Volume 26 - Issue 6 - June 2013
Online Exclusive
05/29/2013
David A. Pougatsch, DPM; Ronald J. Belczyk, DPM, AACFAS; Visoth Chan, DPM
Pseudomonas and Proteus infections, exposed hardware and a nonunion of a tibial fracture.">
Recognizing that ankle fractures in patients with diabetes can lead to potentially dire complications, these authors discuss keys to treatment that...
Pseudomonas and Proteus infections, exposed hardware and a nonunion of a tibial fracture.">
Recognizing that ankle fractures in patients with diabetes can lead to potentially dire complications, these authors discuss keys to treatment that...
Pseudomonas and Proteus...
05/29/2013
Podiatry Today
Case Study
05/29/2013
Christopher L. Reeves, DPM, FACFAS; Garrett M. Wobst, DPM
These authors discuss keys to the diagnosis and treatment of a neglected calcaneal fracture in a 25-year-old patient who had suffered a traumatic fall when he was 18.
These authors discuss keys to the diagnosis and treatment of a neglected calcaneal fracture in a 25-year-old patient who had suffered a traumatic fall when he was 18.
These authors discuss keys to...
05/29/2013
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
04/23/2013
Danielle Chicano
“Just as we were peaking, when the bulk of the runners were coming in (the medical tent), that’s when all hell broke loose,” explains Howard Palamarchuk, DPM, as he recalls the moments surrounding the first blast at this year’s Boston...
“Just as we were peaking, when the bulk of the runners were coming in (the medical tent), that’s when all hell broke loose,” explains Howard Palamarchuk, DPM, as he recalls the moments surrounding the first blast at this year’s Boston...
“Just as we were peaking, when...
04/23/2013
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
05/23/2013
Lee C. Rogers, DPM, FFPM RCPS; Karen Shum, DPM
The prevalence of diabetes, estimated at 14 percent in 2010, is projected to increase to 21 percent of adults in the United States by 2050.1 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has projected that as many as one out of three...
The prevalence of diabetes, estimated at 14 percent in 2010, is projected to increase to 21 percent of adults in the United States by 2050.1 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has projected that as many as one out of three...
The prevalence of diabetes,...
05/23/2013
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
05/23/2013
James Clough, DPM, FACFAS
Can orthoses have a positive impact for conditions such as Achilles tendinosis, posterior insertional spurs on the calcaneus and plantar fasciitis? Our esteemed panel weighs in with their perspectives.
Can orthoses have a positive impact for conditions such as Achilles tendinosis, posterior insertional spurs on the calcaneus and plantar fasciitis? Our esteemed panel weighs in with their perspectives.
Can orthoses have a positive...
05/23/2013
Podiatry Today
05/23/2013
Tracey C. Vlahovic, DPM, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg)
When facing a skin condition or wound that can be challenging to identify, a biopsy can be an invaluable tool in illuminating a path for diagnosis and treatment. This author details the protocol for when to perform a biopsy and which...
When facing a skin condition or wound that can be challenging to identify, a biopsy can be an invaluable tool in illuminating a path for diagnosis and treatment. This author details the protocol for when to perform a biopsy and which...
When facing a skin condition...
05/23/2013
Podiatry Today
05/23/2013
Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM, FACFAS, FASPS, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg); Babak Baravarian, DPM, FACFAS; Lindsay Mae Chandler, DPM
Yes. Noting the literature and their own success with platelet rich plasma (PRP), Babak Baravarian, DPM, FACFAS, and Lindsay Mae Chandler, DPM, say PRP is an effective non-invasive treatment that can obviate further surgery for plantar...
Yes. Noting the literature and their own success with platelet rich plasma (PRP), Babak Baravarian, DPM, FACFAS, and Lindsay Mae Chandler, DPM, say PRP is an effective non-invasive treatment that can obviate further surgery for plantar...
Yes. Noting the literature and...
05/23/2013
Podiatry Today
05/23/2013
Mia Horvath, DPM; Janna Kroleski, DPM; Kerry Zang, MD, DPM, FACFAS; Shahram Askari, DPM
Given the common malady of hammertoe deformities, these authors share their experience and pertinent pearls for proactive prevention of common complications with hammertoe surgery.
Given the common malady of hammertoe deformities, these authors share their experience and pertinent pearls for proactive prevention of common complications with hammertoe surgery.
Given the common malady of...
05/23/2013
Podiatry Today
05/23/2013
Scott Neville, DPM
With recently published guidelines and emerging medications, this author offers a closer look at key principles in diagnosing and treating chronic gout.
With recently published guidelines and emerging medications, this author offers a closer look at key principles in diagnosing and treating chronic gout.
With recently published...
05/23/2013
Podiatry Today
05/23/2013
Amanda Wright Harvey
While a variety of issues may contribute to a reluctance to refer patients for some physicians, ensuring appropriate and timely referrals can facilitate optimal patient care and go a long way toward preventing potential malpractice lawsuits.
While a variety of issues may contribute to a reluctance to refer patients for some physicians, ensuring appropriate and timely referrals can facilitate optimal patient care and go a long way toward preventing potential malpractice lawsuits.
While a variety of issues may...
05/23/2013
Podiatry Today
