Indigenous knowledge and treatment practices for post-traumatic joint stiffness and soft tissue contracture using ischial callosities of Papio hamadryas in rural and urban communities of Tigray-Ethiopia [PDF]
BMC Complementary Medicine and TherapiesImmobilization of human joints for extended periods, often lasting weeks or longer, can lead to stiffness and contracture. In recent years, various modern treatment modalities have been developed to address joint stiffness and soft tissue contracture ...
Kidanemariam Gaim Kidanu +5 more
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The Impact of Feet Callosities, Arm Posture, and Usage of Electrolyte Wipes on Body Composition by Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis in Morbidly Obese Adults [PDF]
Obesity Facts, 2015 Objective: This study evaluated the impact of feet callosities, arm posture, and use of electrolyte wipes on body composition measurements by bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) in morbidly obese adults.
Jessica Roekenes +3 more
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Clinical outcomes of modified Mitchell’s osteotomy and shortening oblique osteotomy for forefoot deformities with hallux valgus due to rheumatoid arthritis: A retrospective analysis [PDF]
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and ResearchIntroduction Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic autoimmune disease that primarily affects the synovial membrane, leading to progressive joint destruction.
Nariaki Hao +4 more
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Effects of Pathological Characteristics on Functional Scores and Surgical Satisfaction in Patients after Hallux Valgus Surgery [PDF]
Orthopaedic SurgeryObjective Few studies have explored the relationship between the pathological characteristics of hallux valgus and surgical outcomes. The aim of our study was to report the influence of pathological characteristics such as the tibial sesamoid position ...
Guohua Jiang +4 more
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Bilateral Feet Skin Nodules in Children: Talar Callosities in 7 Patients and Differential Diagnosis [PDF]
Dermatology Practical & ConceptualMario Cutrone +4 more
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Surgical treatment of cleft foot in an adult patient
Journal of the Foot & Ankle, 2021 Cleft foot is a rare congenital malformation characterized by a central conical defect extending from the periphery of the foot towards the tarsus, affecting one or more central rays.
Filipe Malheiro +2 more
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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2022 Purpose We investigated objective and patient-reported outcomes after resection arthroplasty or shortening oblique osteotomy (SOO) of the lesser metatarsals combined with arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint for severe rheumatoid ...
Masahiro Horita +6 more
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Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 2021 Background An intractable plantar keratoma (IPK) is a conical thickening of the epidermis' stratum corneum and a common cause of foot pain which can have a significant, detrimental impact on the mobility, quality of life and independence of individuals ...
Marie‐Philippe Mercier +3 more
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Clinicopathologic features of forehead prayer marks in Kano, Northwest Nigeria
Advances in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2021 Prayer marks are asymptomatic nodular and cyst like swellings or callosities with or without chronic skin changes attributable to repeated, prolonged pressure and friction exerted on bony prominences when praying on hard surfaces.
Kelvin U. Omeje +6 more
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National Journal of Clinical Anatomy, 2016 A callus is a localized thickened part of skin occurring in regions of pressure like hands and feet. The following case report describes a case of callosity of right middle finger near the distal interphalangeal joint on the lateral aspect persisting ...
Padmasini Srinivasan +1 more
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