This message was sent to ##Email## May 12, 2020 Home  |   About  |   Education  |   Members Only Subscribe  |   Archive  |   Advertise      TOP NEWS Effects of metatarsal domes on plantar pressures in older people with a history of forefoot pain Journal of Foot and Ankle Research Forefoot pads such as metatarsal domes are commonly used in clinical practice for the treatment of pressure-related forefoot pain, however evidence for their effects is inconsistent. This study aimed to evaluate the effects on plantar pressures of metatarsal domes in different positions relative to the metatarsal heads.  READ MORE Like the ACPM Facebook page for daily news and updates!    PROFESSION NEWS Adapting essential principles of biomechanical assessment for telemedicine visits Podiatry Today Richard Blake DPM writes: There are several common steps I use in a general biomechanical assessment when I am evaluating patients with injuries or pain. I recently shared these principles during a remote lecture I gave to students at the California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University.  READ MORE Foot injuries spike as people spend more time at home, doctors say KCBS-AM Doctors are seeing more back and shoulder problems as millions of Americans have suddenly made the switch to working from home. But now experts say there is another surprising side effect: foot pain. “People are used to walking to BART and wearing shoes at work, and then all of a sudden they’re home and they’re barefoot eight hours a day,” says Dr. Jessica Greaux, a chiropractor based in the East Bay.  READ MORE Opioid consumption and time to return to work after percutaneous osteotomy in foot surgery Orthopedics Surgeries involving the foot and ankle are painful procedures, with many patients unwilling to discontinue prescribed narcotics at three months postoperatively. Percutaneous techniques allow for smaller incisions and minimal soft tissue disruption. Fifty consecutive patients underwent outpatient percutaneous foot surgery.  READ MORE Tips to protect data, devices when conducting remote healthcare services By Tammy Hinojos The global health crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic has pushed millions of healthcare practices to move into the virtual medicine lane. For some, it will be temporary. Others were already doing it and will continue to offer this convenient, forward-thinking option to patients who prefer to have appointments from the comfort of their own surroundings. Whether a medical practice is just beginning to dip its toes into the telemedicine pool or is a seasoned expert, there are some important data security measures you must have in place for your patients, your practice, and your workers.  READ MORE     CURRENT RESEARCH ARTICLE OF INTEREST The use of percutaneous screw fixation without fracture site preparation in the treatment of fifth metatarsal base nonunion Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery Nonunion after a proximal fifth metatarsal fracture can cause considerable pain, with high morbidity and loss of work. Although many authors advocate early surgical management of zone 3 injuries (Jones fractures), zone 1 and 2 fractures are generally expected to heal with conservative management. Uncommonly, zone 1 and 2 fractures can develop nonunions.  READ MORE Reliability of a new method to determine foot arch height for clinicians Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association Arch height is an important indicator of risk of foot pathology. The current non-invasive gold standard based on footprint information requires extensive pre-processing. Methods used to obtain arch height that are accurate and easier to use are required in routine clinical practice.  READ MORE Does 3D CT reconstruction help the surgeon to preoperatively assess calcaneal fractures? Foot With the advent of 3D volume rendered CT scans, more information is potentially available to aid the surgeon in complex calcaneal fractures. The primary aim was to determine if there is a difference in inter-observer and intra-observer reliability of 3D CT reconstructions compared to 2D CTs of calcaneus fractures based on classification, identification of specific fracture characteristics and proposed treatment.  READ MORE    MISSED AN ISSUE OF FOOT & ANKLE WEEKLY? VISIT AND SEARCH THE ARCHIVE TODAY. Foot & Ankle Weekly Connect with ACPM Recent Issues | Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Advertise | Web Version  Colby Horton, Vice President of Publishing, 469-420-2601 | Download media kit Christina Nava, Assistant Executive Editor, 469-420-2612 | Contribute news American College of Podiatric Medicine 1060 Aviation Blvd., Suite 100 | Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 | 213 336-4300 | Contact Us  Disclaimer: Stories and advertisements from sources other than ACPM do not reflect ACPM's positions or policies and there is no implied endorsement by ACPM of any products or services. 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