Volume 25 - Issue 12 - December 2012
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12/12/2012
Lee C. Rogers, DPM, FFPM RCPS
As the federal government continues negotiations over the fiscal cliff, this author details how threatened cuts in spending would have an adverse effect on physicians and various healthcare-related programs such as Medicare.
As the federal government continues negotiations over the fiscal cliff, this author details how threatened cuts in spending would have an adverse effect on physicians and various healthcare-related programs such as Medicare.
As the federal government...
12/12/2012
Podiatry Today
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11/29/2012
J. Palmer Branch, DPM, FACFAS
Offering insights from the literature, practical pearls and coding tips, this author discusses the use of acellular dermis grafts for foot and ankle applications including wound healing, tendon and ligament repair and soft tissue...
Offering insights from the literature, practical pearls and coding tips, this author discusses the use of acellular dermis grafts for foot and ankle applications including wound healing, tendon and ligament repair and soft tissue...
Offering insights from the...
11/29/2012
Podiatry Today
Case Study
11/28/2012
Julie Lee, DPM; Stephen L. Barrett, DPM, FACFAS, MBA, FAENS, CWS
These authors offer pertinent insights on treating a 45-year-old woman who complained of severe pain years after receiving a total first metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ) implant.
These authors offer pertinent insights on treating a 45-year-old woman who complained of severe pain years after receiving a total first metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ) implant.
These authors offer pertinent...
11/28/2012
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
11/20/2012
In the midst of a busy day treating one patient after another, things inevitably threaten to throw your practice’s well-oiled machine off balance. How can your office avoid the pitfalls and keep things running smoothly so patients have...
In the midst of a busy day treating one patient after another, things inevitably threaten to throw your practice’s well-oiled machine off balance. How can your office avoid the pitfalls and keep things running smoothly so patients have...
In the midst of a busy day...
11/20/2012
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
11/20/2012
Jay G. Levine, DPM; Bernie Chowdhury, BA, CHT
Any podiatrists seeking better patient outcomes should consider adding hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to their treatment options. The practice of putting patients inside a hyperbaric chamber — either a monoplace or a multi-place chamber —...
Any podiatrists seeking better patient outcomes should consider adding hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to their treatment options. The practice of putting patients inside a hyperbaric chamber — either a monoplace or a multi-place chamber —...
Any podiatrists seeking better...
11/20/2012
Podiatry Today
Dermatology Diagnosis
11/20/2012
M. Joel Morse, DPM, FASPD, FASPS, FABPM
A 68-year-old Caucasian female presented to the office with acute onset of a solitary, asymptomatic, spontaneous, tense blister of three days’ duration on the lateral aspect of the right great toe.
A 68-year-old Caucasian female presented to the office with acute onset of a solitary, asymptomatic, spontaneous, tense blister of three days’ duration on the lateral aspect of the right great toe.
A 68-year-old Caucasian female...
11/20/2012
Podiatry Today
11/20/2012
Desmond P. Bell, Jr., DPM, CWS, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg), FCCWS, FAPWCA
Despite devastating five-year mortality rates that rival those of several forms of cancer, peripheral arterial disease (PAD) remains somewhat under-recognized, even by healthcare providers. This author emphasizes the importance of...
Despite devastating five-year mortality rates that rival those of several forms of cancer, peripheral arterial disease (PAD) remains somewhat under-recognized, even by healthcare providers. This author emphasizes the importance of...
Despite devastating five-year...
11/20/2012
Podiatry Today
11/20/2012
Christopher F. Hyer, DPM, MS, FACFAS; Jeffrey E. McAlister, DPM, FACFAS
Given that high intermetatarsal angles can complicate hallux valgus correction, these authors discuss key preoperative considerations, highlight important aspects of corrective procedures and provide pearls on dealing with complications and...
Given that high intermetatarsal angles can complicate hallux valgus correction, these authors discuss key preoperative considerations, highlight important aspects of corrective procedures and provide pearls on dealing with complications and...
Given that high intermetatarsal...
11/20/2012
Podiatry Today
11/20/2012
Gina A. Hild, DPM; Allan M. Boike, DPM, FACFAS
Can new technological advances facilitate a more accurate diagnosis of osteomyelitis and more successful treatment? These authors consider this question and offer insights from the literature on lab tests, imaging modalities and effective...
Can new technological advances facilitate a more accurate diagnosis of osteomyelitis and more successful treatment? These authors consider this question and offer insights from the literature on lab tests, imaging modalities and effective...
Can new technological advances...
11/20/2012
Podiatry Today
11/20/2012
George C. Trachtenberg, DPM
Offering biomechanical insights on how back pain may be triggered by secondary postural changes and altered gait compensations from foot dysfunction, this author emphasizes assessment of the sagittal plane and a better understanding of the...
Offering biomechanical insights on how back pain may be triggered by secondary postural changes and altered gait compensations from foot dysfunction, this author emphasizes assessment of the sagittal plane and a better understanding of the...
Offering biomechanical insights...
11/20/2012
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