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Stem cells Chondral Defects of the 1st Metatarsophalangeal Joint

Matrix-Associated Stem Cell Transplantation (MAST) in Chondral Defects of the 1st Metatarsophalangeal Joint is Safe and Effective – 2-Year-Follow-up in 20 Patients Martinus Richter, , Stefan Zech, Stefan Meissner Foot and Ankle Surgery; 27 May 2016 Quote: Highlights ?Twenty patients with 25 defects were included in the study. Continue reading →

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Giro d’Italia

Any other cycling road racing enthusiast, incredible bad luck for Kruijswijk! Only one HUGE stage left and then no accidents on the finale. Considering how little help their teams have been able to provide in the climbs both Kruijswijk and Chaves have done so well Continue reading →

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Structural and material properties of human foot tendons

Structural and material properties of human foot tendons Enrique Morales-Orcajol, Ricardo Becerro de Bengoa Vallejo, Marta Losa Iglesias, Javier Bayod Clinical Biomechanics; in press Quote: Highlights ?Two different tendon behaviors were distinguished. ?Stress?strain tendon curves exhibit proportionality between regions. ?A reference of the mechanical properties of foot tendons was presented. Continue reading →

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Passive Movement Exercises as a Treatment for Diabetic Foot Ulcers

This clinical trial was just registered: Passive Training as a Treatment for Diabetic Foot Ulcers Quote: Overall project design: This PhD project involves a randomized study on diabetic individuals with healing resistant wounds, comparing the effect of passive movement of the lower limb with standard treatment of diabetic wounds. Continue reading →

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Professor Invents Device to Hear Crunchy Knees

netizens Passed on in good faith Research engineers at the Georgia Institute of Technology are developing a knee band with microphones and vibration sensors to listen to and measure the sounds inside the joint. Continue reading →

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Podiatry Song

netizens Passed on in good faith Toe tappingly good and up there with Gangsta pod (aka Marc Lindly), but sadly no longer available on YouTube) Source: Tova Rubin netizens Continue reading →

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Volunteer opportunity in Kiribati

Motivation Australia and Scope Global are collaborating on a program focused on reducing the number of amputations caused by diabetic foot complications in the Pacific Region. As part of this program we are looking for volunteers to share their knowledge and mentor local personnel in three Pacific nations. Continue reading →

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Increasing patient involvement in the diabetic foot pathway

Increasing patient involvement in the diabetic foot pathway: a pilot randomized controlled trial. McBride E et al Diabet Med Continue reading →

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Podiatrist in SanFran/San Jose

Hi All I am looking for a Podiatrist with expertise in Biomechanics to ref a patient to, who has recently moved to San Francisco and works in San Jose. Feel free to PM if you wish. Lorcan Continue reading →

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Do dressings prevent infection after surgery

PUBLIC RELEASE: 24-MAY-2016 Do dressings prevent infection? Quote: There is insufficient evidence to know whether dressings reduce the risk of wound infection after surgery and, in some cases, leaving a wound exposed may be better, say researchers in The BMJ today. Continue reading →

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