Volume 24 - Issue 2 - February 2011
Case Study
01/31/2011
Ryan H. Fitzgerald, DPM, FACFAS
Management of these deformities can be quite challenging. Accordingly, the author provides an illuminating case study.
Management of these deformities can be quite challenging. Accordingly, the author provides an illuminating case study.
Management of these deformities...
01/31/2011
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Online Exclusive
01/27/2011
Lee C. Rogers, DPM, FFPM RCPS
This author details recent changes to the CMS physician fee schedule and what lower reimbursement may mean for wound care centers and the high-risk patients they treat.
This author details recent changes to the CMS physician fee schedule and what lower reimbursement may mean for wound care centers and the high-risk patients they treat.
This author details recent...
01/27/2011
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News and Trends
01/27/2011
Recognizing the rise of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and its role in infections acquired in the hospital and community, the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) has released its first guidelines on treating...
Recognizing the rise of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and its role in infections acquired in the hospital and community, the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) has released its first guidelines on treating...
Recognizing the rise of...
01/27/2011
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
01/27/2011
Lee C. Rogers, DPM, FFPM RCPS; Adam R. Johnson, DPM, MD
With the recognition of limb salvage as a key to decreasing mortality and increasing the quality of life in patients with chronic non-healing ulcerations, the transmetatarsal amputation (TMA) has become a common procedure.1-4 The current...
With the recognition of limb salvage as a key to decreasing mortality and increasing the quality of life in patients with chronic non-healing ulcerations, the transmetatarsal amputation (TMA) has become a common procedure.1-4 The current...
With the recognition of limb...
01/27/2011
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
01/27/2011
Paul R. Scherer, DPM
Our expert panelists discuss current approaches to orthotic management of pediatric flatfoot, whether functional orthoses can have an impact for hallux abducto valgus and when to employ orthotic modifications in rigid and semi-rigid devices.
Our expert panelists discuss current approaches to orthotic management of pediatric flatfoot, whether functional orthoses can have an impact for hallux abducto valgus and when to employ orthotic modifications in rigid and semi-rigid devices.
Our expert panelists discuss...
01/27/2011
Podiatry Today
01/26/2011
Molly S. Judge, DPM, FACFAS, CNMT
If patients with second metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ) dysfunction experience a delayed diagnosis or misdiagnosis, the condition can become progressively worse and lead to complications. Accordingly, this author discusses issues with second...
If patients with second metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ) dysfunction experience a delayed diagnosis or misdiagnosis, the condition can become progressively worse and lead to complications. Accordingly, this author discusses issues with second...
If patients with second...
01/26/2011
Podiatry Today
01/26/2011
Lawrence M. Fallat, DPM, FACFAS
Given the challenges with reconstructive surgery for patients with Charcot neuroarthropathy, this author reviews the different fixation options and offers step-by-step pearls on the use of intramedullary screw fixation.
Given the challenges with reconstructive surgery for patients with Charcot neuroarthropathy, this author reviews the different fixation options and offers step-by-step pearls on the use of intramedullary screw fixation.
Given the challenges with...
01/26/2011
Podiatry Today
01/27/2011
Tracey C. Vlahovic, DPM, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg)
In addition to reviewing the clinical presentation of psoriasis in the lower extremity, this author provides key insights on various topical medications ranging from corticosteroids and vitamin D analogs to retinoids and keratolytics. She...
In addition to reviewing the clinical presentation of psoriasis in the lower extremity, this author provides key insights on various topical medications ranging from corticosteroids and vitamin D analogs to retinoids and keratolytics. She...
In addition to reviewing the...
01/27/2011
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01/27/2011
John Guiliana, DPM, MS
Whether there is a personal issue fueling the anger or lingering resentment over an insurance-related dilemma, this author offers pertinent insights on the roles of empathy, certain phrasing and body language in conflict resolution. He also...
Whether there is a personal issue fueling the anger or lingering resentment over an insurance-related dilemma, this author offers pertinent insights on the roles of empathy, certain phrasing and body language in conflict resolution. He also...
Whether there is a personal...
01/27/2011
Podiatry Today
Sports Medicine
01/31/2011
Meagan Jennings, DPM, FACFAS
Exercise-induced leg pain can be related to a number of etiologies, some more elusive than others. Differential diagnoses in the workup of exercise-induced leg pain should include musculotendinous injury, exertional compartment syndrome,...
Exercise-induced leg pain can be related to a number of etiologies, some more elusive than others. Differential diagnoses in the workup of exercise-induced leg pain should include musculotendinous injury, exertional compartment syndrome,...
Exercise-induced leg pain can...
01/31/2011
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