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Abnormality of the plantar skin of foot

MedGen UID:
866600
•Concept ID:
C4020946
•
Anatomical Abnormality
Synonym: Minor feet anomalies
 
HPO: HP:0100872

Definition

An abnormality of the plantar part of foot, that is of the soles of the feet. [from HPO]

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Plantar approach for treatment of brachymetatarsia: A novel approach with an aesthetic consideration.
Zhang N, Xu H, Huang Z, Wang Y, Li Z, Xu W, Hu Y
J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2022 May;75(5):1668-1673. Epub 2021 Dec 1 doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2021.11.078. PMID: 34975001
One-Stage Metatarsal Interposition Lengthening With an Autologous Fibula Graft for Treatment of Brachymetatarsia.
Waizy H, Polzer H, Schikora N, Forth A, Becker F, Stukenborg-Colsman C, Yao D
Foot Ankle Spec 2019 Aug;12(4):330-335. Epub 2018 Oct 3 doi: 10.1177/1938640018803731. PMID: 30280593

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

A plantar surface shear strain methodology utilising Digital Image Correlation.
Crossland SR, Siddle HJ, Culmer P, Brockett CL
J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2022 Dec;136:105482. Epub 2022 Sep 22 doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2022.105482. PMID: 36209589
Calcaneal osteotomy for hindfoot deformity.
Brilhault J
Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2022 Feb;108(1S):103121. Epub 2021 Oct 20 doi: 10.1016/j.otsr.2021.103121. PMID: 34687951
Innovations in plantar pressure and foot temperature measurements in diabetes.
Bus SA
Diabetes Metab Res Rev 2016 Jan;32 Suppl 1:221-6. doi: 10.1002/dmrr.2760. PMID: 26467347
The predictors of foot ulceration in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Firth J, Waxman R, Law G, Nelson EA, Helliwell P, Siddle H, Otter S, Butters V, Baker L, Hryniw R, Bradley S, Loughrey L, Alcacer-Pitarch B, Davies S, Tranter J
Clin Rheumatol 2014 May;33(5):615-21. Epub 2013 Dec 6 doi: 10.1007/s10067-013-2428-7. PMID: 24310107
Obesity and dermatology.
Scheinfeld NS
Clin Dermatol 2004 Jul-Aug;22(4):303-9. doi: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2004.01.001. PMID: 15475230

Diagnosis

Innovations in plantar pressure and foot temperature measurements in diabetes.
Bus SA
Diabetes Metab Res Rev 2016 Jan;32 Suppl 1:221-6. doi: 10.1002/dmrr.2760. PMID: 26467347
Metatarsalgia, lesser toe deformities, and associated disorders of the forefoot.
DiPreta JA
Med Clin North Am 2014 Mar;98(2):233-51. Epub 2013 Dec 10 doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2013.10.003. PMID: 24559872
The predictors of foot ulceration in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Firth J, Waxman R, Law G, Nelson EA, Helliwell P, Siddle H, Otter S, Butters V, Baker L, Hryniw R, Bradley S, Loughrey L, Alcacer-Pitarch B, Davies S, Tranter J
Clin Rheumatol 2014 May;33(5):615-21. Epub 2013 Dec 6 doi: 10.1007/s10067-013-2428-7. PMID: 24310107
Obesity and dermatology.
Scheinfeld NS
Clin Dermatol 2004 Jul-Aug;22(4):303-9. doi: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2004.01.001. PMID: 15475230
Proteus syndrome.
Samlaska CP, Levin SW, James WD, Benson PM, Walker JC, Perlik PC
Arch Dermatol 1989 Aug;125(8):1109-14. PMID: 2667470

