This message was sent to ##Email## March 24, 2020 Home  |   About  |   Education  |   Members Only Subscribe  |   Archive  |   Advertise      TOP NEWS Diabetic foot ulcer classifications: A critical review Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews Classification and scoring systems can help both clinical management and audit outcomes of routine care. The aim of this study was to assess published systems of diabetic foot ulcers to determine which should be recommended for a given clinical purpose. Published classifications had to have been validated in populations of > 75% people with diabetes and a foot ulcer.  READ MORE    PROFESSION NEWS Can fat pad restoration play more of a role in preventing ulcer recurrence? Podiatry Today This blog piggybacks on a recent blog “Educating Patients On Mobility Improvement After A Healed Ulceration,” written by David G. Armstrong, DPM, MD, PhD.” Dr. Armstrong’s blog discusses a publication highlighting the five most important factors for a patient who has a healed ulceration. These points are valid and make complete sense. These concepts should be at the forefront of discussions with your patients as steps to employ in the home.  READ MORE    SPONSORED CONTENT Promoted by Innovatix, LLC Physical Therapy Supplies for Businesses Find Top Physical Therapy Supplies Rehab Equipment and Supplies, Chiropractic Supplies, Physical Therapy Supplies We Offer a Variety of Physical Therapy Products So You Can Find the Right Equipment Physical Therapy Supplies for Businesses. We Provide the Tools, You Provide the Results.   Effect of contact with podiatry in a team approach context on diabetic foot ulcer and lower extremity amputation: A systematic review and meta-analysis Journal of Foot and Ankle Research Multidisciplinary team approach has been shown to reduce diabetic foot ulcerations and lower extremity amputations, but there is heterogeneity between team members and interventions. Podiatrists have been suggested as “gatekeepers” for the prevention and management of DFUs. The purpose of our study is to review the effect of podiatric interventions in MDTs on DFUs and LEAs. We conducted a systematic review of available literature.  READ MORE Beware of the proximal variant with subtle Lisfranc injuries Podiatry Today Lisfranc injuries occur in one in 55,000 people in the U.S., comprising 0.2% of all adult fractures as well as 17 percent of pediatric injuries. These injuries are typically associated with high-energy trauma such as automotive accidents. However, the subtle Lisfranc injury occurs with a more insidious or low-energy insult. The literature has shown that up to 20% of Lisfranc injuries are missed in the emergency department.  READ MORE A comparison between arthroscopic and open surgery for treatment outcomes of chronic lateral ankle instability accompanied by osteochondral lesions of the talus Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research This study aimed to examine the efficacy and safety of the arthroscopic treatment of osteochondral lesion of talus and lateral ankle instability. It was hypothesized that the outcome of all-arthroscopic surgery was no worse than that of the combined open and arthroscopic surgery for treating chronic lateral ankle instability accompanied by OLT.  READ MORE Diabetic foot care: Knowledge and practice BMC Endocrine Disorders Diabetic foot ulcers are common problems in diabetes. One of the most important factors affecting the quality of diabetes care is knowledge and practice. The current study aimed at determining the knowledge and practice of patients with diabetes regarding the prevention and care of DFUs.  READ MORE Reputation management: A key healthcare strategy that's crucial to your practice's business By Lisa Mulcahy As a practice administrator or physician, you know how important it is to earn and maintain your patients' trust. You no doubt work as hard as you can to deliver compassionate, quality care on a constant basis — yet you can't always control what is said about your practice online. You can, however, take steps to make the best impression possible. Reputation management is a key strategy for shoring up the way your practice appears online, especially when it comes to reviews — and it's crucial to maintain.  READ MORE     CURRENT RESEARCH ARTICLE OF INTEREST Negative-pressure wound therapy in foot and ankle surgery Foot & Ankle International Negative pressure wound therapy is frequently utilized to manage complex wounds, however its mechanisms of healing remain poorly understood. Changes in growth factor expression, micro- and macro-deformation, blood flow, exudate removal, and bacterial concentration within the wound bed are thought to play a role. NPWT is gaining widespread usage in foot and ankle surgery, including the management of traumatic wounds; diabetic and neuropathic ulcers; wounds left open after debridement for infection or dehiscence; high-risk, closed incisions; tissue grafts and free flaps.  READ MORE    MISSED AN ISSUE OF FOOT & ANKLE WEEKLY? VISIT AND SEARCH THE ARCHIVE TODAY. 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