Volume 25 - Issue 4 - April 2012
Case Study
03/27/2012
Kerianne Spiess, DPM, FACFAS; Jane Pontious, DPM, FACFAS
These authors detail the diagnosis and treatment of a 76-year-old patient who presented with a painless palpable mass along her dorsal first metatarsal shaft, a mass that had increased in size over the past few years.
These authors detail the diagnosis and treatment of a 76-year-old patient who presented with a painless palpable mass along her dorsal first metatarsal shaft, a mass that had increased in size over the past few years.
These authors detail the...
03/27/2012
Podiatry Today
Online Exclusive
03/27/2012
Robert George Smith, DPM, MSc, RPh, cPed, CPRS
Noting that drug-induced arthralgia can occur as a side effect of a large number of common medications, this author offers insights on how to recognize and manage drug-induced joint pain.
Noting that drug-induced arthralgia can occur as a side effect of a large number of common medications, this author offers insights on how to recognize and manage drug-induced joint pain.
Noting that drug-induced...
03/27/2012
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
03/26/2012
A recent systematic review found that one in every five patients with diabetes and peripheral neuropathy undergoing a partial first ray amputation subsequently required a more proximal amputation.
A recent systematic review found that one in every five patients with diabetes and peripheral neuropathy undergoing a partial first ray amputation subsequently required a more proximal amputation.
A recent systematic review...
03/26/2012
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
03/26/2012
Khurram H. Khan, DPM, FACFAS, FACPM, FAPWCA; Alicia Attanasio
Staphylococcus aureus, one of the six pathogens with growing multidrug resistant virulence. These six bacteria are responsible for two-thirds of all healthcare-associated infections.">
Determining the best course of treatment for...
Staphylococcus aureus, one of the six pathogens with growing multidrug resistant virulence. These six bacteria are responsible for two-thirds of all healthcare-associated infections.">
Determining the best course of treatment for...
Staphylococcus aureus, one of...
03/26/2012
Podiatry Today
Dermatology Diagnosis
03/28/2012
Tracey C. Vlahovic, DPM, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg)
A 54-year-old woman presents with bilateral leg lesions that are pruritic and bothersome, a condition that is several years in duration. She has seen several physicians for this condition but “no one seems to be able to help” her. As she is...
A 54-year-old woman presents with bilateral leg lesions that are pruritic and bothersome, a condition that is several years in duration. She has seen several physicians for this condition but “no one seems to be able to help” her. As she is...
A 54-year-old woman presents...
03/28/2012
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
03/28/2012
Nicholas Romansky, DPM, FACFAS
These expert panelists explore the efficacy of orthoses for hallux limitus, the impact of orthotic devices on the kinetic chain and key considerations with topcovers.
These expert panelists explore the efficacy of orthoses for hallux limitus, the impact of orthotic devices on the kinetic chain and key considerations with topcovers.
These expert panelists explore...
03/28/2012
Podiatry Today
03/23/2012
William D. Fishco, DPM, MS, FACFAS
Due to their unique presentation, intractable plantar keratoses can be challenging to treat and can be particularly painful. This author reviews the biomechanical causes of intractable plantar keratoses, offers pearls on making a diagnosis...
Due to their unique presentation, intractable plantar keratoses can be challenging to treat and can be particularly painful. This author reviews the biomechanical causes of intractable plantar keratoses, offers pearls on making a diagnosis...
Due to their unique...
03/23/2012
Podiatry Today
03/23/2012
Douglas Richie, Jr., DPM, FACFAS, FAAPSM
Given the relatively common nature of adult-acquired flatfoot, this author offers practical pearls and emerging insights from the literature on key biomechanical findings that can influence decision making for both conservative and surgical...
Given the relatively common nature of adult-acquired flatfoot, this author offers practical pearls and emerging insights from the literature on key biomechanical findings that can influence decision making for both conservative and surgical...
Given the relatively common...
03/23/2012
Podiatry Today
03/23/2012
Erin E. Klein, DPM, MS; Lowell Scott Weil, Jr., DPM, MBA, FACFAS
Do you find yourself in certain cases choosing between metatarsal realignment and plantar plate repair? Given this dilemma, these authors suggest that combining the Weil osteotomy with a dorsal approach to the anatomic plantar plate may be...
Do you find yourself in certain cases choosing between metatarsal realignment and plantar plate repair? Given this dilemma, these authors suggest that combining the Weil osteotomy with a dorsal approach to the anatomic plantar plate may be...
Do you find yourself in certain...
03/23/2012
Podiatry Today
03/23/2012
Jamie Yakel, DPM, FACFAS
Orthotics can be a vital part of treatment for the sometimes vague diagnosis of metatarsalgia. Accordingly, this author expounds on the benefits of orthotics and accommodations such as metatarsal pads and bars for metatarsalgia arising from...
Orthotics can be a vital part of treatment for the sometimes vague diagnosis of metatarsalgia. Accordingly, this author expounds on the benefits of orthotics and accommodations such as metatarsal pads and bars for metatarsalgia arising from...
Orthotics can be a vital part...
03/23/2012
Podiatry Today
