Clinical Articles
The Third Ankle Joint
Few lay readers may be unaware that there are three joints around the ankle and the most important bone is the talus. This is the last of 3 articles covering this vital joint and the movement that it provides being essential for human function.
Should you write to the patient’s GP
An interesting thread developed on a Facebook group page which I felt needed examining. The answer to whether we should or should not write a GP after a consultation is worth exploring
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Do you know why you sprain you ankle? Is this something we should worry about. Understanding the mechanism for a sprain can help. What is a strain, and is it the same as a sprain. In the first of this ankle series I hope to enlighten the reader so do check out the series written for the discerning lay reader or indeed the professional.
Webinars and the new lecture forum
David dips into his book on public speaking and refers to the growth of the webinar for professional meetings. He considers the positive side mainly but there are downsides to be aware of.
How should we write on Social Media
I’m not sure about you but as time passes what we write and share on social media becomes ever more sensitive. Of course this has been partly associated with what has happened over comments about parts of society. This is a case history about a patient, her partner and a podiatrist writing about her experience. But then another podiatrist takes a different view. So what is right and what is wrong when it comes to writing on Facebook and other media?
Dermatology and Seborrhoea keratosis
Differentiating warts from solar keratoses and other forms of common non malignant lesions of the skin is discussed. In this case consultingfootpain considers the wrist as part of wider podiatric education.
The case of a skin lesion on the wrist
Clinical groups on Facebook provide a rich source of discussion. The dialogue often provides information as well as provoking deeper reflective thought. In this article the author highlights a clinical lesion that considered the differential diagnosis from a raised filiform presentation.
Colour diagnosis and training in podiatry
I tackle the issue of have we been trained and use both skin and deformity as examples. The section on skin healing is also interesting in that the difference may not be as clear as we think.
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Falls the Elderly and What We All Need to Know
It is known that approximately one in three people over the age of 65 living in the community will fall each year. This figure approaches one in two by the age of 80, and fall rates are even higher for residents of nursing homes and those in institutions.