Investigation of walking speed and plantar pressure after chopart amputation.

Background: In foot amputation, Chopart amputation is considered to have a high risk of deformity, and can result in poor function. We experienced a case in which Chopart amputation combined with tendon transfer and tendon lengthening was performed, and the patient was eventually able to walk independently with a foot prosthesis without experiencing deformity of the foot. We investigated walking speed and plantar pressure after Chopart amputation with and without a foot prosthesis.

[Case of bladder tuberculosis with onset at the age of nineteen--treatment of urinary tract tuberculosis in accordance with the new Japanese Tuberculosis Treatment Guidelines].

A 24-year-old man experienced gross haematuria and dysuria several times a year from the age of 19, presenting to this Department for the first time at age 21, when he was given standard antibiotic treatment for acute cystitis. Although urinary symptoms persisted, he failed to attend for follow-up. He attended another clinic at the age of 24 with increased urinary frequency.