Volume 26 - Issue 5 - May 2013
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04/30/2013
Kelly A. Powers, DPM
This author discusses her experience in a diabetic limb salvage research fellowship and the rewards residents can gain if they choose a fellowship.
This author discusses her experience in a diabetic limb salvage research fellowship and the rewards residents can gain if they choose a fellowship.
This author discusses her...
04/30/2013
Podiatry Today
Case Study
04/24/2013
Sharon Monter, DPM; Lee S. Cohen, DPM, FACFAS; David Zuckerman, DPM, FACFAS
These authors discuss the use of ESWT to treat a professional football player who previously failed various conservative modalities for chronic sesamoiditis.
These authors discuss the use of ESWT to treat a professional football player who previously failed various conservative modalities for chronic sesamoiditis.
These authors discuss the use...
04/24/2013
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
04/19/2013
Although a recent study concludes that hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is not effective for healing diabetic wounds, several physicians note that HBOT does have a benefit as an adjunctive treatment for non-healing diabetic foot ulcers.
Although a recent study concludes that hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is not effective for healing diabetic wounds, several physicians note that HBOT does have a benefit as an adjunctive treatment for non-healing diabetic foot ulcers.
Although a recent study...
04/19/2013
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
04/19/2013
Gary M. Rothenberg, DPM, CDE
The statistics are alarming. The morbidity and mortality associated with lower extremity wounds are high, and we are constantly exposed to new options to help heal our patients. The toolbox for the wound care clinician has expanded...
The statistics are alarming. The morbidity and mortality associated with lower extremity wounds are high, and we are constantly exposed to new options to help heal our patients. The toolbox for the wound care clinician has expanded...
The statistics are alarming....
04/19/2013
Podiatry Today
Surgical Pearls
04/19/2013
Irene Labib, DPM, MS; Keith D. Cook, DPM, FACFAS
Both pediatric and adult-acquired flatfoot deformities, particularly posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD) stage II, remain difficult to treat and there is much controversy in regard to the optimal form of treatment. Patients usually...
Both pediatric and adult-acquired flatfoot deformities, particularly posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD) stage II, remain difficult to treat and there is much controversy in regard to the optimal form of treatment. Patients usually...
Both pediatric and...
04/19/2013
Podiatry Today
Q&A
04/19/2013
Kazu Suzuki, DPM, CWS
Our expert panelists expound on the treatment of pressure ulcers, including the use of calcanectomies, nutritional supplements and negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT).
Our expert panelists expound on the treatment of pressure ulcers, including the use of calcanectomies, nutritional supplements and negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT).
Our expert panelists expound on...
04/19/2013
Podiatry Today
04/19/2013
Bill Johncock, DPM; Douglas Richie, Jr., DPM, FACFAS, FAAPSM; Nicholas Romansky, DPM, FACFAS; Jenny L. Sanders, DPM; Kevin A. Kirby, DPM, MS; Richard L. Blake, DPM, FAAPSM
Chances are that you have had a patient or two ask for your opinion on barefoot running or minimalist shoes. Accordingly, these panelists share their perspectives on the recent surge of interest in these topics, review pertinent keys to...
Chances are that you have had a patient or two ask for your opinion on barefoot running or minimalist shoes. Accordingly, these panelists share their perspectives on the recent surge of interest in these topics, review pertinent keys to...
Chances are that you have had a...
04/19/2013
Podiatry Today
04/19/2013
Myron A. Bodman, DPM
Given the prevalence of onychomycosis and its varied clinical presentation, this author discusses the evolution of diagnostic testing and offers insights on the roles of various modalities in the treatment of severe onychomycosis.
Given the prevalence of onychomycosis and its varied clinical presentation, this author discusses the evolution of diagnostic testing and offers insights on the roles of various modalities in the treatment of severe onychomycosis.
Given the prevalence of...
04/19/2013
Podiatry Today
04/22/2013
Peter A. Blume, DPM, FACFAS
Bilobed flaps can preserve tissue and facilitate primary closure in various surgical procedures as the flaps do not require skin grafts and have predictable long-term reproducibility and functional outcomes. Accordingly, this author presents...
Bilobed flaps can preserve tissue and facilitate primary closure in various surgical procedures as the flaps do not require skin grafts and have predictable long-term reproducibility and functional outcomes. Accordingly, this author presents...
Bilobed flaps can preserve...
04/22/2013
Podiatry Today
04/22/2013
Douglas Richie, Jr., DPM, FACFAS, FAAPSM
In light of an increasing body of research on the effect of orthoses on chronic ankle instability and postural sway, this author discusses essential biomechanical considerations and recommends orthotic prescriptions and modifications to...
In light of an increasing body of research on the effect of orthoses on chronic ankle instability and postural sway, this author discusses essential biomechanical considerations and recommends orthotic prescriptions and modifications to...
In light of an increasing body...
04/22/2013
Podiatry Today
