Volume 22 - Issue 7 - July 2009
Online Exclusive
06/29/2009
Lee Markowitz, DPM; Martin E. Wendelken, DPM, RN; Oscar M. Alvarez, PhD
There may be instances when advanced therapies are contraindicated in elderly patients. In other instances, elderly patients with multiple comorbidities may be wary of the risks of surgical intervention for lower extremity wounds....
There may be instances when advanced therapies are contraindicated in elderly patients. In other instances, elderly patients with multiple comorbidities may be wary of the risks of surgical intervention for lower extremity wounds....
There may be instances when...
06/29/2009
Podiatry Today
Clinical Solutions in Practice
06/26/2009
Lauren A. Grant
When it comes to ensuring proper postoperative care for wounds, patient adherence can be a problem. Additionally, many patients may not be able to afford the follow-up visits needed for proper postoperative wound care. However, a...
When it comes to ensuring proper postoperative care for wounds, patient adherence can be a problem. Additionally, many patients may not be able to afford the follow-up visits needed for proper postoperative wound care. However, a...
When it comes to ensuring...
06/26/2009
Podiatry Today
Clinical Solutions in Practice
06/26/2009
Lauren A. Grant
When it comes to ensuring proper postoperative care for wounds, patient adherence can be a problem. Additionally, many patients may not be able to afford the follow-up visits needed for proper postoperative wound care. However, a...
When it comes to ensuring proper postoperative care for wounds, patient adherence can be a problem. Additionally, many patients may not be able to afford the follow-up visits needed for proper postoperative wound care. However, a...
When it comes to ensuring...
06/26/2009
Podiatry Today
Industry News
06/26/2009
Offloading Solutions
A new shoe may offload diabetic feet to prevent ulcers.
The new Off-Loading Diabetic Shoe by Procare offers trilaminate IMPAX grid insoles, squared toe boxes and a wide foot bed. The manufacturer, DJO, says the...
Offloading Solutions
A new shoe may offload diabetic feet to prevent ulcers.
The new Off-Loading Diabetic Shoe by Procare offers trilaminate IMPAX grid insoles, squared toe boxes and a wide foot bed. The manufacturer, DJO, says the...
Offloading Solutions
A new...
06/26/2009
Podiatry Today
Treatment Dilemmas
06/26/2009
Bob Baravarian, DPM, FACFAS
Adult flatfoot may be due to multiple problems including a dysfunctional posterior tibial tendon (PTT), hypermobility and ligamentous laxity, or possibly a coalition that becomes symptomatic. For a vast majority of patients, posterior...
Adult flatfoot may be due to multiple problems including a dysfunctional posterior tibial tendon (PTT), hypermobility and ligamentous laxity, or possibly a coalition that becomes symptomatic. For a vast majority of patients, posterior...
Adult flatfoot may be due to...
06/26/2009
Podiatry Today
Q&A
06/26/2009
Kazu Suzuki, DPM, CWS
Offloading a wound is a critical component of facilitating optimal outcomes with healing. Accordingly, these expert panelists discuss the use of total contact casting (TCC) to offload diabetic neuropathic wounds as well as the impact of...
Offloading a wound is a critical component of facilitating optimal outcomes with healing. Accordingly, these expert panelists discuss the use of total contact casting (TCC) to offload diabetic neuropathic wounds as well as the impact of...
Offloading a wound is a...
06/26/2009
Podiatry Today
Surgical Pearls
06/26/2009
Jodi Schoenhaus, DPM; Jason Gold, DPM
Entrapment neuropathy of the tarsal tunnel and its terminal branches is a painful condition, which can be challenging to diagnose given the possibility of concurrent conditions with overlapping symptoms. Heel spur syndrome/plantar...
Entrapment neuropathy of the tarsal tunnel and its terminal branches is a painful condition, which can be challenging to diagnose given the possibility of concurrent conditions with overlapping symptoms. Heel spur syndrome/plantar...
Entrapment neuropathy of the...
06/26/2009
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
06/26/2009
Clark Schierle, MD, PhD; Julie Krol, MS, PA-C
Sharp debridement is a critical step to promote healing and allow the body to repair chronic wounds as naturally and healthily as possible. Removing necrotic tissue and biofilm from the surface of chronic wounds converts chronic wounds...
