Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

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Retained Digital Foreign Body After a Pellet Gun Injury

by Andrew Vincent and David W. Jenkins

J. Am. Podiatr. Med. Assoc. 2000, 90(2), 103-106; https://doi.org/10.7547/87507315-90-2-103 - 1 Feb 2000

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A symptomatic foreign body embedded in the human body can be a frustrating problem for physician and patient alike. A unique case of a retained foreign object resulting from a pellet gun injury has been presented. Although the course of treatment in this [...] Read more.

A symptomatic foreign body embedded in the human body can be a frustrating problem for physician and patient alike. A unique case of a retained foreign object resulting from a pellet gun injury has been presented. Although the course of treatment in this case was uncomplicated, it is important to understand the complexities of the human body's response to foreign bodies. Full article

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Avulsion fracture of the plantar lateral base of the first metatarsal

by Robert M. Yoho, Hal Hatchett, Karlon Olson and Fred Gaither

J. Am. Podiatr. Med. Assoc. 2000, 90(2), 101-103; https://doi.org/10.7547/87507315-90-2-101 - 1 Feb 2000

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A simple cure for Morton's neuralgia

by Gerald G. Hirschberg

J. Am. Podiatr. Med. Assoc. 2000, 90(2), 100-101; https://doi.org/10.7547/87507315-90-2-100 - 1 Feb 2000

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Paronychia in patients receiving antiretroviral therapy for human immunodeficiency virus infection

by Stuart Sibel, Abe Macher and Eric Goosby

J. Am. Podiatr. Med. Assoc. 2000, 90(2), 98-100; https://doi.org/10.7547/87507315-90-2-98 - 1 Feb 2000

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Wound-care resources on the Internet

by Charles R. Fikar and Oscar L. Corral

J. Am. Podiatr. Med. Assoc. 2000, 90(2), 93-97; https://doi.org/10.7547/87507315-90-2-93 - 1 Feb 2000

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The Internet offers many resources in the area of wound and ulcer care that are of potential interest to podiatric physicians and students. This article provides an overview of World Wide Web sites that contain factual information, management guidelines, and illustrations pertaining to [...] Read more.

The Internet offers many resources in the area of wound and ulcer care that are of potential interest to podiatric physicians and students. This article provides an overview of World Wide Web sites that contain factual information, management guidelines, and illustrations pertaining to various aspects of wound and ulcer care. Web sites that emphasize preventive care are also reviewed. Because the prudent use of antimicrobial therapy is an important part of wound care, a few sites that offer antibiotic information are described. Full article

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1999 Arthritis Survey. American Podiatric Medical Association

by American Podiatric Medical Association

J. Am. Podiatr. Med. Assoc. 2000, 90(2), 85-92; https://doi.org/10.7547/87507315-90-2-85 - 1 Feb 2000

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This report presents the results of analyses of statistical data from 1,114 members of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) who responded to the 1999 Arthritis Survey, conducted from July through August 1999. The purpose of the survey was to determine the extent [...] Read more.

This report presents the results of analyses of statistical data from 1,114 members of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) who responded to the 1999 Arthritis Survey, conducted from July through August 1999. The purpose of the survey was to determine the extent and methods of treatment of patients with arthritis of the foot or ankle by doctors of podiatric medicine. Full article

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Mycetoma

by Brent A. Young, Martin J. Fee, Joseph A. Giacopelli, David P. Granoff and Wes Kobayashi

J. Am. Podiatr. Med. Assoc. 2000, 90(2), 81-84; https://doi.org/10.7547/87507315-90-2-81 - 1 Feb 2000

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Subcutaneous fungal infections are relatively uncommon in the lower extremity. Mycetoma begins as painless papules or nodules that increase in size and progresses to involve the connective tissue. Diagnosis is based on biopsy, with definitive identification of the organism needed for effective treatment. [...] Read more.

Subcutaneous fungal infections are relatively uncommon in the lower extremity. Mycetoma begins as painless papules or nodules that increase in size and progresses to involve the connective tissue. Diagnosis is based on biopsy, with definitive identification of the organism needed for effective treatment. Treatment consists of antifungal medications and surgical debridement. This article provides an overview of this disorder and reports on a case of recurrent mycetoma in a 70-year-old woman. Full article

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Freiberg's infraction in a collegiate heptathlete

by Howard J. Palamarchuk and Charles R. Oehrlein

J. Am. Podiatr. Med. Assoc. 2000, 90(2), 77-80; https://doi.org/10.7547/87507315-90-2-77 - 1 Feb 2000

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In 1914, Freiberg described a condition of infraction of the second metatarsal head. At the time, he considered direct trauma to be the etiologic agent, but he later disproved this by demonstrating a case without a history of trauma. This article describes a [...] Read more.

