Volume 25 - Issue 5 - May 2012
Case Study
04/26/2012
Cynthia Cernak, DPM; Desiree Scholl, DPM; Alex R. Scholl, DPM
These authors offer insights on removing failed hammertoe implants from a 53-year-old-female who presented with a chief complaint of continued pain and swelling localized to her right and left fourth toes.
These authors offer insights on removing failed hammertoe implants from a 53-year-old-female who presented with a chief complaint of continued pain and swelling localized to her right and left fourth toes.
These authors offer insights on...
04/26/2012
Podiatry Today
Case Study
04/26/2012
Christopher Hendrix, DPM, FACFAS
The author details the treatment of an obese 48-year-old patient with diabetes whose weight loss and exercise program stalled due to pain and discomfort in her right foot, arch and heel.
The author details the treatment of an obese 48-year-old patient with diabetes whose weight loss and exercise program stalled due to pain and discomfort in her right foot, arch and heel.
The author details the...
04/26/2012
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
04/18/2012
A study recently published in the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association speculates that equinus may occur more frequently than previously reported in patients with diabetes.
A study recently published in the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association speculates that equinus may occur more frequently than previously reported in patients with diabetes.
A study recently published in...
04/18/2012
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
04/23/2012
J. Monroe Laborde, MD
Diabetic neuropathy results in tendon imbalance and decreased protective sensation.1,2 Tendon imbalance, especially Achilles or gastrocnemius-soleus tightness, causes or aggravates most foot problems.
Diabetic neuropathy results in tendon imbalance and decreased protective sensation.1,2 Tendon imbalance, especially Achilles or gastrocnemius-soleus tightness, causes or aggravates most foot problems.
Diabetic neuropathy results in...
04/23/2012
Podiatry Today
Surgical Pearls
04/23/2012
Donald R. Green, DPM, FACFAS; Kelley Wallin, DPM
Subtalar joint arthrodesis and subtalar joint arthroereisis are widely used surgical procedures for eliminating motion or limiting excessive pronation at the subtalar joint.1-3
Subtalar joint arthrodesis and subtalar joint arthroereisis are widely used surgical procedures for eliminating motion or limiting excessive pronation at the subtalar joint.1-3
Subtalar joint arthrodesis and...
04/23/2012
Podiatry Today
Q&A
04/23/2012
Kazu Suzuki, DPM, CWS
These expert panelists debate the use of antimicrobial dressings versus regular wound dressings, the efficacy of antiseptics and whether sterile gloves are useful in reducing the risk of infection.
These expert panelists debate the use of antimicrobial dressings versus regular wound dressings, the efficacy of antiseptics and whether sterile gloves are useful in reducing the risk of infection.
These expert panelists debate...
04/23/2012
Podiatry Today
04/23/2012
Alan R. Catanzariti, DPM, FACFAS; Robert W. Mendicino, DPM, FACFAS
Although podiatry residents have opportunities for significant advancement of their skills, they also face daunting challenges that may not be receiving adequate attention in residency programs. Drawing upon their experience, these authors...
Although podiatry residents have opportunities for significant advancement of their skills, they also face daunting challenges that may not be receiving adequate attention in residency programs. Drawing upon their experience, these authors...
Although podiatry residents...
04/23/2012
Podiatry Today
04/23/2012
Kevin A. Kirby, DPM, MS
As barefoot running gains popularity and the market sees the development of more minimalist shoes, podiatric physicians and athletes have debated barefoot running versus shod running, which is faster and which leads to less chance of injury....
As barefoot running gains popularity and the market sees the development of more minimalist shoes, podiatric physicians and athletes have debated barefoot running versus shod running, which is faster and which leads to less chance of injury....
As barefoot running gains...
04/23/2012
Podiatry Today
04/25/2012
Thomas S. Roukis, DPM, PhD, FACFAS
Given the myriad of possible etiologies for deviated second or third toes, it is valuable to have a range of treatment options. This author offers a closer look at surgical management and current concepts with the Weil distal oblique...
Given the myriad of possible etiologies for deviated second or third toes, it is valuable to have a range of treatment options. This author offers a closer look at surgical management and current concepts with the Weil distal oblique...
Given the myriad of possible...
04/25/2012
Podiatry Today
04/25/2012
Shannon Rush, DPM, FACFAS; Meagan Jennings, DPM, FACFAS; Nicholas W. Todd, DPM, FACFAS, AACFAS
When conservative offloading options have failed and patients with diabetes are at risk of limb loss, one might consider surgical offloading for diabetic foot ulcers. These authors offer their experience with operative techniques for...
When conservative offloading options have failed and patients with diabetes are at risk of limb loss, one might consider surgical offloading for diabetic foot ulcers. These authors offer their experience with operative techniques for...
When conservative offloading...
04/25/2012
Podiatry Today
