Ethnic radiographic foot differences.

Background: The prevalence of foot and ankle conditions varies among different ethnic groups. It is not known if this difference is due to any distinctive skeletal morphological characteristics of the foot. The purpose of this study was to determine if ethnic differences exist in the morphometric measurements on radiographs of the weightbearing foot.

The use of a kickstand modification for the prevention of heel decubitus ulcers in trauma patients with lower extremity external fixation.

External fixation is frequently used to manage patients with lower extremity trauma. Excessive pressure from contact surfaces must be avoided to prevent added morbidity from heel ulcers. The purpose of this article is to present a simple solution to off-load the heel by adding a "kickstand" to the external fixator.

The "kick-off" position: a new sign for early diagnosis of complex regional pain syndrome in the leg.

Background: Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a clinical entity that develops after a precipitating injury. It involves dysfunction of the sensory, autonomic, and motor systems and frequently is missed on initial presentation. The purpose of this report was to describe a simple clinical sign that can aid in its diagnosis.