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Angioleiomyoma of the Hindfoot: A Rare Cause of Chronic Heel Pain. 后脚血管平滑肌瘤：慢性足跟疼痛的罕见原因。

IF 0.7 4区医学

Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association Pub Date : 2026-08-04 DOI: 10.3390/japma116040053

Alec Wroblewski, Hayden Bush, Devon Niewohner, Jung Wha Kim-Shapiro, John Bonvillian

{"title":"Angioleiomyoma of the Hindfoot: A Rare Cause of Chronic Heel Pain.","authors":"Alec Wroblewski, Hayden Bush, Devon Niewohner, Jung Wha Kim-Shapiro, John Bonvillian","doi":"10.3390/japma116040053","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/japma116040053","url":null,"abstract":"Angioleiomyoma is a benign soft tissue tumor originating from the smooth muscle of vascular structures. Though relatively uncommon, it frequently occurs in the lower extremities and is often misdiagnosed due to its nonspecific clinical presentation. We report the case of a 54-year-old female with chronic posterolateral heel pain initially attributed to insertional Achilles tendinopathy and Haglund's deformity. After failure of conservative management, MRI revealed a well-circumscribed subcutaneous lesion with signal characteristics concerning for a soft tissue neoplasm. Surgical excision was performed, and histopathologic analysis confirmed a venous-type angioleiomyoma, characterized by thick-walled vascular channels and smooth muscle proliferation without atypia. Immunohistochemistry was positive for SMA, weakly positive for desmin, and ERG-positive in the vascular endothelium. The patient experienced complete symptom resolution postoperatively. Although not exceedingly rare, angioleiomyomas remain underrecognized in clinical practice, particularly in the foot and ankle, resulting in diagnostic delays averaging over five years. MRI demonstrated characteristic features described in recent literature, validating its utility in preoperative assessment. This case reinforces the importance of maintaining a broad differential when evaluating chronic, focal heel pain and supports the use of advanced imaging and histopathologic confirmation in atypical cases. Greater awareness of angioleiomyomas can help reduce diagnostic delays and improve outcomes in patients with chronic, unexplained soft tissue pain in the foot and ankle.","PeriodicalId":17241,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association","volume":"116 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-08-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148829804","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Mobility of the First Ray in Feet with and Without Hallux Valgus. 有外翻和无外翻足的第一光线的活动性。

IF 0.7 4区医学

Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association Pub Date : 2026-07-24 DOI: 10.3390/japma116040052

Patricia Granados-Gómez, María Reina-Bueno, Mercedes Gómez-Castro, Pedro V Munuera-Martínez

{"title":"Mobility of the First Ray in Feet with and Without Hallux Valgus.","authors":"Patricia Granados-Gómez, María Reina-Bueno, Mercedes Gómez-Castro, Pedro V Munuera-Martínez","doi":"10.3390/japma116040052","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/japma116040052","url":null,"abstract":"Background: This study aimed to describe the dorsiflexion and plantarflexion motion of the first ray in feet with and without hallux valgus. Methods: Eight hundred feet were examined and classified into normal feet without hallux valgus (n = 227) and feet with hallux valgus (n = 387). Dorsiflexion and plantarflexion of the first ray were quantified with a handheld ruler. Univariate comparisons of the first ray mobility were made between feet with and without hallux valgus. A two-stage cluster analysis was performed to define the range of dorsiflexion and plantarflexion values in both groups. Odds Ratios were obtained to determine whether dorsiflexion or plantarflexion showed more influence on hallux valgus. Multinomial logistic regression was used to predict the probability of having or not having hallux valgus, given dorsiflexion and plantarflexion of the first ray as independent variables. Results: Dorsiflexion showed statistically significant differences between groups (p = 0.011) but with a small effect size (Rosenthal's r = 0.10). Plantarflexion showed statistically significant differences between groups (p < 0.001) with a larger effect size (r = 0.71). Range of dorsiflexion was between 6 and 7 mm in both normal and hallux valgus feet. Range of plantarflexion in normal feet was 6-7 mm, and in hallux valgus feet 4-5 mm. Logistic regression showed that plantarflexion of the first ray had higher influence on HV than dorsiflexion. Conclusions: In hallux valgus feet, plantarflexion of the first ray was significantly lower than in normal feet, suggesting that a decreased range of plantarflexion is strongly related to hallux valgus.","PeriodicalId":17241,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association","volume":"116 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148829807","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Extracorporeal Magnetotransduction Therapy (EMTT) for Midfoot Osteoarthritis: A Prospective Pilot Study of Pain and Functional Outcomes. 体外磁导疗法（EMTT）治疗足中部骨关节炎：疼痛和功能结局的前瞻性先导研究。

