Volume 16 - Issue 8 - August 2003
08/03/2003
Jeff A. Hall
There are significant disparities between the various podiatric residency programs across the country. For example, at the University of Texas, residents get “five hours per week of lectures and topic discussions,” according to one of the...
There are significant disparities between the various podiatric residency programs across the country. For example, at the University of Texas, residents get “five hours per week of lectures and topic discussions,” according to one of the...
There are significant...
08/03/2003
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
08/03/2003
Adrianne P.S. Smith, MD, FACEP
Wound healing progresses through a series of processes, which include the formation of granulation tissue, epithelialization and connective tissue remodeling. These events require continuous modification of the complex cellular support...
Wound healing progresses through a series of processes, which include the formation of granulation tissue, epithelialization and connective tissue remodeling. These events require continuous modification of the complex cellular support...
Wound healing progresses through...
08/03/2003
Podiatry Today
Practice Builders
08/03/2003
Chris E. Vance, DPM
In over 25 years of practice, I have witnessed the importance of recognizing patient learning styles. As a physician and now as a practice consultant, I have found that communication is of strategic importance. As physicians, we must educate...
In over 25 years of practice, I have witnessed the importance of recognizing patient learning styles. As a physician and now as a practice consultant, I have found that communication is of strategic importance. As physicians, we must educate...
In over 25 years of practice, I...
08/03/2003
Podiatry Today
08/03/2003
Jeff A. Hall
There are some consistent themes that have emerged from this year’s roundup of leading innovations in podiatry. “Minimally invasive” seems to be the phrasing of choice as the technology seems to be more and more focused on reducing patient...
There are some consistent themes that have emerged from this year’s roundup of leading innovations in podiatry. “Minimally invasive” seems to be the phrasing of choice as the technology seems to be more and more focused on reducing patient...
There are some consistent themes...
08/03/2003
Podiatry Today
08/03/2003
Ronald G. Ray, DPM, FACFAS, PT; Neal M. Blitz, DPM, FACFAS
The lapidus arthrodesis for the treatment of symptomatic hallux valgus remains a controversial subject in foot surgery. Since its inception in the early 1900s, the lapidus arthrodesis has been abandoned by many surgeons mainly due to its high...
The lapidus arthrodesis for the treatment of symptomatic hallux valgus remains a controversial subject in foot surgery. Since its inception in the early 1900s, the lapidus arthrodesis has been abandoned by many surgeons mainly due to its high...
The lapidus arthrodesis for the...
08/03/2003
Podiatry Today
08/03/2003
Matthew Dairman, DPM; Jeffrey L. Jensen, DPM, FACFAS; Eric D. Jaakola, DPM; Anna Weber, DPM
Neuropathic foot ulcers are the most common precursor of lower–extremity amputation in patients with diabetes.1 In the podiatry literature, as well as other wound care literature, the total contact cast (TCC) has long been considered the gold...
Neuropathic foot ulcers are the most common precursor of lower–extremity amputation in patients with diabetes.1 In the podiatry literature, as well as other wound care literature, the total contact cast (TCC) has long been considered the gold...
Neuropathic foot ulcers are the...
08/03/2003
Podiatry Today
Education
08/03/2003
John D. Mozena, DPM, FACFAS, PC
Onychomycosis is the number one diagnosed and treated disease by podiatrists today. While the disease was first recognized in the United States in 1928, it has only recently been brought under control with drugs that have been introduced in...
Onychomycosis is the number one diagnosed and treated disease by podiatrists today. While the disease was first recognized in the United States in 1928, it has only recently been brought under control with drugs that have been introduced in...
Onychomycosis is the number one...
08/03/2003
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
08/03/2003
Nicholas Sol, DPM
When treating pediatric soccer players, you may see common conditions such as calcaneal apophysitis and injuries such as lateral ankle sprains. Prescribing orthotics for players also comes with its own set of considerations. Indeed, finding...
When treating pediatric soccer players, you may see common conditions such as calcaneal apophysitis and injuries such as lateral ankle sprains. Prescribing orthotics for players also comes with its own set of considerations. Indeed, finding...
When treating pediatric soccer...
08/03/2003
Podiatry Today
Sports Medicine
08/03/2003
Mark A. Caselli, DPM
Exercise plays an important role in the management of both insulin-dependent diabetes (IDDM) and non-insulin-dependent diabetes (NIDDM). Regular exercise, especially aerobic exercise, strengthens the heart and circulatory system, thus...
Exercise plays an important role in the management of both insulin-dependent diabetes (IDDM) and non-insulin-dependent diabetes (NIDDM). Regular exercise, especially aerobic exercise, strengthens the heart and circulatory system, thus...
Exercise plays an important role...
08/03/2003
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
08/03/2003
Brian McCurdy
Podiatric residents will have access to the expertise of a diverse range of established DPMs thanks to a new series of online lectures. Podiatry Online founders Alan Sherman, DPM, and Michael Shore, DPM, have created PRESENT (Podiatric...
Podiatric residents will have access to the expertise of a diverse range of established DPMs thanks to a new series of online lectures. Podiatry Online founders Alan Sherman, DPM, and Michael Shore, DPM, have created PRESENT (Podiatric...
Podiatric residents will have...
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