Determining adult type 2 diabetes-related health care needs in an indigenous population from rural Guatemala: a mixed-methods preliminary study.

Background: In Guatemala, diabetes is an emerging public health concern. Guatemala has one of the largest indigenous populations in Latin America, and this population frequently does not access the formal health care system. Therefore, knowledge about the emergence of diabetes in this population is limited.

A retrospective analysis of anterior calcaneal osteotomy with allogenic bone graft.

Anterior calcaneal osteotomy (ACO) with extension bone graft is commonly employed in the treatment of symptomatic supple, hypermobile flatfoot in adolescent as well as adult (>or= 18 years of age) patients. Although autogenous bone graft has been considered the gold standard, allogenic bone is widely used for this procedure because it is readily available, requires no additional procedure for procurement and has incorporation rates similar to autogenous bone graft. There is increasing agreement among surgeons that the union rates with allograft bone are comparable with that observed with autograft bone when used in the ACO.

The flexor digitorum accessorius longus-a cadaveric study.

Unlabelled: Flexor digitorum accessorius longus is an anatomical variant that has previously been shown to be associated with a variety of pathological conditions localized to the posteromedial aspect of the ankle and hindfoot. In particular, this anomalous muscle has been reported to be the cause of tarsal tunnel syndrome. Despite recognition of this muscular anomaly as a cause of foot and ankle pathology, the origin, course, and insertion of flexor digitorum accessorius longus has not been thoroughly illustrated in the anatomical literature.

Antibiotic-coated intramedullary rod.

Surgical reconstruction for limb salvage is an acceptable and often preferred treatment for patients who are facing potential amputation. Because of the invasive nature of these surgeries, complications such as infection are not uncommon. Osseous infection at the site of implantable hardware may result in a tremendous consequence to the patient.