Volume 34 - Issue 1 - January 2021
Online Exclusive
01/29/2021
Jared Hart, DPM; Kevin Burke, DPM; Hayden L. Hoffler, DPM, AACFAS; Paul T. Shaffer, DPM, AACFAS
How much reduction of the first intermetatarsal (IM) angle can a surgeon obtain with first MPJ fusion? With this in mind, these authors review the literature and discuss key factors that affect IM angle correction in relation to first MPJ...
How much reduction of the first intermetatarsal (IM) angle can a surgeon obtain with first MPJ fusion? With this in mind, these authors review the literature and discuss key factors that affect IM angle correction in relation to first MPJ...
How much reduction of the first...
01/29/2021
Podiatry Today
Online Exclusive
01/21/2021
Windy E. Cole, DPM, CWSP, FACCWS
Taking a closer look at a case involving a longstanding non-healing wound in a 61-year-old male, who attributed the wound to a fall, this author emphasizes prompt assessment and biopsy when clinical findings suggest potential malignancy.
Taking a closer look at a case involving a longstanding non-healing wound in a 61-year-old male, who attributed the wound to a fall, this author emphasizes prompt assessment and biopsy when clinical findings suggest potential malignancy.
Taking a closer look at a case...
01/21/2021
Podiatry Today
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01/11/2021
William D. Fishco, DPM, MS, FACFAS
Podiatrists often see second toe pathology in their practices. Accordingly, this author presents a case involving spontaneous rupture of the plantar plate and subsequent surgical repair using a synthetic graft and interference...
Podiatrists often see second toe pathology in their practices. Accordingly, this author presents a case involving spontaneous rupture of the plantar plate and subsequent surgical repair using a synthetic graft and interference...
Podiatrists often see second toe...
01/11/2021
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
12/28/2020
Jennifer J. Spector, DPM, FACFAS
In a recent study published in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery (JFAS), researchers found that 72.9 percent of patients with end-stage ankle arthritis have concomitant hallux rigidus.
In a recent study published in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery (JFAS), researchers found that 72.9 percent of patients with end-stage ankle arthritis have concomitant hallux rigidus.
In a recent study published in...
12/28/2020
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
12/28/2020
Haywan Chiu, DPM, FACFAS
Diabetic foot infections that require surgery can leave large defects where primary wound closure becomes difficult. Secondary wound closure can take months and place the patient at risk for recurrent infection. There is limited data on the...
Diabetic foot infections that require surgery can leave large defects where primary wound closure becomes difficult. Secondary wound closure can take months and place the patient at risk for recurrent infection. There is limited data on the...
Diabetic foot infections that...
12/28/2020
Podiatry Today
Wound Care Q&A
01/26/2021
Tammer Elmarsafi, DPM, AACFAS, MBBCh; Eric J. Lullove, DPM, CWSP, FACCWS, FAPWCA; Kazu Suzuki, DPM, CWS
When a wound proves challenging to heal, physicians may choose a biologic product as an additional therapy. Accordingly, the panelists discuss their experiences with various biologic options, including preferred clinical scenarios, settings...
When a wound proves challenging to heal, physicians may choose a biologic product as an additional therapy. Accordingly, the panelists discuss their experiences with various biologic options, including preferred clinical scenarios, settings...
When a wound proves challenging...
01/26/2021
Podiatry Today
Surgical Pearls
01/18/2021
Troy J. Boffeli, DPM, FACFAS; Howard C. Chang, DPM
The relationship between chronic ankle instability and articular pathologies of the rearfoot and/ or ankle is well established with rates of concomitance reportedly as high as 97 percent.1 When evaluating 79 cases of chronic ankle...
The relationship between chronic ankle instability and articular pathologies of the rearfoot and/ or ankle is well established with rates of concomitance reportedly as high as 97 percent.1 When evaluating 79 cases of chronic ankle...
The relationship between chronic...
01/18/2021
Podiatry Today
Feature
01/01/2021
Jennifer J. Spector, DPM, FACFAS
Regardless of one’s practice setting or region, revolutionary changes have taken place in health care in an attempt to prevent, contain and treat the novel coronavirus. With this in mind, this author talks with DPMs throughout the country...
Regardless of one’s practice setting or region, revolutionary changes have taken place in health care in an attempt to prevent, contain and treat the novel coronavirus. With this in mind, this author talks with DPMs throughout the country...
Regardless of one’s practice...
01/01/2021
Podiatry Today
Feature
01/22/2021
Sonia Mvuemba, DPM, MSHS; Bridget M. Metzo, DPM, MS; Keith D. Cook, DPM, FACFAS
Common complications with midfoot fusions range from infection and nonunion to compensatory joint arthrosis and peripheral nerve issues. Sharing insights from their experience as well as the literature, these authors discuss keys to...
Common complications with midfoot fusions range from infection and nonunion to compensatory joint arthrosis and peripheral nerve issues. Sharing insights from their experience as well as the literature, these authors discuss keys to...
Common complications with...
01/22/2021
Podiatry Today
Feature
01/12/2021
Erika Schwartz, DPM, FACFAS; James Ratcliff, DPM, FACFAS, FAAPSM
PRP. Sharing insights from the research as well as clinical experience, this author says the one-time treatment and regenerative potential make platelet-rich plasma a more practical option for treating plantar fasciitis in
PRP. Sharing insights from the research as well as clinical experience, this author says the one-time treatment and regenerative potential make platelet-rich plasma a more practical option for treating plantar fasciitis in
PRP. Sharing insights from the...
01/12/2021
Podiatry Today
