Volume 26 - Issue 7 - July 2013
Case Study
06/27/2013
Joseph C. D'Amico, DPM
This author discusses the treatment of a 63-year-old runner who presents with recurring pain in the left heel and hip.
This author discusses the treatment of a 63-year-old runner who presents with recurring pain in the left heel and hip.
This author discusses the...
06/27/2013
Podiatry Today
Case Study
06/27/2013
Eric Feit, DPM, FACFAS; Armin Feradouni, DPM
These authors discuss the diagnostic workup and eventual surgical treatment to resolve a chronic ulcer in a patient with a history of polio and spina bifida.
These authors discuss the diagnostic workup and eventual surgical treatment to resolve a chronic ulcer in a patient with a history of polio and spina bifida.
These authors discuss the...
06/27/2013
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
06/25/2013
The percutaneous plantar fasciotomy has the advantage of being less invasive than other fasciotomy techniques but how does it compare in its ability to get patients back on their feet quicker with less pain?
The percutaneous plantar fasciotomy has the advantage of being less invasive than other fasciotomy techniques but how does it compare in its ability to get patients back on their feet quicker with less pain?
The percutaneous plantar...
06/25/2013
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
06/25/2013
Monica H. Schweinberger, DPM, FACFAS
From 2009 to 2012, amputation rates at our facility dropped 77.3 percent as a result of the staff employing basic strategies in both prevention and wound care. This occurred despite the consistent rates of new foot ulcers that arise each...
From 2009 to 2012, amputation rates at our facility dropped 77.3 percent as a result of the staff employing basic strategies in both prevention and wound care. This occurred despite the consistent rates of new foot ulcers that arise each...
From 2009 to 2012, amputation...
06/25/2013
Podiatry Today
Surgical Pearls
06/25/2013
Michael Tritto, DPM, FASPS
The correction of a significantly subluxed or dislocated hammertoe in an elderly patient can be a challenge to any surgeon. Over the last 22 years, I have tried numerous ways to correct the problem, all with varying degrees of success. The...
The correction of a significantly subluxed or dislocated hammertoe in an elderly patient can be a challenge to any surgeon. Over the last 22 years, I have tried numerous ways to correct the problem, all with varying degrees of success. The...
The correction of a...
06/25/2013
Podiatry Today
Q&A
06/25/2013
Kazu Suzuki, DPM, CWS
The proper selection of a wound dressing can greatly facilitate wound healing. Accordingly, the panelists share their thoughts on dressing selection, antimicrobial dressings and emerging dressings in wound care.
The proper selection of a wound dressing can greatly facilitate wound healing. Accordingly, the panelists share their thoughts on dressing selection, antimicrobial dressings and emerging dressings in wound care.
The proper selection of a wound...
06/25/2013
Podiatry Today
06/25/2013
Brian McCurdy
Each year, podiatric physicians gain new tools to add to their armamentariums to treat a variety of lower extremity conditions. Accordingly, this author speaks to experts in the field about new surgical advances, emerging wound care...
Each year, podiatric physicians gain new tools to add to their armamentariums to treat a variety of lower extremity conditions. Accordingly, this author speaks to experts in the field about new surgical advances, emerging wound care...
Each year, podiatric...
06/25/2013
Podiatry Today
06/25/2013
Lawrence A. DiDomenico, DPM, FACFAS; William T. DeCarbo, DPM, FACFAS; Ramy Fahim, DPM, AACFAS; Zachary M. Thomas, DPM
Yes. Citing multiple advantages, William T. DeCarbo, DPM, AACFAS, emphasizes that combining a flexor digitorum longus tendon transfer with a gastrocnemius recession and medial displacement calcaneal osteotomy can provide pain relief to...
Yes. Citing multiple advantages, William T. DeCarbo, DPM, AACFAS, emphasizes that combining a flexor digitorum longus tendon transfer with a gastrocnemius recession and medial displacement calcaneal osteotomy can provide pain relief to...
Yes. Citing multiple...
06/25/2013
Podiatry Today
06/25/2013
Brent D. Haverstock, DPM, FACFAS
Given the relatively common nature of hallux rigidus, this author offers insights from the literature on current modalities as well as emerging surgical advances.
Given the relatively common nature of hallux rigidus, this author offers insights from the literature on current modalities as well as emerging surgical advances.
Given the relatively common...
06/25/2013
Podiatry Today
06/25/2013
Kristine M. Hoffman, DPM, FACFAS; Christina A. Weber, DPM, FACFAS
Treatment for recalcitrant plantar warts can be time-consuming and the options for treatment have differing levels of success. Accordingly, the authors share pearls and case studies from their clinical experience as well as insights from the...
Treatment for recalcitrant plantar warts can be time-consuming and the options for treatment have differing levels of success. Accordingly, the authors share pearls and case studies from their clinical experience as well as insights from the...
Treatment for recalcitrant...
06/25/2013
Podiatry Today
