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FAI July 2017 Podcast: Functional Impairment of Patients Undergoing Surgical Correction for Charcot Foot Arthropathy
FAI July 2017 Podcast: Functional Impairment of Patients Undergoing Surgical Correction for Charcot Foot Arthropathy
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14 minutes
Released:
Jul 1, 2017
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Investigations using the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 Healthy Survey (SF-36) and the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society Diabetic Foot Questionnaire (AOFAS-DFQ) have demonstrated a poor quality of life in patients with Charcot foot arthropathy. The Short Musculoskeletal Function Assessment (SMFA) questionnaire has been widely used in patients with a broad range of musculoskeletal disorders. Charcot foot severely impaired the quality of life in patients beyond the impact of morbid obesity. This impairment equally impacted all of the functional and emotional domains measured with the SMFA as compared with population norms. This investigation provides a benchmark for measuring the impact of operative correction of the deformity. In addition, the SMFA appears to be a valid tool for measuring impairment in this complex patient population. To view the article, click here.
Released:
Jul 1, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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