Volume 22 - Issue 3 - March 2009
Clinical Solutions in Practice
02/26/2009
Lauren A. Grant
For podiatric surgeons looking to reduce complications, improve outcomes and facilitate less postoperative pain for patients, a new implant may prove to be more beneficial than K-wire fixation in correcting hammertoe deformities.
One...
For podiatric surgeons looking to reduce complications, improve outcomes and facilitate less postoperative pain for patients, a new implant may prove to be more beneficial than K-wire fixation in correcting hammertoe deformities.
One...
For podiatric surgeons...
02/26/2009
Podiatry Today
Clinical Solutions in Practice
02/26/2009
Lauren A. Grant
For podiatric surgeons looking to reduce complications, improve outcomes and facilitate less postoperative pain for patients, a new implant may prove to be more beneficial than K-wire fixation in correcting hammertoe deformities.
One...
For podiatric surgeons looking to reduce complications, improve outcomes and facilitate less postoperative pain for patients, a new implant may prove to be more beneficial than K-wire fixation in correcting hammertoe deformities.
One...
For podiatric surgeons...
02/26/2009
Podiatry Today
Treatment Dilemmas
02/26/2009
Bob Baravarian, DPM, FACFAS
Nerve surgery, especially tarsal tunnel surgery, has been very difficult to perform. More often than not, it is a poorly used treatment in foot and ankle care. Often, the diagnosis is difficult to make and surgical treatment may not result...
Nerve surgery, especially tarsal tunnel surgery, has been very difficult to perform. More often than not, it is a poorly used treatment in foot and ankle care. Often, the diagnosis is difficult to make and surgical treatment may not result...
Nerve surgery, especially...
02/26/2009
Podiatry Today
Surgical Pearls
02/26/2009
Gary Peter Jolly, DPM, FACFAS
Compression neuropathies of the posterior tibial nerve and its branches are a fairly common group of disorders, which are often misdiagnosed.1,2 In order to diagnose lesions of these nerves accurately, one must maintain a fairly high index...
Compression neuropathies of the posterior tibial nerve and its branches are a fairly common group of disorders, which are often misdiagnosed.1,2 In order to diagnose lesions of these nerves accurately, one must maintain a fairly high index...
Compression neuropathies of...
02/26/2009
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
02/26/2009
Nancy R. Megas, MSN, CRNP
We have all bemoaned non-adherent patients with out-of-control blood sugars who nod agreeably and then ignore everything we say. Not surprisingly, their wounds heal poorly and discouragement sets in with these patients. Their behavior...
We have all bemoaned non-adherent patients with out-of-control blood sugars who nod agreeably and then ignore everything we say. Not surprisingly, their wounds heal poorly and discouragement sets in with these patients. Their behavior...
We have all bemoaned...
02/26/2009
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
02/26/2009
Study Examines Shoelace Patterns On Running Shoes
By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor
Before hitting the track, runners must take various factors into account to streamline their performance. A recent study in the Journal of Sports Medicine...
Study Examines Shoelace Patterns On Running Shoes
By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor
Before hitting the track, runners must take various factors into account to streamline their performance. A recent study in the Journal of Sports Medicine...
Study Examines Shoelace Patterns...
02/26/2009
Podiatry Today
02/26/2009
Ryan H. Fitzgerald, DPM, FACFAS
Given that osteomyelitis in the diabetic foot can lead to complications such as limb loss, ensuring a proper diagnosis and timely treatment is vital. Accordingly, this author surveys the literature to review pertinent classification systems,...
Given that osteomyelitis in the diabetic foot can lead to complications such as limb loss, ensuring a proper diagnosis and timely treatment is vital. Accordingly, this author surveys the literature to review pertinent classification systems,...
Given that osteomyelitis in the...
02/26/2009
Podiatry Today
02/26/2009
Shaun Hafner, DPM; Nancy Han, DPM; John E. Aruny, MD; Jeffrey Indes, MD; Bart E. Muhs, MD, PhD; Bauer E. Sumpio, MD, PhD; Peter A. Blume, DPM, FACFAS; Jonathan J. Key, DPM, FACFAS
Given the challenges of managing chronic wounds in patients with peripheral arterial disease, these authors offer a review of current concepts in revascularization and how these procedures may facilitate improved wound healing....
Given the challenges of managing chronic wounds in patients with peripheral arterial disease, these authors offer a review of current concepts in revascularization and how these procedures may facilitate improved wound healing....
Given the challenges of...
02/26/2009
Podiatry Today
02/26/2009
Jeremy Tilton; Lee C. Rogers, DPM, FFPM RCPS
Peripheral neuropathy can be triggered by disparate causes such as diabetes, alcoholism, certain chemotherapy medications and HIV. Given the importance of identifying the correct etiology in order to facilitate appropriate treatment, these...
Peripheral neuropathy can be triggered by disparate causes such as diabetes, alcoholism, certain chemotherapy medications and HIV. Given the importance of identifying the correct etiology in order to facilitate appropriate treatment, these...
Peripheral neuropathy can be...
02/26/2009
Podiatry Today
02/23/2009
David J. Levine, DPM, cPed
For patients with diabetes, proper footwear is a critical part of the equation for preventing or reducing the risk of lower extremity complications. Accordingly, this author offers pertinent pointers and key nuances in ensuring the proper fit...
For patients with diabetes, proper footwear is a critical part of the equation for preventing or reducing the risk of lower extremity complications. Accordingly, this author offers pertinent pointers and key nuances in ensuring the proper fit...
For patients with diabetes,...
02/23/2009
Podiatry Today
