Volume 22 - Issue 6 - June 2009
Online Exclusive
06/01/2009
Ron Raducanu, DPM, DABFAS, FASPS
How thorough is your evaluation of pediatric gait? Emphasizing the value of gait assessment in fostering an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment, this author offers pearls and nuances in evaluating the stance and ambulation of...
How thorough is your evaluation of pediatric gait? Emphasizing the value of gait assessment in fostering an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment, this author offers pearls and nuances in evaluating the stance and ambulation of...
How thorough is your evaluation...
06/01/2009
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
06/01/2009
Can One-Screw Fixation For Subtalar Joint Fusion Be Effective?
By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor
The wide variability of fusion rates for subtalar joint (STJ) arthrodesis has sparked debate about the type, orientation and amount of internal...
Can One-Screw Fixation For Subtalar Joint Fusion Be Effective?
By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor
The wide variability of fusion rates for subtalar joint (STJ) arthrodesis has sparked debate about the type, orientation and amount of internal...
Can One-Screw Fixation For...
06/01/2009
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
06/01/2009
Caroline E. Fife, MD, FAAFP, CWS, FUHM
It is estimated that Medicare spends $1.5 billion annually to treat diabetic foot ulcers (DFU).1 The debate continues on the cost effectiveness of immediate amputation in comparison with “conservative treatment” using a variety of...
It is estimated that Medicare spends $1.5 billion annually to treat diabetic foot ulcers (DFU).1 The debate continues on the cost effectiveness of immediate amputation in comparison with “conservative treatment” using a variety of...
It is estimated that Medicare...
06/01/2009
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
06/01/2009
Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM, FACFAS, FASPS, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg)
Orthotic modifications can play a valuable role in the treatment of various lower extremity ailments. Accordingly, these expert panelists offer their insights on the use of orthoses and key modifications within the treatment plan for turf...
Orthotic modifications can play a valuable role in the treatment of various lower extremity ailments. Accordingly, these expert panelists offer their insights on the use of orthoses and key modifications within the treatment plan for turf...
Orthotic modifications can...
06/01/2009
Podiatry Today
06/01/2009
Kirk M. Herring, DPM, MS
Given the rigors of training regimens for triathlons, these athletes are prone to various injuries, particularly lower extremity injuries. Accordingly, this author discusses key risk factors that contribute to running and cycling injuries,...
Given the rigors of training regimens for triathlons, these athletes are prone to various injuries, particularly lower extremity injuries. Accordingly, this author discusses key risk factors that contribute to running and cycling injuries,...
Given the rigors of training...
06/01/2009
Podiatry Today
06/01/2009
Alan R. Catanzariti, DPM, FACFAS; Robert W. Mendicino, DPM, FACFAS; Lara J. Murphy, DPM
Given the challenges of treating tarsal coalitions, these authors detail helpful clues in the physical exam and diagnostic imaging. They also provide step-by-step pearls for calcaneonavicular bar resection and talocalcaneal coalition...
Given the challenges of treating tarsal coalitions, these authors detail helpful clues in the physical exam and diagnostic imaging. They also provide step-by-step pearls for calcaneonavicular bar resection and talocalcaneal coalition...
Given the challenges of treating...
06/01/2009
Podiatry Today
06/01/2009
David E. Allie, MD
Given recent technological advances with vascular imaging modalities, successful limb salvage may be an option for patients previously resigned to amputation. This author details how various imaging options, including multi-channel...
Given recent technological advances with vascular imaging modalities, successful limb salvage may be an option for patients previously resigned to amputation. This author details how various imaging options, including multi-channel...
Given recent technological...
06/01/2009
Podiatry Today
06/01/2009
Kiernan T. Mahan, DPM; Rachel Tuer, DPM
The Evans calcaneal osteotomy has become a primary surgical treatment for both adults and children with pes plano valgus as it offers fewer complication rates in comparison to other procedures. These authors provide step-by-step surgical...
The Evans calcaneal osteotomy has become a primary surgical treatment for both adults and children with pes plano valgus as it offers fewer complication rates in comparison to other procedures. These authors provide step-by-step surgical...
The Evans calcaneal osteotomy...
06/01/2009
Podiatry Today
06/01/2009
Eric Feit, DPM, FACFAS
As the healthcare landscape continues to change, it can be a challenge to survive in a managed care environment, let alone thrive. This author provides pearls for streamlining office management and offers insights on carve outs and selling...
As the healthcare landscape continues to change, it can be a challenge to survive in a managed care environment, let alone thrive. This author provides pearls for streamlining office management and offers insights on carve outs and selling...
As the healthcare landscape...
06/01/2009
Podiatry Today
Sports Medicine
06/01/2009
Robert J. Duggan, DPM, FACFAS; Scott P. Goldstein, DPM; Alan A. MacGill, DPM, FACFAS; Christopher L. Reeves, DPM, FACFAS
Evaluating and treating exercise-induced lower leg pain can be a difficult task for the foot and ankle physician. Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) is commonly misdiagnosed and often patients go though an exhaustive trial of...
Evaluating and treating exercise-induced lower leg pain can be a difficult task for the foot and ankle physician. Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) is commonly misdiagnosed and often patients go though an exhaustive trial of...
Evaluating and treating...
06/01/2009
Podiatry Today
