Volume 23 - Issue 10 - October 2010
09/22/2010
I read with concern your Point-Counterpoint article, “Laser Care For Onychomycosis: Can It Be Effective?“ in the May 2010 issue.
In the modern practice of medicine, there are two separate but mutually supporting doctrines in what is known...
I read with concern your Point-Counterpoint article, “Laser Care For Onychomycosis: Can It Be Effective?“ in the May 2010 issue.
In the modern practice of medicine, there are two separate but mutually supporting doctrines in what is known...
I read with concern your...
09/22/2010
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
09/22/2010
Can Advanced Therapies Speed Healing Of DFUs?
By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor
Given that diabetic foot ulcers can result in complications as devastating as amputation, timely healing of such ulcers is critical. A new study in the Archives of...
Can Advanced Therapies Speed Healing Of DFUs?
By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor
Given that diabetic foot ulcers can result in complications as devastating as amputation, timely healing of such ulcers is critical. A new study in the Archives of...
Can Advanced Therapies Speed...
09/22/2010
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
09/22/2010
Guy R. Pupp, DPM, FACFAS; Desiree Scholl, DPM
Recent data suggests that three visits to a podiatrist prior to development of an ulceration correlates with better overall outcomes with fewer hospitalizations and decreased associated healthcare costs for patients with diabetes.1 As the...
Recent data suggests that three visits to a podiatrist prior to development of an ulceration correlates with better overall outcomes with fewer hospitalizations and decreased associated healthcare costs for patients with diabetes.1 As the...
Recent data suggests that three...
09/22/2010
Podiatry Today
Dermatology Diagnosis
09/22/2010
Brent D. Haverstock, DPM, FACFAS
A 44-year-old competitive runner presented with a history of painful lesions on the plantar aspect of both feet. He stated that the problem initially began with the presence of a single lesion. He denied any history of trauma to the area and...
A 44-year-old competitive runner presented with a history of painful lesions on the plantar aspect of both feet. He stated that the problem initially began with the presence of a single lesion. He denied any history of trauma to the area and...
A 44-year-old competitive runner...
09/22/2010
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
09/22/2010
Which paradigms, teachings and studies influence podiatric physicians who prescribe orthotics? These expert panelists enumerate what factors come into play when they dispense orthoses.
Q:
Which of the more current paradigms for foot function...
Which paradigms, teachings and studies influence podiatric physicians who prescribe orthotics? These expert panelists enumerate what factors come into play when they dispense orthoses.
Q:
Which of the more current paradigms for foot function...
Which paradigms, teachings and...
09/22/2010
Podiatry Today
09/22/2010
Bob Baravarian, DPM, FACFAS; Doron Nazarian, DPM
The multifactorial etiology of posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD) can make it challenging to select the best course of treatment. Accordingly, these authors review the pathomechanics of the condition and offer essential diagnostic...
The multifactorial etiology of posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD) can make it challenging to select the best course of treatment. Accordingly, these authors review the pathomechanics of the condition and offer essential diagnostic...
The multifactorial etiology of...
09/22/2010
Podiatry Today
09/22/2010
Douglas Richie, Jr., DPM, FACFAS, FAAPSM; Keith Rome, PhD, MSc, BSc, FAACWS; Anna Lucy Hatton, BSc
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the neurophysiological effects that orthoses can have on the foot. Accordingly, these authors review the literature and offer their perspectives on the ability of orthoses and insoles to...
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the neurophysiological effects that orthoses can have on the foot. Accordingly, these authors review the literature and offer their perspectives on the ability of orthoses and insoles to...
In recent years, there has been...
09/22/2010
Podiatry Today
09/23/2010
Michael M. Cohen, DPM, FACFAS; Gary M. Rothenberg, DPM, CDE
Cause.
While this author concedes there is no universal definition of hypermobility and a lack of evidence-based medicine to support hypermobility as a cause or effect of hallux valgus, he cites some research and clinical experience that...
Cause.
While this author concedes there is no universal definition of hypermobility and a lack of evidence-based medicine to support hypermobility as a cause or effect of hallux valgus, he cites some research and clinical experience that...
Cause.
While this author...
09/23/2010
Podiatry Today
09/23/2010
Robert J. Duggan, DPM, FACFAS
Given the intricacies of the condition and varying etiologies, chronic exertional compartment syndrome can have a complex presentation. Accordingly, this author reviews the staging of the condition, keys to diagnosis and emerging insights on...
Given the intricacies of the condition and varying etiologies, chronic exertional compartment syndrome can have a complex presentation. Accordingly, this author reviews the staging of the condition, keys to diagnosis and emerging insights on...
Given the intricacies of the...
09/23/2010
Podiatry Today
09/23/2010
David Edward Marcinko, MBA; Hope Rachel Hetico, RN, MHA
With an increasing amount of medical information on the Internet, patients are becoming more used to participating in their own healthcare. These authors examine how the evolution of Internet technology has changed the way patients interact...
With an increasing amount of medical information on the Internet, patients are becoming more used to participating in their own healthcare. These authors examine how the evolution of Internet technology has changed the way patients interact...
With an increasing amount of...
09/23/2010
Podiatry Today
