Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

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Acute and Chronic Pedal Boutonnière Deformity

by Terri Quebedeaux, David G. Armstrong and Lawrence B. Harkless

J. Am. Podiatr. Med. Assoc. 1996, 86(9), 447-450; https://doi.org/10.7547/87507315-86-9-447 - 1 Sep 1996

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The digital deformity commonly described in the English literature as boutonnière has been well documented as a deformity of the hand. Paradoxically, the French literature calls this same contracture “la difformité button hole.” [...] Full article

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Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans. Salvaging Quality of Life Using Two Approaches to Treatment

by Darryl Gurevitch and Stuart E. Kirschenbaum

J. Am. Podiatr. Med. Assoc. 1996, 86(9), 439-446; https://doi.org/10.7547/87507315-86-9-439 - 1 Sep 1996

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Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans is an uncommon, low grade, malignant soft tissue tumor with a characteristic pattern of slow growth, a very low rate of metastatic disease, and a marked tendency to recur following local surgical excision [...] Full article

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Case Presentation of Calcaneonavicular Coalition in Monozygotic Twins

by Stuart Plotkin

J. Am. Podiatr. Med. Assoc. 1996, 86(9), 433-438; https://doi.org/10.7547/87507315-86-9-433 - 1 Sep 1996

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A case study of monozygotic twins with bilateral calcaneonavicular coalitions is presented. With the frequency of tarsal coalitions being approximately 1% to 2% and the frequency of monozygotic twins being 0.4%, it is a rare but predictable finding to see monozygotic twins with [...] Read more.

A case study of monozygotic twins with bilateral calcaneonavicular coalitions is presented. With the frequency of tarsal coalitions being approximately 1% to 2% and the frequency of monozygotic twins being 0.4%, it is a rare but predictable finding to see monozygotic twins with tarsal coalitions. This sheds additional light on the etiology of tarsal coalition that historically has been believed to be a defect in mesenchymal differentiation with indications of a genetic component. Despite the limited number of subjects used for various studies, tarsal coalitions have been considered to be an autosomal dominant defect with variable penetrance. In fact, inheritance of tarsal coalitions is more complicated than simple mendelian inheritance patterns and is likely to be a single error in a polygenic system. Because of this inheritance pattern, it is important to consider evaluating siblings and close family members of patients diagnosed with a tarsal coalition. Full article

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Subtalar Joint Motion and the Relationship to Lower Extremity Overuse Injuries

by Joseph E. Tomaro, Ray G. Burdett and Adi M. Chadran

J. Am. Podiatr. Med. Assoc. 1996, 86(9), 427-432; https://doi.org/10.7547/87507315-86-9-427 - 1 Sep 1996

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The purpose of this study was to determine if there was a difference between the subtalar joint ratio (transverse plane component to frontal plane component) in subjects with overuse symptoms in the foot compared with subjects with overuse symptoms in the leg and [...] Read more.

The purpose of this study was to determine if there was a difference between the subtalar joint ratio (transverse plane component to frontal plane component) in subjects with overuse symptoms in the foot compared with subjects with overuse symptoms in the leg and knee. Superior and posterior photographs were taken with the subtalar joint in pronation and supination while the subjects were in a seated position. The ratio of the transverse plane to frontal plane components of subtalar joint motion was calculated. A significant (p < 0.05) difference in the subtalar joint ratio existed between subjects with foot overuse symptoms and subjects with leg and knee overuse symptoms. Full article

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Evaluation and Treatment of the Infected Foot in a Community Teaching Hospital

by William F. Todd, David G. Armstrong and Paul J. Liswood

J. Am. Podiatr. Med. Assoc. 1996, 86(9), 421-426; https://doi.org/10.7547/87507315-86-9-421 - 1 Sep 1996

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More inpatient hospital days are used for the care of diabetic foot infection than for any other diabetic sequela. Both the number of lower extremity amputations and the overall treatment cost of treating diabetic infections may be reduced by using a team approach [...] Read more.

More inpatient hospital days are used for the care of diabetic foot infection than for any other diabetic sequela. Both the number of lower extremity amputations and the overall treatment cost of treating diabetic infections may be reduced by using a team approach in the care of the infected diabetic pedal wound. The authors propose an evaluation and treatment protocol of infected pedal ulcerations in an urban, community teaching institution when admitted to an established, multidisciplinary diabetic foot care team. The hospital course of 111 patients admitted with a primary diagnosis of infected pedal ulceration are retrospectively reviewed. Results revealed an average-length hospital stay of 7.4 days with a 96% limb-salvage rate. The authors suggest that in the treatment of the infected pedal wound, a diabetic foot care team with a well developed treatment protocol may yield a consistently favorable outcome and a cost-effective hospital course. Full article

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Retrospective Review of Endoscopic Plantar Fasciotomy–1992 through 1994

by Paul A. Stone and Jenifer L. Davies

J. Am. Podiatr. Med. Assoc. 1996, 86(9), 414-420; https://doi.org/10.7547/87507315-86-9-414 - 1 Sep 1996

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Endoscopic plantar fasciotomy is a rewarding procedure for both patient and surgeon. A vast majority of the patients have complete or near-complete resolution of heel pain at 6 months postoperatively. The procedure, however, is not without side effects and complications. This retrospective statistical [...] Read more.

Endoscopic plantar fasciotomy is a rewarding procedure for both patient and surgeon. A vast majority of the patients have complete or near-complete resolution of heel pain at 6 months postoperatively. The procedure, however, is not without side effects and complications. This retrospective statistical study describes the postoperative side effects and complications of endoscopic plantar fasciotomy from 1992 to 1994. The procedure has been modified in an attempt to reduce several of the more commonly reported side effects. Full article

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Marching Band Injuries. A One-season Survey of the University of Michigan Marching Band

by Allen S. Mehler, Dale S. Brink, Kimberly M. Eickmeier, David F. Hesse and Joseph W. McGuire

J. Am. Podiatr. Med. Assoc. 1996, 86(9), 407-413; https://doi.org/10.7547/87507315-86-9-407 - 1 Sep 1996

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Clinical data were collected on injury occurrence to members of the University of Michigan Marching Band over the course of one season including a bowl game appearance. Band members were asked to fill out forms at the time of injury to gather pertinent [...] Read more.

Clinical data were collected on injury occurrence to members of the University of Michigan Marching Band over the course of one season including a bowl game appearance. Band members were asked to fill out forms at the time of injury to gather pertinent information. The majority of the injuries were self-limiting. Included in this study was a total of 179 injuries, of which 153 (85.5%) involved the lower extremities. The authors provided a one-season injury survey of a collegiate marching band and made recommendations that may help to reduce and prevent future band-related injuries. Full article

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