Volume 25 - Issue 8 - August 2012
Case Study
07/27/2012
Steven Yager, DPM, FACFAS; Barbara Lee, DPM
Offering surgical insights, this author presents a rare case of a peri-ligamentous granuloma engulfing the anterior talofibular ligament in a 26-year-old patient.
Offering surgical insights, this author presents a rare case of a peri-ligamentous granuloma engulfing the anterior talofibular ligament in a 26-year-old patient.
Offering surgical insights,...
07/27/2012
Podiatry Today
Case Study
07/26/2012
Eric J. Lullove, DPM, CWSP, FACCWS, FAPWCA
This author provides a step-by-step guide to performing total joint replacement of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ) in a 62-year-old patient with painful stage IV hallux rigidus.
This author provides a step-by-step guide to performing total joint replacement of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ) in a 62-year-old patient with painful stage IV hallux rigidus.
This author provides a...
07/26/2012
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
07/25/2012
Podiatric physicians in New York State may soon be licensed to treat the ankle due to a proposed change in the scope of practice.
Podiatric physicians in New York State may soon be licensed to treat the ankle due to a proposed change in the scope of practice.
Podiatric physicians in New...
07/25/2012
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
07/25/2012
Lee C. Rogers, DPM, FFPM RCPS; Ronald J. Belczyk, DPM, AACFAS; Karen Shum, DPM; George Andros, MD; Larissa Lee, MD
Diabetic ulcers, particularly those located in the forefoot region, pose an interesting challenge for the foot surgeon. When these ulcers occur in the neuropathic patient with adequate circulation, the pedicle flap of the great toe can...
Diabetic ulcers, particularly those located in the forefoot region, pose an interesting challenge for the foot surgeon. When these ulcers occur in the neuropathic patient with adequate circulation, the pedicle flap of the great toe can...
Diabetic ulcers, particularly...
07/25/2012
Podiatry Today
Dermatology Diagnosis
07/25/2012
William D. Fishco, DPM, MS, FACFAS
A 32-year-old male presented to my office with the chief complaint of heel pain. His symptoms were consistent with plantar fasciitis and a strong element of post-static dyskinesia. He had a secondary complaint of a recent rash that...
A 32-year-old male presented to my office with the chief complaint of heel pain. His symptoms were consistent with plantar fasciitis and a strong element of post-static dyskinesia. He had a secondary complaint of a recent rash that...
A 32-year-old male presented...
07/25/2012
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
07/25/2012
Joseph C. D'Amico, DPM
Given the common presentation of limb asymmetry, these panelists describe how leg length discrepancy affects orthotic prescription. They also offer insights on effective orthotic management of patients with heel pain.
Given the common presentation of limb asymmetry, these panelists describe how leg length discrepancy affects orthotic prescription. They also offer insights on effective orthotic management of patients with heel pain.
Given the common presentation...
07/25/2012
Podiatry Today
07/24/2012
Brian McCurdy
Emerging advances in podiatry include a new system to facilitate plantar plate repair, new diagnostic tools, a topical wound care gel and the development of amniotic membrane for use in podiatric surgery. Accordingly, this author talks to...
Emerging advances in podiatry include a new system to facilitate plantar plate repair, new diagnostic tools, a topical wound care gel and the development of amniotic membrane for use in podiatric surgery. Accordingly, this author talks to...
Emerging advances in podiatry...
07/24/2012
Podiatry Today
07/24/2012
Danielle N. Butto, DPM, FACFAS; Lawrence A. DiDomenico, DPM, FACFAS; Erigena Baze, DPM
Given the common nature of ankle sprains and the fact that 85 percent involve lateral ankle ligament injury, these authors assess the research on techniques for lateral ankle stabilization and the use of interference screw fixation. They...
Given the common nature of ankle sprains and the fact that 85 percent involve lateral ankle ligament injury, these authors assess the research on techniques for lateral ankle stabilization and the use of interference screw fixation. They...
Given the common nature of...
07/24/2012
Podiatry Today
07/24/2012
Jonathan E. Moore, DPM, MS, MA
Given the escalating number of people who will become senior citizens in the years ahead, this author examines the potential of ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) to treat common conditions in this patient population. He also offers several AFO...
Given the escalating number of people who will become senior citizens in the years ahead, this author examines the potential of ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) to treat common conditions in this patient population. He also offers several AFO...
Given the escalating number of...
07/24/2012
Podiatry Today
07/24/2012
Robert Daryl Phillips, DPM
Emphasizing the importance of proper biomechanical assessment as a foundation for successful surgical outcomes, this author discusses key measurements such as the resting calcaneal stance position and offers pertinent evaluation pearls that...
Emphasizing the importance of proper biomechanical assessment as a foundation for successful surgical outcomes, this author discusses key measurements such as the resting calcaneal stance position and offers pertinent evaluation pearls that...
Emphasizing the importance of...
07/24/2012
Podiatry Today
