Volume 32 - Issue 5 - May 2019
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05/30/2019
Robert George Smith, DPM, MSc, RPh, cPed, CPRS
Given that a percentage of podiatric patients may be using cannabidiol (CBD) on a regular basis, this author looks at how CBD may interact with prescription drugs.
Given that a percentage of podiatric patients may be using cannabidiol (CBD) on a regular basis, this author looks at how CBD may interact with prescription drugs.
Given that a percentage of...
05/30/2019
Podiatry Today
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05/20/2019
Mark A. Prissel, DPM, FACFAS
This author presents a guide to the surgical treatment of an 83-year-old woman, who suffered a fibular fracture, a presentation complicated by comorbidities and social circumstances.
An 83-year-old female presented in the outpatient clinical...
This author presents a guide to the surgical treatment of an 83-year-old woman, who suffered a fibular fracture, a presentation complicated by comorbidities and social circumstances.
An 83-year-old female presented in the outpatient clinical...
This author presents a guide to...
05/20/2019
Podiatry Today
Residency Corner
05/12/2019
Heather H. Schaefbauer, DPM; Catlea Gorman, DPM; Wesley Jackson, DPM; David Bernstein, DPM, FACFAS
Third-year residents discuss juggling future requirements for practice, what they’re focusing on in current rotations and reflect on their residency experience.
Q:
As you start your last months of your residency program, what are the most...
Third-year residents discuss juggling future requirements for practice, what they’re focusing on in current rotations and reflect on their residency experience.
Q:
As you start your last months of your residency program, what are the most...
Third-year residents discuss...
05/12/2019
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
04/24/2019
Jeff A. Hall
In a recent retrospective study examining revision cases of total ankle replacement (TAR), researchers noted a 79 percent success rate with primary revision and an average four-year survivorship of the revision implant.
In a recent retrospective study examining revision cases of total ankle replacement (TAR), researchers noted a 79 percent success rate with primary revision and an average four-year survivorship of the revision implant.
In a recent retrospective study...
04/24/2019
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
05/14/2019
Christopher R. Hood, Jr., DPM, FACFAS, AACFAS; Peninnah R. Kumar, DPM, AACFAS, CWSP
Diabetic foot ulcerations and infections (DFUs and DFIs) require a multidisciplinary approach with treatment including patient education, foot care (preventative care and risk stratification), glycemic control, debridement, vascular...
Diabetic foot ulcerations and infections (DFUs and DFIs) require a multidisciplinary approach with treatment including patient education, foot care (preventative care and risk stratification), glycemic control, debridement, vascular...
Diabetic foot ulcerations and...
05/14/2019
Podiatry Today
Surgical Pearls
05/28/2019
Ashim Wadehra, DPM, AACFAS; Lawrence M. Fallat, DPM, FACFAS
Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction is a common condition that foot and ankle surgeons frequently encounter. It is a debilitating pathology, which results in degeneration of the posterior tibial tendon, hindfoot valgus and collapse of the...
Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction is a common condition that foot and ankle surgeons frequently encounter. It is a debilitating pathology, which results in degeneration of the posterior tibial tendon, hindfoot valgus and collapse of the...
Posterior tibial tendon...
05/28/2019
Podiatry Today
Q&A
04/24/2019
Kazu Suzuki, DPM, CWS
While advanced modalities receive a fair amount of hype, proper debridement remains a fundamental cornerstone of wound care and closure. Accordingly, these expert panelists discuss sharp debridement, share their thoughts on device-assisted...
While advanced modalities receive a fair amount of hype, proper debridement remains a fundamental cornerstone of wound care and closure. Accordingly, these expert panelists discuss sharp debridement, share their thoughts on device-assisted...
While advanced modalities...
04/24/2019
Podiatry Today
Feature
05/21/2019
Kristine M. Hoffman, DPM, FACFAS
Due to varying etiologies and clinical presentations, it can be challenging at times to accurately identify rashes on the foot and ankle. With this mind, this author provides a guide to diagnosing various forms of eczema, dermatitis,...
Due to varying etiologies and clinical presentations, it can be challenging at times to accurately identify rashes on the foot and ankle. With this mind, this author provides a guide to diagnosing various forms of eczema, dermatitis,...
Due to varying etiologies and...
05/21/2019
Podiatry Today
Feature
05/03/2019
Jason R. Miller, DPM, FACFAS, FAPWCA; Jayson N. Atves, DPM, FACFAS, AACFAS
While there have been a number of advances with total ankle replacement, these authors review key fundamentals for balancing unstable ankle joints, offering pearls and tips on procedure selection for soft tissue balancing as well as...
While there have been a number of advances with total ankle replacement, these authors review key fundamentals for balancing unstable ankle joints, offering pearls and tips on procedure selection for soft tissue balancing as well as...
While there have been a number...
05/03/2019
Podiatry Today
Feature
05/03/2019
Shrunjay R. Patel, DPM; Crystal L. Ramanujam, DPM, MSc, FACFAS; Thomas Zgonis, DPM, FACFAS
Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) beads may provide an effective adjunctive option for treating a variety of infected wounds in high-risk patients with diabetes mellitus. Accordingly, in a thorough review of the literature, these authors discuss...
Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) beads may provide an effective adjunctive option for treating a variety of infected wounds in high-risk patients with diabetes mellitus. Accordingly, in a thorough review of the literature, these authors discuss...
Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA)...
05/03/2019
Podiatry Today
