Clinical Articles
Are Podiatry on-Line Consultations a Good Idea?
I wanted to look at the subject briefly to raise the idea that there might be a place for tele-consultations in podiatry. At present do we know what limitations are likely to exist for podiatrists? It might be useful to look at the subject from a broad perspective.
What’s this at the end of my toe?
It might be confusing because the skin looks odd but the sub ungual exostosis is the underlying cause.
Chronicity and the Lateral Ankle Sprain
Chronicity and the lateral ankle sprain comes not as a surgical article, neither one about fractures of the ankle which form part of acute trauma. The subject is limited to the lateral ankle sprain and tears. Medial ankle sprains do arise but are generally rarer when compared to the other side of the ankle. When it comes to the anatomy involved, bone, joints, or soft tissue, the chronicity and lateral ankle sprain problems will vary.
Ankle Fracture v Ankle Sprain
During my 40 year career patients consulted me at various ages, and over various time frames since injury to the ankle. This has always provided me with various ideas on what their problem was. It seemed, back then, that the so-called common ankle sprain was the most under-treated injury known to mankind.
Giving advice on-line as a podiatrist
Giving advice on line as a podiatrist is not something we have ever covered before. Clearly since March 2020, a viral infection, Lockdown and Tiers, we have had to adjust our clinical attitudes. Web based consultations are very much in their ascendancy. By on-line I mean e-mail communication only not to be confused with telemedicine.
I look at information one might expect, visual material to help guide the clinician and the advice. The following information was fully consented and provides as an example.
Pearls and Pitfalls of Phenolic Nail Surgery
There is nothing like a challenge and after a series of posts and comments by professionals the author decided to delve deeper into the problems of phenol, risk and healing problems as in pitfalls. Some useful nuggets are exchanged.
Continuing Professional Development in Podiatry
What makes up continuous professional development, more so today than ever. Ivan Bristow discusses the attitudes of regulators and government as gatekeepers for health education in the UK
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
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.