Volume 26 - Issue 8 - August 2013
Case Study
07/31/2013
Christopher F. Hyer, DPM, MS, FACFAS; Jeffrey E. McAlister, DPM, FACFAS
These authors discuss an innovative approach to a complicated pathology in a 44-year-old patient who had an extensive intraosseous talar cyst with joint involvement.
These authors discuss an innovative approach to a complicated pathology in a 44-year-old patient who had an extensive intraosseous talar cyst with joint involvement.
These authors discuss an...
07/31/2013
Podiatry Today
Case Study
07/30/2013
Todd Haddon, DPM; Lewis Freed, DPM; Kate Johnson, DPM; Amy M. Richardson, PharmD
These authors detail the treatment of a 23-year-old patient who presented with a big toe that would not straighten three and a half years after a car accident.
These authors detail the treatment of a 23-year-old patient who presented with a big toe that would not straighten three and a half years after a car accident.
These authors detail the...
07/30/2013
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
07/22/2013
Changes in Medicaid reimbursement in Arizona have led to adverse consequences for patients with diabetes, according to an abstract recently presented at the American Diabetes Association annual meeting.
Changes in Medicaid reimbursement in Arizona have led to adverse consequences for patients with diabetes, according to an abstract recently presented at the American Diabetes Association annual meeting.
Changes in Medicaid...
07/22/2013
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
07/22/2013
Guy R. Pupp, DPM, FACFAS
The past few years have produced a plethora of studies, publications and lectures on the combination of diabetes and peripheral vascular disease, and their impact upon the lower extremities. One recent study looking at over 600 patients...
The past few years have produced a plethora of studies, publications and lectures on the combination of diabetes and peripheral vascular disease, and their impact upon the lower extremities. One recent study looking at over 600 patients...
The past few years have...
07/22/2013
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
07/22/2013
David J. Levine, DPM, cPed
Our expert panelists discuss the importance of biomechanics in their practices and expound on how to properly apply biomechanic principles with orthotics as well as how to remake devices when patients complain that the orthoses are not right...
Our expert panelists discuss the importance of biomechanics in their practices and expound on how to properly apply biomechanic principles with orthotics as well as how to remake devices when patients complain that the orthoses are not right...
Our expert panelists discuss...
07/22/2013
Podiatry Today
Dermatology Diagnosis
07/22/2013
Naohiro Shibuya, DPM, MS, FACFAS
A 66-year old Caucasian male with a history of controlled diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, psoriasis, obstructive sleep apnea and post-traumatic stress disorder received a referral by dermatology to our surgery department. The...
A 66-year old Caucasian male with a history of controlled diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, psoriasis, obstructive sleep apnea and post-traumatic stress disorder received a referral by dermatology to our surgery department. The...
A 66-year old Caucasian male...
07/22/2013
Podiatry Today
07/23/2013
Thomas Belken, DPM, DABAPM, AACFAS; Neal Mozen, DPM, FACFAS, CWS
Given the important role of debridement in facilitating successful wound healing, these authors discuss pertinent issues concerning the timing and degree of debridement, and offer their perspectives on debridement modalities ranging from...
Given the important role of debridement in facilitating successful wound healing, these authors discuss pertinent issues concerning the timing and degree of debridement, and offer their perspectives on debridement modalities ranging from...
Given the important role of...
07/23/2013
Podiatry Today
07/23/2013
Ryan H. Fitzgerald, DPM, FACFAS
In a thorough review of the literature on surgical site infections, this author shares insights on key risk factors, discusses current concepts and controversies with preventative measures, and offers a salient overview on common pathogens.
In a thorough review of the literature on surgical site infections, this author shares insights on key risk factors, discusses current concepts and controversies with preventative measures, and offers a salient overview on common pathogens.
In a thorough review of the...
07/23/2013
Podiatry Today
07/23/2013
Kazu Suzuki, DPM, CWS; Karen Shum, DPM
Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) has become an indispensable tool for wound care for many physicians. These authors examine the research on NPWT, evaluate the newest devices on the market and provide guidance for getting...
Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) has become an indispensable tool for wound care for many physicians. These authors examine the research on NPWT, evaluate the newest devices on the market and provide guidance for getting...
Negative pressure wound...
07/23/2013
Podiatry Today
07/24/2013
Daniel Hall, DPM; Mikkel Jarman, DPM; Jason Hanft, DPM
In addition to emphasizing the correlation between gait abnormalities and diabetic forefoot ulcerations, these authors discuss the impact of equinus and motor sensory neuropathy, how diabetes affects wound healing and keys to successful...
In addition to emphasizing the correlation between gait abnormalities and diabetic forefoot ulcerations, these authors discuss the impact of equinus and motor sensory neuropathy, how diabetes affects wound healing and keys to successful...
In addition to emphasizing the...
07/24/2013
Podiatry Today
