This message was sent to ##Email## To advertise in this publication please click here October 11, 2022 To view email in web browser, click here. .TOP NEWS Researchers develop new bandage treatment to treat diabetic foot ulcers News Medical Life Sciences Researchers at Queen's University Belfast have designed a new bandage treatment, known as a scaffold, to treat diabetic foot ulcers, which is cost-effective while improving patient outcomes. Produced by 3D bioprinting, the scaffolds slowly release antibiotics over a four-week period to effectively treat the wound. READ MORE .PROFESSION NEWS Persons with patellar tendinopathy exhibit anatomical features that alter knee extensor mechanics: A comparison of persons with and without symptoms Journal of Biomechanics It has been postulated that anatomical features of the patellofemoral joint may alter knee extensor mechanics in a way that may contribute to excessive patellar tendon loading. The purpose of this study was to compare the knee extensor mechanics in persons with and without patellar tendinopathy. READ MORE The feasibility, validity, and reliability of strain measures in the iliotibial band during isolated muscular contractions Journal of Biomechanics The iliotibial band (ITB) is a unique anatomical structure that transmits forces from two in-series muscles across the lateral knee. Little is known about how force is transmitted, via ITB strain, in response to muscle activation. We have developed a technique to measure the strain through the distal ITB during isolated contractions of the tensor fascia latae (TFL) muscle, using a Kanade-Lucas-Tomasi ultrasound image tracking algorithm. READ MORE Topical esmolol hydrochloride superior to standard of care for healing diabetic foot ulcers: Study Medical Dialogues A new study has found that the topical gel of esmolol hydrochloride 14% remarkably improves the healing of diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) versus the standard of care (SoC) and is safe. The findings were presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) 2022 conference. 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 . CURRENT RESEARCH ARTICLES OF INTEREST Midterm follow-up of a novel algorithm for nonoperative Weber B ankle fractures Foot and Ankle International Stable Weber B ankle fractures are routinely treated nonoperatively. Our group previously presented a novel algorithm that provides radiographic parameters guiding when Weber B ankle fractures can be treated nonoperatively. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the durability of those results with a minimum 5-year follow-up. READ MORE Plantar heel pain hurts health-related quality of life MIMS Multidisciplinary People suffering from plantar heel pain (PHP) have worse generic and foot-specific health-related quality of life (HRQoL), a recent study has found. Researchers conducted a cross-sectional assessment of 50 adult PHP patients with 25 healthy controls. Groups were matched according to age, sex and body mass index. READ MORE Diabetes and Swollen Feet: What's the Link? Endocrine Web Diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when blood glucose levels are too high because the body cannot effectively produce or use the hormone insulin. Long-term high blood glucose levels in diabetes can affect many different parts of the body, including the legs and feet. Elevated blood glucose can lead to thickening of arteries. As the arteries thicken, they shrink and lose elasticity, which can impair blood flow to the feet. 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