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  1. Ryan McCallum
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    Custom made orthotics supplier in uK

    I don't personally work directly with orthoses anymore but in the fairly recent past, I have used Firefly and always found their products to be of...
    Post by: Ryan McCallum, Apr 6, 2015 in forum: United Kingdom
  2. Ryan McCallum
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    Hallux Distraction Test

    Thanks Steven. Interesting how practices vary so greatly yet one way is not necessarily the correct method. I certainly release the sesamoid...
    Post by: Ryan McCallum, Jul 24, 2014 in forum: Foot Surgery
  3. Ryan McCallum
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    Hallux Distraction Test

    Steven, Could you give an example or two of how your procedure of choice would vary depending on whether or not you get a positive result to your...
    Post by: Ryan McCallum, Jul 23, 2014 in forum: Foot Surgery
  4. Ryan McCallum
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    Altimus the new Parish & Bell?

    I was interested to see the name Altimus in the thread title as in the last two weeks, their practice has been brought to my attention on two...
    Post by: Ryan McCallum, Jun 12, 2014 in forum: United Kingdom
  5. Ryan McCallum
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    Steroid injection for sesamoiditis

    I tend to use my routine 1st MTPJ injection technique for sesamoid pain and inject dorsally, just medial to the EHL tendon directly into the...
    Post by: Ryan McCallum, May 21, 2014 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  6. Ryan McCallum
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    Total Joint after failed 1st MTP Joint arthrodesis

    In my opinion, there are two likely explanations for the discomfort. It is possible that the hallux has not been fused in an ideal position. I...
    Post by: Ryan McCallum, Sep 8, 2013 in forum: Foot Surgery
  7. Ryan McCallum
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    Independent prescribing rights

    You know what, if you want your opinions to be taken any way seriously, I would suggest using your actual name and also making use of the shift...
    Post by: Ryan McCallum, Jan 31, 2013 in forum: United Kingdom
  8. Ryan McCallum
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    Independent prescribing rights

    "in reality prescribing will make very little difference" This is just a ridiculous statement. Whether or not the ability to prescribe will...
    Post by: Ryan McCallum, Jan 31, 2013 in forum: United Kingdom
  9. Ryan McCallum
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    Independent prescribing rights

    How could you prescribe (if you chose to) when podiatrists don't have prescription rights in the UK? I adminsister/supply drugs on a daily...
    Post by: Ryan McCallum, Jan 30, 2013 in forum: United Kingdom
  10. Ryan McCallum
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    Independent prescribing rights

    I'll agree to disagree with you on the patronising part. I am struggling to see how anyone could have been offended by what he said unless they...
    Post by: Ryan McCallum, Jan 30, 2013 in forum: United Kingdom
  11. Ryan McCallum
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    Independent prescribing rights

    Lovefeet, I would suggest if you want your posts to be taken seriously, then posting with your name may help. I seriously doubt that Matthew...
    Post by: Ryan McCallum, Jan 29, 2013 in forum: United Kingdom
  12. Ryan McCallum
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    Surgery without biomechanical consideration

    Hi Dave, Eric's suggestion as in let the original surgeon know? Or the conservative option? I don't personally advise anyone if we are...
    Post by: Ryan McCallum, Dec 6, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  13. Ryan McCallum
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    Surgery without biomechanical consideration

    I've treated quite a few of these over the last year or so surgically (5 patients I think since June according to my log). Unfortunately 2 cases...
    Post by: Ryan McCallum, Dec 6, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  14. Ryan McCallum
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    Troublesome cyst on dorsum of Hallux

    In addition to what Bill has mentioned, you shouldn't even be considering application of phenol when you are unsure of what you are treating. Once...
    Post by: Ryan McCallum, Nov 22, 2012 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  15. Ryan McCallum
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    Mortons Neuroma in winter

    Greater use of closed-in footwear probably has something to do with increased presentation of neuroma related symptoms during the colder wetter...
    Post by: Ryan McCallum, Oct 29, 2012 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  16. Ryan McCallum
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    To Aspirate or Not

    Personally I don't aspirate for a tibial nerve block nor a digital block. Digital block for the same reason as Craig stated above (vessels are...
    Post by: Ryan McCallum, Oct 21, 2012 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  17. Ryan McCallum
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    Small mass in plantar fascia/tendon sheath

    Hi, I would agree with plantar fibromas. I see these fairly frequently. I tend to treat initially with steroid injections and refer on for...
    Post by: Ryan McCallum, Sep 3, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  18. Ryan McCallum
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    Kohler's Disease

    Just a quick update on my post above. This young boy and his mother just called in to see me. I initially saw him approximately 10-12 months...
    Post by: Ryan McCallum, Jul 26, 2012 in forum: Pediatrics
  19. Ryan McCallum
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    Neuroma treatments??

    Haha, indeed I would, and even more so if it passed through and straight into my finger!! What I should clarify is that I didn't actually...
    Post by: Ryan McCallum, Feb 14, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  20. Ryan McCallum
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    Neuroma treatments??

