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Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2010 3(Suppl 1):O27
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An audit of a combined rheumatology and orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery clinic
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Prevalence of MTP joint involvement in the painful forefoot of patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Epigenetics & modern phenotypes: the biological nonsense of sub-talar neutral
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Can the different presentation of the diabetic ischaemic foot be explained by different distributions of arterial disease
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Is the proportion of the third inter-space that a neuroma occupies a more relevant measurement than the size alone?
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Evaluation of foot posture development in children between three and eleven years of age using the foot posture index
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A comparison between a new automatic system and Doppler method for obtaining ankle brachial pressures
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Crouzon Syndrome: a case report
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Prevalence of risk factors for foot ulceration in a general haemodialysis population
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Case study: osteoid osteoma - an unusual cause of shin splints
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Podiatrists’ perspectives of the provision of foot health education for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Difference in force direction during propulsion between subjects with different push-off locations
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A case study: consequences of ANTI-TNFα therapy and foot ulcerations. A patient with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) treated with Infliximab
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The effect of Masai Barefoot technology (MBT) shoes on ankle joint complex kinematics and plantar heel pressure distribution
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The reliability of a new method of Intermetatarsal angle assessment in Hallux Abducto Valgus surgery
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'Foot' and 'surgeon': a tale of two definitions
Recent events in the USA and UK have raised questions about the appropriate definition and application of the terms 'foot' and 'surgeon'. In this editorial, we explore these issues and clarify our use of these...
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Foot posture in people with medial compartment knee osteoarthritis
Foot posture has long been considered to contribute to the development of lower limb musculoskeletal conditions as it may alter the mechanical alignment and dynamic function of the lower limb. This study compa...
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Split tendon transfers for the correction of spastic varus foot deformity: a case series study
Overactivity of anterior and/or posterior tibial tendon may be a causative factor of spastic varus foot deformity. The prevalence of their dysfunction has been reported with not well defined results. Although ...
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Diagnostic accuracy of existing methods for identifying diabetic foot ulcers from inpatient and outpatient datasets
As the number of persons with diabetes is projected to double in the next 25 years in the US, an accurate method of identifying diabetic foot ulcers in population-based data sources are ever more important for...
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Microbiological contamination of cubicle curtains in an out-patient podiatry clinic
Exposure to potential pathogens on contaminated healthcare garments and curtains can occur through direct or indirect contact. This study aimed to identify the microorganisms present on podiatry clinic curtain...
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Clinical guidelines for the recognition of melanoma of the foot and nail unit
Malignant melanoma is a life threatening skin tumour which may arise on the foot. The prognosis for the condition is good when lesions are diagnosed and treated early. However, lesions arising on the soles and...
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'Choosing shoes': a preliminary study into the challenges facing clinicians in assessing footwear for rheumatoid patients
Footwear has been accepted as a therapeutic intervention for the foot affected by rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Evidence relating to the objective assessment of footwear in patients with RA is limited. The aims o...
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Women's experiences of wearing therapeutic footwear in three European countries
Therapeutic footwear is recommended for those people with severe foot problems associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, it is known that many do not wear them. Although previous European studies hav...
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Development of a practical guide for the early recognition for malignant melanoma of the foot and nail unit
Malignant melanoma is a rare but potentially lethal form of cancer which may arise on the foot. Evidence suggests that due to misdiagnosis and later recognition, foot melanoma has a poorer prognosis than cutan...
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Prevalence of hallux valgus in the general population: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Hallux valgus (HV) is a foot deformity commonly seen in medical practice, often accompanied by significant functional disability and foot pain. Despite frequent mention in a diverse body of literature, a preci...
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Radiographic correlates of hallux valgus severity in older people
The severity of hallux valgus is easily appreciated by its clinical appearance, however x-ray measurements are also frequently used to evaluate the condition, particularly if surgery is being considered. There...
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The use of 3D surface scanning for the measurement and assessment of the human foot
A number of surface scanning systems with the ability to quickly and easily obtain 3D digital representations of the foot are now commercially available. This review aims to present a summary of the reported u...
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Effectiveness of dry needling and injections of myofascial trigger points associated with plantar heel pain: a systematic review
Plantar heel pain (plantar fasciitis) is one of the most common musculoskeletal pathologies of the foot. Plantar heel pain can be managed with dry needling and/or injection of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs)...
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A case-series study to explore the efficacy of foot orthoses in treating first metatarsophalangeal joint pain
First metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint pain is a common foot complaint which is often considered to be a consequence of altered mechanics. Foot orthoses are often prescribed to reduce 1st MTP joint pain with the a...
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Idiopathic toe walking and sensory processing dysfunction
It is generally understood that toe walking involves the absence or limitation of heel strike in the contact phase of the gait cycle. Toe walking has been identified as a symptom of disease processes, trauma a...
