Volume 21 - Issue 11 - November 2008
Forum
10/29/2008
Kshitij Shankhdhar, MBBS
Every 30 seconds, a lower limb is lost as a consequence of diabetes. Worldwide, more than a million amputations are performed each year as a consequence of diabetes. Up to 85 percent of all amputations in people with diabetes are...
Every 30 seconds, a lower limb is lost as a consequence of diabetes. Worldwide, more than a million amputations are performed each year as a consequence of diabetes. Up to 85 percent of all amputations in people with diabetes are...
Every 30 seconds, a lower...
10/29/2008
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
10/29/2008
Brian McCurdy
Study Suggests Benefit Of Conservative Surgery For Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis
Could conservative surgery have an impact in treating osteomyelitis in the diabetic foot? A recent study published in Diabetologia found that surgery without...
Study Suggests Benefit Of Conservative Surgery For Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis
Could conservative surgery have an impact in treating osteomyelitis in the diabetic foot? A recent study published in Diabetologia found that surgery without...
Study Suggests Benefit Of...
10/29/2008
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
10/29/2008
Melissa L. Adams, DPM; John S. Steinberg, DPM, FACFAS
The prevalence of individuals with diabetes continues to rise. The disease now affects nearly 24 million Americans or 7.8 percent of the population of the United States.1 Consequently, the demand for diabetic foot care continues to...
The prevalence of individuals with diabetes continues to rise. The disease now affects nearly 24 million Americans or 7.8 percent of the population of the United States.1 Consequently, the demand for diabetic foot care continues to...
The prevalence of individuals...
10/29/2008
Podiatry Today
Q&A
10/29/2008
Kazu Suzuki, DPM, CWS
Establishing a wound care clinic can be a rewarding part of practice. These panelists draw on their wound care experience to discuss the essential clinical tools you need and also emphasize the importance of developing strong referral...
Establishing a wound care clinic can be a rewarding part of practice. These panelists draw on their wound care experience to discuss the essential clinical tools you need and also emphasize the importance of developing strong referral...
Establishing a wound care...
10/29/2008
Podiatry Today
Surgical Pearls
10/29/2008
Jerome A. Slavitt, DPM, FACFAS
While warts are among the most common pathological problems that podiatrists treat, they are also among the most frustrating conditions. While there are multiple forms of therapy available, the success rate is not what we would like to...
While warts are among the most common pathological problems that podiatrists treat, they are also among the most frustrating conditions. While there are multiple forms of therapy available, the success rate is not what we would like to...
While warts are among the...
10/29/2008
Podiatry Today
10/29/2008
Bruce Werber, DPM, FACFAS
Given the emerging recognition of plantar fasciosis as a degenerative condition, this author surveys the literature, questions the use of therapy for short-term relief, suggests a fresh perspective on diagnostic protocols and offers insights...
Given the emerging recognition of plantar fasciosis as a degenerative condition, this author surveys the literature, questions the use of therapy for short-term relief, suggests a fresh perspective on diagnostic protocols and offers insights...
Given the emerging recognition...
10/29/2008
Podiatry Today
10/29/2008
Stephen L. Barrett, DPM, FACFAS, MBA, FAENS, CWS; Trevor Whiting
Although equinus has been recognized for centuries, are podiatrists failing to consider it as a possible contributing factor in heel pain cases? In a provocative article, these authors combine their insights with a review of the literature...
Although equinus has been recognized for centuries, are podiatrists failing to consider it as a possible contributing factor in heel pain cases? In a provocative article, these authors combine their insights with a review of the literature...
Although equinus has been...
10/29/2008
Podiatry Today
10/29/2008
Brian R. Kincaid, DC; Lisa M. Schoene, DPM, ATC, FACFAS
Although podiatrists commonly encounter plantar fasciitis, injuries to the lateral band of the fascia are less frequently diagnosed. These authors offer anatomical insights, pertinent diagnostic pearls and key tips on treatment options.
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Although podiatrists commonly encounter plantar fasciitis, injuries to the lateral band of the fascia are less frequently diagnosed. These authors offer anatomical insights, pertinent diagnostic pearls and key tips on treatment options.
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Although podiatrists commonly...
10/29/2008
Podiatry Today
10/29/2008
Dennis Janisse, cPed; Erick Janisse, cPed
Given the difficulties of managing neuromuscular conditions in the lower extremity, these authors offer key insights on the use of orthoses, shoe modifications and bracing devices for treating dilemmas ranging from lateral ankle instability...
Given the difficulties of managing neuromuscular conditions in the lower extremity, these authors offer key insights on the use of orthoses, shoe modifications and bracing devices for treating dilemmas ranging from lateral ankle instability...
Given the difficulties of...
10/29/2008
Podiatry Today
10/29/2008
John Guiliana, DPM, MS
While there are a variety of perceptions about the nature of in-office dispensing, this author addresses key issues and says it can be a valuable addition to one’s practice for physicians and patients.
One of the hottest debates in...
While there are a variety of perceptions about the nature of in-office dispensing, this author addresses key issues and says it can be a valuable addition to one’s practice for physicians and patients.
One of the hottest debates in...
While there are a variety of...
10/29/2008
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