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A conservative approach to foot problems is especially useful in patients with diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, diminished circulatory changes, and those who are too debilitated for surgical treatment. If one will start with either the medial heel wedge or the anterior heel correction, some response should be evident within 4 to 6 weeks. If the response after a trial period of approximately two to three months for a heel wedge or another two to three months for the anterior heel doesn't relieve pain, then perhaps some other problem might now become easier to localize, i.e. Morton's toe syndrome, hallux valgus, soft or hard corns, or hammertoe deformities. When the anterior heel is prescribed many foot problems other than metatarsalgia will stop being symptomatic and surgery treatment can be bypassed. A physician must know about the supply of shoes in the community and, if necessary, instigate a better inventory of available shoes. In addition, it is necessary to establish good rapport with the shoe repair man so that he will not intrude in your patient rapport or alter your directions. Patients also need advice about losing weight. Frequently a loss of 15 or 20 pounds will change a patient's complaint from one of extremely discomforting daily weight-bearing to a tolerance of a fair amount of walking and at least a reduction of the complaints to a more endurable and functional level. One can't expect the shoe correction to do everything for everyone. The anterior heel isn't the whole solution to the complicated problem but it helps to have patients begin to see results in more comfort in their shoe wear.
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PMID:The anterior heel for metatarsalgia in the adult foot. 85 20

The association between ankle equinus and common foot pathologies such as Achilles tendinitis, metatarsalgia, Morton's neuroma, hallux abductovalgus, and plantar fasciitis has been described. However, the association between ankle equinus and diabetic foot pathology has only been recognized recently. Over half of the non-traumatic amputations occurring in the United States are related to complications of diabetes. It is imperative that risk factors for lower extremity ulceration and amputation are identified and addressed. This article reviews the effect of ankle equinus deformity on the diabetic foot and the available treatment options. New data on the prevalence of equinus in a population of patients with diabetes are also presented.
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PMID:The effect of ankle equinus upon the diabetic foot. 1237 73

Shoe modification and foot orthoses can play an important role in the nonsurgical management of foot and ankle pathology. Therapeutic footwear may be used to treat patients with diabetes, arthritis, neurologic conditions, traumatic injuries, congenital deformities, and sports-related injuries. These modalities may improve patient gait and increase the level of ambulation. They also may be used to treat acute problems such as plantar fasciitis or metatarsalgia and as preventive tools in patients with diabetic neuropathy. Shoe selection is primarily based on the condition of the patient, the foot shape and type, and the patient's daily activities. Modifications include flares, which provide stability; extended shanks to reduce bending stresses; rocker soles to rock the foot from heel strike to toe-off; and relasting, or reshaping, shoes to accommodate deformities. The four main types of custom orthoses are the accommodative, which cushions and protects the foot; the semi-rigid, which cushions and protects as well as provides support, control, and weight redistribution; the rigid, which offers arch support; and the partial foot prosthesis, which addresses partial amputations and helps protect the foot.
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PMID:Shoe modification and the use of orthoses in the treatment of foot and ankle pathology. 1831 13

Foot problems are common in elders, stemming from age-related podiatric mechanical problems or disease-induced pathology. Common mechanical problems include hammertoe, arthritis, bunions, and metatarsalgia. Disease-induced conditions include onychomycosis, athlete's foot, plantar warts, gout, and diabetes. Treatment is case-specific and often involves multiple interventions, including lifestyle changes. Prevention and treatment strategies are presented. Patient education on proper foot care is effective.When patients are unable to reach or see their feet, staff assumes responsibility for foot care.
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PMID:Delving into foot mechanics and related problems. 2215 72