Therapy

Safety and Efficacy of Bis-Glyceryl Ascorbate as Prophylaxis for Hand-Foot Skin Reaction: A Single-Arm, Open-Label Phase I/II Study (DGA Study).
Yamamoto K, Nishiyama S, Kunisada M, Iida M, Ito T, Ioroi T, Makimoto H, Omura T, Harada K, Fujisawa M, Nishigori C, Yano I
Oncologist 2022 May 6;27(5):e384-e392. doi: 10.1093/oncolo/oyab067. PMID: 35285503Free PMC Article
The 2017 Banting Memorial Lecture The diabetic lower limb - a forty year journey: from clinical observation to clinical science.
Boulton AJM
Diabet Med 2019 Dec;36(12):1539-1549. Epub 2019 Feb 14 doi: 10.1111/dme.13901. PMID: 30659650
Innovations in plantar pressure and foot temperature measurements in diabetes.
Bus SA
Diabetes Metab Res Rev 2016 Jan;32 Suppl 1:221-6. doi: 10.1002/dmrr.2760. PMID: 26467347
Metatarsalgia, lesser toe deformities, and associated disorders of the forefoot.
DiPreta JA
Med Clin North Am 2014 Mar;98(2):233-51. Epub 2013 Dec 10 doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2013.10.003. PMID: 24559872
Common cutaneous disorders in athletes.
Conklin RJ
Sports Med 1990 Feb;9(2):100-19. doi: 10.2165/00007256-199009020-00004. PMID: 2180022

Prognosis

Refinement of Surgery for Postaxial Polysyndactyly of the Toes: Esthetic Outcome in Japanese Feet.
Ishikawa K, Furukawa H, Yamamoto Y, Funayama E, Miura T, Maeda T
Ann Plast Surg 2024 Jun 1;92(6):694-699. Epub 2024 Mar 26 doi: 10.1097/SAP.0000000000003886. PMID: 38717189
The prevalence and risk factors for foot pressure ulcers in ambulatory pediatric patients with spina bifida.
Rethlefsen S, Mueske N, Wren T, Murgai R, Bent M
Disabil Rehabil 2021 May;43(9):1287-1291. Epub 2019 Sep 4 doi: 10.1080/09638288.2019.1660915. PMID: 31480906
The 2017 Banting Memorial Lecture The diabetic lower limb - a forty year journey: from clinical observation to clinical science.
Boulton AJM
Diabet Med 2019 Dec;36(12):1539-1549. Epub 2019 Feb 14 doi: 10.1111/dme.13901. PMID: 30659650
The predictors of foot ulceration in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Firth J, Waxman R, Law G, Nelson EA, Helliwell P, Siddle H, Otter S, Butters V, Baker L, Hryniw R, Bradley S, Loughrey L, Alcacer-Pitarch B, Davies S, Tranter J
Clin Rheumatol 2014 May;33(5):615-21. Epub 2013 Dec 6 doi: 10.1007/s10067-013-2428-7. PMID: 24310107
Obesity and dermatology.
Scheinfeld NS
Clin Dermatol 2004 Jul-Aug;22(4):303-9. doi: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2004.01.001. PMID: 15475230

Clinical prediction guides

The lower limb perforator veins in normal subjects.
Hill BG, van Rij AM
J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord 2022 May;10(3):669-675.e1. Epub 2022 Feb 5 doi: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2022.01.010. PMID: 35134574
The prevalence and risk factors for foot pressure ulcers in ambulatory pediatric patients with spina bifida.
Rethlefsen S, Mueske N, Wren T, Murgai R, Bent M
Disabil Rehabil 2021 May;43(9):1287-1291. Epub 2019 Sep 4 doi: 10.1080/09638288.2019.1660915. PMID: 31480906
The 2017 Banting Memorial Lecture The diabetic lower limb - a forty year journey: from clinical observation to clinical science.
Boulton AJM
Diabet Med 2019 Dec;36(12):1539-1549. Epub 2019 Feb 14 doi: 10.1111/dme.13901. PMID: 30659650
Peripheral neuropathic changes in pachyonychia congenita.
Pan B, Byrnes K, Schwartz M, Hansen CD, Campbell CM, Krupiczojc M, Caterina MJ, Polydefkis M
Pain 2016 Dec;157(12):2843-2853. doi: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000000711. PMID: 27776012
The predictors of foot ulceration in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Firth J, Waxman R, Law G, Nelson EA, Helliwell P, Siddle H, Otter S, Butters V, Baker L, Hryniw R, Bradley S, Loughrey L, Alcacer-Pitarch B, Davies S, Tranter J
Clin Rheumatol 2014 May;33(5):615-21. Epub 2013 Dec 6 doi: 10.1007/s10067-013-2428-7. PMID: 24310107

Recent systematic reviews

Can ultrasound measures of intrinsic foot muscles and plantar soft tissues predict future diabetes-related foot disease? A systematic review.
Morrison T, Jones S, Causby RS, Thoirs K
PLoS One 2018;13(6):e0199055. Epub 2018 Jun 15 doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0199055. PMID: 29906277Free PMC Article

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