Volume 33 - Issue 8 - August 2020
Feature
08/31/2020
John J. Kim, DPM; Stephanie C. Wu, DPM, MSc, FACFAS
With diabetic foot osteomyelitis historically considered a condition warranting surgery, these authors share evidence from the literature that challenges that traditional thinking and note that emerging research may support less aggressive...
With diabetic foot osteomyelitis historically considered a condition warranting surgery, these authors share evidence from the literature that challenges that traditional thinking and note that emerging research may support less aggressive...
With diabetic foot osteomyelitis...
08/31/2020
Podiatry Today
Feature
08/26/2020
Sara Sadeghi, DPM; Lawrence A. DiDomenico, DPM, FACFAS; Derek Ley, DPM, AACFAS
Offering insights on underlying pathology, tips on technique and compelling case study examples, these authors say tendon transfer procedures may be beneficial in addressing musculotendinous imbal-ances, salvaging bone and tissue, and...
Offering insights on underlying pathology, tips on technique and compelling case study examples, these authors say tendon transfer procedures may be beneficial in addressing musculotendinous imbal-ances, salvaging bone and tissue, and...
Offering insights on underlying...
08/26/2020
Podiatry Today
Sports Medicine
08/24/2020
A. Douglas Spitalny, DPM, FACFAS
In September 2019, Theodoulou presented an article on posterior ankle arthroscopy in Podiatry Today.1 He focused primarily on the harvest of the flexor hallucis longus tendon for other purposes but nicely highlighted posterior ankle...
In September 2019, Theodoulou presented an article on posterior ankle arthroscopy in Podiatry Today.1 He focused primarily on the harvest of the flexor hallucis longus tendon for other purposes but nicely highlighted posterior ankle...
In September 2019, Theodoulou...
08/24/2020
Podiatry Today
Online Exclusive
08/13/2020
Kimia Sohrabi, DPM; Crystal L. Ramanujam, DPM, MSc, FACFAS; Thomas Zgonis, DPM, FACFAS
While external fixation has applications in multiple areas of foot and ankle surgery, mastery requires proper training and a strong understanding of the techniques. Accordingly, the authors share the latest information from the literature and...
While external fixation has applications in multiple areas of foot and ankle surgery, mastery requires proper training and a strong understanding of the techniques. Accordingly, the authors share the latest information from the literature and...
While external fixation has...
08/13/2020
Podiatry Today
Dermatology Diagnosis
08/11/2020
Shontal Behan Dionisopoulos, DPM; Fernando Ramirez, II, DPM; Mitzi L. Williams, DPM, FACFAS
A 68-year-old male presented complaining of a non-healing blister of his great toe. The blister originated on the medial aspect of his left hallux about six months prior to the patient seeking medical evaluation. The patient attributed the...
A 68-year-old male presented complaining of a non-healing blister of his great toe. The blister originated on the medial aspect of his left hallux about six months prior to the patient seeking medical evaluation. The patient attributed the...
A 68-year-old male presented...
08/11/2020
Podiatry Today
Online Exclusive
07/31/2020
Christina Sigur Long, DPM; Michael McCann, DPM
Surgeons have used pneumatic tourniquets for centuries to assist in hemostasis, resulting in faster operating times and better identification of anatomical structures. Mortality and morbidity are rare but can occur with improper tourniquet...
Surgeons have used pneumatic tourniquets for centuries to assist in hemostasis, resulting in faster operating times and better identification of anatomical structures. Mortality and morbidity are rare but can occur with improper tourniquet...
Surgeons have used pneumatic...
07/31/2020
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
07/31/2020
Michael J. Baker, DPM; Joseph Candela, DPM, PhD; Tiffany Koch, DPM
According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 422 million people worldwide suffer from diabetes, which was responsible for 1.5 million patient deaths in 2015 alone.1 Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a common and often debilitating...
According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 422 million people worldwide suffer from diabetes, which was responsible for 1.5 million patient deaths in 2015 alone.1 Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a common and often debilitating...
According to the World Health...
07/31/2020
Podiatry Today
Residency Corner
07/30/2020
David Bernstein, DPM, FACFAS; Donald Cohen, DPM; Priyanka Begur, DPM; Matthew Modugno, DPM; Ellen Roberts, DPM
It is an honor during residency training to serve as chief resident but what does that experience look like at different programs throughout the nation? Panelists discuss the duties, benefits and drawbacks of taking on that leadership role.
It is an honor during residency training to serve as chief resident but what does that experience look like at different programs throughout the nation? Panelists discuss the duties, benefits and drawbacks of taking on that leadership role.
It is an honor during residency...
07/30/2020
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
07/27/2020
Jennifer J. Spector, DPM, FACFAS
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the authors of a new in-press article for the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association aim to demystify information regarding N95 respirators and review key facts regarding proper mask use and...
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the authors of a new in-press article for the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association aim to demystify information regarding N95 respirators and review key facts regarding proper mask use and...
In light of the COVID-19...
07/27/2020
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
07/27/2020
Stanley Beekman, DPM; Joseph C. D'Amico, DPM; R. Daryl Phillips, DPM
Although the consequences of limb length discrepancies (LLDs) are far-reaching, possibilities for biomechanical management of this condition are equally as expansive. With this in mind, the panelists share their experiences in optimal...
Although the consequences of limb length discrepancies (LLDs) are far-reaching, possibilities for biomechanical management of this condition are equally as expansive. With this in mind, the panelists share their experiences in optimal...
Although the consequences of...
07/27/2020
Podiatry Today
Feature
07/27/2020
Devon Glazer, DPM, FACFAS; Joseph Stuto, DPM, FACFAS; Sandra Farmand-Haider, DPM
Due to the high rate of complications in patients with diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), it is important to continue to evaluate strategies for complex cases involving posterior heel wounds in this high-risk population. Accordingly, these authors...
Due to the high rate of complications in patients with diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), it is important to continue to evaluate strategies for complex cases involving posterior heel wounds in this high-risk population. Accordingly, these authors...
Due to the high rate of...
07/27/2020
Podiatry Today
Forum
07/24/2020
Alton R. Johnson, Jr., DPM, DABPM, FACPM, FASPS, CWSP
How is 2020 going for you? In today’s climate, this simple question evokes a multitude of emotions.
Recently, I find myself overwhelmed when it comes to the challenges our country currently battles, the first being COVID-19. In the...
How is 2020 going for you? In today’s climate, this simple question evokes a multitude of emotions.
Recently, I find myself overwhelmed when it comes to the challenges our country currently battles, the first being COVID-19. In the...
How is 2020 going for you? In...
07/24/2020
Podiatry Today
