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Is MRI overutilized in the diagnosis of diabetic foot osteomyelitis?

Podiatry Today

Compelling work from our colleagues Gariani and coworkers from Geneva in Current Diabetes Reviews takes a look at the utility of magnetic resonance imaging versus X-rays in the diagnosis and treatment of diabetic foot osteomyelitis. In their study, they compared epidemiology and outcomes for diabetic foot osteomyelitis diagnosed with plain film X-ray versus those with positive MRI findings.

PROFESSION NEWS

Is reality TV good for podiatry?

Podiatry Management

If you’re not a fan of reality TV shows, you might approach The Learning Channel series "My Feet Are Killing Me" with a dose of skepticism. You might also be surprised to find that the winning personalities and caring and professional demeanors of the show’s two stars — Brad Schaeffer, DPM, and Ebonie Vincent, DPM — will likely win you over.

Manipulation of the myofascia: Motivations, methods, and mechanisms

Lower Extremity Review

Foam rolling and roller massage, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization, and percussion massage are all the rage amongst consumers all along today’s fitness continuum. But what is the evidence base for the countless claims proponents offer? These authors provide a review of the peer-reviewed literature.

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When a patient presents with a non-healing blister of the great toe

Podiatry Today

A 68-year-old male presented complaining of a non-healing blister of his great toe. The blister originated on the medial aspect of his left hallux about six months prior to the patient seeking medical evaluation. The patient attributed the blister to a long hike in the past. This non-painful blister progressed to an ulceration over several months, prompting the patient to seek care.

Functional deficits in chronic mechanical ankle instability

Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research

The interaction of functional and mechanical deficits in chronic ankle instability remains a major issue in current research. After an index sprain, some patients develop sufficient coping strategies, while others require mechanical support. This study aimed to analyze persisting functional deficits in mechanically unstable ankles requiring operative stabilization.

A financial and operational checkup for physicians

Medical Economics

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a pivotal moment for the healthcare industry. As much-deserved attention was being given to the heroism of doctors, nurses and countless other professionals on the front lines, the business of healthcare was quietly — and permanently — changing. Elective surgeries were canceled and non-emergency medical appointments moved to telehealth.

CURRENT RESEARCH ARTICLES OF INTEREST

Overuse physeal injuries in youth athletes

Sports Health

Despite rising awareness of the risks associated with sports participation, overuse injuries continue to increase in youth athlete populations. Physeal injuries are one type of overuse injury exclusive to pediatric populations that are often sustained during athletic practice or competition. Overuse physeal injuries are, in theory, preventable; however, little consensus has been reached surrounding the risk factors, prevention, and treatment strategies.

A comparison of the energetic cost of running in marathon racing shoes

Sports Medicine

Reducing the energetic cost of running seems the most feasible path to a sub-2-hour marathon. Footwear mass, cushioning, and bending stiffness each affect the energetic cost of running. Recently, prototype running shoes were developed that combine a new highly compliant and resilient midsole material with a stiff embedded plate.

Imaging of physeal injury

Sports Health

As the intensity of youth participation in athletic activities continues to rise, the number of overuse injuries has also increased. A subset of overuse injuries involves the physis, which is extremely susceptible to injury. This paper aims to review the utility of the various imaging modalities in the diagnosis and management of physeal injuries in the skeletally immature population.

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