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The ACPM Lower Extremity Journal Review is a monthly collection of condensed literature reviews from a variety of medical journals. The Review will encompass all aspects of podiatric medicine and surgery and will be accessible for prompt study of the material.
Please use the Literature Review Submission Form below to send your reviews to the ACPM Educational Committee.
JOURNAL / LITERATURE REVIEW SUBMISSION FORM
Predictors of Outcomes in Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis Treated Initially With Conservative (Nonsurgical) Medical Management: A Retrospective Study, Zeun P, Gooday C, Nunney I, Dhatariya K. Int J Low Extrem Wounds. 2016;15(1):19-25.
DOI: 10.1177/1534734615596892
Level of Evidence: 3
Reviewer: Fahad Hussain, DPM, PGY-III
RWJBarnabas Health/Community Medical Center Podiatric Residency Program – Toms River, NJ
Immediate Unprotected Weightbearing vs 2 Weeks Non-weightbearing After Open Reduction Internal Fixation of Ankle Fractures, Le V, Viskontas D, Lohre R, et al. Foot Ankle Int. 2024;45(2):103-114.
DOI: 10.1177/10711007231217675
Level of Evidence: 2
Reviewer: Nhan Tran DPM, MBS, PGY 1
Central Michigan University Podiatric Medicine & Surgery, Saginaw, MI
The impact of pre-operative mental health on outcomes of foot and ankle surgery: A scoping review Arshad Z. et al. Foot and Ankle Surgery, Volume 30, 165-173, 2024
DOI: 10.1016/j.fas.2023.11.002
Level of Evidence: 4
Reviewer: Ali Ahmad, MS, PMS-2
UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine
The Relationship between Upper and Lower Body Strength and Basketball Shooting Performance Cabarkapa, D., Erculj, F., & Fink, A.C. Sports, Volume 10, Issue 139, 1-9, 2022
DOI: 10.3390/sports10100139
Level of Evidence: 4
Reviewer: Muhammad Zain, BS
University of Houston
Deep Vein Thrombosis in the Uninjured Lower Extremity: A Retrospective Study of 1454 Patients With Lower Extremity Fractures, Qu S.W. et al. Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis, Volume 27, 1-7, 2021
DOI: 10.1177/1076029620986862
Level of Evidence: 4
Reviewer: Fatima Nadeem, BS
University of Houston
Total ankle replacement versus ankle arthrodesis for patients aged 50-85 years with end-stage ankle osteoarthritis: the TARVA RCT, Goldberg, et al. Health Technol Assess. 2023 Mar; 27(5): 1–80
DOI: 10.3310/PTYJ1146
Level of Evidence: 2
Reviewer: Devin Towson, DPM, PGY-III
DVA - Southern Arizona Health Care System
A novel technique of isolated gastrocnemius recession: A cadaveric comparison with Strayer procedure, Kow RY, Che-Ahmad A, Ayeop MAS, Ahmad MW, Yusof S. J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong). 2021;29(3): 23094990211043987.
DOI: 10.1177/23094990211043987
Level of Evidence: 2
Reviewer: Fahad Hussain, DPM, PGY-III
RWJBarnabas Health/Community Medical Center Podiatric Residency Program – Toms River, NJ
Three Weeks Versus Six Weeks of Antibiotic Therapy for Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis: A Prospective, Randomized, Noninferiority Pilot Trial, Gariani K, Pham TT, Kressmann B, et al. Clin Infect Dis. 2021;73(7):e1539-e1545.
DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciaa1758
Level of Evidence: 2
Reviewer: Fahad Hussain, DPM, PGY-III
RWJBarnabas Health/Community Medical Center Podiatric Residency Program – Toms River, NJ
Tranexamic Acid Associated with Less Wound Complications in Ankle and Hindfoot Surgery Level III, Retrospective Cohort Study, Moore AD, Smith BR, O'Leary RJ, Hoch CP, Gross CE, Scott DJ. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2022;30(16):789-797.
