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Volume 23 - Issue 8 - August 2010

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07/29/2010
Levester Kirksey, MD; Michael Troiano, DPM
Treatment for peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and particularly critical limb ischemia (CLI) involves the collaboration of a multidisciplinary team and consideration of both new and existing interventions. These authors explore the potential...
Treatment for peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and particularly critical limb ischemia (CLI) involves the collaboration of a multidisciplinary team and consideration of both new and existing interventions. These authors explore the potential...
Treatment for peripheral...
07/29/2010
Podiatry Today
07/22/2010
I read with interest the recent article on diabetic limb salvage (“How To Form A Diabetic Limb Salvage Team” in the June 2010 issue). Over the last 14 years, I have been significantly involved with wound care and limb salvage in the diabetic...
I read with interest the recent article on diabetic limb salvage (“How To Form A Diabetic Limb Salvage Team” in the June 2010 issue). Over the last 14 years, I have been significantly involved with wound care and limb salvage in the diabetic...
I read with interest the recent...
07/22/2010
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
07/22/2010
Online Poll: Not Enough Emphasis On Biomechanics In Podiatric Education By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor The emphasis on biomechanics in podiatric education has been the subject of debate recently due to potential changes in the CPME 320...
Online Poll: Not Enough Emphasis On Biomechanics In Podiatric Education By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor The emphasis on biomechanics in podiatric education has been the subject of debate recently due to potential changes in the CPME 320...
Online Poll: Not Enough Emphasis...
07/22/2010
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
07/22/2010
Jeffrey A. Niezgoda, MD, FACHM, MAPWCA, CHWS; Kimberly Eldridge, RN, CWS; Richard Millis, PhD; Milton Kondiles, DPM; Rebecca D. Snarski, PhD
For those with diabetes, careful management of blood sugar is imperative to prevent any number of complications, including those that contribute to poor wound healing, which is so common in diabetes.
For those with diabetes, careful management of blood sugar is imperative to prevent any number of complications, including those that contribute to poor wound healing, which is so common in diabetes.
For those with diabetes, careful...
07/22/2010
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
07/22/2010
Our expert panelists discuss whether reducing shear in patients with diabetes is comparable to reducing plantar pressure, when to change insoles and the optimum insole depth, and the future of computer-aided design for orthoses. Q: What is...
Our expert panelists discuss whether reducing shear in patients with diabetes is comparable to reducing plantar pressure, when to change insoles and the optimum insole depth, and the future of computer-aided design for orthoses. Q: What is...
Our expert panelists discuss...
07/22/2010
Podiatry Today
07/22/2010
Rhonda S. Cornell, DPM, FACFAS
There has been a resurgence of silver dressings in wound care in recent years due to the antimicrobial activity of silver, its safety and a lack of resistance. Accordingly, this author discusses silver dressing selection, shares insights on...
There has been a resurgence of silver dressings in wound care in recent years due to the antimicrobial activity of silver, its safety and a lack of resistance. Accordingly, this author discusses silver dressing selection, shares insights on...
There has been a resurgence of...
07/22/2010
Podiatry Today
07/22/2010
Martin E. Wendelken, DPM, RN; Oscar M. Alvarez, PhD; Lee Markowitz, DPM
Can ultrasonic debridement facilitate improved wound healing? Sharing insights from their clinical experience as well as the literature, these authors discuss the mechanism of ultrasonic debridement, how it compares to other debridement...
Can ultrasonic debridement facilitate improved wound healing? Sharing insights from their clinical experience as well as the literature, these authors discuss the mechanism of ultrasonic debridement, how it compares to other debridement...
Can ultrasonic debridement...
07/22/2010
Podiatry Today
07/22/2010
Quan Ngo, MBBS; Anand Deva, BSc, MBBS, MS, FRACS; Ryan H. Fitzgerald, DPM, FACFAS
Yes. These authors say high pressure NPWT can positively affect edematous wounds or unstable wounds, and works well with hydrophilic dressings or barrier dressings. By Quan Ngo, MBBS(Hons), and Anand Deva, BSc(Med), MBBS(Hons), MS, FRACS ...
Yes. These authors say high pressure NPWT can positively affect edematous wounds or unstable wounds, and works well with hydrophilic dressings or barrier dressings. By Quan Ngo, MBBS(Hons), and Anand Deva, BSc(Med), MBBS(Hons), MS, FRACS ...
Yes. These authors say high...
07/22/2010
Podiatry Today
07/22/2010
Edwin J. Harris, DPM, FACFAS
Sharing insights from the literature as well as clinical experience, this author discusses key casting principles of the Ponseti technique, the notion of age restrictions with this treatment option, its effectiveness in children with...
Sharing insights from the literature as well as clinical experience, this author discusses key casting principles of the Ponseti technique, the notion of age restrictions with this treatment option, its effectiveness in children with...
Sharing insights from the...
07/22/2010
Podiatry Today
07/23/2010
Animesh Bhatia, DPM, CWS
Dispensing wound care products in the office can facilitate patient convenience, patient adherence and a better continuity of care that fosters improved outcomes. Accordingly, this author provides an overview of products that could be...
Dispensing wound care products in the office can facilitate patient convenience, patient adherence and a better continuity of care that fosters improved outcomes. Accordingly, this author provides an overview of products that could be...
Dispensing wound care products...
07/23/2010
Podiatry Today