Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

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Podiatric Medical Resources on the Internet. A Second Update

by Charles R. Fikar

J. Am. Podiatr. Med. Assoc. 1998, 88(9), 462-466; https://doi.org/10.7547/87507315-88-9-462 - 1 Sep 1998

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This report is intended to update information presented in two previously published articles on Internet resources for podiatric physicians and students [...] Full article

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Clear Cell Sarcoma in the First Metatarsal. An Unusual Case

by Mark K. Brekke, Kristin Northcote and William E. Temple

J. Am. Podiatr. Med. Assoc. 1998, 88(9), 457-461; https://doi.org/10.7547/87507315-88-9-457 - 1 Sep 1998

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Clear cell sarcoma is an uncommon malignant neoplasm that, on rare occasion, invades osseous structures. The authors present a case of clear cell sarcoma that appears to have an osseous origin and that was discovered on a routine radiograph of the foot. Full article

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Improved Healing with a Collagen-Alginate Dressing in the Chemical Matricectomy

by Carl C. Van Gils, Brett Roeder, Sanford M. Chesler and Samuel Mason

J. Am. Podiatr. Med. Assoc. 1998, 88(9), 452-456; https://doi.org/10.7547/87507315-88-9-452 - 1 Sep 1998

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A prospective clinical trial was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of a collagen-alginate wound dressing in the postoperative management of chemical matricectomies. The study involved 20 patients and 23 separate procedures. The collagen-alginate–dressing treatment group had an average healing time of 24.4 days, [...] Read more.

A prospective clinical trial was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of a collagen-alginate wound dressing in the postoperative management of chemical matricectomies. The study involved 20 patients and 23 separate procedures. The collagen-alginate–dressing treatment group had an average healing time of 24.4 days, compared with 35.8 days for the control group, which received treatment consisting of soaks and daily dressing changes (P < .05). The authors suggest that using a collagenalginate wound dressing in the postoperative management of chemical matricectomies will shorten healing time, thus reducing infection rates and increasing patient compliance and satisfaction. Full article

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Perimortem Calcaneal and Talar Fractures Sustained in a Military Air Crash in Vietnam

by Robert Walter Mann and Thomas Dean Holland

J. Am. Podiatr. Med. Assoc. 1998, 88(9), 446-450; https://doi.org/10.7547/87507315-88-9-446 - 1 Sep 1998

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The authors report on the skeletal elements of a minimum of 37 men who died in 1965 when their C-123 cargo airplane crashed into a mountainside in South Vietnam. Natural environmental processes reduced their bodies to skeletons; these osseous remains were recovered from [...] Read more.

The authors report on the skeletal elements of a minimum of 37 men who died in 1965 when their C-123 cargo airplane crashed into a mountainside in South Vietnam. Natural environmental processes reduced their bodies to skeletons; these osseous remains were recovered from the crash site nearly 10 years later. Among the remains were the calcanei and tali of at least 37 people. These bones, devoid of soft tissue, provide a rare opportunity to examine and document the pattern of perimortem fractures in multiple individuals who died in the same incident. This case also provides information on a range of variability of skeletal fractures that is unavailable in comparative skeletal collections, and that might be overlooked with radiography or during physical examination. Full article

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Characterization of Plantar Verrucae Among Individuals with Human Immunodeficiency Virus

by Randi Meberg, Erik Kenyon, Ryan Bierman, Lacey Loveland and Peter Barbosa

J. Am. Podiatr. Med. Assoc. 1998, 88(9), 442-445; https://doi.org/10.7547/87507315-88-9-442 - 1 Sep 1998

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Plantar verrucae, caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), are commonly found in patients who have tested positive for the antibodies to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). A better understanding of the characteristics of plantar verrucae in HIV+ patients is needed. A pilot study was conducted [...] Read more.

