Volume 25 - Issue 11 - November 2012
Case Study
10/29/2012
Terrence M. Philbin, DO; Jeffrey E. McAlister, DPM, FACFAS
These authors discuss the distal tibial osteotomy and present a case study of a 23-year-old female with concomitant ankle varus and post-traumatic ankle pain.
These authors discuss the distal tibial osteotomy and present a case study of a 23-year-old female with concomitant ankle varus and post-traumatic ankle pain.
These authors discuss the...
10/29/2012
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Online Exclusive
10/25/2012
J. Monroe Laborde, MD
Presenting the results of a recent retrospective study and offering a review of the related literature, this author says tendon lengthening compares favorably to other modalities in terms of efficacy and reduced complications.
Presenting the results of a recent retrospective study and offering a review of the related literature, this author says tendon lengthening compares favorably to other modalities in terms of efficacy and reduced complications.
Presenting the results of a...
10/25/2012
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News and Trends
10/29/2012
In order to address possible pain after hallux valgus surgery, surgeons have used sciatic nerve blocks for anesthesia and post-op analgesics. However, a new study in the French journal Annales Françaises d’Anesthésie et de Réanimation notes...
In order to address possible pain after hallux valgus surgery, surgeons have used sciatic nerve blocks for anesthesia and post-op analgesics. However, a new study in the French journal Annales Françaises d’Anesthésie et de Réanimation notes...
In order to address possible...
10/29/2012
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Diabetes Watch
10/26/2012
Mallory Przbylski, DPM; Andrew H. Rice, DPM, FACFAS
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), greater than 60 percent of non-traumatic lower extremity amputations occur in patients with diabetes.1 It is clear one can attribute this to diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs),...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), greater than 60 percent of non-traumatic lower extremity amputations occur in patients with diabetes.1 It is clear one can attribute this to diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs),...
According to the Centers for...
10/26/2012
Podiatry Today
Q&A
10/26/2012
Kazu Suzuki, DPM, CWS
These panelists discuss identifying the etiology of pain in patients with wounds and share their perspectives on various treatment modalities ranging from nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to the use of regional nerve blocks...
These panelists discuss identifying the etiology of pain in patients with wounds and share their perspectives on various treatment modalities ranging from nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to the use of regional nerve blocks...
These panelists discuss...
10/26/2012
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Surgical Pearls
10/26/2012
Jodi Schoenhaus, DPM
Fat pad augmentation or the use of grafting in the ball of the foot and the heel has gained popularity over the past decade. The goal is simply to add cushioning or padding to areas that demonstrate a loss or displacement of natural fat due...
Fat pad augmentation or the use of grafting in the ball of the foot and the heel has gained popularity over the past decade. The goal is simply to add cushioning or padding to areas that demonstrate a loss or displacement of natural fat due...
Fat pad augmentation or the use...
10/26/2012
Podiatry Today
10/24/2012
David J. Soomekh, DPM, FACFAS
Platelet rich plasma (PRP) has been in use for decades in various medical disciplines and recently has shown some promise in treating heel pain. This author discusses how PRP
fits into his treatment regimen for chronic plantar fasciitis and...
Platelet rich plasma (PRP) has been in use for decades in various medical disciplines and recently has shown some promise in treating heel pain. This author discusses how PRP
fits into his treatment regimen for chronic plantar fasciitis and...
Platelet rich plasma (PRP) has...
10/24/2012
Podiatry Today
10/24/2012
Ryan H. Fitzgerald, DPM, FACFAS
A delayed diagnosis of Achilles tendonitis can lead to recalcitrant cases of posterior heel and leg pain. With this in mind, this author discusses common etiologies of this condition and reviews the evidence on a range of conservative...
A delayed diagnosis of Achilles tendonitis can lead to recalcitrant cases of posterior heel and leg pain. With this in mind, this author discusses common etiologies of this condition and reviews the evidence on a range of conservative...
A delayed diagnosis of Achilles...
10/24/2012
Podiatry Today
10/24/2012
Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM, FACFAS, FASPS, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg); Kellie Higgins, DPM
Given the common presentation of heel pain, these authors discuss their stepwise approach to treating plantar fasciitis, focusing on pain reduction and controlling biomechanical abnormalities.
Given the common presentation of heel pain, these authors discuss their stepwise approach to treating plantar fasciitis, focusing on pain reduction and controlling biomechanical abnormalities.
Given the common presentation...
10/24/2012
Podiatry Today
10/25/2012
Timothy Dutra, DPM, MS, MHCA, FAAPSM, FACSM
Heel pain, especially in the athlete, can have a wide range of potential etiologies. This author discusses pearls for getting to the root of plantar and posterior heel pain, and reviews appropriate conservative and surgical treatment...
Heel pain, especially in the athlete, can have a wide range of potential etiologies. This author discusses pearls for getting to the root of plantar and posterior heel pain, and reviews appropriate conservative and surgical treatment...
Heel pain, especially in the...
10/25/2012
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