This case study documents the functional impact of the Trulife A-Pace Anterior Lateral Strut Carbon Fibre AFO in a 62-year-old female with longstanding type 2 diabetes, established peripheral neuropathy, and a new unilateral left-sided drop foot presentation. The etiology was a common peroneal mononeuropathy, confirmed on electrodiagnostic study, with an indeterminate trigger but presumed multifactorial in the setting of underlying diabetic microvascular disease and mechanical compression from prolonged cross-legged sitting.

Flatfoot is frequently marginalized in clinical conversations as a mere structural quirk–a low arch that requires little more than an orthotic. Yet, for patients, it represents a progressive biomechanical failure and a source of chronic, lifestyle-altering pain. For the surgical community, it has long been a battlefield of competing philosophies. How do 15 of the world’s leading orthopedic minds find common ground on a condition so riddled with nuance?

By Jeff Dikis, DPM, Brad Abicht, DPM, FACFAS and Julio Ortiz, DPM, FACFAS

There’s a quiet but meaningful shift happening in the way insurance companies handle prior authorizations. For those of us in podiatry, it has the potential to change how we deliver care in very practical ways. Starting (it has been reported) January 1, several of the country’s largest insurers, such as UnitedHealthcare, Humana, and Aetna are planning to adopt a single, standardized approach for pre-treatment reviews.

By Mikel D. Daniels, DPM, MBA, President and Chief Medical Officer, WeTreatFeet Podiatry

Dirty Truth #10 is grounded in the old saying, “where the rubber meets the road.” When your foot strikes the ground, the ground hits you back. The foot goes from an unloaded state (swing phase) to a weight-bearing, interactive body, getting pushback during every step you take on that road. The equal and opposite force Newton promised us. This bottom-up view changes everything.

By Jay Segel, DPM; Sally Crawford, MS

For decades, metal hardware has been the standard in foot and ankle surgery. Screws, plates and pins have provided reliable fixation, enabling surgeons to stabilize bones and joints during healing. While effective, these materials often remain in the body permanently, and in some cases, require secondary procedures for removal due to irritation or complications.

By Keith Loria

Rock climbing includes different disciplines such as traditional climbing (temporary rope anchoring placed during the climb), top rope or speed climbing (rope anchoring at the top of the wall, indoor only), sport climbing (ropes anchored at multiple fixed points while ascending), and bouldering (short distance climbing without ropes). It can be performed outdoors on natural terrain or outdoors and…

By Mathias B. Forrester, BS