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Mass Customization of Foot Orthosis for Rheumatoid Arthritis [PDF]

, 2006
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory disease, which can cause pain, stiffness, and swelling in the joints of hands and feet. The foot is a major site for RA involvement and a major source of disability resulting from this disease.
Dalgarno, K. W., Pallari, J. H. P., Woodburn, J.   +2 more
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'Choosing shoes': a preliminary study into the challenges facing clinicians in assessing footwear for rheumatoid patients [PDF]

, 2010
Background: Footwear has been accepted as a therapeutic intervention for the foot affected by rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Evidence relating to the objective assessment of footwear in patients with RA is limited.
A Williams, AB Dufour, AC Redmond, AE Williams, AE Williams, AE Williams, AE Williams, AJ Dixon, Anita E Williams, AP Castro, B Bruce, CJ Barton, DE Turner, FC Arnett, HB Menz, J Michelson, J Woodburn, J Woodburn, JF Shroyer, K Hennessy, K Shi, Keith Rome, M Fransen, MJ Platto, Nicola Dalbeth, NS Cho, P Helliwell, PS Helliwell, R Forestier, Renee N Silvester, S Nancarrow, SJ Farrow, SJ Otter, SJ Otter   +33 more
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Triple Arthrodesis for Adult-Acquired Flatfoot Deformity

Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics, 2019
Originally described as a means to address fixed deformities or uncontrolled movement of the hindfoot observed in paralytic foot deformities, triple arthrodesis has evolved into a powerful procedure for the correction of a variety of foot deformities ...
MAJ Uma E. Erard DO, MAJ Andrew J. Sheean MD, Bruce J. Sangeorzan MD   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Anatomical and biomechanical traits of broiler chickens across ontogeny. Part II. Body segment inertial properties and muscle architecture of the pelvic limb [PDF]

, 2014
In broiler chickens, genetic success for desired production traits is often shadowed by welfare concerns related to musculoskeletal health. Whilst these concerns are clear, a viable solution is still elusive.
Codd, J, Hutchinson, J R, Manchester, Paxton, H P, Rankin, J W, Tickle, P   +5 more
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Foot deformities and gait deviations in children with arthrogryposis

Journal of Limb Lengthening & Reconstruction, 2019
Objectives: Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita is a congenital condition characterized by joint contractures with resulting foot deformities and gait deviations.
Lucio Perotti, Chris Church, Celina Santiago, Nancy Lennon, John Henley, Kristen Nicholson, Jose Salazar-Torres, Maureen Donohoe, Kathryn Fazio, Freeman Miller, Louise Reid Nichols   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effects of total knee arthroplasty on ankle alignment in patients with varus gonarthrosis : do we sacrifice ankle to the knee? [PDF]

, 2015
Total knee arthroplasty is one of the most commonly preferred surgical methods in the treatment of patients with varus gonarthrosis. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the radiological changes observed in the ankles after total knee arthroplasty ...
Gursu, Sarper, Sahin, Vedat, Sofu, Hakan, VERDONK, PETER   +3 more
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Efficacy of the Ponseti Technique in Correcting Clubfoot Deformity and Influence of Residual Deformity in Patient Reported Outcomes: A Prospective Comparative and Controlled Study

Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics, 2023
Category: Other; Hindfoot Introduction/Purpose: Clubfoot deformity (CFD) is one of the most common congenital deformities of the foot and ankle and is characterized by different severities of foot equinus, cavus, varus, and adduction.
Ryan Jasper, Jose Morcuende MD, Vineel Mallavarapu BS, Hannah J. Stebral BS, Kepler A.M. Carvalho MD, Nacime Salomao Barbachan Mansur MD, PhD, Grayson M. Talaski, Eli Schmidt, Kevin Dibbern PhD, Cesar de Cesar Netto MD, PhD   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Neuropathic midfoot deformity: Associations with ankle and subtalar joint motion [PDF]

, 2013
BACKGROUND: Neuropathic deformities impair foot and ankle joint mobility, often leading to abnormal stresses and impact forces. The purpose of our study was to determine differences in radiographic measures of hind foot alignment and ankle joint and ...
Bohnert, Kathryn L, Gutekunst, David J, Hastings, Mary K, Johnson, Jeffrey E, Prior, Fred W, Sinacore, David R, Strube, Michael J   +6 more
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Enzymatic degradation of biopolymers in amorphous and molten states: mechanisms and applications

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
This review explains how polymer morphology and thermal state shape enzymatic degradation pathways, comparing amorphous and molten biopolymer structures. By integrating structure–reactivity principles with insights from thermodynamics and enzyme engineering, it highlights mechanisms that enable efficient polymer breakdown.
Anđela Pustak, Aleksandra Maršavelski
wiley   +1 more source

Medium-Long-Term Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes of Minimally Invasive Distal Metatarsal Metaphyseal Osteotomy (DMMO) for Central Primary Metatarsalgia: Do Maestro Criteria Have a Predictive Value in the Preoperative Planning for This Percutaneous Technique? [PDF]

, 2018
The purpose of this prospective study was first to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of Minimally Invasive Distal Metatarsal Metaphyseal Osteotomy (DMMO) in treating central metatarsalgia, identifying possible contraindications.
Biz, Carlo, Corradin, Marco, Dalmau-Pastor, Miki, Ruggieri, Pietro, Trepin Kuete Kanah, Wilfried, Volpin, Andrea, Zornetta, Alessandro   +6 more
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