DOI: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-21-01064
Level of Evidence: 3
Reviewer: Nhan Tran DPM, MBS, PGY 1
Central Michigan University Podiatric Medicine & Surgery, Saginaw, MI
Effectiveness of a Multidisciplinary Limb Preservation Program in Reducing Regional Hospitalization Rates for Patients With Diabetes-Related Foot Complications, Manji et al. The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds, 2024;1-7. Published 2024.
DOI: 10.1177/15347346241238458
Level of Evidence: 4
Reviewer: Saad Nadeem, MBA, MS-I
Texas A&M School of Medicine
Lisfranc injuries: Incidence, mechanisms of injury and predictors of instability, Stodle, et. al. Foot Ankle Surg, 2019
DOI: 10.1016/j.fas.2019.06.002
Level of Evidence: 3
Reviewer: Gavin Glover, DPM, PGY-3
SAVAHCS Podiatric Residency Program – Tucson, AZ
Outcomes After Proximal Medial Gastrocnemius Recession and Stretching vs Stretching as Treatment of Chronic Plantar Fasciitis at 6-Year Follow-up, Riiser MO, Husebye EE, Hellesnes J, Molund M. Foot Ankle Int. 2024;45(1):1-9.
DOI: 10.1177/10711007231205559
Level of Evidence: 1
Reviewer: Nhan Tran DPM, MBS, PGY 1
Central Michigan University Podiatric Medicine & Surgery, Saginaw, MI
Identifying Risk Factors for Osteonecrosis After Talar Fracture, Alley MC, Vallier HA, Tornetta P 3rd; Orthopaedic Trauma Research Consortium. J Orthop Trauma. 2024;38(1):25-30.
DOI: 10.1097/BOT.0000000000002706
Level of Evidence: 3
Reviewer: Nhan Tran DPM, MBS, PGY 1
Central Michigan University Podiatric Medicine & Surgery, Saginaw, MI
Location Distribution of 2,087 Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus, van Diepen, Pascal R et al. Cartilage vol. 13,1_suppl (2021): 1344S-1353S
DOI: 10.1177/1947603520954510
Level of Evidence: 2
Reviewer: Nhan Tran DPM, MBS, PGY-1
Central Michigan University College of Medicine
Outcomes of Fracture Surgery in Patients with Escalating Hemoglobin A1C in the Setting of Unmanaged Diabetes, Lawson MM, Stuart A, Ramsey KL, Friess DM, Working ZM, J Orthop Trauma. 2023;37(11):586-590.
DOI: 10.1097/BOT.0000000000002655
Level of Evidence: 3
Reviewer: Nhan Tran DPM, MBS, PGY-1
Central Michigan University
The Opportunity for Impactful Integration of Vascular and Podiatric Care, Kim, Y. et. al. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023;12(19):6237
DOI: 10.3390/jcm12196237
Level of Evidence: 4
Reviewer: Saad Nadeem, MBA, MS-1
Texas A&M School of Medicine
Predictors of Outcomes in Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis Treated Initially With Conservative (Nonsurgical) Medical Management: A Retrospective Study, Zeun P, Gooday C, Nunney I, Dhatariya K. Int J Low Extrem Wounds. 2016;15(1):19-25.
