No abstract available.
Colostomy ; Heel

No abstract available.
Angiomyoma* ; Heel*

In order to evaluate the radio-protective advantage of an enhanced dynamic wedge (EDW) over a physical wedge (PW), we measured peripheral doses scattered from both types of wedges using a 2D array of ion-chambers. A 2D array of ion-chambers was used for this purpose. In order to confirm the accuracy of the device, we first compared measured profiles of open fields with the profiles calculated by our commissioned treatment planning system. Then, we measured peripheral doses for the wedge angles of 15 degrees, 30 degrees, 45 degrees, and 60 degrees at source to surface distances (SSD) of 80 cm and 90 cm. The measured points were located at 0.5 cm depth from 1 cm to 5 cm outside of the field edge. In addition, the measurements were repeated by using thermoluminescence dosimeters (TLD). The peripheral doses of EDW were (1.4% to 11.9%) lower than those of PW (2.5% to 12.4%). At 15 MV energy, the average peripheral doses of both wedges were 2.9% higher than those at 6MV energy. At a small SSD (80 cm vs. 90 cm), peripheral dose differences were more recognizable. The average peripheral doses to the heel direction were 0.9% lower than those to the toe direction. The results from the TLD measurements confirmed these findings with similar tendency. Dynamic wedges can reduce unnecessary scattered doses to normal tissues outside of the field edge in many clinical situations. Such an advantage is more profound in the treatment of steeper wedge angles, and shorter SSD.
Heel ; Silver Sulfadiazine ; Toes

No abstract available.
Child* ; Heel* ; Humans

No abstract available.
Heel* ; Melanoma, Amelanotic* ; Ulcer*

No abstract available.
Calcinosis* ; Heel* ; Humans ; Infant*

Piezogenic pedal papules are small, occasionally painful, fat herniation, which become apparent when weight is placed on the heel. We present a case of painful piezogenic pedal papules occurring on both heels of 30-year-old female patient without family history. Clinical and histopathological features confirmed diagnosis. Foot-ankle stocking was effective therapy for painful piezogenic pedal papules.
Adult ; Diagnosis ; Female ; Heel ; Humans

PURPOSE: To evaluate the clinical outcomes and radiographic results of open reduction and internal fixation for intra- articular calcaneal fractures. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We reviewed 20 cases of calcaneal fractures managed with open reduction and internal fixation from March 2003 to January 2005. We used the computed tomographic classification system proposed by Sanders et al to classify these fractures. Preoperative and postoperative Bohler's angle, heel height (calcaneal facet height) and calcaneal length, calcaneal width were measured. The Creighton-Nebraska Health Foundation Assessment score was used for clinical evaluation. RESULTS: There were 12 cases of type II fractures, 5 of type III fractures and 3 of type IV fractures. The mean clinical score was 84.3 for type II, 82.6 for type III and 56.1 for type IV. The mean preoperative B?hler angle was 6.1 degrees and final was 22.8 degrees. The mean preoperative calcaneal facet height was 76.6 mm and final was 80.3 mm (The mean calcaneal facet height was changed from preop 76.6 mm to postop 80.3 mm). The mean preoperative calcaneal length was 88.2 mm and final was 92.6 mm. The mean preoperative width was 38.1 mm and final was 35.6 mm. CONCLUSION: Open reduction and internal fixation showed good results for type II and III fractures, but for type IV fractures the clinical result was significantly worse than the other types. However, type IV fractures still had restoration of (should be restored in) Bohler's angle, calcaneal facet height, calcaneal length and width which may be helpful in later subtalar fusion.
Calcaneus ; Classification ; Heel ; Intra-Articular Fractures

This article has reviewed the alignment of the ankle and hindfoot in varus ankle osteoarthritis. The indication and surgical technique of the supramalleolar osteotomy has been reviewed. Alignment of tibial plafond and hindfoot is variable in early stages of ankle osteoarthritis. Supramalleolar osteotomy is indicated for the treatment of ankle osteoarthritis in patients with minimal talar tilt and neutral or varus heel alignment.
Animals ; Ankle ; Heel ; Humans ; Osteoarthritis ; Osteotomy

Precalcaneal congenital fibrolipomatous hamartomas (PCFHs) are characterized clinically by the presence of unilateral or bilateral, asymptomatic nodules in the medial precalcaneal plantar region of the heel. They are skin colored and usually painless nodules. In most patients, the lesions appear within the first few months of life, but they may also be present at birth. Generally PCFHs are benign, but they can grow in proportion to the growth of the infants. Here, we report the case of a 4-month-old boy with a solitary, localized skin-colored nodule on the precalcaneal plantar region of his right heel, diagnosed as a PCFH.
Hamartoma ; Heel ; Humans ; Infant ; Parturition ; Skin