French validation of the Foot Function Index (FFI).

Objective: French validation of the Foot Function Index (FFI), self-questionnaire designed to evaluate rheumatoid foot according to 3 domains: pain, disability and activity restriction.

Methods: The first step consisted of translation/back translation and cultural adaptation according to the validated methodology. The second stage was a prospective validation on 53 patients with rheumatoid arthritis who filled out the FFI.

Patient education after amputation: systematic review and experts' opinions.

Objective: To perform a systematic review of the literature regarding amputee self-care, and analyze current experts' opinions.

Method: The research in Medline and Cochrane Library databases was performed using the keywords "amputee self-care", "amputee health care", "amputee education", and "amputee health management". The methodological quality of the articles was assessed using four levels of evidence and three guideline grades (A: strong; B: moderate; C: poor).