Volume 25 - Issue 2 - February 2012
Case Study
01/30/2012
Bradly W. Bussewitz, DPM, FACFAS
This author discusses using a tibio-talo calcaneal fusion with an intramedullary rod in a distal tibia-fibula fracture in a patient who had sustained two nonunions following open reduction internal fixation.
This author discusses using a tibio-talo calcaneal fusion with an intramedullary rod in a distal tibia-fibula fracture in a patient who had sustained two nonunions following open reduction internal fixation.
This author discusses using a...
01/30/2012
Podiatry Today
Forum
01/30/2012
John H. McCord, DPM
The online web sites where patients can write comments about doctors and rate them would only seem fair if doctors had a web site where they could rate patients. The HIPAA laws stand in the way of that equitable solution.
The online web sites where patients can write comments about doctors and rate them would only seem fair if doctors had a web site where they could rate patients. The HIPAA laws stand in the way of that equitable solution.
The online web sites where...
01/30/2012
Podiatry Today
Clinical Solutions in Practice
01/30/2012
Danielle Chicano
Accurate gait assessment can obviously play a key role in the diagnostic workup. Accordingly, a gait assessment device that reportedly observes more than 20 times the images per second than the human eye could provide considerable diagnostic...
Accurate gait assessment can obviously play a key role in the diagnostic workup. Accordingly, a gait assessment device that reportedly observes more than 20 times the images per second than the human eye could provide considerable diagnostic...
Accurate gait assessment can...
01/30/2012
Podiatry Today
Clinical Solutions in Practice
01/30/2012
Danielle Chicano
Accurate gait assessment can obviously play a key role in the diagnostic workup. Accordingly, a gait assessment device that reportedly observes more than 20 times the images per second than the human eye could provide considerable diagnostic...
Accurate gait assessment can obviously play a key role in the diagnostic workup. Accordingly, a gait assessment device that reportedly observes more than 20 times the images per second than the human eye could provide considerable diagnostic...
Accurate gait assessment can...
01/30/2012
Podiatry Today
Sports Medicine
01/30/2012
Lisa M. Schoene, DPM, ATC, FACFAS
For every foot, there is an athletic shoe that fits correctly. After specializing in sports medicine for over 20 years, I know this is true.
For every foot, there is an athletic shoe that fits correctly. After specializing in sports medicine for over 20 years, I know this is true.
For every foot, there is an...
01/30/2012
Podiatry Today
Dermatology Diagnosis
01/30/2012
Michael Uro, DPM
An 80-year-old Caucasian presents to the office complaining of thick, yellow, unsightly and sometimes painful toenails. The patient, a retired RN, has had a history of a rash affecting both feet. The rash is sometimes pruritic and sometimes...
An 80-year-old Caucasian presents to the office complaining of thick, yellow, unsightly and sometimes painful toenails. The patient, a retired RN, has had a history of a rash affecting both feet. The rash is sometimes pruritic and sometimes...
An 80-year-old Caucasian...
01/30/2012
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
01/30/2012
Dong Kim, DPM; Jeffrey E. McAlister, DPM, FACFAS; Paul J. Kim, DPM, MS, FACFAS
In lieu of the advancements in wound healing and innovations in surgical technique, limb salvage in the patient with diabetes remains a costly and complex endeavor. Some advocate immediate amputation for complex diabetic ulcers or...
In lieu of the advancements in wound healing and innovations in surgical technique, limb salvage in the patient with diabetes remains a costly and complex endeavor. Some advocate immediate amputation for complex diabetic ulcers or...
In lieu of the advancements in...
01/30/2012
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
01/30/2012
The American Medical Association (AMA) is opposing the Conditions of Participation of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) that would allow podiatrists to hold leadership positions at hospitals.
The American Medical Association (AMA) is opposing the Conditions of Participation of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) that would allow podiatrists to hold leadership positions at hospitals.
The American Medical...
01/30/2012
Podiatry Today
01/30/2012
As the President of the Texas Podiatric Medical Association (TPMA), I want to respond to your December 2011 cover story, “Scope of Practice Update: Where Things Stand,” as it relates to Texas. I hope to clarify some misinformation and...
As the President of the Texas Podiatric Medical Association (TPMA), I want to respond to your December 2011 cover story, “Scope of Practice Update: Where Things Stand,” as it relates to Texas. I hope to clarify some misinformation and...
As the President of the Texas...
01/30/2012
Podiatry Today
Online Exclusive
01/26/2012
Patricia Kim, DPM; Thanh Dinh, DPM, FACFAS
These authors offer a closer look at hallux abducto valgus and the impact of age on treatment decisions in adolescents and elderly patients.
These authors offer a closer look at hallux abducto valgus and the impact of age on treatment decisions in adolescents and elderly patients.
These authors offer a closer...
01/26/2012
Podiatry Today
01/25/2012
Ron Raducanu, DPM, DABFAS, FASPS
Reviewing the evolution of the Evans calcaneal osteotomy, this author discusses the impact on biomechanics, shares insights from the literature on osteotomy placement and bone graft size, and offers pearls on minimizing the risk of common...
Reviewing the evolution of the Evans calcaneal osteotomy, this author discusses the impact on biomechanics, shares insights from the literature on osteotomy placement and bone graft size, and offers pearls on minimizing the risk of common...
Reviewing the evolution of the...
01/25/2012
Podiatry Today
01/25/2012
Nicholas Romansky, DPM, FACFAS
Given the increased prevalence of gout and how gout affects the lower extremity, the author discusses current concepts in diagnosis and treatment, and provides an
illuminating case study.
Given the increased prevalence of gout and how gout affects the lower extremity, the author discusses current concepts in diagnosis and treatment, and provides an
illuminating case study.
Given the increased prevalence...
01/25/2012
Podiatry Today
01/25/2012
Davi Cross, DPM; Lawrence A. DiDomenico, DPM, FACFAS
Given the decreased bone mineral density and poorer bone healing potential in people with osteoporosis, achieving adequate fixation can be challenging for osteotomies or arthrodesis procedures in this patient population. Accordingly, these...
Given the decreased bone mineral density and poorer bone healing potential in people with osteoporosis, achieving adequate fixation can be challenging for osteotomies or arthrodesis procedures in this patient population. Accordingly, these...
Given the decreased bone...
01/25/2012
Podiatry Today
01/25/2012
Stephanie C. Wu, DPM, MSc, FACFAS; Nancy Slone-Rivera, MS, ANP-C, CWON, CFCN
Given the relatively common incidence of venous insufficiency and the high likelihood of recurrence with venous leg ulcers, these authors offer a thorough review of the literature and share their insights on compression modalities ranging...
Given the relatively common incidence of venous insufficiency and the high likelihood of recurrence with venous leg ulcers, these authors offer a thorough review of the literature and share their insights on compression modalities ranging...
Given the relatively common...
01/25/2012
Podiatry Today
01/25/2012
Christopher F. Hyer, DPM, MS, FACFAS; Ryan T. Scott, DPM, FACFAS, AACFAS
Given the risks and patient concerns associated with K-wire fixation, these authors discuss the use of emerging hammertoe implants, absorbable pins and cannulated screws, and share a couple of illuminating case studies.
Given the risks and patient concerns associated with K-wire fixation, these authors discuss the use of emerging hammertoe implants, absorbable pins and cannulated screws, and share a couple of illuminating case studies.
Given the risks and patient...
01/25/2012
Podiatry Today
