This message was sent to ##Email## To advertise in this publication please click here May 24, 2022 .TOP NEWS Could Medicaid expansion decrease diabetes-related major amputation? Podiatry Today A recent study published in the JAMA Network Open found relative improvement in major amputations in racial and ethnic minority adults after Medicaid expanded benefits under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Researchers aimed to explore this association, specifically with regard to outcomes for diabetic foot ulcers. READ MORE .PROFESSION NEWS Foot mobilization and exercise program combined with toe separator improves outcomes in women with moderate hallux valgus at 1-year follow-up National Library of Medicine Few studies have documented the outcome of conservative treatment of hallux valgus deformities on pain and muscle strength. We sought to determine the effects of foot mobilization and exercise, combined with a toe separator, on symptomatic moderate hallux valgus in female patients. READ MORE Functional outcomes of autologous matrix-related chondrogenesis to treat large osteochondral lesions of the talus Foot and Ankle International Osteochondral lesions of the talus treatment is widely debated when the lesion size exceeds 150 mm2. The aim of this study was to assess functional outcome and satisfaction rates of the autologous matrix-related chondrogenesis technique and compare the outcomes for OLTs larger than 150 mm2 that were classified as primary, primary with local tumor-related OLT, or revision cases. READ MORE . CURRENT RESEARCH ARTICLES OF INTEREST Changes in ankle and foot kinematic after fixed-bearing total ankle replacement Journal of Biomechanics Ankle osteoarthritis is a chronic debilitating disease marked by cartilage breakdown, pain and significant biomechanical impairment of the entire lower limb. Total ankle replacement has been encouraged during the last decade as it has the potential to maintain the existing pre-operative ankle range of motion and to protect the more distally located joints of the foot. READ MORE  PRODUCT SHOWCASE FungiFoam® Antifungal Penetrating fungicidal therapy fast-acting lipophilic vehicle. For over 60 years, the FDA has approved the use of Soluble Tolnaftate1 for the treatment of fungal infections, such as athlete’s foot, ringworm, and jock itch. Soluble Tolnaftate1 is the active ingredient in FungiFoam®. LEARN MORE Ankle-foot orthosis adherence in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy: A scoping review Prosthetics and Orthotics International Ankle-foot orthoses are commonly supplied to children with cerebral palsy to support their gait. However, usage is reported to decrease through adolescence. Because AFOs can allow users to engage in daily activities and develop their independence, a wider understanding of nonadherence is essential to determining the most appropriate ways to support orthotic prescription for children with CP in the future. READ MORE Adolescent perspectives on participating in a feasibility trial investigating shoe inserts for patellofemoral pain Journal of Foot and Ankle Research Patellofemoral pain affects one-quarter of adolescents, yet there are few evidence-informed recommendations to treat PFP in this population. HAPPi Kneecaps! is a randomized, controlled, participant- and assessor-blind, parallel-group feasibility trial of shoe inserts for adolescents with PFP. The aim of this qualitative study was to explore adolescents' perspectives of participating in HAPPi Kneecaps!. 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