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The regulation of foot health care professionals varies across provinces in Canada. In Ontario, the regulated health profession is chiropody. Chiropodists are foot specialists with a limited scope of practice. In contrast, British Columbia and five other provinces regulate podiatrists, who are highly trained foot physicians with an extensive scope of practice. This article explores the history of chiropody/podiatry in Ontario and British Columbia from the early 1900s through the 1980s in order to understand how professional development in this field took such divergent paths within Canada. In so doing, it not only sheds light on a health practice that has received little scholarly attention, but it also highlights the centrality of inter-professional conflict and state actors' agendas to professional regulatory outcomes.
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Davis RD. Acceptance Address: APMA House of Delegates, Washington, DC, March 20, 2016. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 2016; 106:240-5. [PMID: 27269983 DOI: 10.7547/8750-7315-106.3.240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Lorimer DL. Dr. Vince Hetherington and the Federation Internacionale des Podologues. Foot (Edinb) 2011; 21:165. [PMID: 22078100 DOI: 10.1016/j.foot.2011.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2011] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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The standard approach for correction of severe painful rheumatoid forefoot deformities has involved resection of the metatarsal heads with realignment of the lesser toe deformities and first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) arthrodesis. Modifications of this procedure may include a pan-metatarsal head resection, including the first metatarsal head, or resection of the lesser metatarsal heads in conjunction with an interpositional arthroplasty of the first MTPJ. The authors describe a novel surgical approach that involves the correction of severe rheumatoid forefoot deformities through a pan-MTPJ arthrodesis. Arthrodesis of all five MTPJs for the surgical treatment of the painful rheumatoid forefoot deformity with chronic plantar callosities and dislocated digits has yet to be reported in the scientific literature. The goal of this article is to provide the treating physician with another alternative and safe surgical approach when dealing with the painful rheumatoid forefoot deformity.
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- Luke C Jeffries
- Division of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, MCS 7776, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA
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Kaplan EG. Civic hospital: a report of its first year of operation. 1958. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 2007; 97:296-8. [PMID: 17660373 DOI: 10.7547/0970296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Joslin EP. The obligation and the opportunity of the chiropodist in the treatment of diabetes. 1925. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 2007; 97:271-3. [PMID: 17660366 DOI: 10.7547/0970271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Despite the plethora of information on human gait analysis, its continued use as a clinical tool remains uncertain. Analysis of gait dysfunction has become integral to podiatric medical practice, and, like many specialized fields, it is rapidly changing to meet the needs of the future. Practice in the 21st century is predicated on the concept of multidisciplinary working approaches and a growing trend toward evidence-based practice, in which gait analysis could play a prominent role. This article provides a historical synopsis of instrumented gait analysis and its associated subcomponents and discusses the salient issues concerning its future role in podiatric medicine.
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- Sarah A Curran
- Wales Centre for Podiatric Studies, University of Wales Institute, Cardiff
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Armstrong D. Treating the absence of pain. Ostomy Wound Manage 2004; 50:20-2. [PMID: 15366135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/30/2023]
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This article provides a succinct but comprehensive review of the history of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine. Three time periods are described: the pre-academy era, the early years of podiatric sports medicine leading up to the academy's founding, and the academy's founding and the 1970s. An appreciation of the academy's past facilitates understanding of its present state and future direction.
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- Richard T Bouché
- Department of Podiatric Medicine and Surgical Services, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA 98104, USA
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Root ML. An approach to foot orthopedics. 1964. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 2003; 93:63-5. [PMID: 12533560 DOI: 10.7547/87507315-93-1-63] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Viehe RB. Presidential address. The American Podiatric Medical Association. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 2002; 92:256-60. [PMID: 11961092 DOI: 10.7547/87507315-92-4-256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Thomann KD. [Not Available]. Wurzbg Medizinhist Mitt 2001:257-91. [PMID: 11614069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/21/2023]
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Penney AO. Nehemiah Kenison: New England's pioneer podiatrist. N Engl Galaxy 2001; 9:46-52. [PMID: 11617755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/21/2023]
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Skliar JD. Critique of Podiatric biomechanics by William Eric Lee, DPM. Clin Podiatr Med Surg 2001; 18:685-90, vi. [PMID: 11868564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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- J D Skliar
- Department of Biomechanics and Orthopedics, College of Podiatry, Barry University, Miami, Florida, USA
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Mathieson I. Reconstructing Root. An argument for objectivity. Clin Podiatr Med Surg 2001; 18:691-702, vi. [PMID: 11699107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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Substantial evidence suggests that complete rejection of the Root model may be premature, given the inherent logic in an Aristotelian interpretation of its core philosophy. Although critics have focused on a Platonic interpretation of Root's criteria for normalcy and surrounding theories, recent theoretic shifts towards a more flexible view of the factors which can combine to produce pathologic conditions suggest that the Root model retains usefulness. Although it has been suggested that Kuhn's approach may contain a destructive element, one of its propositions--that a phase of normal science is characterized by a common vision of the research required within the paradigm--seems to hold the key to the future success of podiatric biomechanics. The approach of Lakatos seems to provide the required "modicum of self-confidence which enables us to live and practice" to smooth the transition between established and emergent approaches. Although the approaches of Kuhn and Lakatos remain incommensurable, it is certain that Kuhn would agree with one particularly relevant comment by Lakatos, that "blind commitment to a theory is not an intellectual virtue: it is an intellectual crime."
