Volume 22 - Issue 9 - September 2009
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08/26/2009
Steven I. Subotnick, DPM, DC
Becoming a qualified medical evaluator in workers’ compensation cases may be a significant referral generator for your practice. Accordingly, this author offers a closer look at his experience with these cases, reviews pertinent points in the...
Becoming a qualified medical evaluator in workers’ compensation cases may be a significant referral generator for your practice. Accordingly, this author offers a closer look at his experience with these cases, reviews pertinent points in the...
Becoming a qualified medical...
08/26/2009
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
08/24/2009
Online Poll Reveals Initial Hesitance About ASPS Membership
By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor
How will the recent establishment of the American Society of Podiatric Surgeons (ASPS) as the new surgical affiliate of the American Podiatric...
Online Poll Reveals Initial Hesitance About ASPS Membership
By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor
How will the recent establishment of the American Society of Podiatric Surgeons (ASPS) as the new surgical affiliate of the American Podiatric...
Online Poll Reveals Initial...
08/24/2009
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
08/24/2009
Ryan H. Fitzgerald, DPM, FACFAS
As the prevalence of diabetes mellitus increases worldwide, there will be a concomitant increase in the development of the lower extremity manifestations of the disease process. In the United States alone, there are currently an estimated...
As the prevalence of diabetes mellitus increases worldwide, there will be a concomitant increase in the development of the lower extremity manifestations of the disease process. In the United States alone, there are currently an estimated...
As the prevalence of diabetes...
08/24/2009
Podiatry Today
Q&A
08/24/2009
Kazu Suzuki, DPM, CWS
What steps can one take to treat a wound that has not responded after a certain period of treatment? Our expert panelists discuss guidelines for assessing the efficacy of standard therapy, keys to addressing nutrition deficiencies and...
What steps can one take to treat a wound that has not responded after a certain period of treatment? Our expert panelists discuss guidelines for assessing the efficacy of standard therapy, keys to addressing nutrition deficiencies and...
What steps can one take to...
08/24/2009
Podiatry Today
Surgical Pearls
08/24/2009
Travis L. Sautter, DPM; Graham A. Hamilton, DPM, FACFAS
Arthroscopy is an expedient tool in the management of intra-articular fractures of the ankle and post-fracture articular defects. It provides the surgeon the ability to anatomically reduce a fracture under direct visualization with minimal...
Arthroscopy is an expedient tool in the management of intra-articular fractures of the ankle and post-fracture articular defects. It provides the surgeon the ability to anatomically reduce a fracture under direct visualization with minimal...
Arthroscopy is an expedient...
08/24/2009
Podiatry Today
08/24/2009
William D. Fishco, DPM, MS, FACFAS
Although podiatrists commonly perform hammertoe surgery, the procedure can be fraught with complications. Accordingly, this author shares pearls on internal fixation, soft tissue management and metatarsal surgery, and offers pertinent...
Although podiatrists commonly perform hammertoe surgery, the procedure can be fraught with complications. Accordingly, this author shares pearls on internal fixation, soft tissue management and metatarsal surgery, and offers pertinent...
Although podiatrists commonly...
08/24/2009
Podiatry Today
08/24/2009
Marek E. Zelent, DPM; Andrew R. Moen, DPM
Given the possible dire consequences of melanoma, prompt diagnosis is vital. Accordingly, these authors review the current literature on imaging modalities, discuss appropriate staging and biopsy pearls, and offer a compelling case study.
Given the possible dire consequences of melanoma, prompt diagnosis is vital. Accordingly, these authors review the current literature on imaging modalities, discuss appropriate staging and biopsy pearls, and offer a compelling case study.
Given the possible dire...
08/24/2009
Podiatry Today
08/24/2009
Warren S. Joseph, DPM, FIDSA
Given the increasing prevalence of tinea pedis, this author discusses the various forms of the infection, reviews the current literature on topical antifungal therapy and offers perspective on the role of OTC topicals in the overall...
Given the increasing prevalence of tinea pedis, this author discusses the various forms of the infection, reviews the current literature on topical antifungal therapy and offers perspective on the role of OTC topicals in the overall...
Given the increasing prevalence...
08/24/2009
Podiatry Today
08/24/2009
Lawrence Z. Huppin, DPM
Medial malleolar irritation and talonavicular irritation are some of the common issues that arise for patients wearing ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs). Accordingly, this author offers salient preventive advice and provides essential pearls for...
Medial malleolar irritation and talonavicular irritation are some of the common issues that arise for patients wearing ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs). Accordingly, this author offers salient preventive advice and provides essential pearls for...
Medial malleolar irritation and...
08/24/2009
Podiatry Today
08/24/2009
Christopher R. Corwin, DPM, MS, AACFAS; John Sekel, DPM
Yes. Christopher Corwin, DPM says surgical excision, when properly indicated, addresses the cause of os trigonum pain, offers a lower risk of recurrence and facilitates a quick recovery and return to activity.
Yes. Christopher Corwin, DPM says surgical excision, when properly indicated, addresses the cause of os trigonum pain, offers a lower risk of recurrence and facilitates a quick recovery and return to activity.
Yes. Christopher Corwin, DPM...
08/24/2009
Podiatry Today
