Volume 24 - Issue 4 - April 2011
Diabetes Watch
03/31/2011
Khurram H. Khan, DPM, FACFAS, FACPM, FAPWCA; Sari Goldman, BS; Devin Poonai; Oendrila Kamal, BA
When it comes to diagnosing and treating lower extremity issues in patients with diabetes, a thorough biomechanical evaluation is at the top of the list. More often than not, a current ulcer began as a superficial hyperkeratosis, which...
When it comes to diagnosing and treating lower extremity issues in patients with diabetes, a thorough biomechanical evaluation is at the top of the list. More often than not, a current ulcer began as a superficial hyperkeratosis, which...
When it comes to diagnosing...
03/31/2011
Podiatry Today
Online Exclusive
03/29/2011
Darryl J. Martins, DPM
Recent years have seen the rise of innovative implants for first metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ) pathologies. Accordingly, this author offers an intriguing review of the current literature on first MPJ arthroplasty.
Recent years have seen the rise of innovative implants for first metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ) pathologies. Accordingly, this author offers an intriguing review of the current literature on first MPJ arthroplasty.
Recent years have seen the rise...
03/29/2011
Podiatry Today
Case Study
03/24/2011
Stephanie C. Wu, DPM, MSc, FACFAS
This author provides an intriguing case study detailing the diagnostic workup and treatment of a chronic wound complicated by Charcot foot and peripheral arterial disease (PAD).
This author provides an intriguing case study detailing the diagnostic workup and treatment of a chronic wound complicated by Charcot foot and peripheral arterial disease (PAD).
This author provides an...
03/24/2011
Podiatry Today
Forum
03/24/2011
Kevin A. Kirby, DPM, MS
Early on in my podiatric medical education, one of my professors casually mentioned during a lecture how important it was for physicians to have empathy for their patients. In those youthful days, I knew what the word “empathy” meant. I...
Early on in my podiatric medical education, one of my professors casually mentioned during a lecture how important it was for physicians to have empathy for their patients. In those youthful days, I knew what the word “empathy” meant. I...
Early on in my podiatric medical...
03/24/2011
Podiatry Today
Clinical Solutions in Practice
03/24/2011
What do you look for in an orthotic laboratory? Perhaps you are looking for the knowledge and expertise that comes from a well-established laboratory. Perhaps you are looking for quality materials in a range of orthotics geared toward...
What do you look for in an orthotic laboratory? Perhaps you are looking for the knowledge and expertise that comes from a well-established laboratory. Perhaps you are looking for quality materials in a range of orthotics geared toward...
What do you look for in an...
03/24/2011
Podiatry Today
Clinical Solutions in Practice
03/24/2011
What do you look for in an orthotic laboratory? Perhaps you are looking for the knowledge and expertise that comes from a well-established laboratory. Perhaps you are looking for quality materials in a range of orthotics geared toward...
What do you look for in an orthotic laboratory? Perhaps you are looking for the knowledge and expertise that comes from a well-established laboratory. Perhaps you are looking for quality materials in a range of orthotics geared toward...
What do you look for in an...
03/24/2011
Podiatry Today
Sports Medicine
03/24/2011
Christopher R. Corwin, DPM, MS, AACFAS
Ankle sprains are one of, if not the most, common injuries in sports. The incidence of injuries appears to be increasing with the higher number of people participating in athletics through all phases of their lives. It is estimated that...
Ankle sprains are one of, if not the most, common injuries in sports. The incidence of injuries appears to be increasing with the higher number of people participating in athletics through all phases of their lives. It is estimated that...
Ankle sprains are one of, if...
03/24/2011
Podiatry Today
03/23/2011
Allan B. Grossman, DPM, FACFAS; Ann Nakai, DPM; Jason Sweeley, DPM; Jeff Merrill, DPM
In recent years, cosmetic foot surgery has become an option for patients seeking aesthetic improvement for lower extremity conditions. Accordingly, these authors discuss the controversy, ethical considerations and techniques for minimizing...