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- I Mathieson
- Wales Centre for Podiatric Studies, University of Wales Institute, Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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Kirby KA. What future direction should podiatric biomechanics take? Clin Podiatr Med Surg 2001; 18:719-23, vii. [PMID: 11699111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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With researchers from many scientific and medical disciplines currently devoting countless hours trying to solve the mechanical mysteries of the foot, it is important that the proper direction for research be established. The author of this article believes that one of the most important directions in podiatric biomechanics will focus on the development of accurate models of the human foot and lower extremity. Accurate models will be useful because they provide relatively accurate predictions of the magnitudes of loading forces that occur in the structural component of the human foot and lower extremity during weight-bearing activities. From its beginnings in the early 1960s, podiatric biomechanics has developed from a fledgling collection of thoughts and observations from Merton Root and his colleagues to an internationally recognized clinical science with numerous researchers, past and present, contributing to its growing base of knowledge. With an emphasis on accurate modeling of the foot and lower extremity to allow better prediction of the internal forces that create pathologic conditions during weight-bearing activities, podiatric biomechanics will continue to provide valuable insight into many of the painful syndromes that plague children and adults of the world.
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- K A Kirby
- Department of Podiatric Biomechanics, California College of Podiatric Medicine, Sacramento, California, USA
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Lee WE. Podiatric biomechanics. An historical appraisal and discussion of the Root model as a clinical system of approach in the present context of theoretical uncertainty. Clin Podiatr Med Surg 2001; 18:555-684; discussion 685-90, v. [PMID: 11699106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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This article attempts to review comprehensively the development of the established Root Model and to appraise dispassionately its place and role in today's field of clinical podiatric biomechanics. It also discusses several important emergent models (the models of Dananberg, Kirby, Fuller, McPoil, Hunt, and Demp) that have gained increasing popularity among the podiatric and nonpodiatric clinical communities over the last 10 to 15 years. All of these models (the Root model and emergent models) have been analyses against the background of the Kuhnian concepts of "paradigm" and "preparadigm." Discussion has been provided as to whether the domain of podiatric biomechanics presently resides in a paradigm driven normal science phase, or whether it is still functioning within a preparadigm phase with its defining hallmark of community nonconsensus. Suggestions are then made as to possible ways for research to progress within the present ferment of debate and theoretic uncertainty.
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Demp PH. Biomechanics: A mathematical perspective. Clin Podiatr Med Surg 2001; 18:703-4, vi. [PMID: 11699108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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This article is the author's perspective of his firsthand experience with Dr Merton Root and the methodology that Dr Root founded. Included are the chronology of events that occurred and the author's impressions of their impact on the profession. A short critique of Dr Lee's work is also included.
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- P H Demp
- Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Department of Mathematics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Wernick J. The change in orthotic making techniques with the development of current biomechanical theories. Clin Podiatr Med Surg 2001; 18:715-7, vii. [PMID: 11699110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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In the early 1960s, a few orthopedic practitioners, following the work and example of Dr Merton Root, decided to pursue new orthopedics, which became known as biomechanics. In the 1970s, after years of encountering resistance, a few laboratories were available to fabricate the Root orthotic and offer advice and education on the management of the orthopedic patient. Eventually, runners turned to podiatrists for conservative care so they could continue to participate in their sport; biomechanics had become established. Presently, podiatrists have not performed the research necessary to document and further Root's work; however, as stated in one of life's axioms, the only credentials one needs are results. William Eric Lee's article is a thorough, comprehensive documentation of events and background of Root and his theory. Lee set out to provide a detailed picture of Root's clinical system of approach toward the treatment of mechanically induced foot ailments. His article is a splendid achievement.
