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Areas that need more research

Discussion in 'Foot Surgery' started by Paul_UK, Jan 13, 2009.

  1. Paul_UK

    Paul_UK Active Member


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    I am about to start planning my Msc dissertation and was wondering what areas of foot and ankle surgery surgeons and/or pods think needs more research?

    I had a short list of ideas from a conference I attended in Melbourne last year but have mispaced my paperwork, so thought it best to ask the people who do the job what they think.
     
  2. Craig Payne

    Craig Payne Moderator

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    I like the quote that is on Karl Marx's tombstone and was taken from the Thesis on Feuerbach:
    This statement has been given many interpretations ---- my paraphrased interpretation is that too much research is based on describing the world and not enough on changing the world. Meaning: what ever you choose to research thing about what might have a potential to change clinical practice rather than doing something that just describes it (eg a prevalance study).
     
  3. Paul_UK

    Paul_UK Active Member

    I was thinking of a comparative study on surgical technique, maybe looking at a standard practice for any surgical procedures in which there are a variety of methods.

    Ideally I would like to compare the USA and/or Australia and the UK, maybe with a trip out to observe first hand ;)
     
  4. drsarbes

    drsarbes Well-Known Member

    I just read a study on outcomes of knee scope debridement for patients with a diagnosis of Degenerative arthritis. It showed the outcomes to be rather poor.

    I have found the opposite with ankle scopes where the Dx is chronic synovitis from DJD.

    Perhaps a study on Ankle scope outcomes based on post operative diagnosis.

    Steve
     
  5. Smilingtoes

    Smilingtoes Active Member

    Keep the ideas coming team as I’m also embarking on a Masters by Research (biomechanics focus) this year.

    I had considered “relationships between foot strength and lower limb function”. Any lateral thinking from the community or wisdom from the seasoned researcher would be appreciated.:empathy:
     
  6. How do you measure: a) "foot strength"; b) "lower limb function" ?:bash:
     
  7. drsarbes

    drsarbes Well-Known Member

    I thought of one more:

    The relationship between the attractiveness of a drug rep. and the price of the drug.

    Steve
     
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