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PubMed1986

Grants to schools of medicine, osteopathy, dentistry, public health, veterinary medicine, optometry, pharmacy, and podiatry for support of their education programs--PHS. Final regulation.

These final regulations revise existing regulations governing capitation grants to health professions schools to incorporate amendments made to sections 770-772 of the Public Health Service Act (the PHS Act) by the Health Professions Training Assistance Act of 1985, Pub. L. 99-129, enacted October 22, 1985.

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Preliminary report on the use of liquid crystal thermography in podiatry.

The use of liquid crystal thermography as an adjuvant in the diagnosis and evaluation of podiatric problems is discussed. Liquid crystal thermography is a useful tool. However, similar to other methods of evaluation that are not diagnostic, specific needs must be weighed with the patient's other clinical and laboratory findings.

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Plastic surgery in podiatry (simplified illustrated techniques).

Soft-tissue loss in the foot is often a perplexing, time consuming, and frustrating treatment dilemma for both patient and surgeon. Fortunately, several plastic surgical techniques may be used to successfully deal with this clinical situation. These techniques are presented through an illustrated essay format.

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PubMed1985

The hazards of internal fixation in podiatry.

There are several ways to avoid the iatrogenic complications or hazards of internal fixation. The surgical approach should be planned well in advance. The instruments and materials to be used intraoperatively should be checked before beginning the operation to assure that there are adequate materials of appropriate length and thickness. Also, all materials should be checked for major defects (see Fig. 11A). Good tissue dissection and atraumatic surgical technique is essential to limit excessive tissue destruction. Reduction of the fracture fragments should be obtained prior to fixation. While applying fixation devices, the fragments should be held stable. Intraoperative radiographs are necessary to demonstrate appropriate positioning of the internal fixation device and the proper alignment of the fracture fragments. If the alignment is not satisfactory, repositioning of the devices can and should be made. Preoperative practice and familiarity with the fixation devices is an essential part of shortening the operative time and helping to assure optimum fixation stability. A poor time to learn the techniques for internal fixation is during surgery. Good postoperative care is essential to optimize fracture fragment healing results.

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PubMed1981

Transcutaneous nerve stimulation: its significance and applications in podiatry.

In summation, the neuranatomy and neurophysiology of pain have been presented. Three of the classical theories of pain transmission were also discussed, these being the specificity, pattern, and gate control theories. The gate control theory postulates that stimulation of large diameter sensory nerve fibers blocks pain sensation at the level of the substantia gelatinosa in the dorsal horn of the spinal cord. This theory is used as the basic explanation for the function of the TNS, a device that can control pain by stimulation of the skin through surface electrodes. TNS stimulation appears to be most efficacious when the electrodes are placed either directly over or just proximal to the painful region. Podiatric application appears to lend itself quite naturally to TNS therapy. Several surgical and nonsurgical cases were presented where TNS therapy was employed and in this preliminary study approximately a 63% improvement in pain state was shown. We believe this modality is useful for patients who should limit their intake of analgesic medications, whether they are medically compromised, allergic to various pain medication, or simply are highly intolerant to pain. TNS is also useful in patients who do not respond well to the more traditional and conventional podiatric treatments. Our study illustrates TNS to be efficacious in pain states of a surgical, chronic or acute nature and even pain secondary to systemic disease. It should be noted that TNS is not curative, per se, but is a useful adjunct in the therapeutic regime. This form of therapy, although not without hazard, is relatively safe and easy to use, and although it is not the answer to all pain states, it is highly recommended when applicable.

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PubMed1981

Physical therapy: its use in podiatry.

This paper presents a review of the literature of various modes of physical therapy available to the podiatrist. Included are superficial and deep heating agents, applications of cold, and massage. Their methods of application, physiological responses, indications, and contraindications are discussed.

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[Phlebology and podiatry].

By their tensing and relaxation, the muscles of the leg are thought to be responsible for compressing and relaxing the vascular walls and the lumen of vessels. In order to study the way the muscle structure of the lower limb (in particular the leg and the foot) functions, it is necessary to understand the step and break down its components. The weight of the body is transmitted to the ground by the astralagus which distributes the different forces throughout the fives systems of ossei trabeculae of the astralagus and the heel. The valgus heel determines a continuous traction on the tendon and the hind leg muscle which determines with time a dragging of the foot. When the body goes forward, the weight levels the transverse fore arch. The flexor muscles of the toes bend the phalanxes, gripping them to the ground, they avoid the falling forward of the body with the proximal insertion on the tibia. The sesamoids increase the muscles power as well as that of the kneecap on the quadriceps. The internal curvature of the foot on the ground is furthered by the decreasing length of the metatarsal bones. This is counterbalanced by the long fibular muscle which lowers the medial axis and raises the external axis. The supination of the forefoot depends only in part on the varus valgus of the rear of the foot. The plantar aponeurosis and the flexor tendons have an impact on the metatarsi because they increase the power and bring the insert closer. The complex articular system of the feet depends on the extrinsic and intrinsic muscle structure which, at the same time as a position variation can also play an important part in the venous alteration.

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