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Volume 34 - Issue 5 - May 2021

Diabetes Watch
05/10/2021
Jayson N. Atves, DPM, FACFAS, AACFAS; John D. Miller, DPM, DABPM, BS; Amber M. Kavanagh, DPM; John S. Steinberg, DPM, FACFAS; Kelly McKeon, DPM
Partial ray resections and transmetatarsal amputations are common procedures in the field of podiatric surgery for those with diabetic foot infection or vascular disease. It is well known that biomechanical abnormalities and irregular foot...
Partial ray resections and transmetatarsal amputations are common procedures in the field of podiatric surgery for those with diabetic foot infection or vascular disease. It is well known that biomechanical abnormalities and irregular foot...
Partial ray resections and...
05/10/2021
Podiatry Today
Feature
05/03/2021
Jonathan Sharpe, DPM, FACFAS; Bradley P. Abicht, DPM, FACFAS; Brian Loder, DPM, CWS, FACFAS; Noman A. Siddiqui, DPM, MHA, FACFAS, AACFAS; Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM, FACFAS, FASPS, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg); Tea Nguyen, DPM; Thomas S. Roukis, DPM, PhD, FACFAS
What approaches provide optimal outcomes? How do interested surgeons overcome the steep learning curve? When and how should one train in these techniques? What are the relevant indications and contraindications? Also, what does the future...
What approaches provide optimal outcomes? How do interested surgeons overcome the steep learning curve? When and how should one train in these techniques? What are the relevant indications and contraindications? Also, what does the future...
What approaches provide optimal...
05/03/2021
Podiatry Today
Surgical Pearls
04/30/2021
Jacob Wynes, DPM, MS, FACFAS; Anam Ali, DPM; Nicole K. Cates, DPM, AACFAS; Korey DuBois, DPM, AACFAS; Roberto A. Brandão, DPM, AACFAS, FACFAS
Ankle fractures are one of the most common lower extremity injuries with an incidence of approximately 179 per 100,000 people a year.1 As life expectancy continues to rise and adults continue to remain active, there is an expectation that...
Ankle fractures are one of the most common lower extremity injuries with an incidence of approximately 179 per 100,000 people a year.1 As life expectancy continues to rise and adults continue to remain active, there is an expectation that...
Ankle fractures are one of the...
04/30/2021
Podiatry Today
04/30/2021
Richard Stess, DPM
In this article, the author provides a refresher to practitioners as to how best to position themselves and their patients regardless of material or technology utilized when capturing a model of the foot and ankle with the neutral suspension...
In this article, the author provides a refresher to practitioners as to how best to position themselves and their patients regardless of material or technology utilized when capturing a model of the foot and ankle with the neutral suspension...
In this article, the author...
04/30/2021
Podiatry Today
Practice Builders
04/29/2021
Eric J. Lullove, DPM, CWSP, FACCWS, FAPWCA
Approximately one year ago, I was like many of my fellow colleagues; taking care of routine care patients, performing wound care visits, providing ambulatory surgical services and in general, going out for dinner, seeing friends and family...
Approximately one year ago, I was like many of my fellow colleagues; taking care of routine care patients, performing wound care visits, providing ambulatory surgical services and in general, going out for dinner, seeing friends and family...
Approximately one year ago, I...
04/29/2021
Podiatry Today
04/29/2021
Adam L. Isaac, DPM, FACFAS; Michael Tritto, DPM, FASPS
Complications of diabetes such as diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), diabetic foot infections (DFIs) and lower extremity amputations (LEAs) continue to rise at an alarming rate, presenting a significant challenge for providers, patients and health...
Complications of diabetes such as diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), diabetic foot infections (DFIs) and lower extremity amputations (LEAs) continue to rise at an alarming rate, presenting a significant challenge for providers, patients and health...
Complications of diabetes such...
04/29/2021
Podiatry Today
Feature
04/27/2021
Bryan C. Markinson, DPM, FASPD, ABPM, DABPM; Michelle A. Kaufman, DPM, MPH, AACFAS, DABPM
Podiatrists can play a vital role in the overall outcomes and quality of life for patients undergoing treatment for cancer. Here the authors outline several dermatologic side effects that patients may experience as part of their cancer...
Podiatrists can play a vital role in the overall outcomes and quality of life for patients undergoing treatment for cancer. Here the authors outline several dermatologic side effects that patients may experience as part of their cancer...
Podiatrists can play a vital...
04/27/2021
Podiatry Today
Feature
04/26/2021
Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM, FACFAS, FASPS, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg); Peter Bregman, DPM, FAENS, FACFAS; Joseph Altepeter, DPM
Yes. Advocating for a multi-step approach, the authors share research evidence and practice experience in favor of including sclerosing injections in one’s treatment pathway for Morton’s neuroma.
Yes. Advocating for a multi-step approach, the authors share research evidence and practice experience in favor of including sclerosing injections in one’s treatment pathway for Morton’s neuroma.
Yes. Advocating for a multi-step...
04/26/2021
Podiatry Today
Clinical Solutions in Practice
04/26/2021
Jennifer J. Spector, DPM, FACFAS
Might a promising prescription-strength topical exfoliant have an impact on hyperkeratotic conditions that podiatrists treat on a regular basis in the foot and ankle?
Might a promising prescription-strength topical exfoliant have an impact on hyperkeratotic conditions that podiatrists treat on a regular basis in the foot and ankle?
Might a promising...
04/26/2021
Podiatry Today
Forum
04/26/2021
Stephanie Hook, DPM, DABPM, FACPM
“Match Day” was likely a day of excitement and nervous energy. It seems impossible that one day could become the culmination of twenty-one or more years of education. The excitement of matching is a feeling one is not likely to forget.
“Match Day” was likely a day of excitement and nervous energy. It seems impossible that one day could become the culmination of twenty-one or more years of education. The excitement of matching is a feeling one is not likely to forget.
“Match Day” was likely a day of...
04/26/2021
Podiatry Today
Wound Care Q&A
04/26/2021
John N. Evans, DPM, FACFAS, DABFAS; Adriana Strimbu, DPM; Kazu Suzuki, DPM, CWS; Raymond Abdo, DPM, CWS
Peripheral arterial disease can present in a multitude of ways in podiatric practice. How are physicians best able to assess and formulate treatment plans for these patients? Here the panelists share their experience with diagnostic...
Peripheral arterial disease can present in a multitude of ways in podiatric practice. How are physicians best able to assess and formulate treatment plans for these patients? Here the panelists share their experience with diagnostic...
Peripheral arterial disease can...
04/26/2021
Podiatry Today
Treatment Dilemmas
04/26/2021
Bob Baravarian, DPM, FACFAS
After 20 years in practice, very little surprises me. I feel like I see almost everything come through my office, but one continually notable trend is the stream of poor quality socks I see on my patients. Every time I think I have seen the...
After 20 years in practice, very little surprises me. I feel like I see almost everything come through my office, but one continually notable trend is the stream of poor quality socks I see on my patients. Every time I think I have seen the...
After 20 years in practice, very...
04/26/2021
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
04/26/2021
Jennifer J. Spector, DPM, FACFAS
Could a minimally invasive approach to Achilles tendon repair improve outcomes in elite athletes? A recent study published online ahead of print in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery compiled data on a total of 186 patients with 188...
Could a minimally invasive approach to Achilles tendon repair improve outcomes in elite athletes? A recent study published online ahead of print in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery compiled data on a total of 186 patients with 188...
Could a minimally invasive...
04/26/2021
Podiatry Today