A Clinician-Free Method Using Top-View Photography for Screening and Monitoring Hallux Valgus.

Background: Hallux valgus is a progressive foot deformity that commonly affects middle-aged women. The aim of this study was to develop a novel method using only top-view photographs to assess hallux valgus severity.

Methods: A top-view digital photograph was taken of each foot of 70 female participants.

Test-retest reliability of a clinical foot assessment device for measuring first metatarsophalangeal joint quasi-stiffness.

Background: The stiffness of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) is of interest in cases such as hallux rigidus and apropulsive gait. Subjective rating of joint mobility as 'hypermobile, normal, or stiff' is an unreliable method. Previous instruments for the assessment of first MTPJ stiffness can be too hard and uncomfortable for test subjects.

A collaborative approach in patient education for diabetes foot and wound care: A pragmatic randomised controlled trial.

Foot care education is an important strategy in reducing lower limb complications. There is evidence that contemporary communication approaches can improve patient education outcomes. To inform the potential of such methods in diabetic foot education, we trialled a collaborative approach in patient education counselling in a podiatry clinic.

First ray mobility and posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD) in persons with flatfoot: A case control study.

Background: While posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD) commonly presents with flat feet and has been thought to be associated with first ray mobility, many flat-footed individuals are asymptomatic and do not experience any symptoms of PTTD. Thus, there is a need to control for foot type when studying factors related to PTTD. This study aimed to clarify if first ray mobility differed between flat-footed individuals with and without symptoms of PTTD.

Computer aided diagnosis of diabetic foot using infrared thermography: A review.

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder that requires regular medical care to prevent severe complications. The elevated blood glucose level affects the eyes, blood vessels, nerves, heart, and kidneys after the onset. The affected blood vessels (usually due to atherosclerosis) may lead to insufficient blood circulation particularly in the lower extremities and nerve damage (neuropathy), which can result in serious foot complications.

A novel method of measuring passive quasi-stiffness in the first metatarsophalangeal joint.

Background: First metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) mobility is commonly assessed by its angular displacement (joint angle) or subjectively rated as 'hypermobile', 'normal' or 'stiff' by a clinician. Neither of these methods is ideal because displacement alone does not take into account the force required to displace the joint and subjective evaluation is not always reliable. This study presented a novel method to determine the passive quasi-stiffness of the first MTPJ.