Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association (JAPMA)

05/31/2026

A case report on endoscopic-assisted tendon transfer for foot drop, showing significant gains in dorsiflexion and AOFAS scores after surgery. Authored by Ali Yüce et al.

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The term “foot drop” is defined as the loss of active dorsiflexion at the tibiotalar joint. Surgical procedures such as tendon transfer may be considered in patients who have had foot drop for more than a year. The most commonly reported tendon transfer in the treatment of drop foot is the tibia...

05/30/2026

Can strengthening your foot's intrinsic muscles help with flatfoot? A scoping review of 11 studies says yes, with short foot exercises leading the way. Authored by Marta María Moreno-Fresco et al.

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Background: Flatfoot is an alteration of the normal structure of the foot, characterized by a partial or total reduction of the medial longitudinal plantar arch, valgus deformity of the heel, and abduction of the forefoot. While treatments often include strengthening of the intrinsic foot muscles, e...

05/30/2026

How common are foot problems in children? A new cross-sectional study of 501 Danish kids aged 6 to 16 found that over 83% had at least one foot condition. Authored by Camilla Hedegaard Larsen et al.

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Background: Caregivers often seek medical assistance when their child experiences podiatric medical ailments. Podiatric medical diseases such as ingrown toenails, callosities, warts, metatarsus varus, and hallux valgus frequently occur in children and adolescents. However, treatment, prevention, and...

05/29/2026

A study on the role of protective sensation in type 2 diabetes mellitus, exploring its links to peripheral muscle strength, balance, and functional capacity before neuropathy is even diagnosed. Written by Melis Usul et al.

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Background: Diabetes-related foot complications are among the most common complications in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The prevention of foot problems that are at risk of developing because of type 2 diabetes mellitus should be addressed within the framework of preventive approaches p...

05/29/2026

A study on podiatric care and its impact on survival outcomes in diabetic foot ulcer patients - showing fewer amputations and lower mortality among those with access to podiatric follow-up. Written by Wen Zhe Leo et al.

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Background: Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) and lower-extremity amputations (LEAs) complicating diabetes mellitus are significant contributors to morbidity, mortality, and disease burden. There is insufficient evidence, however, linking podiatric care to mortality and healthcare resource use. There is,....

05/25/2026

A double-blind pilot study on the Phoenix Sign: a potential clinical indicator for diagnosing Common Peroneal Nerve entrapment in patients with diabetic neuropathy. Researchers examined how lidocaine and papaverine injections affect motor strength, arterial perfusion, and Doppler waveforms.

The featured figure shows pre- and post-injection near-infrared imaging of a patient's right foot, capturing changes in deoxyhemoglobin, oxyhemoglobin, oxygen saturation, and total hemoglobin.

Authored by Stephen L. Barrett et al.

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05/25/2026

A double-blind pilot study on the Phoenix Sign: a potential clinical indicator for diagnosing Common Peroneal Nerve entrapment in patients with diabetic neuropathy. Researchers examined how lidocaine and papaverine injections affect motor strength, arterial perfusion, and Doppler waveforms.

The featured figure shows pre- and post-injection near-infrared imaging of a patient's right foot, capturing changes in deoxyhemoglobin, oxyhemoglobin, oxygen saturation, and total hemoglobin.

Authored by Stephen L. Barrett et al.

Read the full study: https://brnw.ch/21x2O2k

05/06/2026

Osteochondromas are the most common benign bone tumors, but finding one in the sesamoid bone of the foot is exceptionally rare. In fact, only three cases involving the sesamoid bone have been reported in medical literature until now.

This case report from Turkey describes a 14-year-old female who experienced foot pain and impaired gait for a year and a half. Clinical evaluation and imaging, including plain radiography and MRI, identified a lesion in the medial sesamoid bone. The diagnosis of osteochondroma was confirmed through histological examination, and the lesion was surgically excised while preserving the sesamoid bone itself.

What makes this case particularly noteworthy is the outcome. After surgery, the patient's pain resolved completely, and her gait returned to normal within just two months. The authors recommend surgical excision of symptomatic osteochondromas of the sesamoid bone to alleviate pain and restore functional gait.

This rare presentation adds valuable insight to the limited literature on sesamoid bone pathology and demonstrates the effectiveness of targeted surgical intervention for this uncommon condition.

Read the full case report: https://brnw.ch/21x2fNW

05/04/2026

The April 2026 issue of the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association (JAPMA) is now available online and free to read!

This issue features 20 articles covering critical areas in podiatric medicine. Research highlights include diabetic limb preservation strategies, pilon fracture management, pediatric flat foot assessment, platelet-rich plasma for plantar fasciitis, and the reliability of the Foot and Ankle Ability Measure questionnaire.

Additional topics explore patient lateness impacts on podiatry practice, Kinesio tape effects on flatfoot biomechanics, syndesmotic fixation techniques, and clinical case reports on rare presentations including primary cutaneous cribriform tumor and post-surgical venous thromboembolism.

All articles are open access and available in HTML and PDF formats.

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Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, an international, peer-reviewed Open Access journal.

05/04/2026

The Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association (JAPMA, ISSN: 1930-8264) recently signed a new open-access publishing agreement with MDPI, marking a significant milestone in the journal’s publishing history.

“Transitioning JAPMA to open access is a major step forward for the journal and for the podiatric profession,” said Dr. Warren S. Joseph, Editor of JAPMA. “This partnership with MDPI allows us to expand the reach and impact of podiatric research by removing access barriers…while maintaining the scientific rigor and editorial integrity that have defined JAPMA for more than a century.”

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