This message was sent to ##Email## To advertise in this publication please click here June 21, 2022 To view email in web browser, click here. .TOP NEWS Malignant tumors of the foot and ankle Foot & Ankle International Only about 4% of malignant musculoskeletal tumors involve the foot and ankle. Given their rarity and heterogenous presentation, these lesions are frequently confused with more common benign lesions, resulting in missed or delayed diagnosis. READ MORE .PROFESSION NEWS The role of the shortened proximal phalanx in the setting of brachymetatarsia The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery Brachymetatarsia is a condition in which a metatarsal bone does not grow out to full length. This is caused by premature physeal closure. The proximal phalanx associated with the shortened metatarsal helps achieve the natural parabola of the foot. READ MORE Impact of the COVID-19 restrictions on physical activity and quality of life in adults with lower limb amputation Prosthetics and Orthotics International Daily step count is demonstrated to be significantly correlated with community participation (i.e number of steps in the community and number of community visits) in people with LLA with different levels of functional capacity, 12 indicating that community ambulation is an important contributor to overall ambulation. READ MORE The effects of curve registration on linear models of jump performance and classification based on vertical ground reaction forces Journal of Biomechanics via ScienceDirect Recent research showed that better curve alignment achieved with registration (dynamic time warping) reduces errors in linear models predicting jump height. However, the efficacy of registration in different preprocessing combinations, including time normalization, padding and feature extraction, is largely unknown. READ MORE . CURRENT RESEARCH ARTICLES OF INTEREST Heel spurs and plantar fasciitis in runners Management of Track and Field Injuries Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common disorders in runners and it can reduce a player's running ability. Reliable diagnosis with the patient's history, physical examination, and imaging is required in planning treatment. The thickness of the proximal plantar fascia is considered to reflect the pathology of plantar fasciitis. 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 Food as medicine: What is the impact on foot and ankle surgery? Podiatry Today Preventable chronic diseases currently overwhelm the U.S. health care system. Physicians experience this firsthand daily, yet Western medicine places little priority on lifestyle modification as a treatment modality. There is not the time nor a support system in place for physicians to prioritize these concepts with patients, least of all nutritional counseling. READ MORE When a patient presents with multiple ulcerations on the lower extremity Podiatry Today A 73-year-old male with well-controlled rheumatoid arthritis and hyperlipidemia presented to the office for evaluation and management of multiple ulcers located on the right lower extremity. The lesions started 2 to 3 months prior as small, painful erythematous papules that began to enlarge and ulcerate. 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