Plantar verrucae, caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), are commonly found in patients who have tested positive for the antibodies to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). A better understanding of the characteristics of plantar verrucae in HIV+ patients is needed. A pilot study was conducted concentrating on three characteristics—the size, the number, and the clinical type—of verrucae present in this population. These parameters were studied in HIV+ and HIV− populations, and they were evaluated in relation to the CD4 levels of HIV+ individuals. The HIV+ individuals presented with plantar verrucae that were larger and more numerous than those found in HIV− individuals. The HIV+ population presented with all three clinical types of plantar verrucae and had significantly more mosaic-type warts than did HIV− individuals. The three characteristics did not correlate with CD4 cell counts, suggesting that the severity and extent of HPV infection do not depend on the level of immunosuppression of the HIV+ patient. Full article

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Geometric Models That Classify Structural Variations of the Foot

by Ph Demp

J. Am. Podiatr. Med. Assoc. 1998, 88(9), 437-441; https://doi.org/10.7547/87507315-88-9-437 - 1 Sep 1998

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The author presents a description of three geometric models to serve as a framework for establishing a numerical classification system of unlimited refinement for structural variations of the foot and foot types. Such a classification system may identify different forms (foot types) that [...] Read more.

The author presents a description of three geometric models to serve as a framework for establishing a numerical classification system of unlimited refinement for structural variations of the foot and foot types. Such a classification system may identify different forms (foot types) that may be closely aligned to complex movements of the foot (dynamic foot function). This may help in the diagnosis and treatment of biomechanical disabilities. Clinical evaluations are based on radiographic landmark data from weightbearing radiographs. Full article

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The Demography of Limb Dominance, Body-Mass Index, and Metatarsus Adductus Deformity

by Jr Montague, M Bovarnick, Sc Effren and Cc Southerland

J. Am. Podiatr. Med. Assoc. 1998, 88(9), 429-436; https://doi.org/10.7547/87507315-88-9-429 - 1 Sep 1998

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To test the null hypothesis that limb dominance (laterality) and side of complaint are not associated in a diverse population, nearly 400 patients (40% male, 60% female) of varying age and body size from three South Florida podiatric medical teaching facilities were surveyed [...] Read more.

To test the null hypothesis that limb dominance (laterality) and side of complaint are not associated in a diverse population, nearly 400 patients (40% male, 60% female) of varying age and body size from three South Florida podiatric medical teaching facilities were surveyed in 1995-1996. Radiographs of feet were available for 15% of the patients, and the metatarsus adductus angle was measured on each x-ray. The typical patient was a women (median age, 49 years) of average body weight and average body-mass index. No statistical association was found between laterality and side of complaint in the broader sample, although a significant association did appear in the subsample of patients with bilateral x-rays. The prevalence of metatarsus adductus deformity (metatarsus adductus angle > 15 degrees) among patients with x-rays was 62%. No sex-specific, age-specific, or body size-specific associations were found between handedness and metatarsus adductus deformity. Full article

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Development and Validation of a Questionnaire Designed to Measure Foot-Health Status

by Pj Bennett, C Patterson, S Wearing and T Baglioni

J. Am. Podiatr. Med. Assoc. 1998, 88(9), 419-428; https://doi.org/10.7547/87507315-88-9-419 - 1 Sep 1998

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The aim of this study was to apply the principles of content, criterion, and construct validation to a new questionnaire specifically designed to measure foot-health status. One hundred eleven subjects completed two different questionnaires designed to measure foot health (the new Foot Health [...] Read more.

The aim of this study was to apply the principles of content, criterion, and construct validation to a new questionnaire specifically designed to measure foot-health status. One hundred eleven subjects completed two different questionnaires designed to measure foot health (the new Foot Health Status Questionnaire and the previously validated Foot Function Index) and underwent a clinical examination in order to provide data for a second-order confirmatory factor analysis. Presented herein is a psychometrically evaluated questionnaire that contains 13 items covering foot pain, foot function, footwear, and general foot health. The tool demonstrates a high degree of content, criterion, and construct validity and test-retest reliability. Full article

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