Volume 26 - Issue 2 - February 2013
Case Study
01/22/2013
Richard A. Pollak, DPM, MS, FACFAS
Can an emerging topical hold promise for onychomycosis? This author takes a closer look in this case study of a 24-year-old patient with distal lateral subungual onychomycosis.
Can an emerging topical hold promise for onychomycosis? This author takes a closer look in this case study of a 24-year-old patient with distal lateral subungual onychomycosis.
Can an emerging topical hold...
01/22/2013
Podiatry Today
Case Study
01/31/2013
Marc Katz, DPM
Discussing patient expectations with laser therapy and its potential role in onychomycosis treatment, this author details how laser therapy enhanced the treatment of fungal nails in a 52-year-old patient.
Discussing patient expectations with laser therapy and its potential role in onychomycosis treatment, this author details how laser therapy enhanced the treatment of fungal nails in a 52-year-old patient.
Discussing patient expectations...
01/31/2013
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
01/24/2013
Two phase III studies, recently published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, say a new topical triazole antifungal may be a viable alternative to oral treatments for onychomycosis.
Two phase III studies, recently published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, say a new topical triazole antifungal may be a viable alternative to oral treatments for onychomycosis.
Two phase III studies, recently...
01/24/2013
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
01/24/2013
Valerie L. Schade, DPM, AACFAS
A myriad of products exists for the treatment of acute and chronic wounds. The primary goal with any of these products is rapid wound closure. Studies have shown that a lack of reduction in wound size at four weeks of treatment should...
A myriad of products exists for the treatment of acute and chronic wounds. The primary goal with any of these products is rapid wound closure. Studies have shown that a lack of reduction in wound size at four weeks of treatment should...
A myriad of products exists...
01/24/2013
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
01/24/2013
Alona Kashanian, DPM
Our expert panelists discuss the role of orthotics, orthotic modifications and other conservative solutions for pregnant women, female athletes and CEOs in dress shoes.
Our expert panelists discuss the role of orthotics, orthotic modifications and other conservative solutions for pregnant women, female athletes and CEOs in dress shoes.
Our expert panelists discuss...
01/24/2013
Podiatry Today
01/24/2013
Ramy Fahim, DPM, AACFAS; Lawrence A. DiDomenico, DPM, FACFAS
Carefully considering the biomechanical factors that contribute to lesser metatarsalgia, these authors advocate and offer insights on combining a modified Hibbs procedure and a Girdlestone-Taylor procedure to maximize outcomes without the...
Carefully considering the biomechanical factors that contribute to lesser metatarsalgia, these authors advocate and offer insights on combining a modified Hibbs procedure and a Girdlestone-Taylor procedure to maximize outcomes without the...
Carefully considering the...
01/24/2013
Podiatry Today
01/24/2013
Michael S. Downey, DPM, FACFAS; Byron Hutchinson, DPM, FACFAS
Yes. Michael S. Downey, DPM, FACFAS says conservative treatment can reduce the symptomatology and shrink the plantar fibroma whereas wide excision surgery has a high recurrence rate and increased potential for wound healing issues and nerve...
Yes. Michael S. Downey, DPM, FACFAS says conservative treatment can reduce the symptomatology and shrink the plantar fibroma whereas wide excision surgery has a high recurrence rate and increased potential for wound healing issues and nerve...
Yes. Michael S. Downey, DPM,...
01/24/2013
Podiatry Today
01/28/2013
Corine L. Creech, DPM; Jane Pontious, DPM, FACFAS
Which osteotomy offers the most advantages for treating a tailor’s bunion? Offering insights from their experience as well as a thorough review of the literature, these authors offer a closer look at options ranging from distal metatarsal...
Which osteotomy offers the most advantages for treating a tailor’s bunion? Offering insights from their experience as well as a thorough review of the literature, these authors offer a closer look at options ranging from distal metatarsal...
Which osteotomy offers the most...
01/28/2013
Podiatry Today
01/28/2013
Louis J. DeCaro, DPM
Analyzing biomechanics and gait can paint a more accurate picture of pediatric patients with flatfoot and enhance treatment. Accordingly, this author offers salient diagnostic insights to inform one’s biomechanical exam and gait assessment...
Analyzing biomechanics and gait can paint a more accurate picture of pediatric patients with flatfoot and enhance treatment. Accordingly, this author offers salient diagnostic insights to inform one’s biomechanical exam and gait assessment...
Analyzing biomechanics and gait...
01/28/2013
Podiatry Today
01/28/2013
Gary M. Lepow, DPM, FACFAS; Brian D. Lepow, DPM
Drawing from the literature as well as their clinical experience, these authors review the evolution of fixation options for Austin/Chevron bunionectomies. In addition to exploring the pros and cons of resorbable implants, they assess the...
Drawing from the literature as well as their clinical experience, these authors review the evolution of fixation options for Austin/Chevron bunionectomies. In addition to exploring the pros and cons of resorbable implants, they assess the...
Drawing from the literature as...
01/28/2013
Podiatry Today
