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As 2022 comes to a close, ACPM wishes its members, educational partners and all members of our profession a safe and happy holiday season. As we reflect on the past year for the profession, we plan to provide the readers of the ACPM Foot & Ankle Weekly a look at the most accessed articles from the year. Our regular publication will resume Tuesday, Jan. 10.
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Malignant tumors of the foot and ankle
Foot & Ankle International
From June 21: 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.
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How to treat painful fat pad atrophy in the foot
Michigan Podiatry
From Nov. 9: Atrophy of the fat pad on the plantar aspect of the foot is a common condition that affects the heel or the forefoot, often referred to as the "ball" of the foot.
Over the past few years, the treatment modalities for fat pad atrophy have been gaining momentum in the field of foot and ankle surgery. Heel pain and pain to the front of your foot can be mistaken for plantar fasciitis in the heel or neuroma pain in the ball of your foot.
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Midfoot arthritis: Symptoms and treatment
Medical News Today
From July 26: Midfoot arthritis is joint inflammation that impacts the middle of the foot. It can cause stiffness and pain. For some, it may cause difficulty walking.
People can develop midfoot arthritis for various reasons. It may occur due to osteoarthritis, which is the result of wear and tear.
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Is gastrocnemius recession a procedure of choice for plantar fasciitis?
Podiatry Today
From Jan. 25: A recent systematic review published in Foot and Ankle International supports gastrocnemius recession as an effective option for managing plantar fasciitis, especially when patients with gastrocnemius contracture do not respond to conservative treatment. The authors included six studies, for a total of 118 patients, which revealed significant improvement after gastrocnemius recession in the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, visual analog scale, 36- Item Short Form Health Survey, Foot Forum Index, and Foot and Ankle Ability Measure scores.
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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®.
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A glass ceiling was shattered in American politics: When will medicine follow?
By Marcela Almeida, M.D.
From Jan. 11: A few days ago, when the country was awed by
the swearing-in of its first female, Black, Indian-
American Vice-President, girls and women everywhere
experienced a wave of pride, hope, and validation.
The pervasive racial and social barriers that had marked
American politics since its inception, 232 years ago, were
finally broken — or nearly, given that the road to the top
has still not been fully traversed.
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Common foot problems: Over-the-counter treatments and home care
American Family Physician
From March 29: Most foot disorders do not require podiatry referral or complex interventions. After the clinical diagnosis is made, these conditions can typically be managed with over-the-counter (OTC) and home remedies, with guidance from the primary care physician. Stretching and strengthening exercises, along with the use of heel cups, resolve most plantar fasciitis cases and are at least as effective as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or steroid injections.
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Advancing the ACO model in podiatry
Podiatry Today
From Nov. 29: Paradigm shifts in a profession can be subtle, taking time to be understood and appreciated. In my observation, the podiatric profession has undergone a significant paradigm shift, of which few are aware.
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Myths in podiatric dermatology
Podiatry Today
From Jan. 11: Multiple times per week, a practitioner will encounter a patient who asks questions regarding how onychomycosis developed in their nails and/or discusses a home remedy found on the internet that is supposed to clear onychomycosis.
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