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  1. Robyn Elwell-Sutton
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    Mosaic verrucae-help with treatment

    Perhaps it is the old black magic - the fear of the next lor of treatment galvanizes the immune system into action???? Well- pointing the bone...
    Post by: Robyn Elwell-Sutton, Mar 9, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  2. Robyn Elwell-Sutton
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    Treatment of a functional limb length discrepancy

    I agree with this before any heel raise greater than 8mm is used. Also reccommend shoe with high shock absorption material. Hip contracture can be...
    Post by: Robyn Elwell-Sutton, Dec 5, 2010 in forum: Pediatrics
  3. Robyn Elwell-Sutton
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    Limb-Length Discrepancy as a Cause of Plantar Fasciitis

    My 25 years of pondering this has lead me to measure the heel height i. e plantsar surface to inferior tip of medial malleolus. Many legs are...
    Post by: Robyn Elwell-Sutton, Dec 5, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  4. Robyn Elwell-Sutton
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    Weight gain can trigger foot and ankle pain

    please excuse my ignorance, but I have not come across the term "sarcopenic" in this context. Could I have a definition please.
    Post by: Robyn Elwell-Sutton, Feb 25, 2010 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  5. Robyn Elwell-Sutton
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    How to find the ideal heel height of a shoe

    Absolutely agree. :pigs:
    Post by: Robyn Elwell-Sutton, Jan 21, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  6. Robyn Elwell-Sutton
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    How to find the ideal heel height of a shoe

    Anatomical variation and ability to adapt to adverse environment (e.g footwear, floor surface) has allowed the race to evolve and to produce elite...
    Post by: Robyn Elwell-Sutton, Jan 21, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  7. Robyn Elwell-Sutton
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    How to find the ideal heel height of a shoe

    Ideal Heel height can often be predicted by a number of factors: the flexibility and stability of the lower lumber region - as this is the first...
    Post by: Robyn Elwell-Sutton, Jan 21, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  8. Robyn Elwell-Sutton
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    Quickly palpable DP pulse in Geriatrics/Sherman sign predicts aortic regurgitation?

    What is the cut off point for "older adults"when deciding if a DP pulse is bounding or just healthy ? Chronologically, I have colleagues in their...
    Post by: Robyn Elwell-Sutton, Jan 21, 2010 in forum: Gerontology
  9. Robyn Elwell-Sutton
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    Mosaic verrucae-help with treatment

    Pot permananate (Condy's crystals) was routinely used as a foot bath in the tropical armed services and prior to entry to change rooms at public...
    Post by: Robyn Elwell-Sutton, Sep 24, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  10. Robyn Elwell-Sutton
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    Mosaic verrucae-help with treatment

    Should we not be considering Dr Ian Frazer's work (Qld) in developing the vaccine against cervical cancer and the human papilloma virus (which is...
    Post by: Robyn Elwell-Sutton, Sep 17, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  11. Robyn Elwell-Sutton
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    Is forefoot varus posting an anachronism?

    On top of the medial shell or preferably the full length mouded full length insole - commencing at the sulcus , along the plantar hallux and...
    Post by: Robyn Elwell-Sutton, Sep 12, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  12. Robyn Elwell-Sutton
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    Is forefoot varus posting an anachronism?

    Perhaps people with true forefoot varus have such foot discomfoot they never contemplate joining the armed forces. You would have to look at the...
    Post by: Robyn Elwell-Sutton, Sep 12, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  13. Robyn Elwell-Sutton
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    Weight gain can trigger foot and ankle pain

    Re: At Last. "He who walks with a limp - runs with a hop!" Who wants to procreate with someone who hops ? Natural selection. Robyn Hood:pigs:
    Post by: Robyn Elwell-Sutton, Sep 12, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  14. Robyn Elwell-Sutton
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    Weight gain can trigger foot and ankle pain

    I am not negating the effects of excess weight - 5 kg sudden gain seems to trip a unilateral foot problem. I come back to the question - why one...
    Post by: Robyn Elwell-Sutton, Sep 12, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  15. Robyn Elwell-Sutton
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    Betadine and Diabetic Wounds

    Robyn Hood In public hospitals in Qld, Betadine was not available as a long term wound care product, but widely used as a preoperative"scrub"...
    Post by: Robyn Elwell-Sutton, Sep 12, 2009 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
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    Limb length discrepency

    Thanks for that. My opinion is that the hemi pelvis and significantly smaller calcanueus is more common than opinion would have - just not...
    Post by: Robyn Elwell-Sutton, Sep 12, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Is forefoot varus posting an anachronism?

    Confused of Kent Re hallux plantar flexion - have a look (and feel) at the indentation on the sock liners of their shoes - there is usually a...
    Post by: Robyn Elwell-Sutton, Sep 6, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  18. Robyn Elwell-Sutton
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    Is forefoot varus posting an anachronism?

    Ian, Chicken and egg with the acquired flat foot. re bony v. soft tissue. Some regain motion- others do not. I am certain I am clinically seeing...
    Post by: Robyn Elwell-Sutton, Sep 6, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  19. Robyn Elwell-Sutton
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    Is forefoot varus posting an anachronism?

    Many of my patients with a "fore foot varus" and plantar fasciitis do not plantarflex the hallux at toe off and complain of discomfort in the...
    Post by: Robyn Elwell-Sutton, Sep 6, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Treatment payment by installments?

    I am also practice manager to my spouse's denture clinic (yes- Foot & Mouth!) and I agree with you re credit legislation. The dentists operate...
    Post by: Robyn Elwell-Sutton, Sep 6, 2009 in forum: Practice Management
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    Surviving the economic downturn

    A perception I am receiving from patients(and I am guilty of doing it myself!) is that we are getting hammered as a society about all our evil...
    Post by: Robyn Elwell-Sutton, Sep 6, 2009 in forum: Practice Management
  22. Robyn Elwell-Sutton
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    Weight gain can trigger foot and ankle pain

    I totally agree and the most common anomoly consistently overlooked is the limb length difference often created by a smaller (varus) heel bone...
    Post by: Robyn Elwell-Sutton, Sep 6, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  23. Robyn Elwell-Sutton
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    What a buzz! Vibration therapy improves strength and balance

    Have personally tried for poor pelvic stability, low leg/knee muscle tone , and mild spasticity of hip flexors. Fantastic. Also good for weak...
    Post by: Robyn Elwell-Sutton, Feb 13, 2009 in forum: Gerontology
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    Inability to maintain muscle strength

    I have had several patients like this.They suffer from Ataxic Cerbral Palsy. The pre /peri natal damage is to the brain at the level which...
    Post by: Robyn Elwell-Sutton, Oct 13, 2007 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    VPs. To treat or not to treat.

    Having been hit recently with some shockers(including every known treatment going) I am having success with Thuja ointment (in a sticky base) . It...
    Post by: Robyn Elwell-Sutton, Oct 2, 2007 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Mosaic plantar verrucae treatments?

    Mosaic warts Arialundefined I have seen good results with Tagamet prescribed for hospital acquired warts . Prescribed in 3x normal dose.
    Post by: Robyn Elwell-Sutton, Nov 17, 2005 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    OAPs fight tooth and nail for cuts

    The implementation of the new Medicare enhanced care plan for allied health in Australia (18 months into its start ) appears to be triggering the...
    Post by: Robyn Elwell-Sutton, Oct 30, 2005 in forum: United Kingdom
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