Volume 24 - Issue 7 - July 2011
06/29/2011
Paul R. Scherer, DPM
Given the complex pathology associated with adult-acquired flatfoot, this author reviews the pathomechanics of the condition, discusses keys to appropriate staging and offers recommendations for effective, pathology-specific orthotic...
Given the complex pathology associated with adult-acquired flatfoot, this author reviews the pathomechanics of the condition, discusses keys to appropriate staging and offers recommendations for effective, pathology-specific orthotic...
Given the complex pathology...
06/29/2011
Podiatry Today
Case Study
06/23/2011
Jane Pontious, DPM, FACFAS; Sara Mahmood, BS
These authors discuss the use of partial amputation to treat a patient with a history of tuberous sclerosis who presents with a chief complaint of painful periungual fibromas on three digits.
These authors discuss the use of partial amputation to treat a patient with a history of tuberous sclerosis who presents with a chief complaint of painful periungual fibromas on three digits.
These authors discuss the use...
06/23/2011
Podiatry Today
06/22/2011
Stephanie Wasek
Terminating an employee is never pleasant but you can ease the transition and safeguard your practice in the process. This author speaks to practice management experts about recognizing significant offenses, the best methods of letting...
Terminating an employee is never pleasant but you can ease the transition and safeguard your practice in the process. This author speaks to practice management experts about recognizing significant offenses, the best methods of letting...
Terminating an employee is...
06/22/2011
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
06/22/2011
Thomas Zgonis, DPM, FACFAS; John J. Stapleton, DPM, FACFAS
The management of diabetic foot and ankle injuries has raised significant debate and controversy over the last few years. Unfortunately, there is still no clear consensus on treatment protocols that necessitate surgical intervention. The main...
The management of diabetic foot and ankle injuries has raised significant debate and controversy over the last few years. Unfortunately, there is still no clear consensus on treatment protocols that necessitate surgical intervention. The main...
The management of diabetic foot...
06/22/2011
Podiatry Today
Online Exclusive
06/22/2011
David J. Levine, DPM, cPed
While most of the published research on leg length discrepancy (LLD) focuses on surgical intervention, conservative care may be helpful in this regard. Accordingly, this author discusses the assessment of LLD and how shoe lifts can be...
While most of the published research on leg length discrepancy (LLD) focuses on surgical intervention, conservative care may be helpful in this regard. Accordingly, this author discusses the assessment of LLD and how shoe lifts can be...
While most of the published...
06/22/2011
Podiatry Today
Forum
06/21/2011
Camille P. Ryans, DPM
Upon entering into a residency program, the idea of two to four years of additional training may seem like a long time, especially after completing 20 years or more of schooling from kindergarten to the conclusion of podiatry school. However,...
Upon entering into a residency program, the idea of two to four years of additional training may seem like a long time, especially after completing 20 years or more of schooling from kindergarten to the conclusion of podiatry school. However,...
Upon entering into a residency...
06/21/2011
Podiatry Today
Industry News
06/21/2011
Healing Heels While Patients Sleep
With a new heel sleeve, patients can get relief for their cracked heels while they sleep.
Sleep-N-Heel Night Conditioning Heel Sleeves can moisturize skin, smoothing rough, dry heels, according to the...
Healing Heels While Patients Sleep
With a new heel sleeve, patients can get relief for their cracked heels while they sleep.
Sleep-N-Heel Night Conditioning Heel Sleeves can moisturize skin, smoothing rough, dry heels, according to the...
Healing Heels While Patients...
06/21/2011
Podiatry Today
Clinical Solutions in Practice
06/21/2011
For increased stability with fixation, a reduced risk of soft tissue impingement and improved efficiency in the OR, surgeons may want to consider the use of two new compression plates, the Anchorage™ Lapidus CP Plate and the Anchorage™ MTP...
For increased stability with fixation, a reduced risk of soft tissue impingement and improved efficiency in the OR, surgeons may want to consider the use of two new compression plates, the Anchorage™ Lapidus CP Plate and the Anchorage™ MTP...
For increased stability with...
06/21/2011
Podiatry Today
Clinical Solutions in Practice
06/21/2011
For increased stability with fixation, a reduced risk of soft tissue impingement and improved efficiency in the OR, surgeons may want to consider the use of two new compression plates, the Anchorage™ Lapidus CP Plate and the Anchorage™ MTP...
For increased stability with fixation, a reduced risk of soft tissue impingement and improved efficiency in the OR, surgeons may want to consider the use of two new compression plates, the Anchorage™ Lapidus CP Plate and the Anchorage™ MTP...
