Volume 23 - Issue 4 - April 2010
Online Exclusive
03/30/2010
David Mullens, DPM, Esq
Medicare overpayments and underpayments can cause unique headaches and lost revenues for DPMs. This author provides a comprehensive guide to what you should know about appealing claims to maximize your reimbursement and avoid unnecessary...
Medicare overpayments and underpayments can cause unique headaches and lost revenues for DPMs. This author provides a comprehensive guide to what you should know about appealing claims to maximize your reimbursement and avoid unnecessary...
Medicare overpayments and...
03/30/2010
Podiatry Today
03/25/2010
Jeff A. Hall
It has been nearly 20 years since I graduated from college. Back then, I thought of myself as a newspaperman and started my career in the newspaper business. I picked up two newspapers a day back then and grabbed both the New York Times...
It has been nearly 20 years since I graduated from college. Back then, I thought of myself as a newspaperman and started my career in the newspaper business. I picked up two newspapers a day back then and grabbed both the New York Times...
It has been nearly 20 years...
03/25/2010
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
03/25/2010
Can PRP Injections Relieve Pain From Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy?
By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor
Platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections are among the treatment options for the commonly presenting problem of chronic Achilles tendinopathy....
Can PRP Injections Relieve Pain From Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy?
By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor
Platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections are among the treatment options for the commonly presenting problem of chronic Achilles tendinopathy....
Can PRP Injections Relieve Pain...
03/25/2010
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
03/25/2010
Rhonda S. Cornell, DPM, FACFAS
Chronic lower extremity wounds are a significant complication of diabetes. Approximately 15 to 20 percent of people with diabetes will develop a diabetic foot ulcer in their lifetime.1 As the number of people diagnosed with diabetes...
Chronic lower extremity wounds are a significant complication of diabetes. Approximately 15 to 20 percent of people with diabetes will develop a diabetic foot ulcer in their lifetime.1 As the number of people diagnosed with diabetes...
Chronic lower extremity...
03/25/2010
Podiatry Today
Dermatology Diagnosis
03/25/2010
William D. Fishco, DPM, MS, FACFAS
A 51-year-old male presented to the office with the chief complaint of a skin growth on his right medial heel. He related that the mass has grown slowly over the prior year. He did not have any severe pain with it other than shoe...
A 51-year-old male presented to the office with the chief complaint of a skin growth on his right medial heel. He related that the mass has grown slowly over the prior year. He did not have any severe pain with it other than shoe...
A 51-year-old male presented...
03/25/2010
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
03/25/2010
Ronald L. Valmassy, DPM
When treating patients with orthotic therapy, podiatric physicians may face various dilemmas on when to prescribe devices or how to treat patients who have used over-the-counter devices to no avail. These expert panelists discuss the use...
When treating patients with orthotic therapy, podiatric physicians may face various dilemmas on when to prescribe devices or how to treat patients who have used over-the-counter devices to no avail. These expert panelists discuss the use...
When treating patients with...
03/25/2010
Podiatry Today
03/25/2010
Stephanie C. Wu, DPM, MSc, FACFAS
Bioburden can have an adverse effect on the environment of the chronic wound and may lead to infection and delayed healing. Accordingly, this author examines the literature on wound bioburden and offers insights on the use of antimicroibial...
Bioburden can have an adverse effect on the environment of the chronic wound and may lead to infection and delayed healing. Accordingly, this author examines the literature on wound bioburden and offers insights on the use of antimicroibial...
Bioburden can have an adverse...
03/25/2010
Podiatry Today
03/25/2010
Lawrence A. DiDomenico, DPM, FACFAS
While tendon transfers have traditionally been reserved for flexible digital deformities, these procedures may be effective for semi-rigid and sometimes rigid deformities. Accordingly, this author discusses the initial assessment, reviews...
While tendon transfers have traditionally been reserved for flexible digital deformities, these procedures may be effective for semi-rigid and sometimes rigid deformities. Accordingly, this author discusses the initial assessment, reviews...
While tendon transfers have...
03/25/2010
Podiatry Today
03/25/2010
Kevin A. Kirby, DPM, MS
Medial tibial stress syndrome is relatively common in running and jumping athletes. Accordingly, this author offers a thorough review of the literature and shares insights from his experience in treating this condition and facilitating a...
Medial tibial stress syndrome is relatively common in running and jumping athletes. Accordingly, this author offers a thorough review of the literature and shares insights from his experience in treating this condition and facilitating a...
Medial tibial stress syndrome is...
03/25/2010
Podiatry Today
03/25/2010
J. George DeVries, DPM; Christopher F. Hyer, DPM, MS, FACFAS
When it comes to cartilage replacement, various promising technologies are now available to foot and ankle surgeons. These authors review the literature on osteochondral lesions of the talus and share their insights on a variety of emerging...
When it comes to cartilage replacement, various promising technologies are now available to foot and ankle surgeons. These authors review the literature on osteochondral lesions of the talus and share their insights on a variety of emerging...
When it comes to cartilage...
03/25/2010
Podiatry Today
