2011 research

My interest is in evaluating bone quality in the diabetic. Preliminary studies have been completed on vitamin D levels and bone density in diabetic patients with and without Charcot neuroarthropathy and non-diabetics. The summer project is to develop a grant to expand the work already completed and explore additional factors to evaluate bone density for these subject groups.

2010 research

Metatarsus adductus appears to be a risk factor in individuals sustaining proximal diaphyseal-metaphyseal fifth metatarsal fractures. The typical treatment for these fractures is surgical reduction using an intramedullary screw. The metatarsus adductus angle will be determined from existing x-rays of patients evaluated and treated by DMU Foot and Ankle Institute clinicians or community podiatrists for these fractures. The radiographic healing time will be determined by following serial radiographs. The purpose of this retrospective study is to determine the relationship between the healing times of these fracture and metatarsus adductus.

2009 research

Assessment of bone quality in diabetic patients with and without Charcot neuroarthropathy. We have identified decreased levels of vitamin D in diabetic patients with a more pronounced deficiency in patients with diabetic Charcot foot disease. Bone density evaluation (PIXI scan) confirms decreased bone mass in the feet of diabetics.

Publications

Yoho, R., Nodson, N. et al. The Relationship Between Osteoarthropathy and Vitamin D: Is This A Cause For Concern In Diabetic Patients. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, 2006

Yoho, R., Budny, A. et al. Elephantiasis Nostras Verrucosa: Case Report. Journal of The American Podiatric Medical Association, 2005

Guest Editor. Office Procedures. American Family Physician, 2002

Guest Editor. The Clinics Atlas of Office Procedures, 2000

Mandracchia, V., Hayes, D., Yoho, R. et al. Ankle Injuries: differential diagnosis, evaluation and management. The Clinics Atlas of Office Procedures, 2000

Yoho, R., Hatchett, H. et al. Avulsion fracture of the plantar lateral base of the first metatarsal. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, 2000

Yoho, R. and Slate, R. Achilles tendon rupture: diagnosis and management. Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, 1999