Volume 33 - Number 4 - April 2020
Clinical Solutions in Practice
03/16/2020
Jennifer J. Spector, DPM, FACFAS
Could an innovative technology help improve patient outcomes for onychomycosis and increase practice revenue?
The PinPointe™ FootLaser® is a Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-cleared system for temporary increase of clear nail in patients...
Could an innovative technology help improve patient outcomes for onychomycosis and increase practice revenue?
The PinPointe™ FootLaser® is a Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-cleared system for temporary increase of clear nail in patients...
Could an innovative technology...
03/16/2020
Podiatry Today
Online Exclusive
04/27/2020
Joseph M. Vella, DPM, AACFAS
Taking a closer look at the new onset of guttate erythematous plaques in a patient with diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and a complex surgical history, this author discusses key clinical signs and possible etiologies.
Taking a closer look at the new onset of guttate erythematous plaques in a patient with diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and a complex surgical history, this author discusses key clinical signs and possible etiologies.
Taking a closer look at the new...
04/27/2020
Podiatry Today
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04/22/2020
Mohammad Khalil, DPM, FACFAS; Kaitlyn Sharpe, DPM; Hye Jin Yoo, DPM; Samuel Austin, DPM
In an intriguing case study involving a young patient with a severely comminuted talar fracture, these authors discuss employing a total talar implant and potential benefits including limb length preservation, early weightbearing and...
In an intriguing case study involving a young patient with a severely comminuted talar fracture, these authors discuss employing a total talar implant and potential benefits including limb length preservation, early weightbearing and...
In an intriguing case study...
04/22/2020
Podiatry Today
04/20/2020
In the February 2020 article, “A Stepwise Approach To Evaluating And Managing Longitudinal Melanonychia," the author cites literature that indicates use of the dermoscopy tool to determine what lesions to biopsy. When I encounter a patient...
In the February 2020 article, “A Stepwise Approach To Evaluating And Managing Longitudinal Melanonychia," the author cites literature that indicates use of the dermoscopy tool to determine what lesions to biopsy. When I encounter a patient...
In the February 2020 article, “A...
04/20/2020
Podiatry Today
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04/08/2020
Derek Ley, DPM, AACFAS; Lawrence A. DiDomenico, DPM, FACFAS; Mohamed Hassan, DPM
In a case study involving significant ankle and subtalar joint instability in a patient with diabetes and a smoking habit, these authors discuss the use and benefits of fibular fixation in a tibiocalcaneal (TTC) arthrodesis procedure.
In a case study involving significant ankle and subtalar joint instability in a patient with diabetes and a smoking habit, these authors discuss the use and benefits of fibular fixation in a tibiocalcaneal (TTC) arthrodesis procedure.
In a case study involving...
04/08/2020
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
03/31/2020
Jennifer J. Spector, DPM, FACFAS
In a recent poster presentation at the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) 2020 Scientific Conference, Dayton and colleagues compared radiographic measurements before and after triplane tarsometatarsal arthrodesis for hallux...
In a recent poster presentation at the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) 2020 Scientific Conference, Dayton and colleagues compared radiographic measurements before and after triplane tarsometatarsal arthrodesis for hallux...
In a recent poster presentation...
03/31/2020
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
03/30/2020
Kevin McDonald, DPM
In 2006, a group of pediatric cardiologists in Boston set out to improve patient outcomes while decreasing unnecessary costs.1 The doctors based their initiative on the following five principles.
• Variation from sound medical principles...
In 2006, a group of pediatric cardiologists in Boston set out to improve patient outcomes while decreasing unnecessary costs.1 The doctors based their initiative on the following five principles.
• Variation from sound medical principles...
In 2006, a group of pediatric...
03/30/2020
Podiatry Today
Dermatology Diagnosis
03/30/2020
Nicole M. DeLauro, DPM, FACPM, DABFAS, DABPM
A two-year-old male presented with a chief concern of recent changes to his toenails. His parents noted ridging, lifting and occasional shedding of the toenails. The shedding was painless but the parents expressed concern regarding the cause...
A two-year-old male presented with a chief concern of recent changes to his toenails. His parents noted ridging, lifting and occasional shedding of the toenails. The shedding was painless but the parents expressed concern regarding the cause...
A two-year-old male presented...
03/30/2020
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
03/30/2020
David W. Jenkins, DPM, FAAPSM; Dianne I. Mitchell-Pray, DPM, FAAPSM, FACFAOM; Karen A. Langone, DPM, DABPM, FAAPSM; Timothy Dutra, DPM, MS, MHCA, FAAPSM, FACSM
Patients with special needs experience higher rates of certain foot and ankle conditions. In order to address the unique needs of this population, the panelists discuss specialized interpersonal approaches to these cases, along with common...
Patients with special needs experience higher rates of certain foot and ankle conditions. In order to address the unique needs of this population, the panelists discuss specialized interpersonal approaches to these cases, along with common...
Patients with special needs...
03/30/2020
Podiatry Today
Feature
03/31/2020
David Haley, DPM, FACFAS; Benjamin Green, DPM; Nicholas Green, DPM; Sandy Nguyen, DPM
Given the increasing popularity of baseball, these authors discuss a variety of injuries ranging from contusions and shin splints to Achilles tendonitis and sliding injuries. They also share their thoughts on post-injury rehabilitation and...
Given the increasing popularity of baseball, these authors discuss a variety of injuries ranging from contusions and shin splints to Achilles tendonitis and sliding injuries. They also share their thoughts on post-injury rehabilitation and...
Given the increasing popularity...
03/31/2020
Podiatry Today