Volume 23 - Issue 3 - March 2010
Online Exclusive
03/02/2010
Joseph G. Green, DPM, FASPS, FACFAOM
The Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) has released proposed revisions to CPME 320, which have sparked quite a bit of discussion on residency training. This author raises concerns about the use of Minimum Activity Volume (MAV) to...
The Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) has released proposed revisions to CPME 320, which have sparked quite a bit of discussion on residency training. This author raises concerns about the use of Minimum Activity Volume (MAV) to...
The Council on Podiatric Medical...
03/02/2010
Podiatry Today
02/23/2010
Jeff A. Hall
The true measure of a man is not necessarily what he has accumulated or received over the course of his life, but rather what he has given to others. Gary P. Jolly, DPM, FACFAS, set the bar pretty high. A top educator in the field, Dr. Jolly...
The true measure of a man is not necessarily what he has accumulated or received over the course of his life, but rather what he has given to others. Gary P. Jolly, DPM, FACFAS, set the bar pretty high. A top educator in the field, Dr. Jolly...
The true measure of a man is not...
02/23/2010
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
02/23/2010
CPME May Extend Residency Requirement To Three Years
By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor
The Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) is proposing longer residency requirements for podiatrists to qualify for advanced certification. The...
CPME May Extend Residency Requirement To Three Years
By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor
The Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) is proposing longer residency requirements for podiatrists to qualify for advanced certification. The...
CPME May Extend Residency...
02/23/2010
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
02/23/2010
Adam Lang, BS; Kathleen Satterfield, DPM, FACFAOM, FAPWCA, MAPWCA
As podiatric physicians in 2010, we are better trained than ever to manage patients’ problems. Even more importantly, we are well versed in making appropriate, well-timed referrals when needed. In the following case study, that particular...
As podiatric physicians in 2010, we are better trained than ever to manage patients’ problems. Even more importantly, we are well versed in making appropriate, well-timed referrals when needed. In the following case study, that particular...
As podiatric physicians in...
02/23/2010
Podiatry Today
Surgical Pearls
02/23/2010
Kenneth Seiter, DPM
Surgical revision of a failed silicone prosthesis in the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ) is a difficult dilemma that many foot and ankle surgeons increasingly encounter. While advocates of silicone and similar implants have alluded...
Surgical revision of a failed silicone prosthesis in the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ) is a difficult dilemma that many foot and ankle surgeons increasingly encounter. While advocates of silicone and similar implants have alluded...
Surgical revision of a failed...
02/23/2010
Podiatry Today
Q&A
02/23/2010
Kazu Suzuki, DPM, CWS
There are a variety of advanced treatment options that can help expedite wound healing. Accordingly, these expert panelists offer insights on the use of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) and growth factors, and the emergence of stem...
There are a variety of advanced treatment options that can help expedite wound healing. Accordingly, these expert panelists offer insights on the use of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) and growth factors, and the emergence of stem...
There are a variety of...
02/23/2010
Podiatry Today
02/23/2010
Desmond P. Bell, Jr., DPM, CWS, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg), FCCWS, FAPWCA
Diabetic heel ulcers are particularly challenging to treat as a wide range of factors can affect potential healing. With this in mind, this author discusses the challenges of wound bed preparation, key considerations with offloading and the...
Diabetic heel ulcers are particularly challenging to treat as a wide range of factors can affect potential healing. With this in mind, this author discusses the challenges of wound bed preparation, key considerations with offloading and the...
Diabetic heel ulcers are...
02/23/2010
Podiatry Today
02/23/2010
Kristine M. Hoffman, DPM, FACFAS; Jeffrey L. Jensen, DPM, FACFAS; Eric D. Jaakola, DPM
Offloading plays a key role in the management of diabetic foot ulcerations. With this in mind, these authors review the literature and discuss a variety of modalities ranging from non-weightbearing options and therapeutic half-shoes to...
Offloading plays a key role in the management of diabetic foot ulcerations. With this in mind, these authors review the literature and discuss a variety of modalities ranging from non-weightbearing options and therapeutic half-shoes to...
Offloading plays a key role in...
02/23/2010
Podiatry Today
02/23/2010
Lee C. Rogers, DPM, FFPM RCPS; Nicholas J. Bevilacqua, DPM, FACFAS
Given the potential complications of Charcot foot in the diabetic population, these authors review the pathophysiology of the disease, discuss key diagnostic considerations and offer their perspectives on possible surgical treatments.
The...
Given the potential complications of Charcot foot in the diabetic population, these authors review the pathophysiology of the disease, discuss key diagnostic considerations and offer their perspectives on possible surgical treatments.
The...
Given the potential...
02/23/2010
Podiatry Today
02/23/2010
Peter A. Blume, DPM, FACFAS; Shirley M. Catoire, DPM; Bauer E. Sumpio, MD, PhD
While there may be a perception of amputation as a failure in treatment, these authors maintain that amputation salvage procedures do play a role in limb preservation and can enhance the quality of life for patients with diabetes. They...
While there may be a perception of amputation as a failure in treatment, these authors maintain that amputation salvage procedures do play a role in limb preservation and can enhance the quality of life for patients with diabetes. They...
While there may be a perception...
02/23/2010
Podiatry Today
