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Background: Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) and lower-extremity amputations (LEAs) complicating diabetes mellitus are significant contributors to morbidity, mortality, and disease burden. There is insufficient evidence, however, linking podiatric care to...

Background: Diabetes-related foot complications are among the most common complications in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The prevention of foot problems that are at risk of developing because of type 2 diabetes mellitus should be address...

Background: Caregivers often seek medical assistance when their child experiences podiatric medical ailments. Podiatric medical diseases such as ingrown toenails, callosities, warts, metatarsus varus, and hallux valgus frequently occur in children an...

Background: Flatfoot is an alteration of the normal structure of the foot, characterized by a partial or total reduction of the medial longitudinal plantar arch, valgus deformity of the heel, and abduction of the forefoot. While treatments often incl...

The term “foot drop” is defined as the loss of active dorsiflexion at the tibiotalar joint. Surgical procedures such as tendon transfer may be considered in patients who have had foot drop for more than a year. The most commonly reported...

Background/Objectives: This cross-sectional study examined factors associated with diabetic foot complications and identified areas for targeted interventions. Methods: Participants were selected from Dubai Health Authority (DHA) primary health care...

Background: We sought to compare the results of the Heifetz and Winograd methods, used in the surgical treatment of ingrown toenails, and their efficacy in different age groups. Methods: A total of 160 toes of 143 patients surgically treated with the...

Hallux fractures, particularly those involving the proximal phalanx, can lead to significant functional impairments if not promptly managed. This report introduces a novel, minimally invasive technique for hallux fracture fixation using hypodermic ne...

Heel pain is a very common foot condition. Mechanical factors are the most common cause of heel pain. The main causes of heel pain include plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, Achilles tendinopathy, heel neuritis, and heel bursitis. This case study aimed t...

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