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Posted on 14 May 2007

BSR Meeting Foot and Ankle Special Interest Group (SIG)

The inaugural meeting of The Foot and Ankle Special Interest Group (SIG) went ahead as planned as part of the BSR Spring conference on Friday 11th May 2007. The PRCA was well represented at the meeting and strongly endorses involvement in the forum as a means of developing a multidisciplinary approach to footcare in Rheumatology and musculoskeletal conditions.

The program for the meeting was as follows:

BSR Foot and Ankle SIG Program

Welcome and Introduction to the SIG
Anthony Redmond

Overview of activities this year and upcoming projects
Anthony Redmond

Footwear for People with RA: Factors influencing Success
Robert Field

Consultation on the Standards of Care for Musculoskeletal
foot health services project
Penny Renwick and Anthony Redmond

The impact of the foot in multiple painful joint presentations.
Anne-Maree Keenan

Ultrasound and pressure findings in the MTP joints in RA
Cathy Bowen

Contributors:

Anthony Redmond – SIG Conveyor
Robert Field – Podiatrist, Bournemouth Rheumatology service
Penny Renwick – Standards of Care Project Steering Group Chair
Anne-Maree Keenan – University of Leeds
Cathy Bowen – University of Southampton

Further Foot and Ankle SIG’s (Conveyed by PRCA Committee member Anthony Redmond) will take place at future BSR conferences.