IF 0.7 4区医学

Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association Pub Date : 2026-07-10 DOI: 10.3390/japma116040051

Rohan Charles, Alexander Vlasak, Elizabeth Bondi

{"title":"Extracorporeal Magnetotransduction Therapy (EMTT) for Midfoot Osteoarthritis: A Prospective Pilot Study of Pain and Functional Outcomes.","authors":"Rohan Charles, Alexander Vlasak, Elizabeth Bondi","doi":"10.3390/japma116040051","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/japma116040051","url":null,"abstract":"Extracorporeal magnetotransduction therapy (EMTT) is a high-energy electromagnetic modality that delivers field strengths of 80-150 mT, effective transduction power > 60 kT/s, and dual-frequency architecture with pulse repetition near 8 Hz and oscillations of 100-300 kHz. This prospective pilot study evaluated pain and functional outcomes in patients with symptomatic midfoot osteoarthritis (OA). Eight patients (13 feet; five bilateral and three unilateral cases) with radiographic Kellgren-Lawrence (KL) grade 3 or 4 midfoot OA received eight EMTT sessions over four weeks. Outcomes were measured at baseline, after the eighth treatment at four weeks, and at 3-month and 6-month follow-up using the 0-10 Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and Foot and Ankle Ability Measure-Activities of Daily Living (FAAM-ADL). VAS demonstrated a significant overall effect of time (F(3,36) = 3.93, p = 0.016), with mean scores decreasing from 4.15 ± 1.63 at baseline to 2.62 ± 1.98 at 3 months and 3.00 ± 2.08 at 6 months. Bonferroni-adjusted baseline-to-follow-up contrasts approached significance at 3 months (p = 0.067) and were not significant at 6 months (p = 0.150). FAAM-ADL improved significantly over time (F(3,30) = 13.76, p < 0.001), increasing from 61.7% ± 9.9% at baseline to 81.8% ± 11.1% at 6 months. No treatment-related adverse events were observed; one participant proceeded to surgery by 6 months and was classified as a treatment failure. These preliminary findings suggest that EMTT is safe and may provide clinically meaningful functional improvement in selected patients with midfoot OA; larger sham-controlled trials are needed.","PeriodicalId":17241,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association","volume":"116 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148579237","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Proprioception and Balance in Young Adults with Pes Planus. 青壮年扁平足患者的本体感觉与平衡。

IF 0.7 4区医学

Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association Pub Date : 2026-07-08 DOI: 10.3390/japma116040050

Fatma Betul Yardimci, Zeynep Yilmaz, Bahar Anaforoglu

{"title":"Proprioception and Balance in Young Adults with Pes Planus.","authors":"Fatma Betul Yardimci, Zeynep Yilmaz, Bahar Anaforoglu","doi":"10.3390/japma116040050","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/japma116040050","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Pes planus is a common foot deformity that may lead to both structural and functional consequences. This alteration in foot morphology has been associated with changes in neurosensory mechanisms such as proprioception and balance. This study aims to evaluate proprioception and balance parameters in young adults with pes planus by comparing them with healthy individuals. Methods: This case-control study, which had a quantitative and cross-sectional design, included a total of 90 volunteer university students aged 18-30. The presence of pes planus was assessed using the Navicular Drop Test. Proprioception assessment was performed using a digital goniometer to measure active and passive joint position sense, while balance assessment was performed using the Y Balance Test. Results: The groups were similar in terms of demographic and anthropometric characteristics (p > 0.05). In the proprioception assessment, a significant difference was observed in active joint position sense scores in individuals with pes planus (p = 0.032). In contrast, no significant difference was found between the two groups in terms of passive joint position sense (p = 0.769). According to the Y Balance Test results, no difference was observed in the anterior and posteromedial directions (p = 0.690 and p = 0.806). At the same time, the balance performance of individuals with pes planus was significantly lower in the posterolateral direction (p = 0.045). Conclusions: Young individuals with flexible pes planus showed differences in active joint position sense and balance performance in the posterolateral direction. This situation shows that pes planus may be associated with not only structural but also neurosensory functions. The findings highlight the importance of planning protective interventions early. In the future, there is a need for longitudinal studies conducted with larger and more heterogeneous samples, including rigid type pes planus.","PeriodicalId":17241,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association","volume":"116 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148579217","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Daptomycin-Induced Eosinophilic Pneumonia in a Patient Treated for MRSA Foot Infection: A Case Report. 达托霉素引起的耐甲氧西林金黄色葡萄球菌足部感染患者嗜酸性肺炎1例。

