Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association (JAPMA)

10/24/2026

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Surgical Technique of Endoscopic-Assisted Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendon Transfer in Foot Drop

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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...

10/23/2026

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Multistage Limb Salvage After Severe Cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus) Envenomation: A Case Report

Background: Cottonmouth envenomation typically produces prominent local tissue injury, with systemic toxicity occurring less commonly. We report a limb-threatening presentation with delayed deterioration after initial antivenom therapy. Methods: A man in his 50s sustained a suspected cottonmouth bit...

10/22/2026

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Tibiotalocalcaneal Arthrodesis Using Custom 3D Printed PEKK Implant for Treatment of Talar AVN

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Historically custom implants have been made from metal, bulk allograft, and PEEK, among others. PEKK has seen increased utilization in medicine, specifically in custom implants due to its higher tensile strength and also its molecular composition that aids in promoting cellular activity, such as bon...

10/21/2026

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Cost Analysis and Clinical Outcomes of Staged Versus Single-Stage Fixation in the Management of Trimalleolar Ankle Fractures

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10/20/2026

Check out our third featured article in this National Physical Therapy Month. Full text available online 👇

Effect of Insoles on Plantar Fascia Tension During Running in Individuals with Flatfoot



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Background: Investigating the kinematics of copers, who are individuals with no recurrent ankle sprains, is necessary to prevent the development of chronic ankle instability (CAI). Because the “giving way” of the ankle joint (episodes of excessive inversion of the rearfoot that do not result in ...

10/17/2026

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Casting Technique for Off-Loading of Posterior Heel Pressure Ulcerations

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Introduction: Posterior heel pressure ulcerations are a common problem seen both in the clinic and in the hospital setting. This type of ulceration can cause necrosis of soft tissue and bone to the posterior heel, which can have devastating consequences. We believe that this technique provides an ef...

10/16/2026

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Evaluating Foot Care Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Among Diabetics in Dubai’s Primary Health Care Sector

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Background/Objectives: This cross-sectional study examined factors associated with diabetic foot complications and identified areas for targeted interventions. Methods: Participants were selected from Dubai Health Authority (DHA) primary health care centers (PHCCs) and divided into two groups: those...

10/15/2026

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Light Therapy Effectively Treats Onychomycosis and Promotes Healthy Nail Growth in Toenails with Severe Infections: A Longitudinal Cohort Study

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Background: Onychomycosis is a stubborn fungal infection of the nail bed that impacts millions of people worldwide. Severe infections, such as those exhibiting deep dermatophytomas or total dystrophy, are particularly challenging to treat, and are often neglected in clinical studies of onychomycosis...

10/14/2026

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Retrospective Analysis of the Heifetz and Winograd Methods in the Surgical Treatment of Ingrown Toenails

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Background: We sought to compare the results of the Heifetz and Winograd methods, used in the surgical treatment of ingrown toenails, and their efficacy in different age groups. Methods: A total of 160 toes of 143 patients surgically treated with the diagnosis of toes growing into the skin between 1...

10/13/2026

A successful and rewarding APMA 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting! 🎉

This year marked JAPMA's first dedicated booth and MDPI's first presence at the event, creating valuable opportunities to connect with researchers, authors, reviewers, Editorial Board Members, and APMA staff. Our Managing Editor - Nicole Smith - had great conversations with the attendees, received strong interest in future submissions and peer review opportunities, and strengthened relationships across the community. Thank you to everyone who stopped by the booth!


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