In recent years, cosmetic foot surgery has become an option for patients seeking aesthetic improvement for lower extremity conditions. Accordingly, these authors discuss the controversy, ethical considerations and techniques for minimizing...
In recent years, cosmetic foot...
03/23/2011
Podiatry Today
03/23/2011
Peter Bregman, DPM, FAENS, FACFAS
While many warts resolve without treatment, therapy may be required when plantar warts are painful or affect a patient’s ability to walk. Accordingly, this author discusses his clinical experience with a variety of modalities ranging from...
While many warts resolve without treatment, therapy may be required when plantar warts are painful or affect a patient’s ability to walk. Accordingly, this author discusses his clinical experience with a variety of modalities ranging from...
While many warts resolve...
03/23/2011
Podiatry Today
03/23/2011
Lawrence A. DiDomenico, DPM, FACFAS; Albert A. Giagnacova, DPM
Given new technological advances, key intraoperative benefits and quicker post-op recovery, ankle arthroscopy continues to emerge as a viable modality for podiatric surgeons. Accordingly, these authors review the literature and share their...
Given new technological advances, key intraoperative benefits and quicker post-op recovery, ankle arthroscopy continues to emerge as a viable modality for podiatric surgeons. Accordingly, these authors review the literature and share their...
Given new technological...
03/23/2011
Podiatry Today
03/23/2011
Jeffrey A. Ross, DPM, MD, FACFAS; David W. Jenkins, DPM, FAAPSM
Barefoot running is here to stay. Although there is no evidence demonstrating that barefoot running reduces injuries or improves performance, David Jenkins, DPM, FAAPSM, says many studies suggest unique, beneficial characteristics in the...
Barefoot running is here to stay. Although there is no evidence demonstrating that barefoot running reduces injuries or improves performance, David Jenkins, DPM, FAAPSM, says many studies suggest unique, beneficial characteristics in the...
Barefoot running is here to...
03/23/2011
Podiatry Today
03/22/2011
Kevin A. Kirby, DPM, MS
Is a commonly utilized classification scheme for subtalar arthroereisis implants “biomechanically inaccurate and ambiguous”? With a thorough review of the literature, this author discusses kinematic and kinetic functions of the subtalar...
Is a commonly utilized classification scheme for subtalar arthroereisis implants “biomechanically inaccurate and ambiguous”? With a thorough review of the literature, this author discusses kinematic and kinetic functions of the subtalar...
Is a commonly utilized...
03/22/2011
Podiatry Today
Dermatology Diagnosis
03/22/2011
William D. Fishco, DPM, MS, FACFAS
A 50-year-old female presented to the office with the chief complaint of an itching rash on her ankles and feet. She reported the itch to be severe at times. The duration of symptoms was for at least a few months.
A 50-year-old female presented to the office with the chief complaint of an itching rash on her ankles and feet. She reported the itch to be severe at times. The duration of symptoms was for at least a few months.
A 50-year-old female presented...
03/22/2011
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
03/22/2011
Paul R. Scherer, DPM
Prefabricated orthoses can play a valuable role in the podiatric practice. Accordingly, our expert panelists offer insights on the key characteristics of these devices and how they utilize prefabs in the treatment of patients. The panelists...
Prefabricated orthoses can play a valuable role in the podiatric practice. Accordingly, our expert panelists offer insights on the key characteristics of these devices and how they utilize prefabs in the treatment of patients. The panelists...
Prefabricated orthoses can play...
03/22/2011
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
03/22/2011
Investigating plantar fibromas as an etiology for recalcitrant heel pain, the authors of a recently published study suggest that 25 percent of recalcitrant heel pain is neoplastic in origin. The study authors also maintain that patients...
Investigating plantar fibromas as an etiology for recalcitrant heel pain, the authors of a recently published study suggest that 25 percent of recalcitrant heel pain is neoplastic in origin. The study authors also maintain that patients...
Investigating plantar fibromas...
03/22/2011
Podiatry Today