IF 0.7 4区医学

Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association Pub Date : 2026-07-08 DOI: 10.3390/japma116040049

Ogechi Okafor, Julius Rey Angelo R Agorilla, Lee C Rogers

{"title":"Daptomycin-Induced Eosinophilic Pneumonia in a Patient Treated for MRSA Foot Infection: A Case Report.","authors":"Ogechi Okafor, Julius Rey Angelo R Agorilla, Lee C Rogers","doi":"10.3390/japma116040049","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/japma116040049","url":null,"abstract":"Daptomycin is widely used for serious methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections, but it can cause eosinophilic pneumonia, an uncommon and potentially severe adverse drug reaction. We report probable daptomycin-induced eosinophilic pneumonia (DIEP) in a 77-year-old woman receiving intravenous daptomycin with rifampin for a postoperative MRSA foot infection with concern for orthopedic-device involvement and osteomyelitis. Daptomycin had been initiated 10 days before admission, when she developed acute hypoxemic respiratory failure with bilateral ground-glass and consolidative opacities on chest computed tomography and a negative evaluation for infection. Daptomycin was discontinued on the day of admission, yet respiratory failure progressed, requiring mechanical ventilation. Bronchoalveolar lavage performed after corticosteroid exposure demonstrated eosinophilia (9%), and she improved with systemic corticosteroids and supportive care. Although she did not meet strict FDA \"most likely/definite\" criteria, the temporal association, compatible imaging, exclusion of alternative etiologies, abnormal lavage eosinophilia, and clinical response following drug withdrawal support \"probable\" DIEP criteria. Clinicians managing complex foot infections should consider DIEP when new respiratory symptoms and infiltrates develop during daptomycin therapy, even early in the treatment course and even when peripheral eosinophilia is absent or minimal.","PeriodicalId":17241,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association","volume":"116 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148579143","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Lateral Column Lengthening Effect on Total Subtalar Joint Range of Motion: A Pilot Study. 侧柱延长对距下关节活动范围的影响：一项初步研究。

IF 0.7 4区医学

Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association Pub Date : 2026-07-07 DOI: 10.3390/japma116040048

Patrick DeHeer, Tyler Sten, William Wolfe, Peter Sorensen

{"title":"Lateral Column Lengthening Effect on Total Subtalar Joint Range of Motion: A Pilot Study.","authors":"Patrick DeHeer, Tyler Sten, William Wolfe, Peter Sorensen","doi":"10.3390/japma116040048","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/japma116040048","url":null,"abstract":"Lateral column lengthening (LCL) calcaneal osteotomy is a well-established surgical procedure used in flexible flatfoot reconstructive surgery. The effects of LCL on subtalar joint (STJ) range of motion (ROM) have not been thoroughly explored in the literature. Our study aimed to objectively measure the average decrease in the total ROM of the STJ following LCL. A retrospective cohort study was conducted on 15 patients (20 feet) who underwent LCL for various indications. Data for STJ ROM was collected from both the preoperative and postoperative periods. Mean follow-up for the cohort was 12 weeks postoperatively. The mean total preoperative STJ ROM was 39.65 ± 2.52 degrees, while the mean total postoperative STJ ROM was 19.17 ± 2.62 degrees (p < 0.001). This represents a statistically significant reduction of 20.48 degrees (48% decrease) in STJ ROM from preoperative to postoperative measurements. This study provides the first objective measurement of the STJ ROM decrease following LCL calcaneal osteotomy on patients in vivo. The findings highlight the substantial impact of the procedure on the ROM in the STJ. These results have important implications for patient management and should be considered when evaluating the outcomes of LCL procedures. Further research is warranted to explore the functional consequences and long-term effects of the reduced STJ ROM and to develop strategies for optimizing foot function in patients undergoing this procedure.","PeriodicalId":17241,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association","volume":"116 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148579206","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Comparison of Oral Versus Intravenous Antibiotics for the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis: A Propensity-Matched, Retrospective Cohort Study. 口服与静脉注射抗生素治疗糖尿病足骨髓炎的比较：一项倾向匹配的回顾性队列研究。

