The Diabetic Foot
The Diabetic Foot David E. Oji Lew C. Schon INTRODUCTION Far from being just a foot problem, the patient with diabetes mellitus requires an integrated multidisciplinary approach to address every…
Neuromuscular Disorders
Neuromuscular Disorders Michael J. Botte Orrin Franko Neuromuscular disorders that cause foot deformities are often divided into two main types: spastic and paralytic. Spasticity develops from injury to the upper…
Nerve Entrapment Syndromes
Nerve Entrapment Syndromes Anish R. Kadakia Aaron A. Bare Steven L. Haddad Pain from nerve entrapment is often misdiagnosed and incorrectly understood. Nerve entrapment disorders of the foot and ankle…
Physical Examination and Orthotics
Physical Examination and Orthotics Ryan C. Goodwin James J. Sferra Eva Asomugha PHYSICAL EXAMINATION A thorough history and physical examination constitute the cornerstone of any medical encounter that ultimately leads…
Anatomy and Biomechanics of The Foot and Ankle
Anatomy and Biomechanics of The Foot and Ankle Constantine A. Demetracopoulos Jonathan T. Deland An understanding of the functional anatomy of the foot and ankle is mandatory if any meaningful…
The Pregnant Athlete
The Pregnant Athlete Lori Boyajian-O’neill Pregnancy alters the female body in many significant ways. For the female athlete, it is an inevitable issue to face, and for years, pregnancy meant…
The Pediatric Athlete
The Pediatric Athlete Pierce M. Sherrill This chapter is devoted to children, defined as those who have not finished their physical growth. Children are not miniature adults. They are growing—sometimes…
The Emergency Room Athlete
The Emergency Room Athlete Frank A. Paul Frequently, emergency medical patients and athletes have a musculoskeletal component to their presenting complaint, or it may be their primary concern or a…
The Geriatric Athlete
The Geriatric Athlete Kurt Heinking Growing numbers of senior athletes are exercising routinely and wanting to play competitive sports. Currently, the geriatric population comprises 12% of the total U.S. population….
