
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Comparison of below-knee and above-knee amputations with demographic, comorbidity, and haematological parameters in patients who died J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-06-13 Cafer Özgür Hançerli, Necati Doğan
This study aimed to establish mortality predictive parameters with a higher contribution to mortality by comparing the demographic data, comorbid factors, and haematological values of patients who underwent below-knee and above-knee amputation and had died during the follow-up period. Between March 2014 and January 2022, 122 patients in a single centre who developed foot gangrene due to chronic diabetes
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials on surgical treatments for ingrown toenails part I: recurrence and relief of symptoms J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-06-10 Victoria Exley, Katherine Jones, Grace O’Carroll, Judith Watson, Michael Backhouse
Ingrown toenails are a common nail pathology. When conservative treatments are ineffective, a surgical approach is often utilised. Despite recent narrative reviews, there is a need for an up-to-date and rigorous systematic review of surgical methods for treating ingrown toenails. Five databases (MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science and CENTRAL) and two registers (Clinicaltrials.gov and ISRCTN) were
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Alignment of CCI total ankle replacements in relation to midterm functional outcome and complication incidence J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-06-09 Joris P. S. Hermus, Sander M. van Kuijk, Marianne A. Witlox, Martijn Poeze, Lodewijk W. van Rhijn, Jacobus J. Arts
Total ankle arthroplasty is increasingly used as a treatment for end stage ankle arthropathy. The aim of this study was to report the mid-term clinical function and survival results of Ceramic Coated Implant (CCI) ankle replacements and assess the association between the alignment of the CCI total ankle replacements and early functional outcome and complication incidence. Data of 61 patients, who received
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Development of the consensus-based recommendations for Podiatry care of Neuropathy In Cancer Survivors (PodNICS): a Delphi consensus study of Australian podiatrists J. Foot. Ankle Res. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-06-09 Sindhrani Dars, Elizabeth Buckley, Kerri Beckmann, David Roder, Helen Banwell
Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN) is the most common presenting side effect of chemotherapy. As a sensory based neuropathy, this condition can persist for a long time after cessation of chemotherapy and impact the quality of life of cancer survivors. Podiatrists in Australia have been managing people with CIPN related lower limb complications, however guidelines on management of CIPN