IF 0.7 4区医学

Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association Pub Date : 2026-07-05 DOI: 10.3390/japma116040047

Colin Tkatch, Steven Bair, Andrew J Hale

{"title":"Comparison of Oral Versus Intravenous Antibiotics for the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis: A Propensity-Matched, Retrospective Cohort Study.","authors":"Colin Tkatch, Steven Bair, Andrew J Hale","doi":"10.3390/japma116040047","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/japma116040047","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Diabetic foot osteomyelitis (DFO) poses significant challenges due to its high morbidity and recurring nature. Current treatments involve prolonged antibiotics and often surgical intervention; however, the optimal route of antibiotic administration is unknown. This study evaluated the effect of route of antibiotic administration on treatment failure among patients with diabetic foot osteomyelitis.Methods: The authors conducted a retrospective cohort study among patients with unresected diabetic foot osteomyelitis. A propensity score was used to match the treatment exposure groups. The primary outcome was treatment failure, defined as either (1) treatment with additional antibiotic course or (2) additional surgical debridement/amputation at the original site of infection within 1 year of initial treatment. Secondary outcomes included the impacts of hemoglobin A1c, peripheral arterial disease, obesity, and infection severity on treatment failure.Results: Among 152 patients meeting criteria, 49 matched pairs were analyzed. Treatment failure rates did not significantly differ between oral and intravenous groups (OR 0.98, 95% CI 0.30-3.19, p > 0.9). A time-to-event analysis similarly found no significant outcome disparities between groups (p = 0.3).Conclusions: The study results support the previously published literature that demonstrates comparable treatment outcomes between routes of antibiotic administration when treating diabetic foot osteomyelitis.","PeriodicalId":17241,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association","volume":"116 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148579221","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Post-Surgical Pyoderma Gangrenosum Following Foot and Ankle Surgery: A Systematic Review. 足部和踝关节手术后坏疽性脓皮病：系统综述。

IF 0.7 4区医学

Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association Pub Date : 2026-07-01 DOI: 10.3390/japma116040046

Biao Zhang, Kayla Obradovic, Rochelle Greenberg, Samuel Adegboyega

{"title":"Post-Surgical Pyoderma Gangrenosum Following Foot and Ankle Surgery: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Biao Zhang, Kayla Obradovic, Rochelle Greenberg, Samuel Adegboyega","doi":"10.3390/japma116040046","DOIUrl":"10.3390/japma116040046","url":null,"abstract":"Post-surgical pyoderma gangrenosum (PSPG) is a challenging diagnosis associated with significant morbidity, often misidentified as postoperative infections, leading to inappropriate management. This systematic review aims to elucidate the characteristics, management strategies, and outcomes of PSPG in the context of foot and ankle surgery to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient care. A systematic literature search was conducted across multiple databases, including PubMed, Scopus, and Embase, for cases of PSPG following foot and ankle surgery published up to January 2023. Data on demographics, clinical presentation, management, and outcomes were extracted and analyzed. Ten cases met the inclusion criteria, predominantly females presenting with rapidly worsening and painful postoperative ulcers. A high rate of negative cultures was observed during the patients' treatment period. Dermatology consults initially suspected 83.33% of the cases. Notably, 30% of patients underwent amputation of various parts of the lower extremity, all diagnosed more than 35 days after symptom onset, and were female. The mainstream treatment for PSPG involved systemic immunosuppressants, with corticosteroids being the most common, effectively resolving symptoms in the majority of instances. PSPG should be suspected in patients with unexplained, worsening postoperative wounds. Early recognition and appropriate treatment with immunosuppressants are crucial to prevent severe outcomes. Multidisciplinary management involving dermatologists and surgeons is recommended to optimize patient outcomes. Further research is needed to establish robust diagnostic and management protocols for PSPG in the surgical context.","PeriodicalId":17241,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association","volume":"116 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148579146","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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IF 0.7 4区医学

Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association Pub Date : 2026-06-29 DOI: 10.3390/japma116040045

Mustafa Salış, Boran Yalçın, Bülent Çağlar Bilgin, Ezgi Salış, Alaettin Ünsal, Didem Arslantaş

{"title":"The Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcers in Türkiye: Challenges in Diagnosis and Treatment.","authors":"Mustafa Salış, Boran Yalçın, Bülent Çağlar Bilgin, Ezgi Salış, Alaettin Ünsal, Didem Arslantaş","doi":"10.3390/japma116040045","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/japma116040045","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disease with an increasing global prevalence. It is characterized by chronic and systemic complications. Due to these complications, DM significantly impacts patients' health-related quality of life (HRQoL). One of the most critical complications of DM is diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), which have serious consequences for patients and healthcare systems. Objective: This study aimed to investigate variables potentially associated with HRQoL in patients with DFUs presenting to our wound care unit. Methods: This prospective cross-sectional study was conducted from February to May of 2023 at the Wound Care Unit of the General Surgery Department at Eskişehir City Hospital. A total of 209 patients who agreed to participate were included in the study. Data were collected via a structured questionnaire developed based on the literature, which included the Diabetic Foot Ulcer Scale-Short Form (DFS-SF). We used the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, univariate analyses (Mann-Whitney U and Kruskal-Wallis tests), and multiple linear regression. Results: In the multivariate analysis, receipt of foot care education (p < 0.001), frequency of hospital applications due to DFU (p = 0.008), and Wagner classification (p = 0.012) were found to be predictors of HRQoL for DFUs (Adjusted R2 = 0.206, F = 4.365, p < 0.001). Conclusions: To maintain a high HRQoL among DFU patients, they should immediately apply to specialized Wound Care Units, receive education, especially regarding early diagnosis and treatment, and receive multidisciplinary management for DFU.","PeriodicalId":17241,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association","volume":"116 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148579316","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Association Between Plantar Pressure Distribution and Postural Stability in Patients with Diabetic Foot: A Cross-Sectional Study. 糖尿病足患者足底压力分布与姿势稳定性之间的关系：一项横断面研究。

IF 0.7 4区医学

Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association Pub Date : 2026-06-29 DOI: 10.3390/japma116040044

Yağmur Uysal, Yavuz Aslan, Esra Atılgan

{"title":"Association Between Plantar Pressure Distribution and Postural Stability in Patients with Diabetic Foot: A Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Yağmur Uysal, Yavuz Aslan, Esra Atılgan","doi":"10.3390/japma116040044","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/japma116040044","url":null,"abstract":"Plantar load distribution and postural stability are key functional domains in diabetic foot assessment, yet their association in early-stage disease remains poorly characterized. This study aimed to investigate the association between static plantar load distribution and postural stability parameters in 31 patients with early-stage diabetic foot (Meggitt-Wagner grade 0-1). A cross-sectional study was conducted with 31 participants (mean age 58.48 ± 9.53 years; 51.6% with loss of protective sensation). Static plantar load distribution was assessed using the Tekscan Pressure Measurement System (Presto-Scan DB software) and postural stability was assessed using the Nintendo Wii Balance Board® under bipedal eyes-open, bipedal eyes-closed, and single-leg stance conditions. Spearman correlation analyses with Benjamini-Hochberg false discovery rate (FDR) correction were performed. A rearfoot-dominant loading pattern was observed bilaterally (right: 61.5 ± 8.2%; left: 61.8 ± 7.9%). Mean CoP sway velocity was 4.78 ± 1.98 mm/s (eyes open) and 5.76 ± 1.88 mm/s (eyes closed) in bipedal stance. No statistically significant associations between plantar load distribution and CoP parameters were found after FDR correction (all q > 0.05). Adults with early-stage diabetic foot exhibit a rearfoot-dominant loading pattern and sensory-dependent postural control behavior. The absence of significant cross-domain associations suggests that static plantar load distribution and postural stability represent complementary assessment targets. Future controlled studies with matched healthy comparators are needed to determine clinical significance.","PeriodicalId":17241,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association","volume":"116 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148579180","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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