PICOMM is a nonprofit site designed by Al Kline DPM. Dr. Kline is also creator of The Foot Blog and the The Foot and Ankle Online Journal. The Foot Blog is a weekly weblog that includes basic topics and news about podiatry and foot & ankle orthopaedics. The Foot and Ankle Online Journal is a peer-review journal designed for podiatrists, foot & ankle orthopaedists and residents for submission of interesting case presentations.
PICOMM is a concerted effort to present the latest topics and innovations that are reported in a variety of journals and online resources that is open access in format.
January 2, 2008 at 4:03 am
Al
A Patient reports repair of ruptured fore foot plantar fascia when in Japan about a year ago. Kevlar suture was utilized to repair the plantar fascia. Kevlar suture was, as patient reports, made in China, and was apparently defective. The Patient reports pain in the area of the fore foot repair because the Kevlar is apparently become fragmented and shards of kevlar are irritating. Pt reports surgeon’s records have been sealed and she can not procure copy of chart. Tiny pieces of kevlar are apparently suppurating and causing shallow ulceration plantar forefoot. Have you heard of Kevlar suture material being popular in Japan?? Any info will be helpfull. Henry C Traska Jr DPM Arlington TX Phone 817-274-3303 hctdpm@gmail.com
January 2, 2008 at 1:40 pm
Dr. Traska,
I’ve forwarded your email to our board for more information. Sounds like an interesting case report.
January 20, 2008 at 6:25 pm
I would like to submit case studies on diabetic footwear to your site. Please reply
January 20, 2008 at 6:26 pm
I would like to submit case studies on patients that require specialized diabetic footwear. Please reply
January 28, 2008 at 9:17 am
Bob,
Please email me with more information. Also, you can go to The Foot & Ankle Journal and click on ‘information for authors’ on how to submit your case studies.