In 1914, Freiberg described a condition of infraction of the second metatarsal head. At the time, he considered direct trauma to be the etiologic agent, but he later disproved this by demonstrating a case without a history of trauma. This article describes a case of Freiberg's infraction in a female collegiate heptathlete and the effects of conservative treatment of her condition with custom-made orthoses. Full article

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The effectiveness of gait plates in controlling in-toeing symptoms in young children

by Anthony Charles Redmond

J. Am. Podiatr. Med. Assoc. 2000, 90(2), 70-76; https://doi.org/10.7547/87507315-90-2-70 - 1 Feb 2000

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A range of patient-oriented and practitioner-oriented outcomes were used to evaluate the efficacy of "gait plate" shoe inlays in controlling symptoms associated with in-toeing in otherwise healthy children. For 18 in-toeing children, parents completed a preintervention questionnaire. Then, during randomized trials, foot placement [...] Read more.

A range of patient-oriented and practitioner-oriented outcomes were used to evaluate the efficacy of "gait plate" shoe inlays in controlling symptoms associated with in-toeing in otherwise healthy children. For 18 in-toeing children, parents completed a preintervention questionnaire. Then, during randomized trials, foot placement angle was measured both with and without gait plate inlays in the children's footwear. After the children had worn the gait plates for 1 month, a simple questionnaire was used to rate parental satisfaction with a range of factors associated with control of symptoms. The use of gait plate inlays resulted in a small but statistically significant reduction in the amount of in-toeing as measured by foot placement angle. Gait plates reduced the reported frequency of tripping in 14 of the 18 cases. The reported parental satisfaction was high or very high in all but one case, suggesting that this intervention warrants further investigation as an alternative to "observational management" for symptomatic in-toeing. Full article

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The instep plantar fasciotomy for chronic plantar fasciitis. A retrospective review

by William D. Fishco, Robert M. Goecker and Robert I Schwartz

J. Am. Podiatr. Med. Assoc. 2000, 90(2), 66-69; https://doi.org/10.7547/87507315-90-2-66 - 1 Feb 2000

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A retrospective study was conducted on the use of the instep plantar fasciotomy for the treatment of recalcitrant plantar fasciitis. A total of 83 patients (94 feet) were analyzed. The average postoperative follow-up time was 20.9 months. Surgery was deemed successful 93.6% of [...] Read more.

A retrospective study was conducted on the use of the instep plantar fasciotomy for the treatment of recalcitrant plantar fasciitis. A total of 83 patients (94 feet) were analyzed. The average postoperative follow-up time was 20.9 months. Surgery was deemed successful 93.6% of the time, and in 95.7% of cases, the patient would recommend the procedure to someone with the same condition. The main complications were scarring (9.6%), medial arch or heel pain (7.5%), cramping in the arch (6.4%), lateral column pain (5.3%), aching or pain across the dorsal midfoot (5.3%), and burning or tingling of the ball of the foot (5.3%). Full article

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The potential benefits of advanced therapeutic modalities in the treatment of diabetic foot wounds

by Jeffrey Hogge, Diane Krasner, Hienvu Nguyen, Lawrence B. Harkless and David G. Armstrong

J. Am. Podiatr. Med. Assoc. 2000, 90(2), 57-65; https://doi.org/10.7547/87507315-90-2-57 - 1 Feb 2000

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This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of primary wound healing as compared with primary amputation in individuals with chronic diabetic foot wounds. The authors review the potential benefits of vascular surgical procedures and advanced dressings, including two of the most promising modalities [...] Read more.

This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of primary wound healing as compared with primary amputation in individuals with chronic diabetic foot wounds. The authors review the potential benefits of vascular surgical procedures and advanced dressings, including two of the most promising modalities in modern wound care: growth factors and bioengineered skin. In this era of cost-conscious health-care administration, it is incumbent on the practitioner to consider not only the basic science of wound care, but also the economic aspect of treatment rendered. These various interventions, dressings, growth factor delivery systems, and new modalities could significantly reduce healing time, thereby reducing the risk of infection, hospitalization, and amputation while improving quality of life. If so, they may be truly cost-effective. Full article

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