Volume 24 - Issue 1 - January 2011
Treatment Dilemmas
12/29/2010
Babak Baravarian, DPM, FACFAS
One of the most common presenting problems in foot and ankle practices is hallux limitus/rigidus. While destructive procedures were favored in the past to treat this condition, it is now becoming increasingly common to use reconstructive...
One of the most common presenting problems in foot and ankle practices is hallux limitus/rigidus. While destructive procedures were favored in the past to treat this condition, it is now becoming increasingly common to use reconstructive...
One of the most common...
12/29/2010
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12/28/2010
David J. Levine, DPM, cPed
With a compelling case study, this author illustrates how the biomechanical needs of a patient can change postoperatively. Accordingly, he emphasizes the importance of a sound biomechanical assessment and gait analysis after surgery, and how...
With a compelling case study, this author illustrates how the biomechanical needs of a patient can change postoperatively. Accordingly, he emphasizes the importance of a sound biomechanical assessment and gait analysis after surgery, and how...
With a compelling case study,...
12/28/2010
Podiatry Today
Forum
12/28/2010
John H. McCord, DPM
Podiatrists are experiencing a trifecta of challenges. The world economy has taken an extended potty break. Healthcare reform has created uncertainty for the entire medical sector. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) does not...
Podiatrists are experiencing a trifecta of challenges. The world economy has taken an extended potty break. Healthcare reform has created uncertainty for the entire medical sector. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) does not...
Podiatrists are experiencing a...
12/28/2010
Podiatry Today
12/28/2010
Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM, FACFAS, FASPS, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg); Jessica Taulman, DPM
In recent years, the management of adult flatfoot has shifted from early surgical treatment to more conservative options for this commonly seen condition. Accordingly, these authors discuss the evaluation of adult flatfoot and enumerate...
In recent years, the management of adult flatfoot has shifted from early surgical treatment to more conservative options for this commonly seen condition. Accordingly, these authors discuss the evaluation of adult flatfoot and enumerate...
In recent years, the management...
12/28/2010
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Q&A
12/28/2010
Skin grafts and skin substitutes can play key roles in facilitating lower extremity wound healing. Accordingly, these authors share their thoughts on the preparation and application of these modalities, and provide keys to effective post-op...
Skin grafts and skin substitutes can play key roles in facilitating lower extremity wound healing. Accordingly, these authors share their thoughts on the preparation and application of these modalities, and provide keys to effective post-op...
Skin grafts and skin...
12/28/2010
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12/28/2010
Peter A. Blume, DPM, FACFAS; Ben Carelock, DPM; Christopher Hendrix, DPM, FACFAS
Yes.
Citing the procedure’s stability and correction of deformities in multiple planes, these authors argue the triple arthrodesis is the gold standard for multiplanar hindfoot deformities.
By Ben Carelock, DPM, and Peter A. Blume, DPM,...
Yes.
Citing the procedure’s stability and correction of deformities in multiple planes, these authors argue the triple arthrodesis is the gold standard for multiplanar hindfoot deformities.
By Ben Carelock, DPM, and Peter A. Blume, DPM,...
Yes.
Citing the procedure’s...
12/28/2010
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News and Trends
12/28/2010
Are Silver Dressings Worth The Expense?
By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor
While there are a fair number of wound dressings that utilize the antibacterial properties of silver, a new study in Advances in Skin and Wound Care suggests the only...
Are Silver Dressings Worth The Expense?
By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor
While there are a fair number of wound dressings that utilize the antibacterial properties of silver, a new study in Advances in Skin and Wound Care suggests the only...
Are Silver Dressings Worth The...
12/28/2010
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Industry News
12/21/2010
New Graft For Diabetic Foot Ulcers
A new acellular graft may help facilitate healing in patients with diabetic foot ulcers and soft tissue repairs.
New Graft For Diabetic Foot Ulcers
A new acellular graft may help facilitate healing in patients with diabetic foot ulcers and soft tissue repairs.
New Graft For Diabetic Foot...
12/21/2010
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12/21/2010
Marc Dolce, DPM, FACFAS; Nicholas Brown, DPM, FACFAS
Lower extremity bone lesions can have an intricate presentation as well as overlapping characteristics shared by benign and malignant bone tumors. Given these challenges, these authors discuss the pros and cons of different imaging...
Lower extremity bone lesions can have an intricate presentation as well as overlapping characteristics shared by benign and malignant bone tumors. Given these challenges, these authors discuss the pros and cons of different imaging...
Lower extremity bone lesions...
12/21/2010
Podiatry Today
12/21/2010
Bradley P. Abicht, DPM, FACFAS; Elizabeth J. Plovanich, DPM; Thomas S. Roukis, DPM, PhD, FACFAS
Given the potential for debilitating complications with Lisfranc fractures, the authors discuss the advantages of closed reduction with percutaneous screw fixation and offer a step-by-step guide to the procedure.
Given the potential for debilitating complications with Lisfranc fractures, the authors discuss the advantages of closed reduction with percutaneous screw fixation and offer a step-by-step guide to the procedure.
Given the potential for...
12/21/2010
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Surgical Pearls
12/21/2010
Jodi Schoenhaus, DPM
The complexity of venous ulcerations leads to prolonged healing and doubt. Clinicians have traditionally treated venous wounds with debridement, multi-layer compression dressings and skin grafts.
The complexity of venous ulcerations leads to prolonged healing and doubt. Clinicians have traditionally treated venous wounds with debridement, multi-layer compression dressings and skin grafts.
The complexity of venous...
12/21/2010
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Diabetes Watch
12/21/2010
David A. Farnen, BS; Stephanie C. Wu, DPM, MSc, FACFAS
The prevalence of diabetes is increasing rapidly and is expected to reach epidemic proportion over the next decade. Recent research estimates that the number of people diagnosed with diabetes will rise from 23.7 million to 44.1 million...
The prevalence of diabetes is increasing rapidly and is expected to reach epidemic proportion over the next decade. Recent research estimates that the number of people diagnosed with diabetes will rise from 23.7 million to 44.1 million...
The prevalence of diabetes is...
12/21/2010
Podiatry Today
12/21/2010
Michael VanPelt, DPM; George Liu, DPM, FACFAS
High ankle sprains can be particularly challenging to treat given the desire to return the athlete to the sport as quickly as possible. Accordingly, these authors review the biomechanics of ankle syndesmosis, the pros and cons of imaging...
High ankle sprains can be particularly challenging to treat given the desire to return the athlete to the sport as quickly as possible. Accordingly, these authors review the biomechanics of ankle syndesmosis, the pros and cons of imaging...
High ankle sprains can be...
12/21/2010
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