Wernick J
Division of Clinical Sciences, Department of Orthopedics, New York College of Podiatric Medicine, New York, New York, USA.
Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2001 Oct;18(4):715-7, vii.
In the early 1960s, a few orthopedic practitioners, following the work and example of Dr Merton Root, decided to pursue new orthopedics, which became known as biomechanics. In the 1970s, after years of encountering resistance, a few laboratories were available to fabricate the Root orthotic and offer advice and education on the management of the orthopedic patient. Eventually, runners turned to podiatrists for conservative care so they could continue to participate in their sport; biomechanics had become established. Presently, podiatrists have not performed the research necessary to document and further Root's work; however, as stated in one of life's axioms, the only credentials one needs are results. William Eric Lee's article is a thorough, comprehensive documentation of events and background of Root and his theory. Lee set out to provide a detailed picture of Root's clinical system of approach toward the treatment of mechanically induced foot ailments. His article is a splendid achievement.
20世纪60年代初，一些骨科从业者追随默顿·鲁特博士的工作和榜样，决定探索新的骨科领域，即后来为人所知的生物力学。在20世纪70年代，经过多年的阻力后，有了一些实验室来制作鲁特矫形器，并就骨科患者的管理提供建议和教育。最终，跑步者转向足病医生寻求保守治疗，以便他们能够继续参与运动；生物力学得以确立。目前，足病医生尚未进行必要的研究来记录和进一步发展鲁特的工作；然而，正如生活中的一条公理所说，一个人所需的唯一凭证就是结果。威廉·埃里克·李的文章对鲁特及其理论的事件和背景进行了全面、详尽的记录。李着手详细描绘鲁特治疗机械性足部疾病的临床方法体系。他的文章是一项卓越的成就。
