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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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Civilian Lower Extremity Injuries Resulting from Fires in the United States
Background: In 2023, an estimated 13,350 civilian fire injuries were reported in the United States (US). The objective of this study was to characterize civilian lower extremity injuries resulting from fires in the US. Methods: Data were obtained from the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS), which collects information on incidents to which fire departments respond in the US. Cases were civilian lower extremity injuries resulting from fires reported to NFIRS during 2014-2023. The distribution of cases was determined for patient characteristics, type of injury, and circumstances of injury.
By Mathias B. Forrester, BS
Machine Learning Combined with Explainable Artificial Intelligence Facilitate Accurate Balance Ability Classification
Using computerized posturographic parameters provides a highly quantitative and objective measure without ceiling or floor effect as a classifier or predictor of falls. The balance control problem is one of the major contributing factors to falls and may change with aging, medication, or acute illness. Computerized posturography obtained in standing conditions has been applied to classify fall risk for older adults or disease groups.
By Huey-Wen Liang, Rasoul Ameri, Shahab Band, Hsin-Shui Chen, Sung-Yu Ho, Bilal Zaidan, Kai-Chieh Chang, and Arthur Chang
LER EXPO Conversations: FAQ – Diagnostic Miscues in Podiatric Dermatology
Performing a biopsy is crucial for achieving diagnostic accuracy. Podiatric physicians may biopsy less frequently than their dermatology counterparts, but an earlier biopsy can significantly improve patient care. Many skin conditions can mimic common podiatric issues, and a biopsy allows for histopathological examination, which can…
By Leland Jaffe, DPM, FACFAS.CWSP
CAGA 101: The 12 Dirty Truths Playbook Dirty Truth #2: Realities of Center of Pressure in Dynamic World
It’s a physics problem – We live dynamic lives, in turn, we suffer dynamic consequences! In the last installment, we focused on our problematic anatomy. We continue this discussion by looking at what happens when we add the interaction between 2 dissimilar bodies, the foot and the floor, and the introduction of force.
By Jay Segel, DPM; Sally Crawford, MS
Targeted Hip Muscle Strengthening Improves Lower Extremity Kinematics in Runners
Dynamic knee valgus, a highly reliable measure of this alignment assessed in the frontal plane, is a valuable tool for identifying this pathomechanical dysfunction. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of functional hip abductor strength training on reducing contralateral pelvic drop angle…
By Shreen Ahmed Lashien, Ahmed Omar Abdelnaeem, and Ebtessam Fawzy Gomaa
A New Innovative and Transformational Approach to Treatment of Toenail Onychomycosis
Toenail onychomycosis has long been difficult to treat because many factors affect the treatment outcome: aging patients, long-standing infection, slow growth of thickened nails, co-morbidities, limitations of the treatment (eg, treatment length, side effects, toxicity, physical limitations of the patient).
By Tracey C. Vlahovic, DPM, and Lewis H. Freed, DPM
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Welcome to Lower Extremity Review or LER as we call it. This long awaited magazine fills the lower extremity information gap for practitioners in the fields of Podiatry, Physical Therapy, O&P Pedorthics, and Orthopedics. With over 20 years experience in multi-disciplinary editorial development and publishing, the collaboration of this incredible team has made this publication possible
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