DOI: 10.1177/1534734615596892
Level of Evidence: 3
Reviewer: Fahad Hussain, DPM, PGY-III
RWJBarnabas Health/Community Medical Center Podiatric Residency Program
Lisfranc and Chopart Amputation: A Systematic Review, Gesiena E. van der Wal, Pieter U. Dijkstra, Jan H.B. Geertzen, Medicine, Volume 102, February 2023
DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000033188
Level of Evidence: 2
Reviewer: Linda Hong, PMS-4
Samuel Merritt University College of Podiatric Medicine
Trial of Vancomycin and Cefazolin as Surgical Prophylaxis in Arthroplasty, Peel, T. N., et. al., The New England Journal of Medicine, Volume 389, Issue 16, 1488-1498, Oct. 19, 2023
DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2301401
Level of Evidence: 1
Reviewer: Jarrett Fenon, PMS-III
Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine
Both gastrocnemius aponeurosis flaps and semitendinosus tendon grafts are effective in the treatment of chronic Achilles tendon ruptures – a systematic review, Nilsson et al. BMC musculoskeletal disorders, Volume 24, Article number 951. December 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-023-07064-8
Level of Evidence: 4
Reviewer: Sarah Bushnag, PMS-ll
Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine
Accessibility and Thickness of Medial and Lateral Talar Body Cartilage for Treatment of Ankle and Foot Osteochondral Lesions, Nott, Erik et al. Foot & ankle international, Volume 42, Issue 10: 1330-1339, 2021
DOI: 10.1177/10711007211015189
Level of Evidence: 4
Reviewer: Nhan Tran DPM, MBS, PGY-1
Central Michigan University
Subtotal Calcanectomy for the Treatment of Large Heel Ulceration and Calcaneal Osteomyelitis in the Diabetic Patient, Baravarian B. et. al. The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Volume 38, Issue 3, 194-202, May 1999.
DOI: 10.1016/s1067-2516(99)80052-0
Level of Evidence: 2
Reviewer: Carolina Vigo, PMS-II
Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine
Clinical efficacy of therapeutic footwear with a rigid rocker sole in the prevention of recurrence in patients with diabetes mellitus and diabetic polineuropathy: A randomized clinical trial, Lopez-Moral, et. al. PLoS One, 14(7), July 11, 2019
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0219537
Level of Evidence: 4
Reviewer: Gavin Glover, DPM, PGY-2SAVAHCS Podiatric Residency Program – Tucson, AZ
A Step in the Right Direction: A Prospective Randomized, Controlled Crossover Trial of Autologous Fat Grafting for Rejuvenation of the Heel, James et al, Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Volume 41, Issue 7, July 2021
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/asj/sjab095
Level of Evidence: 3
Reviewer: Linda Do, PMS-IBarry University School of Podiatric Medicine
Assessing the Utility of Deltoid Ligament Repair in Ankle Fracture: A Systematic Review, Shazadeh Safavi K, Rezvani A, Janney CF, et al.. Cureus. Volume 7, Issue 6, Jul. 19, 2022
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.27040
Level of Evidence: 3
Reviewer: Gavin Glover, DPM, PGY-2SAVAHCS Podiatric Residency Program – Tucson, AZ
Surgical Treatment of Chronic Achilles Tendon Rupture Results in Improved Gait Biomechanics, Nordenholm, et al. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 2022
DOI: 10.1186/s13018-022-02948-2
Level of Evidence: 3
Reviewer: Jannani Krishnan, MS-IV
California School of Podiatric Medicine
The Relationship of Medial Arch Height with Speed Dynamic Balance and Distance in Sports Training Individuals, H. Bayram Temur, et al., International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education, Volume 14, Issue 05, 2022
DOI: 10.9756/INTJECSE/V14I5.816
Level of Evidence: 4
Reviewer: Jenna Whited PMS-III
Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine
Skin Pigmentation Impacts the Clinical Diagnosis of Wound Infection: Imaging of Bacterial Burden to Overcome Diagnostic Limitations, Johnson et. al. Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities, Volume 10, Issue 2, April 11th 2023
DOI: 10.1007/s40615-023-01584-8
Level of Evidence: 2
Reviewer: Zanib Cheema, PMS-IV
Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Correlation Analysis Between Clinical Hypermobility Measurement and Radiographic Parameters of the Hallux Valgus Deformity, Kaur et. al. The Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery, Volume 000, 1−4, 2023
DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2023.01.009
Level of Evidence: 3
Reviewer: M. Jared Davis, DPM, PGY-III
Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System Podiatric Residency Program
Incidence of Chondral and Osteochondral Lesions in Ankle Fracture Patients Identified with Ankle Arthroscopy Following Rotational Ankle Fracture: A Systematic Review, Williamson, E. et. al. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, 61, 668-673, 2022
DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2021.12.013
Level of Evidence: 4
Reviewer: Matthew Doxey, DPM, PGY-III
Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System Podiatric Residency Program
Tourniquet Use During Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Ankle Fractures – A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Davey, et al. The Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery, Volume 61, Issue 5, 2022
DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2022.01.019
Level of Evidence: 1
Reviewer: Linda Hong, MS-III
California School of Podiatric Medicine
Tendinopathies of the Foot and Ankle. Deu, et. al. American Family Physician, 105(5), May 2022. 479-486
PMID: 35559641
Level of Evidence: 5
Reviewer: Samuel R. Gorelik, DPM, PGY-3
Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester, MA
Management of vasopressor induced ischemia, Livesey, et. al. J Orthop. 2020 Oct 16;22:497-502
DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2020.10.012
Level of Evidence: 5
Reviewer: Salma Haider, PMS-III
California School of Podiatric Medicine
Suicide Prevention in Podiatry:, Albright, et. al. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, 2022, 21-194
DOI: 10.7547/21-194
Level of Evidence: 5
Reviewer: Salma Haider, PMS-III
California School of Podiatric Medicine
A review of non-invasive sensors and artificial intelligence models for diabetic foot monitoring, Kaselimi et. al. Physiol., October 2022
DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.924546
Level of Evidence: 5
Reviewer: Salma Haider, PMS-III
California School of Podiatric Medicine
Hyaluronic Acid Filler Injections Under the Metatarsal Heads Provide a Significant and Long-Lasting Improvement in Metatarsalgia From Wearing High-Heeled Shoes, Foumenteze et al, Dermatologic Surgery, Volume 44, Issue 7, July 2018
DOI: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000001470
Level of Evidence: 5
Reviewer: Linda Do, PMS-III
Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine
A randomized, controlled study to investigate the efficacy and safety of a topical gentamicin-collagen sponge in combination with systemic antibiotic therapy in diabetic patients with a moderate or severe foot ulcer infection, Uçkay, et al. BMC Infectious Diseases. August 2nd, 2018
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-018-3253-z
Level of Evidence: 1
Reviewer: Payal Sethi, MS-III
California School of Podiatric Medicine
An exploration of the use of 3D printed foot models and simulated foot lesions to supplement scalpel skill training in undergraduate podiatry students: A multiple method study, Banwell et. al., PLoS ONE, 2021.
Level of Evidence: 4
Reviewer: Salma Haider, MS-III
California School of Podiatric Medicine
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The Effects of Blue Light on Human Fibroblasts and Diabetic Wound Healing, Purbhoo-Makan, et. al. Life, September 12, 2022
DOI: 10.3390/life12091431
Level of Evidence: 5
Reviewer: Salma Haider, MS-III
California School of Podiatric Medicine
Treatment of “plantar fasciitis”/Plantar Heel Pain Syndrome with botulinum toxin — A novel injection paradigm pilot study, Radovic, The Foot, Volume 45, December 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foot.2020.101711
Level of Evidence: 5
Reviewer: Linda Do, PMS-III
Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine
Incidence and risk factors for poor perioperative blood glucose management in patients with diabetic foot: a retrospective study, Chen et. al, Annals of Palliative Medicine, Volume 10, Issue 12, December 2021
DOI: 10.21037/apm-21-3095
Level of Evidence: 2
Reviewer: Amanda DeWitt, MS-III
Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine
Omadacycline pharmacokinetics and soft-tissue penetration in diabetic patients with wound infections and healthy volunteers using in vivo microdialysis, Gill et. al, Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, Volume 77, Issue 5, May 2022