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- J Wernick
- Division of Clinical Sciences, Department of Orthopedics, New York College of Podiatric Medicine, New York, New York, USA.
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Gibbard LC. The military practice of chiropody. J ROY ARMY MED CORPS 1999; 145:153-7. [PMID: 10579174 DOI: 10.1136/jramc-145-03-12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Concha JM, Moore LS, Holloway WJ. 1998 William J. Stickel Bronze Award. Antifungal activity of Melaleuca alternifolia (tea-tree) oil against various pathogenic organisms. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 1998; 88:489-92. [PMID: 9791953 DOI: 10.7547/87507315-88-10-489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Tea-tree oil (oil of Melaleuca alternifolia) has recently received much attention as a natural remedy for bacterial and fungal infections of the skin and mucosa. As with most naturally occurring agents, claims of effectiveness have been only anecdotal; however, several published studies have recently demonstrated tea-tree oil's antibacterial activity. This study was conducted to determine the activity of tea-tree oil against 58 clinical isolates: Candida albicans (n = 10), Trichophyton rubrum (n = 8), Trichophyton mentagrophytes (n = 9), Trichophyton tonsurans (n = 10), Aspergillus niger (n = 9), Penicillium species (n = 9), Epidermophyton floccosum (n = 2), and Microsporum gypsum (n = 1). Tea-tree oil showed inhibitory activity against all isolates tested except one strain of E floccosum. These in vitro results suggest that tea-tree oil may be useful in the treatment of yeast and fungal mucosal and skin infections.
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- J M Concha
- Department of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Christiana Care Health System, Wilmington Hospital, DE, USA
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Ward ED, Phillips RD, Patterson PE, Werkhoven GJ. 1998 William J. Stickel Gold Award. The effects of extrinsic muscle forces on the forefoot-to-rearfoot loading relationship in vitro. Tibia and Achilles tendon. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 1998; 88:471-82. [PMID: 9791951 DOI: 10.7547/87507315-88-10-471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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The effects of muscular activity on the distribution of forces under the foot, as well as within the foot, are of great importance for determining the mechanisms of foot pathologies. Limited data exist concerning muscle forces during the gait cycle and the effects of muscle forces conveyed to the ground-reactive forces of the foot. The authors developed a cadaveric loading system to determine the effects of force applied to the Achilles tendon on the forefoot-to-rearfoot loading relationship in eight cadaveric specimens. The study indicated that, during axial loading of the tibia, force was inherently transferred from the rearfoot to the forefoot. However, the observed forefoot-to-rearfoot loading relationship did not match the predicted loading relationship from a rigid-body diagram, as would be observed in a class I lever. The results indicated that, as the force was increased on the Achilles tendon, the change in loads on the forefoot and rearfoot was not linear. Specimens with calcaneal inclination angles greater than 20 degrees demonstrated a more linear increase as compared with those with inclination angles less than 20 degrees.
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- E D Ward
- Human Performance Laboratory, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, Des Moines, IA 50220, USA
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The authors evaluated the time to healing and prevalence of complications in patients undergoing mechanically assisted, delayed primary closure of diabetic foot wounds compared with a similar population who received standard wound care. A total of 55 patients were enrolled for study, with 25 in the experimental group and 30 in the control group. Patients in the experimental (stretch) group underwent mechanically assisted primary closure of their wounds using a skin-stretching device. There was no difference between the stretch and control groups with regard to any descriptive characteristics, including wound chronicity. Although the wounds were over three times as large on average in the stretch group (P < .001), the stretch group reached full epithelialization approximately 40% sooner than the control group (26.4 +/- 16.0 versus 42.5 +/- 19.9 days; P < .002). Eighty-eight percent of patients in the stretch group experienced wound dehiscence, at a mean time of 1.8 +/- 0.6 weeks following mechanically assisted closure. However, patients who experienced dehiscence in the stretch group healed significantly faster than patients in the control group (27.4 +/- 16.7 versus 42.5 +/- 19.9 days; P < .007). The results of this study suggest that mechanically assisted closure of diabetic foot wounds may result in reduced healing time compared with healing by secondary intention.
