This message was sent to ##Email## To advertise in this publication please click here January 10, 2023 To view email in web browser, click here. .TOP NEWS Reflecting on the past, present, and future of diabetic foot Podiatry Today Regarding curative surgery, he points out the opportunity to correct structural foot deformity, and improve range of motion, which could in turn reduce risk of ulcer recurrence, infection, and amputation. Dr. La Fontaine stresses the importance of selecting the right patient and the right surgery for that patient. READ MORE .PROFESSION NEWS Lapidus with 1st metatarsal-intermediate cuneiform fixation improves rotational correction of hallux valgus American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society he modified Lapidus procedure offers effective correction of the triplanar deformity of hallux valgus; however, complications such as nonunion and recurrence range up to 15% when using a crossing lag screw fixation technique. An alternative form of fixation using a dorsomedial plate and first metatarsal-intermediate cuneiform (1MT-IC) screw has been proposed. READ MORE Assessment of a novel augmented closure technique for surgical wounds associated with transmetatarsal amputation: A preliminary study Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association Transmetatarsal amputation (TMA) is a viable option to avoid major amputation and limb loss in patients with forefoot sepsis, infection, or tissue loss. However, TMAs are associated with a significant incidence of dehiscence, readmission, and reoperation rates ranging from 26% to 63% READ MORE Does in-shoe pressure analysis to assess and modify medical grade footwear improve patient adherence and understanding? A mixed methods study Journal of Foot and Ankle Research A significant factor in the development of DFU is repetitive trauma from plantar pressures that remain undetected due to peripheral neuropathy. A primary strategy in preventing re-ulceration in patients with a history of DFU is the provision of medical grade footwear (MGF) and custom moulded orthoses that accommodate foot deformity and offload high pressure regions READ MORE  PRODUCT SHOWCASE Formula 7® Solution Formula 7® is the only paraben free soluble tolnaftate antifungal microemulsion fortified with cosmetic ingredients and bactericidal agents. Formula 7® is formulated with cosmetic ingredients that rehydrate and restore the natural physical properties and appearance of the skin and nail with each use. LEARN MORE . CURRENT RESEARCH ARTICLES OF INTEREST Can harnessing a tumor's power help heal diabetic foot ulcers? Practical Dermatology Normal macrophages derived from mouse bone marrow can gain a new set of pro-regenerative functions after co-culture with tumor-associated macrophages, and when transferred to the wound bed in diabetic mice, these cells potently induce cell proliferation, resolve inflammation, and orchestrate vasculature in the typically non-healing wounds. READ MORE Acute Syndesmosis Injuries ScienceDirect Ankle syndesmosis injuries vary widely and encompass both isolated ligamentous injury as well as fractures with concomitant ligamentous injury. Syndesmotic injuries, or high ankle sprains, account for 12% of all ankle sprains. READ MORE Health-related quality of life and associated factors in people with diabetes at high risk of foot ulceration Journal of Foot and Ankle Research volume The health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of people with diabetes-related foot complications has been increasingly reported, mostly from studies of people with a foot ulcer. The aim of this study was to assess HRQoL and determine factors associated with HRQoL in people with diabetes at high risk of foot ulceration. READ MORE   Foot & Ankle Weekly Connect with ACPM Hailey Golden, Director of Publishing, MultiView, 469-420-2630 | Download media kit Kori Levingston, Content Editor, MultiView, 972-831-2701 | Contribute news American College of Podiatric Medicine American 1060 Aviation Blvd., Suite 100 | Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 212-997-0947 | Contact Us | www.acpmed.org/ Click here to unsubscribe.  Learn how to add us to your safe sender list so our emails get to your inbox. ADVERTISE SUBSCRIBE PAST ISSUES   7701 Las Colinas Ridge, Ste. 800, Irving, TX 75063