This message was sent to ##Email## To advertise in this publication please click here November 10, 2020 .TOP NEWS When heel pain results from other soft tissue pathology Podiatry Today One of the most common patient complaints in podiatry offices, heel pain may result in significant discomfort and, at times, lead to disability. While plantar fasciitis is typically the cause, one cannot overlook other soft tissue, osseous and systemic disorders that can cause heel pain. With this in mind, this author reviews other potential etiologies of heel pain and key diagnostic findings that may assist physicians in reaching an accurate diagnosis. READ MORE .PROFESSION NEWS Plantar heel pain: An urgency to treat Podiatry Today Doug Richie Jr. DPM FACFAS FAAPSM writes: In my previous blog, I discussed the myth promoted by many authors of authoritative articles discussing plantar heel pain with a promise that “conservative treatment is successful 90 percent of the time.” READ MORE Address social determinants improve patient outcomes Medical Economics here is a growing recognition in health care that many chronic conditions can be improved by addressing social determinants of health first. “Social determinants of health are those aspects of how we grow, how we live, how we play and how we worship that affect our overhaul health, in addition to the systems and resources set up to provide that,” says Jeffrey F. Hines, M.D., medical director of diversity, inclusion and health equity for Wellstar Health System in Atlanta. READ MORE 1st-ever research network tackles DFU complications Lower Extremity Review Six research institutions are launching the first-ever multicenter network to study diabetic foot ulcers, which are the leading cause of lower-limb amputations in the United States. The Diabetic Foot Consortium aims to lay the foundation for a clinical trial network to test how to improve diabetic wound healing and prevent the risk of infections and potential amputations. READ MORE Adherence to therapeutic diabetic footwear: Determinants and considerations Podiatry Management Diabetes mellitus is the sixth leading cause of death in North America1 and also poses a socioeconomic burden. In 2017 alone, the U.S. spent $327 billion dollars in medical costs for the treatment of diabetes. READ MORE How wearable sensor algorithms powered by machine learning could prevent injuries that sideline runners Medical Xpress A trans-institutional team of Vanderbilt engineering, data science and clinical researchers has developed a novel approach for monitoring bone stress in recreational and professional athletes, with the goal of anticipating and preventing injury. READ MORE Correlations between weight-bearing 3D bone architecture and dynamic plantar pressure measurements in the diabetic foot Journal of Foot and Ankle Research Measurements of plantar loading reveal foot-to-floor interaction during activity, but information on bone architecture cannot be derived. Recently, cone-beam computer tomography has given visual access to skeletal structures in weight-bearing. READ MORE . CURRENT RESEARCH ARTICLES OF INTEREST Medial tibial stress syndrome (tibial fasciitis): A proposed pathomechanical model involving fascial traction Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association Although medial tibial stress syndrome is one of the most common lower-extremity overuse injuries, its pathomechanics remain controversial. Two popular theories have been proposed to account for this condition: tibial bending and fascial traction. This article evaluates the role of fascial traction in medial tibial stress pathomechanics. We hypothesized that with contraction of the deep leg flexors tension would be imparted to the tibial fascial attachment at the medial tibial crest. READ MORE Mechanisms of action and clinical effectiveness of ultratonotherapy in the complex treatment of foot onychomycosis Vopr Kurortol Fizioter Lech Fiz Kult A long course of onychomycosis, severe hyperkeratosis, slow growth of the nails of the feet, somatic burden, as well as an increase in the resistance of pathogens often lead to a decrease in the effectiveness of traditional antimycotics, dictating the need to create new methods of therapy. A promising direction of treatment is the use of alternating current of supratonal frequency of high voltage and low power — ultratonotherapy in combination with antifungal drugs. READ MORE American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons clinical consensus statement: Appropriate clinical management of adult-acquired flatfoot deformity The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery This clinical consensus statement of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons focuses on the highly debated subject of the management of adult flatfoot. In developing this statement, the AAFD consensus statement panel attempted to address the most relevant issues facing the foot and ankle surgeon today, using the best evidence-based literature available. READ MORE   Foot & Ankle Weekly Connect with ACPM Dennis Hall, Director of Publishing, MultiView, 469-420-2656 | Download media kit Christina Nava, Assist. Executive Editor, MultiView, 469-420-2612 | Contribute news American College of Podiatric Medicine American College of Podiatric Medicine | 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