Volume 24 - Issue 9 - September 2011
Online Exclusive
08/29/2011
Michael M. Fanous, DPM, MHA, MS
When conservative measures fail, endoscopic decompression may provide pain relief of Morton’s neuroma. This author provides key diagnostic pearls, imaging insights and surgical tips.
When conservative measures fail, endoscopic decompression may provide pain relief of Morton’s neuroma. This author provides key diagnostic pearls, imaging insights and surgical tips.
When conservative measures...
08/29/2011
Podiatry Today
Case Study
08/24/2011
Lida Faroqi, DPM; Ronald Guberman, DPM, CWS, DABPS
These authors detail the case of a 52-year-old man who presented with a fast spreading necrotizing fasciitis and a severe infection.
These authors detail the case of a 52-year-old man who presented with a fast spreading necrotizing fasciitis and a severe infection.
These authors detail the case...
08/24/2011
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
08/24/2011
Diabetes Care recently cited 11 risk factors that one could use to predict amputation in patients with diabetic foot infection. Lead study author Benjamin Lipsky, MD, notes the risk score includes findings from the history, physical...
Diabetes Care recently cited 11 risk factors that one could use to predict amputation in patients with diabetic foot infection. Lead study author Benjamin Lipsky, MD, notes the risk score includes findings from the history, physical...
Diabetes Care recently cited 11...
08/24/2011
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
08/24/2011
Neal Mozen, DPM, FACFAS, CWS; Thomas Belken, DPM, DABAPM, AACFAS
Every physician, regardless of specialty, faces the non-adherent patient. When the patient has diabetes, things become even more complicated. Even though we as podiatrists are not actively managing the patient’s diabetes, his or her...
Every physician, regardless of specialty, faces the non-adherent patient. When the patient has diabetes, things become even more complicated. Even though we as podiatrists are not actively managing the patient’s diabetes, his or her...
Every physician, regardless of...
08/24/2011
Podiatry Today
Q&A
08/24/2011
Kazu Suzuki, DPM, CWS
When considering which methods of wound debridement will be effective in their patients, clinicians have a wide range of choices at their disposal. These expert panelists discuss their preferences for sharp debridement, ultrasound...
When considering which methods of wound debridement will be effective in their patients, clinicians have a wide range of choices at their disposal. These expert panelists discuss their preferences for sharp debridement, ultrasound...
When considering which methods...
08/24/2011
Podiatry Today
Surgical Pearls
08/24/2011
Michael M. Cohen, DPM, FACFAS
Imagine that you were running late on your way to the hospital to attend to an urgent patient. You have a choice of two routes. One route is longer because it uses two streets, each with a traffic light, and no place to make a U-turn and...
Imagine that you were running late on your way to the hospital to attend to an urgent patient. You have a choice of two routes. One route is longer because it uses two streets, each with a traffic light, and no place to make a U-turn and...
Imagine that you were running...
08/24/2011
Podiatry Today
08/23/2011
Kurt Glesne, DPM; Jon Wilson, DPM; Amber M. Shane, DPM, FACFAS; Christopher L. Reeves, DPM, FACFAS
Peroneal pathology can affect athletes in a wide variety of sports and activities. The complexity of peroneal tendon disorders can be compounded by the desire of athletes to get back to the field of play as soon as possible. Accordingly,...
Peroneal pathology can affect athletes in a wide variety of sports and activities. The complexity of peroneal tendon disorders can be compounded by the desire of athletes to get back to the field of play as soon as possible. Accordingly,...
Peroneal pathology can affect...
08/23/2011
Podiatry Today
08/23/2011
Alexander M. Reyzelman, DPM, FACFAS; Jamie Kim, DPM
Digital amputation has the potential to allow patients with diabetes to resume daily activities with few alterations in gait. Accordingly, these authors discuss proper procedure planning, how to ensure appropriate vascular supply and key...
Digital amputation has the potential to allow patients with diabetes to resume daily activities with few alterations in gait. Accordingly, these authors discuss proper procedure planning, how to ensure appropriate vascular supply and key...
Digital amputation has the...
08/23/2011
Podiatry Today
08/23/2011
Douglas Richie, Jr., DPM, FACFAS, FAAPSM; Lisa M. Schoene, DPM, ATC, FACFAS
Yes. Doug Richie Jr., DPM, FACFAS says evidence-based medicine is overwhelmingly in favor of preventive bracing and notes that the literature discounts perceived negative
effects on athletic performance.
No. Lisa M. Schoene, DPM, ATC, FACFAS...
Yes. Doug Richie Jr., DPM, FACFAS says evidence-based medicine is overwhelmingly in favor of preventive bracing and notes that the literature discounts perceived negative
effects on athletic performance.
No. Lisa M. Schoene, DPM, ATC, FACFAS...
Yes. Doug Richie Jr., DPM,...
08/23/2011
Podiatry Today
08/24/2011
Jeffrey C. Wienke, DPM; Paul Dayton, DPM, MS, FACFAS
Numerous methods of bone stimulation have emerged in recent years but how effective are they at facilitating healing? These authors take a critical look at the evidence on the efficacy of electrical stimulation, low-intensity pulsed...
Numerous methods of bone stimulation have emerged in recent years but how effective are they at facilitating healing? These authors take a critical look at the evidence on the efficacy of electrical stimulation, low-intensity pulsed...
Numerous methods of bone...
08/24/2011
Podiatry Today
