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Avulsion fracture of the calcaneal tuberosity: diagnosis and treatment

01 March 2013

Emergency Nurse

Art & Science

Avulsion calcaneal tuberosity fracture is an uncommon but potentially serious condition, with delays in treatment sometimes leading to long-term pain, disability and...

Diagnosing Achilles tendon injuries in the emergency department

01 September 2013

Emergency Nurse

Art & Science

Achilles tendon (AT) injury is an overuse injury often seen in professional and recreational athletes. It tends to affect men, particularly those in their thirties...

Assessment and management of patients with ankle injuries

13 August 2014

Nursing Standard

CPD

Foot and ankle injuries are common and can have a significant effect on an individual’s daily activities. Nurses have an important role in the assessment,...

Preventing amputation in adults with diabetes: identifying the risks

03 June 2015

Nursing Standard

CPD

Good management of diabetes can reduce the risk of complications of the disease. When not well managed, diabetes is associated with the complications of heart...

Hair toe tourniquets: a review of two case studies

22 May 2018

Emergency Nurse

Foot care

Digit hair tourniquets are relatively uncommon. There are reports in the literature of hair tourniquets involving other appendages, such as the penis and uvula,...