JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN PODIATRIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

The Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, the official journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, is the oldest and most frequently cited peer-reviewed journal in the profession of foot and ankle medicine. Founded in 1907 and appearing 6 times per year, it publishes research studies, case reports, literature reviews, special communications, clinical correspondence, letters to the editor, book reviews, and various other types of submissions. It also regularly carries reports and announcements from the Association. The Journal is included in major indexing and abstracting services for biomedical literature. All expressions of opinion and all other statements are published on the authority of the writer(s) over whose signature they appear, and are not to be regarded as expressing the views of the American Podiatric Medical Association. Manuscripts should be submitted electronically using the online submission system at http://japma.allentrack.net. Editorial copy must conform to the JAPMA Guidelines for Authors. Manuscripts are considered for publication with the understanding that they have not been published in whole or in part in another publication. Other correspondence can be sent to Editor, Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, 9312 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, Maryland 20814-1621; phone: 301-581-9200; fax: 301-530-2752; e-mail: naboughanmi@apma.org.