Volume 24 - Issue 7 - July 2011
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
06/29/2011
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
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
