Volume 24 - Issue 3 - March 2011
Online Exclusive
02/24/2011
Sara L. Borkosky, DPM, AACFAS; Michael Donnenwerth, DPM; Thomas S. Roukis, DPM, PhD, FACFAS
When it comes to life-threatening infections in the lower extremity, a disarticulation or “guillotine” amputation may be a consideration. Accordingly, these authors review the literature to discuss indications, potential merits and...
When it comes to life-threatening infections in the lower extremity, a disarticulation or “guillotine” amputation may be a consideration. Accordingly, these authors review the literature to discuss indications, potential merits and...
When it comes to...
02/24/2011
Podiatry Today
02/24/2011
I am writing in regard to the feature article “Diagnosing and Treating Navicular Stress Fractures” (see page 52 in the November 2010 issue or see http://www.podiatrytoday.com/what-you-should-know-about-navicular-stres… ).
I am writing in regard to the feature article “Diagnosing and Treating Navicular Stress Fractures” (see page 52 in the November 2010 issue or see http://www.podiatrytoday.com/what-you-should-know-about-navicular-stres… ).
I am writing in regard to the...
02/24/2011
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
02/23/2011
The number of Americans with diabetes continues to escalate. Approximately 25.8 million people have diabetes, about 8.3 percent of the United States population, according to new estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
The number of Americans with diabetes continues to escalate. Approximately 25.8 million people have diabetes, about 8.3 percent of the United States population, according to new estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
The number of Americans with...
02/23/2011
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
02/24/2011
Valerie L. Schade, DPM, AACFAS
Transmetatarsal amputation (TMA) is an effective procedure, which preserves limb length while treating forefoot pathology that necessitates amputation in patients with adequate circulation. Success rates range from 39.4 percent to 93.3...
Transmetatarsal amputation (TMA) is an effective procedure, which preserves limb length while treating forefoot pathology that necessitates amputation in patients with adequate circulation. Success rates range from 39.4 percent to 93.3...
Transmetatarsal amputation...
02/24/2011
Podiatry Today
Q&A
02/24/2011
Kazu Suzuki, DPM, CWS
With increasing numbers of elderly patients and patients with diabetes, clinicians will encounter more and more patients with wounds and ischemic legs. In the United States, an estimated 8 million patients, or approximately 12 percent of the...
With increasing numbers of elderly patients and patients with diabetes, clinicians will encounter more and more patients with wounds and ischemic legs. In the United States, an estimated 8 million patients, or approximately 12 percent of the...
With increasing numbers of...
02/24/2011
Podiatry Today
Surgical Pearls
02/24/2011
Jerome A. Slavitt, DPM, FACFAS
Hammertoe correction, one of the mainstays of podiatric surgery, is not as simple and straightforward as one would think. A surgeon may schedule a hammertoe surgery and assume an arthroplasty will correct the deformity. The surgeon is...
Hammertoe correction, one of the mainstays of podiatric surgery, is not as simple and straightforward as one would think. A surgeon may schedule a hammertoe surgery and assume an arthroplasty will correct the deformity. The surgeon is...
Hammertoe correction, one of...
02/24/2011
Podiatry Today
02/22/2011
Adam S. Landsman, DPM, PhD, FACFAS
Continued research in the arena of diabetic foot ulcers has led to a greater understanding of the etiologies of these wounds as well as the mechanisms of healing. With this in mind, this author raises questions on wound debridement, weighs...
Continued research in the arena of diabetic foot ulcers has led to a greater understanding of the etiologies of these wounds as well as the mechanisms of healing. With this in mind, this author raises questions on wound debridement, weighs...
Continued research in the arena...
02/22/2011
Podiatry Today
02/22/2011
Ryan H. Fitzgerald, DPM, FACFAS
Given the elevated risk of surgical site infections in patients with diabetes, increased vigilance is crucial. This author discusses risk factors that can lead to post-op infections, keys to diagnosis and pertinent pearls on effective...
Given the elevated risk of surgical site infections in patients with diabetes, increased vigilance is crucial. This author discusses risk factors that can lead to post-op infections, keys to diagnosis and pertinent pearls on effective...
Given the elevated risk of...
02/22/2011
Podiatry Today
02/23/2011
Crystal L. Ramanujam, DPM, MSc, FACFAS; Thomas Zgonis, DPM, FACFAS; Zacharia Facaros, DPM; John J. Stapleton, DPM, FACFAS
Given the challenges of healing complicated wounds in patients with diabetes, these authors discuss the use of plastic surgery techniques ranging from split-thickness skin grafts and local random flaps to muscle flaps and pedicle flaps.
Given the challenges of healing complicated wounds in patients with diabetes, these authors discuss the use of plastic surgery techniques ranging from split-thickness skin grafts and local random flaps to muscle flaps and pedicle flaps.
Given the challenges of healing...
02/23/2011
Podiatry Today
02/23/2011
Guy R. Pupp, DPM, FACFAS; Robert Koivunen, DPM
Treating Charcot foot deformities can be quite challenging. Accordingly, these authors discuss the etiology and diagnostic keys with this condition, weigh in on various surgical options, and share emerging perspectives on fixation and the...
Treating Charcot foot deformities can be quite challenging. Accordingly, these authors discuss the etiology and diagnostic keys with this condition, weigh in on various surgical options, and share emerging perspectives on fixation and the...
Treating Charcot foot...
02/23/2011
Podiatry Today
