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Volume 26 - Issue 11 - November 2013

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10/28/2013
Andrew Van Haute, JD
This author discusses the AdvaMed Code of Ethics and the Physician Payment Sunshine Act, and how they affect medical product sales representatives when they visit your podiatry practice.
This author discusses the AdvaMed Code of Ethics and the Physician Payment Sunshine Act, and how they affect medical product sales representatives when they visit your podiatry practice.
This author discusses the...
10/28/2013
Podiatry Today
Case Study
10/28/2013
Mark A. Prissel, DPM, FACFAS; Thomas S. Roukis, DPM, PhD, FACFAS
These authors provide a guide to reconstructive treatment for an 80-year-old patient who developed massive tibial and talar osteolysis after an ankle implant failed.
These authors provide a guide to reconstructive treatment for an 80-year-old patient who developed massive tibial and talar osteolysis after an ankle implant failed.
These authors provide a guide...
10/28/2013
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
10/22/2013
While there has been controversy over the years about the use of nerve decompression for diabetic sensorimotor polyneuropathy, a recent study in the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association concludes that the risk of recurrent...
While there has been controversy over the years about the use of nerve decompression for diabetic sensorimotor polyneuropathy, a recent study in the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association concludes that the risk of recurrent...
While there has been...
10/22/2013
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
10/22/2013
Ann Zmuda, DPM
Currently, in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports there are approximately 25.8 million people with diabetes mellitus, which is 8.3 percent of the population.1 This number is estimated to grow to...
Currently, in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports there are approximately 25.8 million people with diabetes mellitus, which is 8.3 percent of the population.1 This number is estimated to grow to...
Currently, in the United...
10/22/2013
Podiatry Today
Q&A
10/22/2013
Kazu Suzuki, DPM, CWS
These insightful panelists offer their expertise on dressings, particularly for wounds that are dry and gangrenous, and wounds with strong odor. They also share their perspectives and insights on painful wounds.
These insightful panelists offer their expertise on dressings, particularly for wounds that are dry and gangrenous, and wounds with strong odor. They also share their perspectives and insights on painful wounds.
These insightful panelists...
10/22/2013
Podiatry Today
Surgical Pearls
10/22/2013
Nicholas J. Bevilacqua, DPM, FACFAS
Achilles tendon rupture occurs frequently and if it is neglected, there may be significant long-term disability. Early diagnosis of an acute rupture and prompt initiation of treatment will generally lead to optimal results. Acute Achilles...
Achilles tendon rupture occurs frequently and if it is neglected, there may be significant long-term disability. Early diagnosis of an acute rupture and prompt initiation of treatment will generally lead to optimal results. Acute Achilles...
Achilles tendon rupture occurs...
10/22/2013
Podiatry Today
10/22/2013
Allen Mark Jacobs, DPM, FACFAS, FAPWCA
Taking an exhaustive look at the literature on plantar fasciitis, this author discusses what studies have revealed on diagnostic imaging and explores the reported findings for a wide range of treatments, including orthotics, platelet rich...
Taking an exhaustive look at the literature on plantar fasciitis, this author discusses what studies have revealed on diagnostic imaging and explores the reported findings for a wide range of treatments, including orthotics, platelet rich...
Taking an exhaustive look at...
10/22/2013
Podiatry Today
10/22/2013
Brian W. Fullem, DPM, FACFAS, FAAPSM
Given the common presentation of plantar fasciitis, the variety of etiologies and at times concurrent conditions, this author reviews four illuminating patient cases, emphasizing pertinent diagnostic pointers and keys to effective treatment.
Given the common presentation of plantar fasciitis, the variety of etiologies and at times concurrent conditions, this author reviews four illuminating patient cases, emphasizing pertinent diagnostic pointers and keys to effective treatment.
Given the common presentation...
10/22/2013
Podiatry Today
10/22/2013
Jamie Yakel, DPM, FACFAS
Given that heel pain is one of the most common maladies that podiatrists treat, this author offers a pertinent overview of conservative therapies ranging from corticosteroid injections and night splints to low-Dye taping and platelet-rich...
Given that heel pain is one of the most common maladies that podiatrists treat, this author offers a pertinent overview of conservative therapies ranging from corticosteroid injections and night splints to low-Dye taping and platelet-rich...
Given that heel pain is one of...
10/22/2013
Podiatry Today
10/22/2013
Alexander J. Pappas, DPM, AACFAS; Mark H. Hofbauer, DPM, FACFAS; Steven Shannon, DPM, FACFAS
Yes. After conservative options for plantar fasciitis fail, Mark Hofbauer, DPM, FACFAS, and Alexander Pappas, DPM, argue that release of the plantar fascia can be beneficial for those with chronic pain, citing good success rates in the...
Yes. After conservative options for plantar fasciitis fail, Mark Hofbauer, DPM, FACFAS, and Alexander Pappas, DPM, argue that release of the plantar fascia can be beneficial for those with chronic pain, citing good success rates in the...
Yes. After conservative options...
10/22/2013
Podiatry Today