Volume 23 - Issue 1 - January 2010
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12/30/2009
Bruce E. Williams, DPM, FACFAS
Digital casting reportedly facilitates more control of the orthotic impression, better efficiency and greater cost savings than plaster casting techniques. This author assesses the literature, shares biomechanical insights and offers...
Digital casting reportedly facilitates more control of the orthotic impression, better efficiency and greater cost savings than plaster casting techniques. This author assesses the literature, shares biomechanical insights and offers...
Digital casting reportedly...
12/30/2009
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News and Trends
12/30/2009
Study Predicts Dramatic Diabetes Increases By 2034
By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor
A new study in Diabetes Care predicts the rate of diabetes will nearly double in the next 25 years and total healthcare spending for diabetes will nearly...
Study Predicts Dramatic Diabetes Increases By 2034
By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor
A new study in Diabetes Care predicts the rate of diabetes will nearly double in the next 25 years and total healthcare spending for diabetes will nearly...
Study Predicts Dramatic Diabetes...
12/30/2009
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
12/30/2009
Lee C. Rogers, DPM, FFPM RCPS; Nicholas J. Bevilacqua, DPM, FACFAS
Up to 25 percent of people with diabetes will develop a foot ulceration at some point during their lifetimes.1 There are a number of component causes that interact to complete the causal pathway to foot ulceration. However, the most...
Up to 25 percent of people with diabetes will develop a foot ulceration at some point during their lifetimes.1 There are a number of component causes that interact to complete the causal pathway to foot ulceration. However, the most...
Up to 25 percent of people...
12/30/2009
Podiatry Today
Surgical Pearls
12/30/2009
Lawrence M. Fallat, DPM, FACFAS
There are numerous surgical procedures designed to correct the variations of bunion deformities. Often, the final step of the operation is to correct the valgus and abduction component of the great toe. This has been the subject of a...
There are numerous surgical procedures designed to correct the variations of bunion deformities. Often, the final step of the operation is to correct the valgus and abduction component of the great toe. This has been the subject of a...
There are numerous surgical...
12/30/2009
Podiatry Today
Q&A
12/30/2009
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can be a valuable adjunctive treatment for patients with various types of wounds. These expert panelists discuss their indications for HBOT, their treatment protocol and barriers to the use of HBOT.
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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can be a valuable adjunctive treatment for patients with various types of wounds. These expert panelists discuss their indications for HBOT, their treatment protocol and barriers to the use of HBOT.
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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy...
12/30/2009
Podiatry Today
12/30/2009
Eugenia Malenkos, DPM; Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM, FACFAS, FASPS, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg)
In order to reduce the risk of potential complications with subtalar joint implants, these authors offer salient tips on the diagnostic workup, an overview of the currently available implants and how to facilitate appropriate procedure...
In order to reduce the risk of potential complications with subtalar joint implants, these authors offer salient tips on the diagnostic workup, an overview of the currently available implants and how to facilitate appropriate procedure...
In order to reduce the risk of...
12/30/2009
Podiatry Today
12/30/2009
Andrew H. Rice, DPM, FACFAS
The management of scars has come a long way over the years but still poses a significant problem both to the physician and the patient. This author reviews the clinical presentation of abnormal scars as well as the development of numerous...
The management of scars has come a long way over the years but still poses a significant problem both to the physician and the patient. This author reviews the clinical presentation of abnormal scars as well as the development of numerous...
The management of scars has come...
12/30/2009
Podiatry Today
12/30/2009
Brian W. Fullem, DPM, FACFAS, FAAPSM
Treating plantar fasciitis in this patient population can be particularly challenging. Accordingly, this author offers insights on initial conservative care, weighs in on the merits of orthotics, and reviews pertinent issues in addressing...
Treating plantar fasciitis in this patient population can be particularly challenging. Accordingly, this author offers insights on initial conservative care, weighs in on the merits of orthotics, and reviews pertinent issues in addressing...
Treating plantar fasciitis in...
12/30/2009
Podiatry Today
12/30/2009
Angela Margaret Evans, PhD, GradDipSocSc, DipAppSc(Pod); Ron Raducanu, DPM, DABFAS, FASPS
Yes. Ron Raducanu, DPM, FACFAS notes that orthotic treatment may help correct pediatric flatfoot and potentially prevent related biomechanical dilemmas as children move into adulthood.
There continues to be quite a bit of controversy...
Yes. Ron Raducanu, DPM, FACFAS notes that orthotic treatment may help correct pediatric flatfoot and potentially prevent related biomechanical dilemmas as children move into adulthood.
There continues to be quite a bit of controversy...
Yes. Ron Raducanu, DPM, FACFAS...
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Podiatry Today
Treatment Dilemmas
12/30/2009
Babak Baravarian, DPM, FACFAS
Pediatric symptomatic flatfoot problems are very common in foot and ankle practices. Although calf stretches and orthotics are effective for most patients, there is a subset of patients who require surgical correction.
Pediatric symptomatic flatfoot problems are very common in foot and ankle practices. Although calf stretches and orthotics are effective for most patients, there is a subset of patients who require surgical correction.
Pediatric symptomatic...
12/30/2009
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