Volume 25 - Issue 6 - June 2012
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05/24/2012
Ryan T. Scott, DPM, FACFAS, AACFAS; Christopher F. Hyer, DPM, MS, FACFAS
Sharing findings from the literature and pearls from their own experience, these authors examine pertinent considerations and keys to facilitating optimal placement of internal screw fixation in subtalar joint arthrodesis procedures.
Sharing findings from the literature and pearls from their own experience, these authors examine pertinent considerations and keys to facilitating optimal placement of internal screw fixation in subtalar joint arthrodesis procedures.
Sharing findings from the...
05/24/2012
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
05/23/2012
By the year 2030, the rate of obesity in the United States will increase by an estimated 33 percent while the prevalence of severe obesity will rise by 130 percent, according to a recent study.
By the year 2030, the rate of obesity in the United States will increase by an estimated 33 percent while the prevalence of severe obesity will rise by 130 percent, according to a recent study.
By the year 2030, the rate of...
05/23/2012
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
05/23/2012
Irina Bazarov, MS; Alexander M. Reyzelman, DPM, FACFAS
Despite the multitude of wound healing products and technologies that have come out in recent years, the treatment of chronic diabetic ulcers still remains a challenge. An evolving scientific understanding of wound physiology has led to the...
Despite the multitude of wound healing products and technologies that have come out in recent years, the treatment of chronic diabetic ulcers still remains a challenge. An evolving scientific understanding of wound physiology has led to the...
Despite the multitude of wound...
05/23/2012
Podiatry Today
Dermatology Diagnosis
05/23/2012
M. Joel Morse, DPM, FASPD, FASPS, FABPM
Longitudinal pigmentation of the nail is a common presenting problem in general podiatry. However, it is not something the patient always brings to your attention. You need to look for it.
Longitudinal pigmentation of the nail is a common presenting problem in general podiatry. However, it is not something the patient always brings to your attention. You need to look for it.
Longitudinal pigmentation of...
05/23/2012
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
05/23/2012
Denise Freeman, DPM
Our expert panelists discuss the pre-casting workup for orthotics, the advantages of plaster casting and the importance of checking range of motion. They also offer pointers on what you should look for before sending casts to the lab and...
Our expert panelists discuss the pre-casting workup for orthotics, the advantages of plaster casting and the importance of checking range of motion. They also offer pointers on what you should look for before sending casts to the lab and...
Our expert panelists discuss...
05/23/2012
Podiatry Today
05/21/2012
Stephen L. Barrett, DPM, FACFAS, MBA, FAENS, CWS
There has been a renaissance in recent years of the once disparaged technique of minimal incision surgery. This author details why minimal incision osteotomies can be advantageous for certain conditions, offers surgical pointers and provides...
There has been a renaissance in recent years of the once disparaged technique of minimal incision surgery. This author details why minimal incision osteotomies can be advantageous for certain conditions, offers surgical pointers and provides...
There has been a renaissance in...
05/21/2012
Podiatry Today
05/21/2012
Adam S. Landsman, DPM, PhD, FACFAS
In a provocative discussion of the potential impact of shear forces in the high-risk diabetic foot, this author offers pertinent biomechanical insights and offers suggestions for minimizing the detrimental effects of shear forces in this...
In a provocative discussion of the potential impact of shear forces in the high-risk diabetic foot, this author offers pertinent biomechanical insights and offers suggestions for minimizing the detrimental effects of shear forces in this...
In a provocative discussion of...
05/21/2012
Podiatry Today
05/21/2012
Lisa Matricciani, RN; Sara Jones, PhD, MSc, BA
Patients with diabetes face a higher risk of tinea pedis, which can lead to complications, and research is scarce on the efficacy of medications in diabetic patients with the fungal condition. Accordingly, these authors provide a closer look...
Patients with diabetes face a higher risk of tinea pedis, which can lead to complications, and research is scarce on the efficacy of medications in diabetic patients with the fungal condition. Accordingly, these authors provide a closer look...
Patients with diabetes face a...
05/21/2012
Podiatry Today
05/21/2012
Kelly Scollon-Grieve, MD; James G. McGinness; Nicholas Romansky, DPM, FACFAS
Drop foot can have a complex etiology and the effects of the condition can affect quality of life for patients. These authors provide insights on the workup and diagnosis of drop foot, and discuss treatments ranging from medical therapies...
Drop foot can have a complex etiology and the effects of the condition can affect quality of life for patients. These authors provide insights on the workup and diagnosis of drop foot, and discuss treatments ranging from medical therapies...
Drop foot can have a complex...
05/21/2012
Podiatry Today
05/21/2012
Jamie Robbins, PhD
Athletes face intense pressure to return to play when they are injured but the challenge for physicians is to have them return safely. This author explains the importance of social support and having a strong grasp of the motivations and...
Athletes face intense pressure to return to play when they are injured but the challenge for physicians is to have them return safely. This author explains the importance of social support and having a strong grasp of the motivations and...
Athletes face intense pressure...
05/21/2012
Podiatry Today