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- D G Armstrong
- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio 78284-7776, USA
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The author places the history and development of podiatric biomechanics, as well as current thinking about its underpinnings and future, in the context of a theoretical framework drawn from the philosophy and sociology of science. This analysis sets the stage for an exploration of the possible future directions in which podiatric biomechanics could develop.
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- C B Payne
- Department of Podiatry, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
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Locally injected steroids are used to treat inflammatory conditions, in spite of the complications associated with their use. Ketorolac tromethamine, an injectable nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, has not previously been evaluated for treatment of musculoskeletal inflammatory conditions via local administration. Eighty Achilles tendons of rabbits were traumatized in a controlled fashion. At the time of trauma, a single dose of ketorolac (1, 3, or 5 mg/kg) or normal saline was administered peritendinously. Three days later, the tendons were harvested and examined histologically to evaluate the degree of inflammation present in the tissue. No statistically significant difference was found between the experimental and control groups. The authors conclude that locally injected ketorolac does not prevent the onset of an inflammatory process.
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- J W Brook
- Department of Surgery, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
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Muehleman C, Chubinskaya S, Cole AA, Noskina Y, Arsenis C, Kuettner KE. 1997 William J. Stickel Gold Award. Morphological and biochemical properties of metatarsophalangeal joint cartilage. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 1997; 87:447-59. [PMID: 9351314 DOI: 10.7547/87507315-87-10-447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Although there is sparse information concerning the properties of foot-joint cartilages, knowledge of the morphology and biochemistry of these cartilages is important in the study of changes that occur in the development of osteoarthritis. Normal first and fifth metatarsophalangeal joints were chosen for comparison because of the difference between these two joints in the prevalence of osteoarthritis, particularly with advancing age. The authors' study shows that there is no age-related decrease in articular-cartilage thickness; however, there is an age-related decrease in the chondrocyte density in the superficial zone in both joints. There is, however, a difference between the two joints in the level of expression of matrix-degrading enzymes. This difference may indicate differences in specific chondrocyte activity that precedes or accompanies the development of osteoarthritis or other degenerative morphological changes.
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- C Muehleman
- Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Chicago, IL 60610, USA
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Fleischli JG, Lavery LA, Vela SA, Ashry H, Lavery DC. 1997 William J. Stickel Bronze Award. Comparison of strategies for reducing pressure at the site of neuropathic ulcers. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 1997; 87:466-72. [PMID: 9351316 DOI: 10.7547/87507315-87-10-466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Few scientific data are available on the effectiveness of commonly used modalities for reducing pressure at the site of neuropathic ulcers in persons with diabetes mellitus. The authors' aim was to compare the effectiveness of total contact casts, half-shoes, rigid-soled postoperative shoes, accommodative dressings made of felt and polyethylene foam, and removable walking casts in reducing peak plantar foot pressures at the site of neuropathic ulcerations in diabetics. Using an in-shoe pressure-measurement system, data from 32 midgait steps were collected for each treatment. There was a consistent pattern in the devices' effectiveness in reducing foot pressures at ulcer sites under the great toe and ball of the foot. Removable walking casts were as effective as or more effective than total contact casts. Half-shoes were consistently the third most effective modality, followed by accommodative dressings and rigid-soled postoperative shoes.
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- J G Fleischli
- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, USA
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Brand PW. A personal revolution in the development of clubfoot correction. Clin Podiatr Med Surg 1997; 14:1-7. [PMID: 9030444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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This article presents the author's experience of having worked in London, England, under Denis Browne, whose method of treating equinovarus in the newborn involved manipulation of the baby feet until full correction had been achieved at the very first visit. The feet were then strapped to the sole plates of the Denis Browne splint, which ensured that the baby's normal kicking action maintained mobility at the subtalar joints and also a basic plantigrade posture. When he transferred to India, the author found a large population of children who had been born with talipes equinovarus, but who had never had treatment. He worked at obtaining correction without strong manipulation, using serial plaster casting followed by Denis Browne's splints. His personal reactions to the problems and the merits of the two methods forms the subject of this article.
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- P W Brand
- Department of Orthopedics, University of Washington, Seattle, USA
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Dorcey EU, Tinkleman AR. History of residency selection issues in podiatric medicine. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 1996; 86:390-5. [PMID: 8803411 DOI: 10.7547/87507315-86-8-390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Issues related to residency interview and selection processes have concerned the podiatric medical profession for nearly 20 years. This article presents a chronology and summary of efforts undertaken to address these problems, including a discussion of legal ramifications of residency approval requirements related to establishment of a uniform notification date and participation in a resident-matching service.
