Biomechanics

Original Research

Biomechanical Evaluation of Additional Surgical Maneuvers to Improve Symmetry in Performing Nuss Procedure for Asymmetric Pectus Excavatum

09/25/2023

Tomohisa Nagasao , MD, PhD;

Tomoki Miyanagi , MD;

Yoshiaki Sakamoto , MD, PhD;

LinXuan Wu , MD;

Mio Akaike , MD;

Atsushi Hosokawa , MD;

This study of the Nuss procedure for asymmetric pectus excavatum aims to elucidate the patterns of severing to provide an ideal outcome.

This study of the Nuss procedure...

09/25/2023

ePlasty

Forum

Whatever Happened To Biomechanics In Podiatry?

10/25/2021

Kevin A. Kirby , DPM, MS;

Recently, I have noticed much discussion on the lack of knowledge in foot and lower extremity biomechanics and custom foot orthosis therapy in newly trained podiatrists within our country. Although this seems like a serious matter to many...

Recently, I have noticed much...

10/25/2021

Podiatry Today

Blog

Is There A Gap Between Biomechanics Knowledge And New Trends In Bunion Surgery?

09/14/2021

Douglas Richie Jr., DPM, FACFAS, FAAPSM;

Recent trends in foot and ankle surgery suggest a disconnect between current knowledge of biomechanics and selection of surgical procedures to correct hallux abductovalgus (HAV) deformity.

Recent trends in foot and ankle...

09/14/2021

Podiatry Today

Review

The Biomechanics of Diabetic Foot Amputation

09/01/2021

Pamela Genise Kennedy ;

Avery Thomson ;

The purpose of this review is to discuss specific biomechanical and quality of life issues associated with lower extremity amputations and identify the most functional levels for lower extremity amputation in compromised patients with a DFU.

The purpose of this review is to...

09/01/2021

Wounds

Blog

Surgery Can Be Fun, But Orthotics Will Pay The Bills

08/11/2021

Douglas Richie Jr., DPM, FACFAS, FAAPSM;

Posts about the decline in knowledge of biomechanics demonstrated by students applying for postgraduate residency training recently appeared on a podiatry online daily e-newsletter.

Posts about the decline in...

08/11/2021

Podiatry Today

Blog

Celebrating Biomechanics, Gender Equality and Research in Foot and Ankle Surgery

04/27/2021

Douglas Richie Jr., DPM, FACFAS, FAAPSM;

I just attended the International Foot and Ankle Biomechanics (I-FAB) meeting which took place April 11-14, 2021 in São Paulo, Brazil. Fortunately, this meeting was held virtually so I did not have to take a trip out of the country to attend...

I just attended the...

04/27/2021

Podiatry Today

Blog

How Can We Make Biomechanics Relevant To Podiatric Residency Training?

12/31/2020

Douglas Richie Jr., DPM, FACFAS, FAAPSM;

I often hear my colleagues boast that podiatrists, in comparison to our orthopedic colleagues, are uniquely trained to perform foot and ankle surgery. They largely base this belief upon an assumption that podiatrists understand the function...

I often hear my colleagues boast...

12/31/2020

Podiatry Today

Blog

Proposed CPME 320 Changes May Dramatically Reduce Required Biomechanics Cases In Residency Training

12/01/2020

Douglas Richie Jr., DPM, FACFAS, FAAPSM;

Podiatrists in the United States should be aware of the proposal of substantive changes to the requirements for approval of podiatric medicine and surgery residencies. These changes to the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) 320...

Podiatrists in the United States...

12/01/2020

Podiatry Today

Feature

Podiatric Biomechanics: A Paradigm In Crisis?

09/16/2020

Eric Fuller , DPM;

Have an increasing number of anomalies led to legitimate challenges of classically taught principles of podiatric biomechanics? Suggesting that flaws in long-held tenets in biomechanics and an overreliance on static perceptions of a normal...

Have an increasing number of...

09/16/2020

Podiatry Today

Blog

When Biomechanical Theory Clashes With Surgical EBM: A Closer Look At Flexible Flatfoot Deformity With Equinus

01/28/2020

Patrick A. DeHeer , DPM, FACFAS, FASPS, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg);

Questioning established medical therapies leads to advancement and innovation when it is based on scientific methodology. Biomechanical theories are often just that: theories. Often, a disconnect between biomechanical theories and surgical...

Questioning established medical...

01/28/2020

Podiatry Today