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Archive Copy - 1999 Annual Meeting Scientific Program. Updates on Common Problems of the Foot and Ankle

American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (Podiatrists)Clinical Practice Guidelines

American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (Podiatrists): Clinical Guidelines: Adult Flat Foot

American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (Podiatrists) Clinical Practice Guidelines: Diabetic Foot Disorders

American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (Podiatrists) Clinical Practice Guidelines. Heel Pain

American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (Podiatrists) Clinical Guidelines

Etiology: intrinsic and extrinsic factors Vascular and neurologic review Indications and contraindications Radiographic and clinical evaluation Technique of regional ankle block Indications, disadvantages of tourniquet Surgical technique with soft tissue release Postoperative management Potential complications

Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics
in this procedure, a "V" shaped osteotomy of the distal metatarsal is created, which allows the first MT head to be shifted laterally, correcting the abnormal shape from long standing valgus drift;

Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics

Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics
Talipes Equinovarus/Clubfoot
congenital clubfoot is a structural foot deformity that is present at birth;
- there is in utero malalignment of the talocalcaneal, talonavicular and calcaneocuboid joints;
- articular malalignments are fixed by contracted joint capsules, ligaments, and contracted foot and ankle tendons;
- may be bilateral in up to 50%;
- occurs in about 1 out of 800 births;
- more common in males than females;

Standard, Appropriate, and Advanced Care and Medical-Legal Considerations: Part One -- Diabetic Foot Ulcerations from Wounds Posted 06/09/2003 Gerit Mulder, DPM, MS, David Armstrong, DPM, Susie Seaman, MSN, NP, CETN Abstract and Introduction Abstract Administration of prompt and appropriate care for diabetic foot ulcerations is necessary to reduce complications, which may lead to limb loss. An understanding of standard, appropriate, and advanced care may assist the physician in making the most optimal decision when treating diabetic foot ulcers. An overview of the diabetic foot, its associative problems, considerations when reviewing the diabetic patient, and approaches to treatment are presented in this article. Clinicians are encouraged to review each patient individually to determine their specific needs and to administer the most appropriate care. Contents - Abstract and Introduction Diabetic Ulcer Overview Patient Assessment Ulcer Assessment and Documentation Ulcer Treatment Ulcer Measurements and Examination Debridement Offloading Infection Control Dressings Advanced Care: New Technology Summary Figures References

ACFAS Clinical Practice Guidelines on hallux varus

Background material on most foot and ankle problems along with current policy on their assessment and management

Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics

- anterior metatarsalgia that involves head of second metatarsal; - occurs during the growth spurt at puberty - most are female; - caused by avascular necrosis of the metatarsal head; - from repetitive stress with microfractures at the junction of the metaphysis and the growth plate - these fractures deprive the epiphysis of adequate circulation; - disease is more common in pts whose 1st metatarsal is shorter than 2nd metatarsal, which increases wt on 2nd metatarsal head; - in adulthood, DJD may develop in MTP joint;