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- E U Dorcey
- Council on Podiatric Medical Education, Bethesda, MD 20814-1698, USA
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The author provides a general overview of the development of postgraduate residency training in podiatric medicine since 1956. The evolution of residency standards and requirements of the Council on Podiatric Medical Education are discussed. Integration of specialty organizations in the residency evaluation process also are reviewed. The author notes that the current positive number of entry level residency positions available to graduates of colleges of podiatric medicine may be a dubious facade in view of increasing college enrollments and the potential conversion of rotating podiatric residencies to residencies in primary podiatric medicine. He cautions the profession not to overlook these events as it considers the development of the PGY-1 concept in the restructuring of entry level residency training.
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- J Levrio
- Council on Podiatric Medical Education, Bethesda, MD 20814-1621
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Nail dust particles were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy for size and topography. The percentage of "fines" that could be inhaled and deposited in the alveoli and bronchioles were determined by quantitative particle size analysis. Distribution representing the largest total mass was graphed between 1 and 2 microns. The authors found that 86% of nail dust would reach the bronchioles and alveoli, and 31% could be expected to deposit in these areas.
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- C Abramson
- Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia 19107
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The podiatric procedure of burring hyperkeratotic fungal infected toenails results in large quantities of nail dust aerosols. An extremely large percentage (31%) of podiatrists who were analyzed for immunoglobulin E (IgE) by antibody radioimmunoassay were found to have abnormally high levels. Incidence of precipitin antibodies to Trichophyton rubrum in sera of those in practice from 0 to 15 years was 23%, and those in practice 16 years or more was 29%. In this study, podiatrists who were chronically exposed to nail dust aerosols after years of practice presented with symptoms of conjunctivitis, rhinitis, asthma, coughing, hypersensitivity, and impaired lung function.
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- C Abramson
- Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia 19107
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Carlson BA, Pyrcz RA. The use of laser systems in podiatric medicine. J Laser Appl 1990; 2:50-52. [PMID: 10149087 DOI: 10.2351/1.4745262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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- B A Carlson
- Wenske Laser Center, Chicago, Illinois 60640
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Karski T. [Activities of the podiatric group in the Lublin orthopedic departments under the direction of Professor Stanisław Piatkowski]. Chir Narzadow Ruchu Ortop Pol 1990; 55:179-82. [PMID: 1369942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/25/2023]
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The development of podology in the Lublin society as well as the personal achievements of prof. Stanisław Piatkowski have been presented. The originated in the 60-ies activities concerning podology have included scientific research, cooperation with shoe industry institutions, and wide prevention of the foot health in the Lublin region.
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- T Karski
- Kliniki Ortopedii Dzieciecej Instytutu Pediatrii AM w Lublinie
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Celebrating 75 years of APMA 1912-1987. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 1987; 77:385-470. [PMID: 3305863 DOI: 10.7547/87507315-77-8-385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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"The Pedic Items. Official Organ of Chiropody." 1912. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 1987; 77:363-73. [PMID: 3302205 DOI: 10.7547/87507315-77-7-363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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"The Pedic Items. Official Organ of Chiropody." 1912. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 1987; 77:312-22. [PMID: 3302204 DOI: 10.7547/87507315-77-6-312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Historical perspectives. The Pedic Items (Official Organ of Chiropody) August 1912. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 1987; 77:252-67. [PMID: 3295192 DOI: 10.7547/87507315-77-5-252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Klimpel V. [Comments on foot diseases and podiatrists in the Age of Enlightenment]. Beitr Orthop Traumatol 1987; 34:113-6. [PMID: 3304269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Dagnall JC. Stewart Eugene Reed, DPM 1906-1985. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 1986; 76:300-2. [PMID: 3519936 DOI: 10.7547/87507315-76-5-300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Michler M. [Not Available]. Hermes (Wiesb) 1986; 114:252-255. [PMID: 11638764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Podiatry as a medical specialty has received little sociological attention. This omission leaves a sizeable gap in our understanding of the total health care system. Given the functional importance of this speciality and the growing need for the services of podiatrists this report represents an attempt to increase our knowledge in this area. The paper attempts to fill that gap by presenting a discussion of the development of podiatry as a health profession; documenting the educational and political development and attempting to explain the reasons which have inhibited the process of professionalization. Our findings suggest that podiatry as a profession has been unable to attain full autonomy over its anatomical area of expertise and this along with other factors has prevented podiatry from attaining full professional status and recognition.
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