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Assessing the impact of emerging fitness trends on the foot and ankle

Podiatry Today

Lisa T Levick-Doane DPM FACFAS writes: I recently interviewed a certified personal trainer regarding the impact of fitness, strength and training, and the relationship with podiatry. It was interesting to learn about the evolution of the world of fitness over the years. We know the importance and benefits of keeping our bodies fit, but I was interested in how this relates to our feet and perhaps the practice of podiatry.

PROFESSION NEWS

FDA: Amputation risk boxed warning removed from canagliflozin

Endocrine Today

The FDA has removed from the prescribing information for the SGLT2 inhibitor canagliflozin a caution about increased leg and foot amputations among adults with type 2 diabetes taking the drug, according to a press release. The boxed warning was issued in a 2017 safety alert for canagliflozin (Invokana, Invokamet and Invokamet XR; Janssen).

Step forward for culturally inclusive foot health

Medical Xpress

A Deakin University researcher has undertaken world-leading research to understand and combat the prevalence of poor foot health in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, poor foot health is commonly thought to be solely a result of diabetes and/or smoking.

What if the ankle is more than a class 2 lever?

Lower Extremity Review

Thomas J. Cutler, CPO, FAAOP writes: A knowledge of the historic and philosophical background gives that kind of independence from prejudices of his generation from which most scientists are suffering. This independence created by philosophical insight is — in my opinion — the mark of distinction between a mere artisan or specialist and a real seeker after truth.

What role might ‘foot selfies’ play in limb preservation?

Podiatry Today

Great work from Anthony and coworkers details practical aspects of working with our patients to refine remote monitoring. In a study that initially involved 88 adult patients with diabetes, the researchers asked patients to take regular photographs of their feet over an eight-week period.

Does arthroscopic repair show superiority over open repair of lateral ankle ligament for chronic lateral ankle instability: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research

There is still no definite consensus on whether arthroscopic repair shows superiority over open repair for chronic lateral ankle instability. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of the current comparative studies to make a generalized analysis.

CURRENT RESEARCH ARTICLES OF INTEREST

Evaluation of lesser metatarsophalangeal joint plantar plate tears with contrast-enhanced and fat-suppressed MRI

Skeletal Radiology

The objective of this study was to present findings of plantar plate lesions from MRI with administration of gadolinium and to differentiate PP lesions from others causes of metatarsalgia. Two musculoskeletal radiologists reviewed 249 contrast-enhanced forefoot MRI scans from patients with metatarsalgia between June 2012 and June 2013. Evaluations focused on hyper-vascularized/fibrous tissue and other findings associated with PP tears.

Role of magnetic resonance imaging vs. ultrasound for detection of plantar plate tear

Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research

Plantar plate tears could be the reason of forefoot pain, affecting foot function. Magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound were commonly used for the diagnosis of plantar plate tears. The decision of whether to use MRI or US carried some controversy. Our study aimed to find out the diagnostic accuracy of MRI versus US for plantar plate tears.

Second and third metatarsophalangeal plantar plate tears: Diagnostic performance of direct and indirect mri features using surgical findings as the reference standard

AJR: American Journal of Roentgenology

The objective of our study was to assess the diagnostic performance and associations of the direct and indirect MRI features of the metatarsophalangeal joint that are thought to be related to tears of the plantar plate using surgical findings as the reference standard.

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