Volume 22 - Issue 12 - December 2009
Online Exclusive
12/02/2009
Robert George Smith, DPM, MSc, RPh, cPed, CPRS
Reportedly 20 percent of people with HIV are unaware of the infection. Podiatrists may play a key role in recognizing the cutaneous manifestations of HIV and AIDS in the lower extremity and facilitating appropriate referrals. Accordingly,...
Reportedly 20 percent of people with HIV are unaware of the infection. Podiatrists may play a key role in recognizing the cutaneous manifestations of HIV and AIDS in the lower extremity and facilitating appropriate referrals. Accordingly,...
Reportedly 20 percent of people...
12/02/2009
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
11/23/2009
Is Barefoot Running Beneficial Or Detrimental?
By Lauren Grant, Assistant Editor
With the emergence of new research and more footwear that simulates barefoot running, the debate seems to be intensifying in the podiatry community about the...
Is Barefoot Running Beneficial Or Detrimental?
By Lauren Grant, Assistant Editor
With the emergence of new research and more footwear that simulates barefoot running, the debate seems to be intensifying in the podiatry community about the...
Is Barefoot Running Beneficial...
11/23/2009
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
11/23/2009
John S. Steinberg, DPM, FACFAS; Marie Keplinger, DPM
Diabetic foot ulcerations are a significant public health concern and cause an increasingly heavy demand on our healthcare systems. Diabetic foot infections cause more than 300,000 admissions to hospitals each year, leading to...
Diabetic foot ulcerations are a significant public health concern and cause an increasingly heavy demand on our healthcare systems. Diabetic foot infections cause more than 300,000 admissions to hospitals each year, leading to...
Diabetic foot ulcerations are...
11/23/2009
Podiatry Today
Dermatology Diagnosis
11/23/2009
Henry J. Carson, MD; Eugene Nassif, DPM
While research has shown that onychomycosis is more common in patients with diabetes, we need to be cognizant of different etiologies and perhaps reexamine those when an initial treatment course fails to get results.1
A 36-year-old...
While research has shown that onychomycosis is more common in patients with diabetes, we need to be cognizant of different etiologies and perhaps reexamine those when an initial treatment course fails to get results.1
A 36-year-old...
While research has shown that...
11/23/2009
Podiatry Today
11/23/2009
Alona Kashanian, DPM
Given the challenges of prescribing orthoses in women’s dress shoes, this author addresses biomechanical considerations, device modifications and the five most common mistakes in writing orthotic prescriptions for this growing patient...
Given the challenges of prescribing orthoses in women’s dress shoes, this author addresses biomechanical considerations, device modifications and the five most common mistakes in writing orthotic prescriptions for this growing patient...
Given the challenges of...
11/23/2009
Podiatry Today
11/23/2009
Tracey C. Vlahovic, DPM, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg)
Given the high stakes in diagnosing potentially dangerous lower extremity tumors, having a clear idea of the clinical presentation is vital. This author uses several case studies to demonstrate the effective diagnosis and treatment of...
Given the high stakes in diagnosing potentially dangerous lower extremity tumors, having a clear idea of the clinical presentation is vital. This author uses several case studies to demonstrate the effective diagnosis and treatment of...
Given the high stakes in...
11/23/2009
Podiatry Today
11/23/2009
Joseph A. Conte, DPM; Peter Walimire, DPM; Joshua Daly, DPM, MBA
Given the common nature of lateral ankle sprains and the development of chronic ankle instability in some of these patients, these authors offer key diagnostic tips, share their thoughts on conservative modalities and review the literature on...
Given the common nature of lateral ankle sprains and the development of chronic ankle instability in some of these patients, these authors offer key diagnostic tips, share their thoughts on conservative modalities and review the literature on...
Given the common nature of...
11/23/2009
Podiatry Today
11/23/2009
Allan B. Grossman, DPM, FACFAS; Ann Nakai, DPM; Jason Sweeley, DPM
Lateral column pain has a variety of possible etiologies ranging from peroneal tendon disorders and cuboid syndrome to skewfoot and postoperative symptoms after plantar fascia release. Accordingly, these authors survey the literature and...
Lateral column pain has a variety of possible etiologies ranging from peroneal tendon disorders and cuboid syndrome to skewfoot and postoperative symptoms after plantar fascia release. Accordingly, these authors survey the literature and...
Lateral column pain has a...
11/23/2009
Podiatry Today
11/23/2009
Anthony Poggio, DPM
Given the challenges of ensuring sound profitability for your practice in a difficult economic climate, this author reviews key principles to ensure proper billing and reimbursement, and how to minimize expenses. He also discusses key...
Given the challenges of ensuring sound profitability for your practice in a difficult economic climate, this author reviews key principles to ensure proper billing and reimbursement, and how to minimize expenses. He also discusses key...
Given the challenges of ensuring...
11/23/2009
Podiatry Today
Practice Builders
11/23/2009
Andrew H. Rice, DPM, FACFAS
It is vital to have a network of multidisciplinary specialists to whom one can refer patients. While appropriate referrals are key to ensuring optimal outcomes, the DPM should take the lead in facilitating the best treatment choices for...
It is vital to have a network of multidisciplinary specialists to whom one can refer patients. While appropriate referrals are key to ensuring optimal outcomes, the DPM should take the lead in facilitating the best treatment choices for...
It is vital to have a network...
11/23/2009
Podiatry Today