DOI: 10.21037/apm-21-3095
Level of Evidence: 2
Reviewer: Amanda DeWitt, MS-III
Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine
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Do Arch Height and Arch Stiffness Relate to Physical Performance in Adult Men?, Zhao, et al., Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery, Volume 61, Issue 2, March 1, 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jfas.2021.07.018
Level of Evidence: 4
Reviewer:
Marisa Boccabella, MS-III
Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine
Radiographic Analysis and Clinical Efficacy of Hindfoot Arthrodesis With Versus Without Cotton Osteotomy in Stage III Adult Acquired Flatfoot Deformity, Vacketta, et al. The Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery, 61, (4) 879-885, July 01, 2022
DOI: 10.21037/apm-21-3095
Level of Evidence: 3
Reviewer:
Claudia Radek, MS-IV
Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine
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Autologous Fat Grafting for Pedal Fat Pad Atrophy: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial
Gusenoff, et al. Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery, November 2016
Autologous Fat Grafting for Pedal Fat Pad Atrophy: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial
Gusenoff, et al. Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery, November 2016
DOI: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000002667
Level of Evidence: 2
Reviewer:
Jannani Krishnan, MS IV
California School of Podiatric Medicine
Limb salvage versus amputation in patients with osteosarcoma of the extremities: an update in the modern era using the National Cancer Database, Evans D. et al., BMC Cancer, 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-020-07502-z
Level of Evidence: 2
Reviewer: Zaria St. Lawrence, MS-IIIBarry University School of Podiatric Medicine
A dual pressure indicator, two-layer compression system for treatment of venous leg ulcers: a review, Tai et al. Journal of Wound Care, Volume 30, Issue Sup. 12, 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12968/jowc.2021.30.Sup12.S6
Level of Evidence: 2
Reviewer: Linda Do, MS-IIIBarry University School of Podiatric Medicine
Four-Week Ankle-Rehabilitation Programs in Adolescent Athletes With Chronic Ankle Instability Cain et al, Journal of Athletic Training, Volume 55, Issue 8, 2020
DOI: 10.4085/1062-6050-41-19
Level of Evidence: 2
Reviewer: Ricardo Rodriguez, MS-IIIBarry University School of Podiatric Medicine
Peripheral Nerve Responses to Muscle Stretching: A Systematic Review, Thomas, et al. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, Volume 20, Issue 2, March 2021
DOI: 10.52082/jssm.2021.258
Level of Evidence: 3
Reviewer: Alex Chen, MS-IIICalifornia School of Podiatric Medicine
Three Weeks Versus Six Weeks of Antibiotic Therapy for Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis: A Prospective, Randomized, Noninferiority Pilot Trial, Gariani et. al, Clinical Infectious Diseases, Volume 73, Issue 7, October 2021
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/cid/ciaa1758
Level of Evidence: 2
Reviewer: Amanda DeWitt, MS-IIIBarry University School of Podiatric Medicine
Topics Reviewed: Vascular Disease, Podiatric Surgery, Orthopedics
Impact of frailty on all-cause mortality or major amputation in patients with lower extremity peripheral artery disease: A meta-analysis, Zhang et al. Ageing Research Reviews, Volume 79 (2022)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arr.2022.101656
Level of Evidence: 2
Reviewer: Zaria St. Lawrence, MS-III
Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine
Long-term results of dorsal neuroma/nerve transposition in the surgical management of Morton’s neuroma and correlation with intraoperative anatomical variations, Koti et al. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research (2022) 17:22
DOI: 10.1186/s13018-022-02910-2
Level of Evidence: 3
Reviewer:M. Jared Davis, DPM, PGY-3
Southern Arizona VAHCS Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency Program
Bone Marrow Stimulation for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus: Are Clinical Outcomes Maintained 10 Years Later? Park, Jae Han, et al. Am J Sports Med. 2021;49(5):1220-1226.
