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June 2, 2020

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Addressing lower extremity manifestations in patients with suspected COVID-19 Podiatry Today The coronavirus pandemic, COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has 5.9 million confirmed cases and 360,000 deaths worldwide at the time of this writing. Common symptoms for an increased index of suspicion of COVID-19 include cough, fever, chills and shortness of breath. Aside from these symptoms, there are a few reported cases of peripheral extremity ischemia and chilblain-like lesions to the toes that have been deemed “COVID toes” in general. READ MORE

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A 'sole' mate to prevent diabetic foot ulcers Medical Xpress A new cooling insole developed by UT Southwestern scientists reduced the foot temperature of patients with diabetic neuropathy by several degrees, diminishing a significant risk factor for diabetic foot ulcers. This new device, detailed in an article published online ahead of print May 6 in The Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery, could eventually prevent thousands of amputations that take place worldwide each year because of this condition. READ MORE

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What do we know about pin site care for external fixation? Podiatry Today Kelly Pirozzi writes: Foot and ankle surgeons who utilize external fixator devices often face the challenge of reducing postoperative infections. Anecdotally, if I asked foot and ankle surgeons about their postoperative care instructions for external fixation, I would get various answers without much evidence-based medicine to support them. READ MORE

Factors associated with healthy-related quality of life in people living with partial foot or transtibial amputation Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation The objective of this study was to determine which demographic, amputation, and health-related factors were associated with health-related quality of life in people living with partial foot or transtibial amputation. Variation in the SF-36 Physical or Mental Component Summary scores were associated with complex interactions between factors including time since amputation, fatigue, anxiety, depression, pain interference and physical function. READ MORE

MULTIBRIEFS EXCLUSIVE Survey: As expected, patients fearful of in-person visits are turning to telehealth by By Scott E. Rupp COVID-19 has touched almost every area of our lives; healthcare is obviously no different. According to a new survey of U.S. healthcare consumers, 72% of consumers say they have changed their use of traditional healthcare services dramatically because of the pandemic. According to researchers, these numbers highlight a bigger issue: how providers are going to face an uphill battle convincing their patients to return for in-person care. READ MORE

The tibialis posterior tendon footprint: An anatomical dissection study Journal of Foot and Ankle Research The tibialis posterior tendon is the main dynamic stabilizer of the medial longitudinal arch of the foot. Especially in adult acquired flatfoot deformity the TPT plays a detrimental role. The pathology and function of the tendon have been extensively investigated, but knowledge of its insertional anatomy is paramount for surgical procedures. This study aimed to analyze the complex distal footprint anatomy of the TPT. READ MORE

CURRENT RESEARCH ARTICLES OF INTEREST

Natural history of 321 flatfoot reconstructions in adult acquired flatfoot deformity over a 14-year period Foot & Ankle Specialist The purpose of this study was to report the natural history, demographics and mechanisms of requirement for additional surgery in patients undergoing flatfoot reconstruction for adult acquired flatfoot. A total of 321 consecutive patients undergoing flatfoot reconstruction over a 14-year period were included (2002-2016). All procedures were performed by a senior orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon at our institution. Demographic data, operative reports, clinic notes and radiographs were available for review. READ MORE

Effect of lower-extremity angular imbalance on foot and ankle pain in patients with genu varus deformity Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery When there is a varus knee deformity, the ankle and foot compensate. However, the association between pain and angular change in the compensatory mechanism is not well understood. Therefore, we investigated the relationship between pain and angular change of the lower extremity in genu varus patients. Standing whole-lower-leg plain radiographs of 127 legs (77 patients) with >4° of genu varum were evaluated. READ MORE

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