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  1. docbourke
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    Management of plantar fibromatosis

    Plantar fibromatosis is a benign, self limiting condition. In the early stages it can be tender but after a few months it becomes pain free....
    Post by: docbourke, Aug 23, 2020 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  2. docbourke
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    Tibialis Anterior tendon rupture

    I I have repaired these months and years after rupture. The tendon only retracts as far as the extensor retinaculum as the ruptured end is too...
    Post by: docbourke, Jun 23, 2019 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  3. docbourke
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    Kinematic differences between neutral and flat feet with and without symptoms

    I hope you did not compare 6 year olds with teenagers as they clearly have distinctly different gait patterns.
    Post by: docbourke, Dec 31, 2018 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  4. docbourke
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    Kinematic differences between neutral and flat feet with and without symptoms

    Did the pain cause the changes described. If I had sore feet I would walk slowly with an altered gait. This demonstrates the weakness of gait...
    Post by: docbourke, Dec 31, 2018 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  5. docbourke
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    Therapeutic Magnetic Resonance for diabetic foot ulcers

    What are the characteristics of Gp B. Are they really a matched group?
    Post by: docbourke, Mar 8, 2015 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  6. docbourke
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    Use of unproven therapies in elite athletes

    I am constantly bewildered and dismayed at the expense and time wasted by elite teams sending athletes for untried and possibly harmful...
    Post by: docbourke, Dec 7, 2014 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  7. docbourke
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    Should We Retrain the Gait of Asymptomatic Runners?

    How can you make an asymptomatic runner better ? Perhaps by increasing speed, distance, capacity. I love the way some people talk about "Improving...
    Post by: docbourke, Jun 9, 2014 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  8. docbourke
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    Development of posterior and plantar heel spurs

    Re: DEVELOMENT OF POSTERIOR AND PLANTAR HEEL SPURS If there is an insertional calcific spur where the Achilles inserts onto the calcaneaum in my...
    Post by: docbourke, Jun 9, 2014 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  9. docbourke
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    Achilles tendon rupture

    It seems clear non op treatment with early mobilization is as good as surgery with fewer complications. The difficulty arises in the patient that...
    Post by: docbourke, Dec 27, 2013 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  10. docbourke
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    Examining injury risk and pain perception in runners using minimalist footwear

    This proves that 10 weeks is not enough time to transition to minimalist shoes. 12 month follow up would be interesting but the question always...
    Post by: docbourke, Dec 26, 2013 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  11. docbourke
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    A new approach to ankle stabilisation.

    A Triumph of technology over common sense. Even if the hand dopes survive the multiple operations and risk of infection it will never have normal...
    Post by: docbourke, Dec 17, 2013 in forum: Podiatry Trivia
  12. docbourke
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    Recurrent stress fracture of 4th met shaft

    Dorsiflexion osteotomy only is needed if the first ray is rigid in plantarflexion otherwise the mobile ray dorsiflexes on it's own. If the midfoot...
    Post by: docbourke, Apr 2, 2013 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  13. docbourke
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    5th metatarsal mid shaft fracture.. Help..

    X ray un clear but looks like first metatarsal. If it is the I would suggest surgery. Can u post a better copy x ray Gerard
    Post by: docbourke, Apr 1, 2013 in forum: Foot Health Forum
  14. docbourke
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    Recurrent stress fracture of 4th met shaft

    If Coleman Block test is positive it means the hindfoot varus is correctable and driven by the plantar flexed first ray. A dorsiflexion osteotomy...
    Post by: docbourke, Mar 31, 2013 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  15. docbourke
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    Recurrent stress fracture of 4th met shaft

    Stress fractures of the lateral metatarsals are associated with a varus hindfoot in particular a varus calcaneus. Look at training methods, ie how...
    Post by: docbourke, Mar 29, 2013 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  16. docbourke
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    Platelet rich plasma for plantar plate injuries

    PRP has not been shown on any level 1 study to do any good anywhere in the body. There is a plethora of case reports and such but this proves a...
    Post by: docbourke, Mar 5, 2013 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  17. docbourke
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    Is a leg length difference in runners really a problem?

    A portable CT would be better. Anyone got one I could borrow.;)
    Post by: docbourke, Nov 20, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  18. docbourke
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    Is a leg length difference in runners really a problem?

    It seems everyone is looking at the problem arse about. Instead of theorising whether a leg length discrepancy causes pathology why not take a...
    Post by: docbourke, Nov 20, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  19. docbourke
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    Does Everyone need Insoles?

    Once again Kevin you have taken the argument to the nth degree. Obviously there are certain severe permanent disorders that require permanent...
    Post by: docbourke, Apr 4, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  20. docbourke
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    Does Everyone need Insoles?

