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American Family Physician
August 1, 2003
Sass & Hassan |
Lower Extremity Abnormalities in Children An accurate diagnosis can be made with careful history and physical examination, which includes torsional profile (a four-component composite of measurements of the lower extremities). Charts of normal values and values with two standard deviations for each component of the torsional profile are available.   |
American Family Physician
January 1, 2001
Michael W. Wolfe |
Management of Ankle Sprains Without adequate care, acute ankle trauma can result in chronic joint instability. Use of a standardized protocol enhances the management of ankle sprains... |
American Family Physician
July 15, 2004
Tracy Aldridge |
Diagnosing Heel Pain in Adults A thorough history and a physical examination of the lower extremity should be conducted to locate the pain, define its attributes, and narrow the differential diagnosis. |
American Family Physician
September 1, 2002
Judd & Kim |
Foot Fractures Frequently Misdiagnosed as Ankle Sprains Most ankle injuries are straightforward ligamentous injuries. However, the clinical presentation of subtle fractures can be similar to that of ankle sprains, and these fractures are frequently missed on initial examination. |
American Family Physician
May 1, 2002
Michael F. Mazzone |
Common Conditions of the Achilles Tendon The Achilles tendon, the largest tendon in the body, is vulnerable to injury because of its limited blood supply and the combination of forces to which it is subjected... |
American Family Physician
November 1, 2001
Todd C. Sommer |
Charcot Foot: The Diagnostic Dilemma Primary care physicians involved in the management of patients with diabetes are likely to encounter the diagnostic and treatment challenges of pedal neuropathic joint disease, also known as Charcot foot... |
American Family Physician
October 1, 2003
Tallia & Cardone |
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Injection of the Ankle and Foot Joint and soft tissue injection of the ankle and foot region is a useful diagnostic and therapeutic tool for the family physician. This article reviews the injection procedure for the plantar fascia, ankle joint, tarsal tunnel, interdigital space, and first metatarsophalangeal joint. |
American Family Physician
June 1, 2002
Denise B. Freeman |
Corns and Calluses Resulting from Mechanical Hyperkeratosis Corns and calluses result from hyperkeratosis, a normal physiologic response of the skin to chronic excessive pressure or friction. Treatment should provide symptomatic relief and alleviate the underlying mechanical cause. |
American Family Physician
February 1, 2001
Craig C. Young |
Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain in adults. The pain is usually caused by collagen degeneration (which is sometimes misnamed "chronic inflammation") at the origin of the plantar fascia at the medial tubercle of the calcaneus... |
American Family Physician
November 1, 2002
Robert G. Frykberg |
Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Pathogenesis and Management Foot disorders such as ulceration, infection, and gangrene are the leading causes of hospitalization in patients with diabetes mellitus. |
American Family Physician
March 1, 2006
Leggit & Meko |
Acute Finger Injuries: Part I. Tendons and Ligaments A basic understanding of the complex anatomy of the finger and of common tendon and ligament injury mechanisms can help physicians properly diagnose and treat finger injuries. |
American Family Physician
January 15, 2002
Mamta Fuloria |
The Newborn Examination: Part II Emergencies and common abnormalities involving the abdomen, pelvis, extremities, genitalia, and spine... |
American Family Physician
November 15, 2006
Douglas Ivins |
Acute Ankle Sprain: An Update Some evidence suggests that previous injuries or limited joint flexibility may contribute to ankle sprains. |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2004 |
Regional Anesthesia for Office Procedures: Part II. Extremity and Inguinal Area Surgeries Anesthesia procedures for extremety snd inguinal area surgeries. |
American Family Physician
September 1, 2001
Joan M. Bedinghaus |
Over-the-Counter Foot Remedies Several effective and inexpensive over-the-counter treatments are available for minor but troubling foot problems... |
American Family Physician
May 1, 2003
Wendy S. Biggs |
Diagnosis and Management of Positional Head Deformity With early detection and intervention, most positional head deformities can be treated conservatively with physical therapy or a head orthosis. |
AskMen.com
Charles Capuano |
Common Foot Ailments Foot-in-mouth disease is frequent among men. Here are some other common problems involving the foot, who's most at risk, and what you can do about them. |
American Family Physician
November 15, 2006 |
Exercising Your Ankle After a Sprain Exercises to help the healing process of your ankle sprain. |
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April 19, 2010
Leslie Goldman |
Happy Feet at Any Age Whether you're pounding the pavement in a pair of killer heels, propelling through a 5K, or pursuing a 5-year-old around the house, you probably take your feet for granted. |
American Family Physician
October 15, 2004
Mark H. Ebell |
Point-of-Care Guides When should radiographs be obtained in patients with an ankle or foot injury? |
AskMen.com
May 12, 2002
Joshua Levine |
Curing Athlete's Foot Millions of Americans contract this skin disease and if you already have, then you know that it can be a pain. Here is what you need to know to beat the problem... |
American Family Physician
October 1, 2002 |
How to Care for Your Ankle Sprain What is an ankle sprain?... What should I do after an ankle sprain?... What can I take for pain?... After my ankle sprain heals, what can I do to strengthen my ankle?... What can I do to help prevent another ankle sprain?... |