DOI: 10.1177/0363546521992471
Level of Evidence: 4
Reviewer: Stephen Jaderholm, DPM, PGY-2
Southern Arizona VAHCS Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency Program
Nonoperative or Surgical Treatment of Acute Achilles’ Tendon Rupture, Myhrvold, S. B. et. al. New England Journal of Medicine, 386(15), 1409–1420, Apr. 14, 2022
DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2108447
Level of Evidence: 1
Reviewer: Anna Kapustina, DPM, PGY-1
Southern Arizona VAHCS Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency Program
Topics Reviewed: Wound Care, Radiology
Comparison of the two most commonly used treatments for pyroderma gangrenosum: results of the STOP GAP randomized control trial, Ormerod, et. al. BMJ, June 12, 2015
DOI: 10.1136/bmj.h2958
Level of Evidence: 1
Reviewer: Jannani Krishnan, MS-IV
California School of Podiatric Medicine
The added value of SPECT/CT in the painful foot and ankle: A Literature Review, Eelsing, et al. Foot and Ankle Surgery, 27(7), 715–722 (2021).
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fas.2020.09.009
Level of Evidence: 5
Reviewer:
Allysa M. Vavra M.S., MS-IV
Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
Topics Reviewed: Biomechanics / Footwear, Vascular Disease, Infectious Disease
Shoe feature recommendations for different running levels: A Delphi study, Honert, et. al. PLoS ONE 15(7): e0236047
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0236047
Level of Evidence: 5
Reviewer: Allysa M. Vavra, M.S., MS-IV
Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
Lower Extremity Peripheral Artery Disease Without Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia: A Review. Plonsky, et al. Journal of the American Medical Association, Volume 325, Issue 21, June 1, 2021
DOI: 10.1001/jama.2021.2126
Level of Evidence: 3
Reviewer: Zaria Woods, MS-III
Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine
Staphylococcus Lugdunensis: A Rare Pathogen for Osteomyelitis of the Foot, Kear, et. al. The Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery 55 (2016) 255–259
DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2014.06.019.
Level of Evidence: 4
Reviewer: Michael Casteel, DPM, FACPM, FAPWHc
Topics Reviewed Podiatric Surgery, Dermatology, Pathology
Sonication of retrieved implants improves sensitivity in the diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection, Bellova, et. al. BMC Musculoskelet Disord, 20, 623 (2019)
DOI: 10.1186/s12891-019-3006-1
Level of Evidence: 3
Reviewer: Steven Cooperman, DPM
Highlands/Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center
Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Surgery Residency Program
Eccrine Porocarcinoma of the Foot: A Case Report, Ramirez et al. J Clin Images. Volume 3 Issue 1; 1050, Jun 12, 2020
DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2022.01.007
Level of Evidence: 4
Reviewer: Anushka Ramnani, MS-III
Western University of Health Sciences – College of Podiatric Medicine
Subungual Amelanotic Melanoma Masquerading as Onychomycosis, Riahi, et. al. Cureus 10(3): e2307, 2018
Level of Evidence: 4
Reviewer: Michael Casteel, DPM, FACPM, FAPWHc
Topics Reviewed: Podiatric Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Dermatology
Leukonychia: What Can White Nails Tell Us? Iorizzo, et. al. American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, Feb 2;1-17
DOI: 10.1007/s40257-022-00671-6.
Level of Evidence: 2
Reviewer: Michael Casteel, DPM, FACPM, FAPWHc
Opening Cuboid Wedge Osteotomy (Zoom Osteotomy) for Triplanar Correction of Flexible Pes Planovalgus Deformities, Iosue, et. al., Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Volume 16, Issue 2, Jan 19, 2022
DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2022.01.007.
Level of Evidence: 3
Reviewer: Jake Loitz, MS-III
California School of Podiatric Medicine
Analysis of a Machine Learning–Based Risk Stratification Scheme for Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia, Chung J. et al. Journal of American Medical Association Network Open, Mar. 22, 2022
DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.3424.
Level of Evidence: 3
Reviewer: Zaria Woods, MS-II
Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine
Modified Brostrom With and Without Suture Tape Augmentation: A Systematic Review, Piscoya, et al., Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery, Volume 61, Issue 2, March 01, 2022
DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2021.09.027.
Level of Evidence: 4
Reviewer: Deep Shah, DPM, MBA
Crozer Health Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency Program