This message was sent to ##Email## To advertise in this publication please click here January 19, 2021 .TOP NEWS Carbon22 receives FDA clearance of cannulated screw system for foot and ankle surgery Orthopedics Today Carbon22, a company of GLW Inc., has received FDA 510(k) clearance to market the Creed cannulated screw system, a series of ortholucent bone screws for use in foot and ankle surgery, according to a press release. READ MORE .PROFESSION NEWS Behavior change approaches for individuals with diabetes to improve foot self-management: A scoping review Journal of Foot and Ankle Research Diabetes related foot complications are increasing in complexity, frequency and cost. The application of self-management strategies can reduce the risk of individuals developing foot complications. The type, range and nature of the literature focusing on interventions that support patients with diabetic foot self-management is unknown. READ MORE 10 emerging trends in health IT for 2021 Becker's Health IT Health IT adoption skyrocketed in 2020 as hospitals, health systems and patients increasingly relied on digital health technologies for care delivery during the pandemic, setting the stage for continued growth and innovation in 2021. READ MORE  SPONSORED CONTENT Promoted by Nerve Reverse How effective is Gabapentin for neuropathy? How does NerveReverse stack up to MetanX? Podiatrists and patients agree that Nerve Reverse helps improve neuropathy symptoms. Studies show strong correlation between Vitamin D deficiency and neuropathy. Effect of early weight bearing on outcomes after open reduction and internal fixation of trimalleolar ankle fractures Orthopedics Today Current practice allows early weight bearing of unstable ankle fractures after fixation. This study offers a unique comparison of early weight bearing versus late weight bearing in operatively stabilized trimalleolar ankle fractures. The goal of this study was to evaluate union rates, clinical outcomes, and complications for patients who were managed with EWB versus LWB. READ MORE What physicians in private practice think about their job Medical Economics A new report from PatientPoP, a software company specializing in patient engagement, examined what healthcare providers think of private practice, including their needs, successes, and desires to see and care for more patients. 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 CMS names an e-prescribing standard for prior authorization to expedite access to medications Healthcare Finance The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has issued a final rule that, for the first time, is requiring that Part D prescription drug plans support a new electronic prior authorization transaction standard for their Part D e-prescribing programs. READ MORE How can we make biomechanics relevant to podiatric residency training? Podiatry Today Doug Richie Jr. DPM FACFAS FAAPSM writes: I often hear my colleagues boast that podiatrists, in comparison to our orthopedic colleagues, are uniquely trained to perform foot and ankle surgery. They largely base this belief upon an assumption that podiatrists understand the function of the foot better than any other medical specialty. READ MORE  SPONSORED CONTENT Promoted by PnO Data Solutions How important is video right now? The Value of Video The 2D Motion tools we recommend Before you get started with Video How Video Analysis Helps with Patient Rehab . CURRENT RESEARCH ARTICLES OF INTEREST Social determinants of health 101 for health care: 5 plus 5 National Academy of Science Social determinants of health is a relatively new term in health care. As defined by the World Health Organization, SDoH are “the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age. These circumstances are shaped by the distribution of money, power and resources at global, national and local levels." READ MORE The effectiveness of conservative, non-pharmacological treatment, of plantar heel pain: A systematic review with meta-analysis The Foot Plantar heel pain is one of the most common causes of pain and musculoskeletal pathologies of the foot. The aim of this systematic review was to identify the most effective, conservative and non-pharmacological treatments regarding pain in patients with plantar heel pain. READ MORE Musculoskeletal conditions of the foot and ankle: Assessments and treatment options Best Practice & Research: Clinical Rheumatology Musculoskeletal conditions of the foot and ankle are an important public health challenge due to their increasing incidence combined with their substantial negative impact on patients’ quality of life. Non-pharmacological treatments serve as the first line of treatment and are frequently used for patients with musculoskeletal conditions of the foot and ankle. READ MORE Plantar pressure distribution and wearing characteristics of three forefoot offloading shoes in healthy adult subjects The Foot Forefoot offloading shoes are used to reduce pressure on specific regions of the foot. Aim of the pressure reduction is to aid healing of the soft and bony tissues and prevent complications by treating foot disorders. A great variety of forefoot offloading shoes are available. 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