Ask any woman who’s been through it, and they’ll easily confirm: Pregnancy is a life-changing event with numerous hormonal, physiological, morphological, functional, and biomechanical adaptations. Here we summarize and excerpt a round-up of recent research findings that show the impact of pregnancy on tendons in the lower extremity, on foot loading and plantar pressures in gait, and on morphological and postural changes in the foot, as well as the benefits of compression stockings during this unique period.
Lower Extremity Review
Slipper-Related Injuries of the Lower Extremity Treated at United States Emergency Departments
Footwear can affect balance and the risk of slips, trips, and falls. Various studies have reported that slippers are associated with increased risk of falls when compared to other footwear. The objective of this study was to characterize slipper-related injuries of the lower extremity treated at United States (US) hospital emergency departments (EDs).
By Mathias B. Forrester, BS
Lymphatic Immunopathy and Its Importance in Chronic Wound Healing
Untreated lymphedema can play a significant role in chronic wounds. Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD), performed by a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) is standard of care for the management of lymphedema of all types, not just advanced disease.
By James McGuire, DPM; Avnee Jiten Patel, BS; and Ron Michael Adduru, BSN
Pediatric Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Talus
Active children may play through the micro-traumas creating this potentially damaging condition. Keep OCD in mind when children report pain in the ankle, particularly when BMI is high. Juvenile osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) of the talus is a rare condition in the pediatric population…
By Mark J. Mendeszoon, DPM, FACFAS; and Hayley E. Iosue, DPM, AACFAS
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