Table 2.
Diagnoses (n = 104) of patients (n = 95) as determined by the podiatrist and the number of each diagnosis to require an orthopaedic appointment
| Condition | Number of presentations n (% of total diagnoses) | Required orthopaedic appointment n (% per condition) | Did not require orthopaedic appointment n (% per condition) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hallux valgus | 23 (22.1%) | 9 (39.1%) | 14 (60.9%) |
| Plantar fasciitis | 21 (20.1%) | 3 (14.3%) | 18 (85.7%) |
| Inter-metatarsal neuroma/bursitis | 13 (12.5%) | 5 (38.5%) | 8 (61.5%) |
| Tibialis posterior tendinopathy | 7 (6.7%) | 1 (14.3%) | 6 (85.7%) |
| Achilles tendinopathy | 5 (4.8%) | 1 (20.0%) | 4 (80%) |
| Plantar plate tear | 4 (3.8%) | 2 (50.0%) | 2 (50%) |
| Neuralgic pain (origin extrinsic to foot) | 4 (3.8%) | 1 (25.0%) | 3 (75%) |
| Hallux rigidus | 3 (2.9%) | 3 (100%) | 0 (0%) |
| Midfoot osteoarthritis | 3 (2.9%) | 1 (33.3%) | 2 (66.6%) |
| Digital deformity | 3 (2.9%) | 1 (33.3%) | 2 (66.6%) |
| Degenerative arthropathy | 3 (2.9%) | 3 (100%) | 0 (0%) |
| Peroneal tendinopathy | 3 (2.9%) | 1 (33.3%) | 2 (66.6%) |
| Synovitis/capsulitis | 2 (1.9%) | 1 (50.0%) | 1 (50%) |
| Inflammatory arthritis | 2 (1.9%) | 1 (50.0%) | 1 (50%) |
| Dermatological | 2 (1.9%) | 0 (0%) | 2 (100%) |
| Sesamoiditis | 1 (1.0%) | 0 (0%) | 1 (100%) |
| Ganglion | 1 (1.0%) | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Retro-calcaneal bursitis | 1 (1.0%) | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Sub-ungual exostosis | 1 (1.0%) | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Extensor tendinopathy | 1 (1.0%) | 0 (0%) | 1 (100%) |
| Diagnosis not determined | 1 (1.0%) | 0 (0%) | 1 (100%) |
| Total | 104 (100%) | 36 (34.6%) | 68 (65.4%) |