For increased stability with...
06/21/2011
Podiatry Today
06/21/2011
Christopher E. Attinger, MD; Samir S. Rao, MD
Whether it is diabetes, biofilms, biomechanical abnormalities or inadequate wound debridement, there are a number of factors that can lead to plastic surgery complications in lower extremity reconstruction. Accordingly, these authors...
Whether it is diabetes, biofilms, biomechanical abnormalities or inadequate wound debridement, there are a number of factors that can lead to plastic surgery complications in lower extremity reconstruction. Accordingly, these authors...
Whether it is diabetes,...
06/21/2011
Podiatry Today
06/21/2011
Brian Carpenter, DPM, FACFAS; Richard T. Bouché, DPM, FACFAS
Arthroplasty. Brian Carpenter, DPM, notes positive results with metatarsal head resurfacing and points out that many active patients reject the first MPJ arthrodesis option due to concern about loss of joint mobility.
Arthrodesis. Richard...
Arthroplasty. Brian Carpenter, DPM, notes positive results with metatarsal head resurfacing and points out that many active patients reject the first MPJ arthrodesis option due to concern about loss of joint mobility.
Arthrodesis. Richard...
Arthroplasty. Brian Carpenter,...
06/21/2011
Podiatry Today
06/21/2011
Tracey C. Vlahovic, DPM, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg)
Given the changing population demographics in the United States, it is more important than ever to be able to recognize and treat dermatologic conditions that are more prevalent among patients with skin of color. Accordingly, this author...
Given the changing population demographics in the United States, it is more important than ever to be able to recognize and treat dermatologic conditions that are more prevalent among patients with skin of color. Accordingly, this author...
Given the changing population...
06/21/2011
Podiatry Today
06/21/2011
Alan R. Catanzariti, DPM, FACFAS; Robert W. Mendicino, DPM, FACFAS
When conservative care fails for the Charcot foot, the ostectomy can be a viable surgical alternative. Accordingly, these authors offer a closer look at factors to consider before proceeding with an ostectomy, pertinent insights on the...
When conservative care fails for the Charcot foot, the ostectomy can be a viable surgical alternative. Accordingly, these authors offer a closer look at factors to consider before proceeding with an ostectomy, pertinent insights on the...
When conservative care fails...
06/21/2011
Podiatry Today
06/21/2011
Brian McCurdy
Podiatric technology continues to advance and the profession has seen recent innovations in areas such as wound care, surgery and the diabetic foot. Experts in various aspects of podiatry provide insights on acellular dermal matrices, a...
Podiatric technology continues to advance and the profession has seen recent innovations in areas such as wound care, surgery and the diabetic foot. Experts in various aspects of podiatry provide insights on acellular dermal matrices, a...
Podiatric technology continues...
06/21/2011
Podiatry Today
Q&A
06/21/2011
Kazu Suzuki, DPM, CWS
Wound debridement is the foundation for successful and swift wound healing. Appropriate and timely wound debridement facilitates infection control by removing the biofilm over wound surfaces. Our expert panelists discuss best practices in...
Wound debridement is the foundation for successful and swift wound healing. Appropriate and timely wound debridement facilitates infection control by removing the biofilm over wound surfaces. Our expert panelists discuss best practices in...
Wound debridement is the...
06/21/2011
Podiatry Today
Surgical Pearls
06/21/2011
Michael S. Lee, MD, DPM, FACFAS, FACC, FSCAI; Shelby Swanson, BA; Andrea Dyack, BS, BA
Arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ) was first advocated in 1894 by Clutton for severe, painful hallux valgus.1 McKeever refined the technique in 1952 using intramedullary screw fixation, which is currently the gold...
Arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ) was first advocated in 1894 by Clutton for severe, painful hallux valgus.1 McKeever refined the technique in 1952 using intramedullary screw fixation, which is currently the gold...
Arthrodesis of the first...
06/21/2011
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
06/21/2011
Neurology examine the efficacy of different modalities for painful diabetic neuropathy.">
New evidence-based guidelines for painful diabetic neuropathy, recently published in Neurology, examine the efficacy of various types of modalities...
Neurology examine the efficacy of different modalities for painful diabetic neuropathy.">
New evidence-based guidelines for painful diabetic neuropathy, recently published in Neurology, examine the efficacy of various types of modalities...
Neurology examine the efficacy...
06/21/2011
Podiatry Today
