Volume 25 - Issue 1 - January 2012
Case Study
12/27/2011
Valerie L. Schade, DPM, AACFAS
In a case study involving a gangrenous fifth digit in an 88-year-old patient, this author discusses the use of a minimum incision ray resection and fillet of toe flap after appropriate revascularization to facilitate more expeditious healing...
In a case study involving a gangrenous fifth digit in an 88-year-old patient, this author discusses the use of a minimum incision ray resection and fillet of toe flap after appropriate revascularization to facilitate more expeditious healing...
In a case study involving a...
12/27/2011
Podiatry Today
Online Exclusive
12/27/2011
Nicholas A. Campitelli, DPM, FACFAS
This author investigates common misconceptions about barefoot running and expounds on the positive effects of minimalist footwear.
This author investigates common misconceptions about barefoot running and expounds on the positive effects of minimalist footwear.
This author investigates common...
12/27/2011
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
12/21/2011
Although Congress acted last month to prevent a 27 percent reimbursement cut for Medicare, questions remain as to ensuring long-term reimbursement stability for podiatric physicians. The House passed HR 3630, which would increase Medicare...
Although Congress acted last month to prevent a 27 percent reimbursement cut for Medicare, questions remain as to ensuring long-term reimbursement stability for podiatric physicians. The House passed HR 3630, which would increase Medicare...
Although Congress acted last...
12/21/2011
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
12/21/2011
Desmond P. Bell, Jr., DPM, CWS, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg), FCCWS, FAPWCA
Pink ribbon. The juxtaposition of these two words translates into arguably the most recognized symbol anywhere, the looping image firmly embedded in our collective psyche and associated with breast cancer awareness. These words also conjure...
Pink ribbon. The juxtaposition of these two words translates into arguably the most recognized symbol anywhere, the looping image firmly embedded in our collective psyche and associated with breast cancer awareness. These words also conjure...
Pink ribbon. The juxtaposition...
12/21/2011
Podiatry Today
Q&A
12/21/2011
Kazu Suzuki, DPM, CWS
Fungal infections can exacerbate the already compromised environment of lower extremity wounds. These expert panelists discuss treating fungal infections in wound care patients, offering insights on oral treatments, topical therapies, and...
Fungal infections can exacerbate the already compromised environment of lower extremity wounds. These expert panelists discuss treating fungal infections in wound care patients, offering insights on oral treatments, topical therapies, and...
Fungal infections can...
12/21/2011
Podiatry Today
Surgical Pearls
12/21/2011
Nicholas J. Bevilacqua, DPM, FACFAS
Ankle fractures are seemingly uncomplicated injuries. However, in the elderly and people with diabetes, this seemingly straightforward injury can have catastrophic outcomes.
Ankle fractures are seemingly uncomplicated injuries. However, in the elderly and people with diabetes, this seemingly straightforward injury can have catastrophic outcomes.
Ankle fractures are seemingly...
12/21/2011
Podiatry Today
12/21/2011
Jonathan J. Key, DPM, FACFAS; Ben Carelock, DPM; Kevin Dux, DPM
When and how should you administer prophylaxis to patients to prevent the potential complication of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) following lower extremity surgery? These authors discuss the risk factors for DVT and examine the research on...
When and how should you administer prophylaxis to patients to prevent the potential complication of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) following lower extremity surgery? These authors discuss the risk factors for DVT and examine the research on...
When and how should you...
12/21/2011
Podiatry Today
12/21/2011
M. Joel Morse, DPM, FASPD, FASPS, FABPM
Patients with psoriasis can present with multiple levels of involvement and with different types of the chronic condition. Accordingly, this author discusses the presentation of the condition, offers keys to diagnosis and reviews a variety...
Patients with psoriasis can present with multiple levels of involvement and with different types of the chronic condition. Accordingly, this author discusses the presentation of the condition, offers keys to diagnosis and reviews a variety...
Patients with psoriasis can...
12/21/2011
Podiatry Today
12/21/2011
Brian W. Fullem, DPM, FACFAS, FAAPSM
When getting athletes back on their feet following a stress fracture, one must balance the need to return to sport with the need for safe healing. Combining a thorough review of the literature with practical pearls from his clinical...
When getting athletes back on their feet following a stress fracture, one must balance the need to return to sport with the need for safe healing. Combining a thorough review of the literature with practical pearls from his clinical...
When getting athletes back on...
12/21/2011
Podiatry Today
12/21/2011
Russell G. Volpe, DPM
In recent years, there has been much discussion over what criteria should prompt the treatment of pediatric flatfoot and when one should not treat it. This author discusses the consequences of pediatric flatfoot, the pathomechanics of the...
In recent years, there has been much discussion over what criteria should prompt the treatment of pediatric flatfoot and when one should not treat it. This author discusses the consequences of pediatric flatfoot, the pathomechanics of the...
In recent years, there has been...
12/21/2011
Podiatry Today
