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Foot and ankle surgery is a sub-specialty of orthopedics and podiatry that deals with the treatment, diagnosis and prevention of disorders of the foot and ankle. Orthopaedic surgeons are medically qualified, having been through four years of college, followed by 4 years of medical school or osteopathic medical school to obtain an M.D. or D.O. followed by specialist training as a resident in ...
Foot & Ankle Specialist is a bimonthly peer-reviewed medical journal that covers the field of orthopedics. The editors-in-chief are Gregory C. Berlet and Lowell Weil, Jr. (Weil Foot & Ankle Institute). It was established in 2008 and is currently published by SAGE Publications.
A controlled ankle motion walking boot, also referred to as a controlled ankle movement walking boot, below knee walking boot, CAM boot, CAM walker, or moon boot, is an orthopedic device prescribed for the treatment and stabilization of severe sprains, [3] fractures, and tendon or ligament tears in the ankle or foot. In situations where ankle ...
ISO 22675:2016 Prosthetics – Testing of ankle-foot devices and foot units – Requirements and test methods; ISO/TR 22676:2006 Prosthetics – Testing of ankle-foot devices and foot units – Guidance on the application of the test loading conditions of ISO 22675 and on the design of appropriate test equipment
ACFAS is a professional medical organization of over 7,700 podiatric foot and ankle surgeons practicing in the United States and was formed in 1942. [4] Informing members of the latest techniques and advances of surgical care of the foot, ankle, and related lower extremity are the primary goals of the ACFAS.
A traction splint most commonly refers to a splinting device that uses straps attaching over the pelvis or hip as an anchor, a metal rod(s) to mimic normal bone stability and limb length, and a mechanical device to apply traction (used in an attempt to reduce pain, realign the limb, and minimize vascular and neurological complication) to the limb.
Most boots mainly cover the foot and the ankle, while some also cover some part of the lower calf. Some boots extend up the leg, sometimes as far as the knee or even the hip. Most boots have a heel that is clearly distinguishable from the rest of the sole, even if the two are made of one piece.
Each member is a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of numerous foot and ankle injuries, diseases, and other ailments. The training required includes four years of medical school and five years of medical residency followed by a one- or two-year fellowship with a specialty focus in foot and ankle care.