    There is no doubt that orthotics form a very useful and powerful therapeutic tool in the treatment of a variety of foot ad ankle problems and...
    Post by: docbourke, Apr 4, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  21. docbourke
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    Contra-indication for functional orthotics?

    Putting an ankle into fixed equinus causes hyperextension at the knee. Try walking with a fixed plantarflexed ankle and you will see why. An...
    Post by: docbourke, Feb 9, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  22. docbourke
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    Do Weight-bearing Films Affect Decision Making in Hallux Valgus Surgery?

    I have suspected thus for a long time, we have previously shown that there is a large intra-observer and inter observer error in reading all x...
    Post by: docbourke, Dec 30, 2011 in forum: Foot Surgery
  23. docbourke
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    Does Everyone need Insoles?

    Surgery for tib post failure consists in my hands of FDL transfer, spring ligament plication (at level of t-n joint) and previously calcaneal...
    Post by: docbourke, Oct 6, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  24. docbourke
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    In-Shoe force measuring

    Sounds a very practical tool. The only disadvantage may be if you require data in more than 8 sections, ie over the whole surface of the sole with...
    Post by: docbourke, Sep 16, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  25. docbourke
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    Posterier Tibial Tendon insertion pain?

    I have tried eccentric program and strengthening on one patient with success but that does not mean it will work for others. If he is asymptomatic...
    Post by: docbourke, Sep 16, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Posterier Tibial Tendon insertion pain?

    Is it possible the injury is a red herring and he simply has grade 1 tib post tendon dysfunction. This is almost certainly a degenerate condition...
    Post by: docbourke, Sep 15, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Difficulty with measuring feet/footwear

    Is it a coincidence that 90% of women's shoes are too tight and they form over 2/3 of my patient population for forefoot problems such as bunions,...
    Post by: docbourke, Sep 7, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  28. docbourke
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    In-Shoe force measuring

    I have owned and operated a Pedar wireless pedobarograph in my rooms for the last 10 years. I also have a Zebris pressure sensitive treadmill....
    Post by: docbourke, Aug 25, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  29. docbourke
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    Normal gait textbook

    I also have Kirtley's book and it is also recommended. Perhaps a little easier to read than Perry's but they share much in common. Gerard
    Post by: docbourke, Aug 18, 2011 in forum: Podiatry and Related Books
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    Normal gait textbook

    Jacqelin Perry and Judith Burnfield "Gait Analysis. Normal and Pathological function." 2nd Ed. Published by Slack Inc. It is very comprehensive...
    Post by: docbourke, Aug 18, 2011 in forum: Podiatry and Related Books
  31. docbourke
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    Foot orthotics for teenagers with Osgood-Schlatters

    Are you guys for real. Please find a good paper to show that orthotics make any more difference than placebo. As a parent of a child who suffered...
    Post by: docbourke, Aug 18, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  32. docbourke
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    Does Everyone need Insoles?

    I may have come across a little dogmatic initially only because I am constantly seeing patients in my rooms spending hundreds of dollars on...
    Post by: docbourke, Jul 30, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  33. docbourke
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    Does Everyone need Insoles?

    Orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon. Maybe not as well read as should be. Time limitations with teenage children and my own selfish sporting...
    Post by: docbourke, Jul 29, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  34. docbourke
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    Difficulty with measuring feet/footwear

    Have the person stand on a piece of paper and trace around the foot. Tell them to take it to the shop and only buy the shoe if it completely...
    Post by: docbourke, Jul 28, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  35. docbourke
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    There is no barefoot running debate

    Lets face it we need to star at the beginning and perform well designed scientific studies to determine the place of barefoot running. Fanatics...
    Post by: docbourke, Jul 28, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  36. docbourke
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    Does Everyone need Insoles?

    I am astounded at the concept suggested that everybody needs orthotics when there are in fact very few if any conditions that have been...
    Post by: docbourke, Jul 28, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  37. docbourke
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    iFAb and standardized foot and ankle terminology

    I agree there is no distal transverse arch dynamically when measuring pressure during gait but there are plenty of patients with a static arch...
    Post by: docbourke, Aug 13, 2010 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    1st MPT arthrodeses and Immobilisation

    Kevin I use the Fyxion plate (EOS surgical a French company and I get no royalties) as it has an outrigger that allows a screw to cross the joint...
    Post by: docbourke, Jun 21, 2010 in forum: Foot Surgery
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    1st MPT arthrodeses and Immobilisation

    The unpredictability lies in the ROM, pain relief, sesamoid pain and radiographic appearance as the years progress. The instrumentation is not...
    Post by: docbourke, Jun 21, 2010 in forum: Foot Surgery
  40. docbourke
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    1st MPT arthrodeses and Immobilisation

    The argumeny for fusion vs replacement still has a long way to go. The prosthesis for 1st MTP replacement are in their infancy and with...
    Post by: docbourke, Jun 20, 2010 in forum: Foot Surgery
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