Sharp debridement is a critical step to promote healing and allow the body to repair chronic wounds as naturally and healthily as possible. Removing necrotic tissue and biofilm from the surface of chronic wounds converts chronic wounds...
Sharp debridement is a...
06/26/2009
Podiatry Today
06/26/2009
I would like to applaud Tracey Vlahovic, DPM, for her article entitled “A Guide to Biopsy Techniques for Skin Neoplasms” (see page 50–56 in the May issue of Podiatry Today). Any information that turns attention to the skin biopsy in...
I would like to applaud Tracey Vlahovic, DPM, for her article entitled “A Guide to Biopsy Techniques for Skin Neoplasms” (see page 50–56 in the May issue of Podiatry Today). Any information that turns attention to the skin biopsy in...
I would like to applaud...
06/26/2009
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
06/26/2009
Study Cites Link Between Higher Triglycerides And Diabetic Neuropathy
By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor
A recently published study in Diabetes suggests a correlation between elevated triglyceride levels and diabetic neuropathy, lending...
Study Cites Link Between Higher Triglycerides And Diabetic Neuropathy
By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor
A recently published study in Diabetes suggests a correlation between elevated triglyceride levels and diabetic neuropathy, lending...
Study Cites Link Between Higher...
06/26/2009
Podiatry Today
06/26/2009
Daniel K. Lee, DPM; Gerit D. Mulder
Biological extracellular matrices may play a valuable role in reducing potential complications and facilitating improved wound healing. Accordingly, these authors review the literature, discuss key considerations with the use of these...
Biological extracellular matrices may play a valuable role in reducing potential complications and facilitating improved wound healing. Accordingly, these authors review the literature, discuss key considerations with the use of these...
Biological extracellular...
06/26/2009
Podiatry Today
06/26/2009
Jennifer Regler, DPM; Jeremy Gray, DPM; Howard M. Kimmel
When one ensures proper patient selection, surgical offloading may offer key benefits for patients with diabetic foot ulcerations. Accordingly, these authors offer insights and review study findings on the use of flexor tenotomies, metatarsal...
When one ensures proper patient selection, surgical offloading may offer key benefits for patients with diabetic foot ulcerations. Accordingly, these authors offer insights and review study findings on the use of flexor tenotomies, metatarsal...
When one ensures proper patient...
06/26/2009
Podiatry Today
06/25/2009
Lee C. Rogers, DPM, FFPM RCPS; Michael S. Miller, DO, FACOS, FAPWCA, WCC
Yes. Lee C. Rogers, DPM cites the evidence from negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) trials and says the characteristics of NPWT foam facilitate the development of granulation tissue and improved healing in diabetic foot ulcers.
There is...
Yes. Lee C. Rogers, DPM cites the evidence from negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) trials and says the characteristics of NPWT foam facilitate the development of granulation tissue and improved healing in diabetic foot ulcers.
There is...
Yes. Lee C. Rogers, DPM cites...
06/25/2009
Podiatry Today
06/25/2009
Lisa Cowan, PhD, MS; Kazu Suzuki, DPM, CWS
Appropriate debridement sets the stage for the conversion of chronic wounds into acute wounds, and eventual healing. With this in mind, these authors discuss essential patient considerations and offer a salient overview of debridement options...
Appropriate debridement sets the stage for the conversion of chronic wounds into acute wounds, and eventual healing. With this in mind, these authors discuss essential patient considerations and offer a salient overview of debridement options...
Appropriate debridement sets the...
06/25/2009
Podiatry Today
06/25/2009
Alexander M. Reyzelman, DPM, FACFAS; Narek Garukyan, BS
Given the potential complications associated with chronic wounds in high-risk patients, the authors debate the merits of different approaches to wound closure and explore emerging concepts in the combination of mechanical assistance and...
Given the potential complications associated with chronic wounds in high-risk patients, the authors debate the merits of different approaches to wound closure and explore emerging concepts in the combination of mechanical assistance and...
Given the potential...
06/25/2009
Podiatry Today
