The Foot Blog
for October 29th-November 5th, 2006 Volume 1, No. 2
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 The Reflexology Debate
Al Kline, DPM
See what the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has to say about the practice of reflexology. Is Reflexology science, theory or just plain quakery? Read a review of the latest book written on Reflexology and get a lesson in history on the subject. Included is an interactive mapping page and decide for yourself if Reflexology holds up to the scrutiny of medical science.
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 Mummification and an Ancient Foot Prosthetic
Al Kline, DPM
Mummification was an ancient Egyptian burial practice performed over 5000 years ago. A report is discussed about an ancient Egyptian toe prosthetic made of wood and leather found in 2002. Was it worn for 30 years or was it applied to the foot at mummification during the ancient burial? You decide.
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Is the weight bearing vs. non-weight bearing x-ray that important?
Al Kline, DPM
 We all get x-rays from the local radiologist of non-weight bearing foot views. A simple case study reviewing weight bearing and non-weight bearing foot x-rays is discussed. See how a large talonavicular spur is missed by a radiologist only to be seen on full weight bearing foot views from in-office x-rays.
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A Simple Classification System for the Treatment of Ingrown Toenails
Al Kline, DPM A simple classification for the treatment of ingrown toenails is introduced. A review including the etiology of onychocryptosis and principals of surgery are discussed.
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