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Ultrasound guided injection of dexamethasone versus placebo for treatment of plantar fasciitis: protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Plantar fasciitis is the most commonly reported cause of chronic pain beneath the heel. Management of this condition commonly involves the use of corticosteroid injection in cases where less invasive treatment...
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A comparison of foot arch measurement reliability using both digital photography and calliper methods
Both calliper devices and digital photographic methods have been used to quantify foot arch height parameters. The purpose of this study was to compare the reliability of both a calliper device and digital pho...
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The instantaneous helical axis of the subtalar and talocrural joints: a non-invasive in vivo dynamic study
An understanding of rear-foot (talocrural and subtalar joints) kinematics is critical for diagnosing foot pathologies, designing total ankle implants, treating rear-foot injuries and quantifying gait abnormali...
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The rheumatoid foot: a systematic literature review of patient-reported outcome measures
The foot is often the first area of the body to be systematically affected by rheumatoid arthritis. The multidimensional consequences of foot problems for patients can be subjectively evaluated using patient-r...
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Reliability of the TekScan MatScan®system for the measurement of plantar forces and pressures during barefoot level walking in healthy adults
Plantar pressure systems are increasingly being used to evaluate foot function in both research settings and in clinical practice. The purpose of this study was to investigate the reliability of the TekScan Ma...
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Improvement in symptoms and signs in the forefoot of patients with rheumatoid arthritis treated with anti-TNF therapy
Inhibition of tumour necrosis factor (TNF) is an effective way of reducing synovitis and preventing joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), yet very little is known about its specific effect on foot pain and d...
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Relationships between foot type and dynamic rearfoot frontal plane motion
The Foot Posture Index (FPI) provides an easily applicable, validated method for quantifying static foot posture. However there is limited evidence relating to the ability of the FPI to predict dynamic foot fu...
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Looking through the 'window of opportunity': is there a new paradigm of podiatry care on the horizon in earlyrheumatoid arthritis?
Over the past decade there have been significant advances in the clinical understanding and care of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Major paradigm changes include earlier disease detection and introduction of thera...
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Minimal Important Difference (MID) of two commonly used outcome measures for foot problems
The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and the Foot Health Status Questionnaire (FHSQ) are two commonly used outcome measures for evaluating foot health. This study aimed to calculate the Minimal Important Difference (M...
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The role of tibialis posterior fatigue on foot kinematics during walking
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of localised tibialis posterior muscle fatigue on foot kinematics during walking. It was hypothesised that following fatigue, subjects would demonstrate ...
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Augmented low-Dye tape alters foot mobility and neuromotor control of gait in individuals with and without exercise related leg pain
Augmented low-Dye (ALD) tape is frequently used in the management of lower limb musculoskeletal pain and injury, yet our knowledge of its effect is incomplete, especially in regard to its neuromotor effects.
Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2010 3:5 -
The International Documentation and Evaluation System IDES: a single center observational case series for development of an ankle prosthesis documentation questionnaire and study of its feasibility and face validity
The number of implanted total ankle replacements is increasing and most articles present short- and mid-term results. Comparison of outcomes is difficult because of inconsistent terminology and different use o...
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Heel raises versus prefabricated orthoses in the treatment of posterior heel pain associated with calcaneal apophysitis (Sever's Disease): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Posterior Heel pain can present in children of 8 to 14 years, associated with or clinically diagnosed as Sever's disease, or calcaneal apophysitis. Presently, there are no comparative randomised studies evalua...
Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2010 3:3 -
Combined rotation scarf and Akin osteotomies for hallux valgus: a patient focussed 9 year follow up of 50 patients
The Cochrane review of hallux valgus surgery has disputed the scientific validity of hallux valgus research. Scoring systems and surrogate measures such as x-ray angles are commonly reported at just one year p...
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Non- medical prescribing in Australasia and the UK: the case of podiatry
The last decade has witnessed a rapid transformation in the role boundaries of the allied health professions, enabled through the creation of new roles and the expansion of existing, traditional roles. A strat...
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Recent developments in podiatric prescribing in the UK and Australia
Recent and substantial changes in access to restricted medicines by podiatrists in Australia are clearly consistent with healthcare policies aimed at reshaping the healthcare workforce. At the same time, presc...
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Footing the bill: the introduction of Medicare Benefits Schedule rebates for podiatry services in Australia
The introduction of Medicare Benefits Schedule items for allied health professionals in 2004 was a pivotal event in the public funding of non-medical primary care services. This commentary seeks to provide sup...
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Foot posture influences the electromyographic activity of selected lower limb muscles during gait
Some studies have found that flat-arched foot posture is related to altered lower limb muscle function compared to normal- or high-arched feet. However, the results from these studies were based on highly sele...
Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2009 2:35 -
A questionnaire for determining prevalence of diabetes related foot disease (Q-DFD): construction and validation
Community based prevalence for diabetes related foot disease (DRFD) has been poorly quantified in Australian populations. The aim of this study was to develop and validate a survey tool to facilitate collectio...
Citation: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2009 2:34
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