Volume 26 - Issue 4 - April 2013
Case Study
03/26/2013
Irfan Ahsan, BS; Jane Pontious, DPM, FACFAS
These authors present the treatment of a non-adherent 53-year-old patient with diabetes who received treatment for previously undiagnosed Charcot following hallux varus surgery.
These authors present the treatment of a non-adherent 53-year-old patient with diabetes who received treatment for previously undiagnosed Charcot following hallux varus surgery.
These authors present the...
03/26/2013
Podiatry Today
Case Study
03/26/2013
David M. Davidson, DPM
In an interesting case study, this author discusses the diagnostic workup and multidisciplinary efforts to resolve a longstanding combination of a diabetic foot ulcer and tophaceous gout.
In an interesting case study, this author discusses the diagnostic workup and multidisciplinary efforts to resolve a longstanding combination of a diabetic foot ulcer and tophaceous gout.
In an interesting case study,...
03/26/2013
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
03/25/2013
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) has been a time-tested and effective treatment for Achilles tendinopathy. However, combining ESWT with platelet rich plasma (PRP) may be a particularly effective treatment, according to a new poster...
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) has been a time-tested and effective treatment for Achilles tendinopathy. However, combining ESWT with platelet rich plasma (PRP) may be a particularly effective treatment, according to a new poster...
Extracorporeal shockwave...
03/25/2013
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
03/25/2013
William P. Grant, DPM, FACFAS, EdD; Lisa M. Grant-McDonald, BS, DPM; Bryan R. Barbato, BS
It is well understood that unremitting pressure is a major etiologic factor in both the creation and persistence of diabetic foot ulcers. Sensory neuropathy in combination with autonomic and motor neuropathy readily produces foot...
It is well understood that unremitting pressure is a major etiologic factor in both the creation and persistence of diabetic foot ulcers. Sensory neuropathy in combination with autonomic and motor neuropathy readily produces foot...
It is well understood that...
03/25/2013
Podiatry Today
Dermatology Diagnosis
03/25/2013
William D. Fishco, DPM, MS, FACFAS
A 39-year-old female presented to my office with a chief complaint of pain surrounding both great toe joints. She had symptoms for five to six years. Prior treatment measures included wearing wider shoes and bunion pads. Her main area of...
A 39-year-old female presented to my office with a chief complaint of pain surrounding both great toe joints. She had symptoms for five to six years. Prior treatment measures included wearing wider shoes and bunion pads. Her main area of...
A 39-year-old female presented...
03/25/2013
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
03/25/2013
James Clough, DPM, FACFAS
These expert panelists examine the role of orthoses in the management of common clinical presentations such as bunions, hammertoes and Morton’s neuromas.
These expert panelists examine the role of orthoses in the management of common clinical presentations such as bunions, hammertoes and Morton’s neuromas.
These expert panelists examine...
03/25/2013
Podiatry Today
03/25/2013
Ruby Chahal, DPM; Lawrence M. Fallat, DPM, FACFAS
Patients who smoke have a higher risk for nonunion, non-healing wounds and other complications. Offering insights from the literature and their experience, these authors discuss the impact of smoking on surgical outcomes, timing issues with...
Patients who smoke have a higher risk for nonunion, non-healing wounds and other complications. Offering insights from the literature and their experience, these authors discuss the impact of smoking on surgical outcomes, timing issues with...
Patients who smoke have a...
03/25/2013
Podiatry Today
03/25/2013
Valerie L. Schade, DPM, AACFAS
Given the long-term challenges with conservative care and high recurrence risk associated with diabetic midfoot ulcers, this author examines the literature on surgical procedures including the exostectomy and realignment arthrodesis.
Given the long-term challenges with conservative care and high recurrence risk associated with diabetic midfoot ulcers, this author examines the literature on surgical procedures including the exostectomy and realignment arthrodesis.
Given the long-term challenges...
03/25/2013
Podiatry Today
03/26/2013
Lisa M. Schoene, DPM, ATC, FACFAS
Dancers place high demands on the foot and ankle. Given these challenges and rigorous expectations for performance, treatment of injuries in this population can be intricate and challenging. Accordingly, this author discusses the...
Dancers place high demands on the foot and ankle. Given these challenges and rigorous expectations for performance, treatment of injuries in this population can be intricate and challenging. Accordingly, this author discusses the...
Dancers place high demands on...
03/26/2013
Podiatry Today
03/26/2013
Sarah Mahowald, DPM; Donald Graves, DPM; John F. Grady, DPM, FACFAS, FACPM, FAAPSM, FASPS, FFPM
Sharing insights from the literature and surgical experience, these authors suggest a re-evaluation and possible elevation of ankle arthroplasty over ankle arthrodesis as a preferred option for appropriate patients with end-stage ankle...
Sharing insights from the literature and surgical experience, these authors suggest a re-evaluation and possible elevation of ankle arthroplasty over ankle arthrodesis as a preferred option for appropriate patients with end-stage ankle...
Sharing insights from the...
03/26/2013
Podiatry Today
