Volume 20 - Issue 10 - October 2007
Forum
10/27/2007
John H. McCord, DPM
My favorite writing project is to produce a “return to work” document for a patient who has recovered from a serious foot or ankle problem. I had that pleasure last week on behalf of a 53-year-old gentleman whom I first met six months ago...
My favorite writing project is to produce a “return to work” document for a patient who has recovered from a serious foot or ankle problem. I had that pleasure last week on behalf of a 53-year-old gentleman whom I first met six months ago...
My favorite writing project is...
10/27/2007
Podiatry Today
Industry News
10/27/2007
The Healing Power Of The Ocean
Two new wound healing products harness the power of the ocean. The all-natural Ocean Aid Spray and Ocean Aid Moisturizing Foam can heal wounds without antiseptics or disinfectants, according to the manufacturer...
The Healing Power Of The Ocean
Two new wound healing products harness the power of the ocean. The all-natural Ocean Aid Spray and Ocean Aid Moisturizing Foam can heal wounds without antiseptics or disinfectants, according to the manufacturer...
The Healing Power Of The...
10/27/2007
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
10/27/2007
Brian McCurdy
Do Trauma Patients With Diabetes Face Higher Complication Rates?
Patients with diabetes face a higher risk of complications in a number of areas. A large study recently published in the Archives of Surgery notes that those with diabetes also...
Do Trauma Patients With Diabetes Face Higher Complication Rates?
Patients with diabetes face a higher risk of complications in a number of areas. A large study recently published in the Archives of Surgery notes that those with diabetes also...
Do Trauma Patients With Diabetes...
10/27/2007
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
10/27/2007
Gerard Guerin, DPM, CWS
Podiatrists commonly encounter and treat skin and skin-structure infections (SSSIs), ranging from cellulitis to more complicated surgical site infections and infected diabetic foot ulcers. Aerobic gram-positive cocci, such as Staphylococcus...
Podiatrists commonly encounter and treat skin and skin-structure infections (SSSIs), ranging from cellulitis to more complicated surgical site infections and infected diabetic foot ulcers. Aerobic gram-positive cocci, such as Staphylococcus...
Podiatrists commonly encounter...
10/27/2007
Podiatry Today
Dermatology Diagnosis
10/27/2007
G. Dock Dockery, DPM, FACFAS
A 37-year-old Caucasian male presents with a chief complaint of a nodular growth on the left calf. He first noticed the bump about two months ago but says he did not think too much about it until recently. At that time, he noticed it was...
A 37-year-old Caucasian male presents with a chief complaint of a nodular growth on the left calf. He first noticed the bump about two months ago but says he did not think too much about it until recently. At that time, he noticed it was...
A 37-year-old Caucasian male...
10/27/2007
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
10/27/2007
Edwin J. Harris, DPM, FACFAS
Given that toe walking and other gait disturbances are common among children, these expert panelists take a closer look at these conditions, offer keys to the diagnostic assessment and share their insights on appropriate treatment modalities...
Given that toe walking and other gait disturbances are common among children, these expert panelists take a closer look at these conditions, offer keys to the diagnostic assessment and share their insights on appropriate treatment modalities...
Given that toe walking and other...
10/27/2007
Podiatry Today
10/24/2007
Alexander M. Reyzelman, DPM, FACFAS; Joseph Fiorito, DPM; Cody Hoover; Michael B. Brewer, MD
Are peripheral nerve pathologies the root cause of a patient’s lower extremity pain? These authors discuss entrapment neuropathies, large fiber neuropathy and lumbosacral radiculopathy, among other conditions, and share their insights on...
Are peripheral nerve pathologies the root cause of a patient’s lower extremity pain? These authors discuss entrapment neuropathies, large fiber neuropathy and lumbosacral radiculopathy, among other conditions, and share their insights on...
Are peripheral nerve pathologies...
10/24/2007
Podiatry Today
10/24/2007
Lawrence A. Lavery, DPM, MPH
Assessing skin temperatures in the diabetic foot can help identify patients at a high risk for various complications. Accordingly, this author shares insights from the research on the possible advantages of using digital thermometry as a...
Assessing skin temperatures in the diabetic foot can help identify patients at a high risk for various complications. Accordingly, this author shares insights from the research on the possible advantages of using digital thermometry as a...
Assessing skin temperatures in...
10/24/2007
Podiatry Today
10/24/2007
Debra Mardis, DPM; Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM, FACFAS, FASPS, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg)
Given the frequency with which overuse injuries occur in athletic patients, this author offers insights and pearls on treating common injuries ranging from posterior tibial tendon injuries and tibialis anterior tendinitis to peroneal tendon...
Given the frequency with which overuse injuries occur in athletic patients, this author offers insights and pearls on treating common injuries ranging from posterior tibial tendon injuries and tibialis anterior tendinitis to peroneal tendon...
Given the frequency with which...
10/24/2007
Podiatry Today
10/24/2007
Patris A. Toney, DPM, MPH; Vickie R. Driver, DPM, MS, FACFAS
Recent advances with growth factor therapy have created more possibilities for wound care. These authors review currently available modalities and emerging treatments, and survey the literature on the effectiveness of growth factor therapy...
Recent advances with growth factor therapy have created more possibilities for wound care. These authors review currently available modalities and emerging treatments, and survey the literature on the effectiveness of growth factor therapy...
Recent advances with growth...
10/24/2007
Podiatry Today
