We are pleased to advise that deep linking capability, enabling users to directly download individual mobile toolkits, has now been released on the RDS mobile app. You will see that each toolkit has a small QR code icon in the header area beside the search icon – see screenshot below. Clicking on this icon will open up a window with a full-size QR code and the alternative of a short URL for sharing with users. Instructions are provided.
You may need to actively update to the latest release - RDS app version 4.7.1 - to see this improvement.
Updating to this latest version of the RDS app is also strongly recommended to get the full benefits of the new resilience arrangements – specifically, that if the RDS website should fail, you will still be able to download new mobile app toolkits. To check your current RDS version, click on the three dots bottom right of the RDS app screen. This takes you to a “More” page where you will see the version number. To install latest updates:
On iPhones – go to the Apple store, click on your profile icon top right, scroll down to see the apps waiting to be updated and update the RDS app.
On Android phones – these can vary, but try going to the Google Play store, click on your profile icon top right, click on “Manage apps and device”, select and update the RDS app.
Please get in touch with ann.wales3@nhs.scot with any questions.
Common Differential Diagnoses:
The following articles contain general information relating to the pathology of pes cavus.
Cote, K.P., Brunet II, M.E., Gansneder, B.M. and Shultz, S.J., 2005. Effects of pronated and supinated foot postures on static and dynamic postural stability. Journal of athletic training, 40(1), p.41.
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Franco, A.H., 1987. Pes cavus and pes planus. Analyses and treatment. Physical therapy, 67(5), pp.688-694.
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The following articles contain general information relating to the pathology of midfoot osteoarthritis.
Thomas, M., Peat, G., Rathod, T., Moore, A., Menz, H.B. and Roddy, E., 2014. 188. The Epidemiology of Midfoot Pain and Symptomatic Midfoot Osteoarthritis: Cross-Sectional Findings from the Clinical Assessment Study of the Foot. Rheumatology, 53(suppl 1), pp.i129-i130.
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Thomas, M.J., Roddy, E., Rathod, T., Marshall, M., Moore, A., Menz, H.B. and Peat, G., 2015. Clinical diagnosis of symptomatic midfoot osteoarthritis: cross-sectional findings from the Clinical Assessment Study of the Foot. Osteoarthritis and cartilage, 23(12), pp.2094-2101.
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Menz, H.B., Munteanu, S.E., Zammit, G.V. and Landorf, K.B., 2010. Foot structure and function in older people with radiographic osteoarthritis of the medial midfoot. Osteoarthritis and cartilage, 18(3), pp.317-322.
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The following articles contain general information relating to the pathology of impingements and subluxations affecting the midfoot.
Lau, S., Bozin, M. and Thillainadesan, T., 2017. Lisfranc fracture dislocation: a review of a commonly missed injury of the midfoot. Emerg Med J, 34(1), pp.52-56.
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Anderson, J.G., Bohay, D.R., Patthanacharoenphon, C.G. and Ertl, A.M., 2014. Midfoot injuries. In Sports Injuries of the Foot (pp. 71-85). Springer US.
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Kirby, K.A., 1997. Foot and Lower Extremity Biomechanics: A Ten Year Collection of Precision Intricast Newsletters. Precision Intricast Incorporated, pp. 165-166
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The following articles contain general information relating to the pathology of tarsal disorders.
Tuthill, H.L., Finkelstein, E.R., Sanchez, A.M., Clifford, P.D., Subhawong, T.K. and Jose, J., 2014. Imaging of tarsal navicular disorders: a pictorial review. Foot & ankle specialist, 7(3), pp.210-224.
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The following articles contain general information relating to the pathology of calcaneo-navicular (spring) ligament dysfunction.
Omar, H., Saini, V., Wadhwa, V., Liu, G. and Chhabra, A., 2016. Spring ligament complex: Illustrated normal anatomy and spectrum of pathologies on 3T MR imaging. European Journal of Radiology, 85(11), pp.2133-2143.
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Williams, G., Widnall, J., Evans, P. and Platt, S., 2014. Could failure of the spring ligament complex be the driving force behind the development of the adult flatfoot deformity?. The Journal of foot and ankle surgery, 53(2), pp.152-155.
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The following articles contain general information relating to the pathology of adult acquired flat foot deformity, including posterior tibial tendon dysfunction.
Ness, M.E., Long, J., Marks, R. and Harris, G., 2008. Foot and ankle kinematics in patients with posterior tibial tendon dysfunction. Gait & posture, 27(2), pp.331-339.
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Rabbito, M., Pohl, M.B., Humble, N. and Ferber, R., 2011. Biomechanical and clinical factors related to stage I posterior tibial tendon dysfunction. journal of orthopaedic & sports physical therapy, 41(10), pp.776-784.
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Giza, E., Cush, G. and Schon, L.C., 2007. The flexible flatfoot in the adult. Foot and ankle clinics, 12(2), pp.251-271.
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Razeghi, M. and Batt, M.E., 2002. Foot type classification: a critical review of current methods. Gait & posture, 15(3), pp.282-291.
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Ross, M.H., Smith, M.D., Mellor, R., Durbridge, G. and Vicenzino, B., Clinical Tests of Tibialis Posterior Tendinopathy: Are They Reliable and How Well Are They Reflected in Structural Changes on Imaging?. The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy, pp.1-29.
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