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Snake Bites to the Lower Extremity Reported to U.S. Emergency Departments
Background: Thousands of snake bites occur in the U.S. each year. Venomous snake bites can produce serious adverse effects, and even bites from nonvenomous snakes may cause adverse effects. Snake bites are often treated at hospital emergency departments (EDs). The objective of this study was to describe snake bites to the lower extremity treated at US hospital EDs.
By Mathias B. Forrester, BS
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CAGA 101: The 12 Dirty Truths Of Foot Mechanics
In the introductory article on the dirty truth of biomechanics, we presented a playbook laying out 12 particularly concerning issues as they relate to human weight-bearing and locomotion. In this installment, we will delve into dirty truth number one, problematic anatomy, laying out the “whats” and the “whys”, and how computer-aided gait analysis (CAGA) can make this dirty truth a bit cleaner and more digestible.
By Jay Segel, DPM; Sally Crawford, MS
Unipedal Stance Reliably Measures Neuromuscular Aging
Adequate muscle strength, efficient gait, and good balance, which decline with age, are crucial contributors to independence and well-being. Aging is often associated with disability and multiple health concerns. To address these challenges, effective interventions are essential. This study investigated potential age-related declines in gait, balance, and…
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Cell Phone-Related Lower Extremity Injuries While Using Non-Motor Vehicles
A portion of people use or carry cell phones while using bicycles and other non-motor vehicles (eg, scooters, skateboards, skates). This can increase the risk of injury. This study described cell phone-related lower extremity injuries while using non-motor vehicles that were treated at United States (US) hospital emergency departments (EDs).
By Mathias B. Forrester, BS
Introducing the 12 Dirty Truths Playbook: A New LER Series In Biomechanics and CAGA
The medical field continues to experience rapid technological advancements, providing us with critical graphs and quantitative measurements that validate what we see, the qualitative findings. For healthcare professionals charged with understanding and addressing gait, recognizing the correlation of what happens during weightbearing and the challenges/costs to the musculoskeletal system is key.
By Jay Segel, DPM; Sally Crawford, MS
Precision Healing: The Art & Science of Matrix Products in Lower Extremity Wound Care
Wound care is an evolving science, but if there’s one lesson I’ve learned, it’s this: healing isn’t just about using the latest product—it’s about knowing when and how to use it. Early in my career as a family physician, I saw a number of chronic wounds stagnate despite standard treatments. Patients were frustrated. So were we. The limitations of traditional approaches were clear, but what wasn’t clear was…
By Cassandre Voltaire, DO
LER EXPO Conversations: Surgical Considerations for Flexible Adult Stage 2 Flatfoot
Flatfoot, particularly flexible adult Stage 2 flatfoot, presents a complex challenge. This summary reviews proper patient evaluation for the condition and discusses the critical non-surgical and surgical considerations for managing stage 2 flatfoot, offering a deep dive into both soft tissue and osseous procedural options. By understanding the pathology’s nature, evaluating the demographic factors, and…
A summarized talk by Joseph Park, DPM, FACFAS
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