Volume 24 - Issue 11 - November 2011
Online Exclusive
11/04/2011
David Zuckerman, DPM, FACFAS
In recent years, laser therapy has emerged as a possible treatment option for onychomycosis. Given the variety of available lasers, this author offers insights on a couple of compact laser systems and provides a helpful primer on the...
In recent years, laser therapy has emerged as a possible treatment option for onychomycosis. Given the variety of available lasers, this author offers insights on a couple of compact laser systems and provides a helpful primer on the...
In recent years, laser therapy...
11/04/2011
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
10/20/2011
Danielle Chicano; Brian McCurdy
Two podiatric physicians are on the Congressional ballot in 2012 and each cites malpractice reform and Medicare issues as part of his agenda.
Two podiatric physicians are on the Congressional ballot in 2012 and each cites malpractice reform and Medicare issues as part of his agenda.
Two podiatric physicians are on...
10/20/2011
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
10/21/2011
Adam R. Johnson, DPM, MD
As the diabetes mellitus epidemic continues to grow, so does the number of diabetic wounds in the lower extremity. Researchers have estimated that the number of individuals with diabetes mellitus who eventually develop a lower extremity...
As the diabetes mellitus epidemic continues to grow, so does the number of diabetic wounds in the lower extremity. Researchers have estimated that the number of individuals with diabetes mellitus who eventually develop a lower extremity...
As the diabetes mellitus...
10/21/2011
Podiatry Today
Q&A
10/21/2011
Kazu Suzuki, DPM, CWS
Any open wound is a portal of entry for bacteria and there is a possibility of wound infection, oftentimes with gram-positive bacteria, such as Staphylococcus or Strep species. It is very important to diagnose and treat these conditions...
Any open wound is a portal of entry for bacteria and there is a possibility of wound infection, oftentimes with gram-positive bacteria, such as Staphylococcus or Strep species. It is very important to diagnose and treat these conditions...
Any open wound is a portal of...
10/21/2011
Podiatry Today
Surgical Pearls
10/21/2011
Meagan Jennings, DPM, FACFAS; Samantha Bark, DPM; Shannon Rush, DPM, FACFAS
There has been a variety of research looking at treatments for acute Achilles tendon ruptures including non-operative repair with different rehabilitation protocols, extensile open repairs, percutaneous repairs, percutaneous repair with...
There has been a variety of research looking at treatments for acute Achilles tendon ruptures including non-operative repair with different rehabilitation protocols, extensile open repairs, percutaneous repairs, percutaneous repair with...
There has been a variety of...
10/21/2011
Podiatry Today
10/21/2011
Lowell Scott Weil, Jr., DPM, MBA, FACFAS
Offering a closer look at the role of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) in the armamentarium for chronic plantar fasciitis, this author reviews long-term research from randomized controlled trials, offers a compelling case study and...
Offering a closer look at the role of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) in the armamentarium for chronic plantar fasciitis, this author reviews long-term research from randomized controlled trials, offers a compelling case study and...
Offering a closer look at the...
10/21/2011
Podiatry Today
10/21/2011
Christopher R. Corwin, DPM, MS, AACFAS
More often than not, patients with plantar fasciitis have already attempted to resolve the condition on their own before they come into your office. This author explores a range of effective conservative treatments, investigates the...
More often than not, patients with plantar fasciitis have already attempted to resolve the condition on their own before they come into your office. This author explores a range of effective conservative treatments, investigates the...
More often than not, patients...
10/21/2011
Podiatry Today
10/24/2011
David J. Soomekh, DPM, FACFAS; Bob Baravarian, DPM, FACFAS; Sydney K. Yau, DPM
As orthobiologic technology continues to advance, these authors discuss the theory behind platelet-rich plasma (PRP), offer a thorough review of the literature on PRP for Achilles tendon injuries and provide insights from their clinical...
As orthobiologic technology continues to advance, these authors discuss the theory behind platelet-rich plasma (PRP), offer a thorough review of the literature on PRP for Achilles tendon injuries and provide insights from their clinical...
As orthobiologic technology...
10/24/2011
Podiatry Today
10/24/2011
Bradly W. Bussewitz, DPM, FACFAS; Terrence M. Philbin, DO
Given the common presentation of neglected Achilles tendon ruptures, these authors discuss signs and symptoms, and keys to diagnosis. They also survey the literature and offer their perspectives on excision with direct repair and performing...
Given the common presentation of neglected Achilles tendon ruptures, these authors discuss signs and symptoms, and keys to diagnosis. They also survey the literature and offer their perspectives on excision with direct repair and performing...
Given the common presentation...
10/24/2011
Podiatry Today
10/24/2011
Kevin A. Kirby, DPM, MS; Stephen L. Barrett, DPM, FACFAS, MBA, FAENS, CWS
Stephen L. Barrett, DPM, MBA, says there is still a very important role for plantar fasciotomy in the treatment of recalcitrant plantar fasciopathy, citing high success rates and minimal complications.
Although fasciotomy can be successful...
Stephen L. Barrett, DPM, MBA, says there is still a very important role for plantar fasciotomy in the treatment of recalcitrant plantar fasciopathy, citing high success rates and minimal complications.
Although fasciotomy can be successful...
Stephen L. Barrett, DPM, MBA,...
10/24/2011
Podiatry Today