    I excised a fairly lare neuroma from a foo tyestrday and stuck a needle into it. Nothing happened except for the needle passing through the other...
    Post by: Ryan McCallum, Feb 14, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  21. Ryan McCallum
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    Kohler's Disease

    Althought this is an old thread, I thought I would just add a recent experience as this particular thread helped me in a case of a young (6 years...
    Post by: Ryan McCallum, Dec 14, 2011 in forum: Pediatrics
  22. Ryan McCallum
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    Recurring blister on little toe

    Agree with George. Highly unlikely to be anything other than a muoid cyst given the description. I generally give the patients two options: i)...
    Post by: Ryan McCallum, Oct 20, 2011 in forum: Podiatry Arena Help, Suggestions and Comments
  23. Ryan McCallum
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    Does anyone have any opinions on hyprocure

    Tim, I would be amazed if a surgeon performed this procedure (or any other) just because someone else has recommended it to a patient. We have...
    Post by: Ryan McCallum, Oct 3, 2011 in forum: Foot Surgery
  24. Ryan McCallum
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    Post operative radiographs protocols

    By the sounds of things, we x-ray patients more frequently than others where we work. For a typical 1st metatarsal osteotomy (Scarf for...
    Post by: Ryan McCallum, Sep 7, 2011 in forum: Foot Surgery
  25. Ryan McCallum
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    Severe ankle equinus and diastasis

    Hi Robin, Good post. I think you make a number of interesting points. I suppoe if it was an easy decision then we wouldn't be discussing it!...
    Post by: Ryan McCallum, Aug 5, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  26. Ryan McCallum
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    Severe ankle equinus and diastasis

    Thanks for the x-rays Mark. I appreciate what you meant about the limited value but interesting nonetheless! I would imagine the only salvagable...
    Post by: Ryan McCallum, Aug 4, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  27. Ryan McCallum
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    Severe ankle equinus and diastasis

    Mark, You are more likely to get a useful surgical opinion if there are any x-rays available? Ideally, a weightbearing DP, latera of the foot and...
    Post by: Ryan McCallum, Aug 3, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  28. Ryan McCallum
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    Orthotic needed for pain in right second MPJ area

    I agree with Eric in that as far as conservative treatment is concerned, it matters little what length the 2nd metatarsal is; treatment options...
    Post by: Ryan McCallum, Jul 16, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  29. Ryan McCallum
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    Red 5th Metatarsal

    Lucy, Considering the previous history of gout, I would suspect a gout 'attack' affecting the 5th toe in the absence of trauma or obvious portal...
    Post by: Ryan McCallum, Jul 14, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  30. Ryan McCallum
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    Ankle Surgery

    Never heard of a Postrum but certainly the Brostrum or Brostrum-Gould is a common procedure we perform for lateral ankle instability usually in...
    Post by: Ryan McCallum, Jul 13, 2011 in forum: Foot Surgery
  31. Ryan McCallum
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    Orthotic needed for pain in right second MPJ area

    Hi all, I am sure what I am writing here has been covered in numerous other posts and probably more succintly but thought I'd stick my thoughts...
    Post by: Ryan McCallum, Jul 11, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  32. Ryan McCallum
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    Onychocryptosis in elderly client

    Catfoot, I wouldn't say you're being harsh, I would say blatently rude and obnoxious. Is the standard of care for onychocryptosis management...
    Post by: Ryan McCallum, Jul 10, 2011 in forum: Gerontology
  33. Ryan McCallum
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    Not sure of Mortons Neuroma

    If anyone is interested, I have the full electronic copy of this short article posted by Michael. With regards to this study, I am not entirely...
    Post by: Ryan McCallum, Nov 18, 2010 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  34. Ryan McCallum
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    Not sure of Mortons Neuroma

    Hi Lee, hope all is well mate. We don't really use a great deal of imaging for 2nd MTPJ pathology other than x-ray. Tend to find clinical...
    Post by: Ryan McCallum, Nov 16, 2010 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  35. Ryan McCallum
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    Not sure of Mortons Neuroma

    Kevin, I too agree with the majority of what Lee has written. I think I mentioned earlier though, I generally don't have a problem diagnosing...
    Post by: Ryan McCallum, Nov 16, 2010 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  36. Ryan McCallum
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    Not sure of Mortons Neuroma

    Kein, Thanks for your reply. I can't say I had considered excessive bleeding a contributing factor in the poor outcomes associated with neuroma...
    Post by: Ryan McCallum, Nov 16, 2010 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  37. Ryan McCallum
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    Not sure of Mortons Neuroma

    Hi Kevin, Thanks for your interesting and informative post (as always). Whilst I agree with the vast majority of things you have said, I would...
    Post by: Ryan McCallum, Nov 16, 2010 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  38. Ryan McCallum
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    Not sure of Mortons Neuroma

    Apologies Garry, I mean George! You were too quick for me, buy the time I had realised my error, and corrected it, you had already pounced!...
    Post by: Ryan McCallum, Nov 15, 2010 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  39. Ryan McCallum
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    Not sure of Mortons Neuroma

    Thanks to Robert and George, I think one of the main questions has already been answered- i.e that the joint is innervated by more than just the...
    Post by: Ryan McCallum, Nov 15, 2010 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  40. Ryan McCallum
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    Not sure of Mortons Neuroma

    I don't base my diagnosis on the "block alone". I see neuromas on a daily basis so am pretty confident on my diagnostic skills but will happily...
    Post by: Ryan McCallum, Nov 14, 2010 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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