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Volume 24 - Issue 5 - May 2011

Case Study
04/26/2011
Vincent P. Rascon, DPM, FACFAS; Stephen L. Barrett, DPM, FACFAS, MBA, FAENS, CWS
These authors present pertinent pearls on using minimally invasive techniques for a patient with a bilateral, congenitally contracted fifth digit.
These authors present pertinent pearls on using minimally invasive techniques for a patient with a bilateral, congenitally contracted fifth digit.
These authors present pertinent...
04/26/2011
Podiatry Today
Online Exclusive
04/26/2011
John D. Mozena, DPM, FACFAS, PC; David Arndt, DPM
When performing bunion surgery, one must keep in mind various biomechanical considerations. These authors discuss factors such as the intermetatarsal angle and metatarsal declination as well as the importance of pronation and first ray...
When performing bunion surgery, one must keep in mind various biomechanical considerations. These authors discuss factors such as the intermetatarsal angle and metatarsal declination as well as the importance of pronation and first ray...
When performing bunion surgery,...
04/26/2011
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
04/21/2011
Study Finds Good Long-Term Results With First MPJ Implants By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor A n abstract presented at the recent American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) Annual Scientific Conference notes good long-term results with...
Study Finds Good Long-Term Results With First MPJ Implants By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor A n abstract presented at the recent American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) Annual Scientific Conference notes good long-term results with...
Study Finds Good Long-Term...
04/21/2011
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
04/21/2011
Gerit D. Mulder
It is well known that diabetic foot ulcers contribute to extensive morbidity and mortality in patients with diabetes.1 Advanced biological and topical drug treatments have been introduced over the last two decades in an attempt to expedite...
It is well known that diabetic foot ulcers contribute to extensive morbidity and mortality in patients with diabetes.1 Advanced biological and topical drug treatments have been introduced over the last two decades in an attempt to expedite...
It is well known that diabetic...
04/21/2011
Podiatry Today
Surgical Pearls
04/21/2011
Bradly W. Bussewitz, DPM, FACFAS; Christopher F. Hyer, DPM, MS, FACFAS
Operating room (OR) efficiency does not happen by accident. The ability to synchronize anesthesia, the OR staff and junior physicians can take the attending surgeon great time, effort and diplomacy within the hospital or surgery center. At...
Operating room (OR) efficiency does not happen by accident. The ability to synchronize anesthesia, the OR staff and junior physicians can take the attending surgeon great time, effort and diplomacy within the hospital or surgery center. At...
Operating room (OR) efficiency...
04/21/2011
Podiatry Today
Q&A
04/21/2011
Kazu Suzuki, DPM, CWS
When treating patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD), it is vital to ensure proper referrals to trusted vascular specialists. These expert panelists discuss what information to include in referrals and how to manage wounds until...
When treating patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD), it is vital to ensure proper referrals to trusted vascular specialists. These expert panelists discuss what information to include in referrals and how to manage wounds until...
When treating patients with...
04/21/2011
Podiatry Today
04/20/2011
Adam S. Landsman, DPM, PhD, FACFAS; Allen Mark Jacobs, DPM, FACFAS, FAPWCA; Bryan C. Markinson, DPM, FASPD, ABPM, DABPM; Richard A. Pollak, DPM, MS, FACFAS; Mark Kosinski, DPM, FIDSA, MA; Warren S. Joseph, DPM, FIDSA
Given the prevalence of onychomycosis and the emergence of laser therapy, these panelists review their approaches to managing onychomycosis, discuss ethical considerations with non-FDA approved modalities and emphasize the importance of...
Given the prevalence of onychomycosis and the emergence of laser therapy, these panelists review their approaches to managing onychomycosis, discuss ethical considerations with non-FDA approved modalities and emphasize the importance of...
Given the prevalence of...
04/20/2011
Podiatry Today
04/21/2011
John S. Steinberg, DPM, FACFAS; Farah Siddiqui, DPM
Given the prevalence and problematic nature of decubitus ulcers in at-risk patients, these authors review proper staging, keys to debridement and other principles for facilitating successful wound closure.
Given the prevalence and problematic nature of decubitus ulcers in at-risk patients, these authors review proper staging, keys to debridement and other principles for facilitating successful wound closure.
Given the prevalence and...
04/21/2011
Podiatry Today
04/25/2011
Ed Glaser; Robert Daryl Phillips, DPM
Does maximum arch supination stabilization (MASS) theory change the way we think about custom orthoses? Ed Glaser, DPM, says the design of truly effective custom orthoses must consider orthotic height in relation to maximum corrective posture...
Does maximum arch supination stabilization (MASS) theory change the way we think about custom orthoses? Ed Glaser, DPM, says the design of truly effective custom orthoses must consider orthotic height in relation to maximum corrective posture...
Does maximum arch supination...
04/25/2011
Podiatry Today
04/25/2011
Stephen L. Barrett, DPM, FACFAS, MBA, FAENS, CWS
Equinus often lies at the root of a wide variety of foot and ankle conditions although the prevalence of the deformity is not universally recognized. This author details the incidence of equinus and shares his perspectives on its impact,...
Equinus often lies at the root of a wide variety of foot and ankle conditions although the prevalence of the deformity is not universally recognized. This author details the incidence of equinus and shares his perspectives on its impact,...
Equinus often lies at the root...
04/25/2011
Podiatry Today