Volume 27 - Issue 2 - February 2014
Case Study
01/31/2014
Jay Bornstein, DPM, FACFAS; Larissa McDonough, DPM, AACFAS
These authors detail the treatment of a 56-year-old male with unusual non-healing ulcerations at previous amputation sites.
These authors detail the treatment of a 56-year-old male with unusual non-healing ulcerations at previous amputation sites.
These authors detail the...
01/31/2014
Podiatry Today
Case Study
01/29/2014
Steven Geary, DPM; Christopher Witt, DPM
Given that melanoma in the foot is commonly misdiagnosed, these authors present the case of a 45-year-old with a history of multiple melanotic lesions and emphasize the importance of early diagnosis.
Given that melanoma in the foot is commonly misdiagnosed, these authors present the case of a 45-year-old with a history of multiple melanotic lesions and emphasize the importance of early diagnosis.
Given that melanoma in the...
01/29/2014
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
01/27/2014
When performing a bunionectomy, surgeons have a variety of techniques at their disposal. A Podiatry Today online poll reveals that half of the respondents use the Austin procedure as their most common bunionectomy procedure.
When performing a bunionectomy, surgeons have a variety of techniques at their disposal. A Podiatry Today online poll reveals that half of the respondents use the Austin procedure as their most common bunionectomy procedure.
When performing a...
01/27/2014
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
01/27/2014
Andrew H. Rice, DPM, FACFAS; Sarah Edgar, DPM
The treatment of diabetic neuropathic pain is complex and often unsatisfactory clinical results plague the patient with diabetes and the treating physician. Historically, physicians have used systemic pharmacologic treatments with mixed...
The treatment of diabetic neuropathic pain is complex and often unsatisfactory clinical results plague the patient with diabetes and the treating physician. Historically, physicians have used systemic pharmacologic treatments with mixed...
The treatment of diabetic...
01/27/2014
Podiatry Today
Dermatology Diagnosis
01/27/2014
William D. Fishco, DPM, MS, FACFAS
A 60-year-old Hispanic female presented with the chief complaint of severe pain associated with a large wound on her left leg, which had been present for four years. She had received treatment at another local hospital prior to her...
A 60-year-old Hispanic female presented with the chief complaint of severe pain associated with a large wound on her left leg, which had been present for four years. She had received treatment at another local hospital prior to her...
A 60-year-old Hispanic...
01/27/2014
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
01/27/2014
Bijan Najafi, PhD
These expert panelists discuss the pros and cons of custom foot orthoses and their biomechanical benefits, whether ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) can prevent falls in older patients, and how to prescribe orthotics for older patients.
These expert panelists discuss the pros and cons of custom foot orthoses and their biomechanical benefits, whether ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) can prevent falls in older patients, and how to prescribe orthotics for older patients.
These expert panelists discuss...
01/27/2014
Podiatry Today
01/27/2014
Neal M. Blitz, DPM, FACFAS
Following hallux valgus surgery, patients may end up with complications or undesirable results, including bunion recurrence, nonunion or hallux varus. This author focuses on revision bunion surgery techniques that keep the big toe joint...
Following hallux valgus surgery, patients may end up with complications or undesirable results, including bunion recurrence, nonunion or hallux varus. This author focuses on revision bunion surgery techniques that keep the big toe joint...
Following hallux valgus...
01/27/2014
Podiatry Today
01/27/2014
Kristine M. Hoffman, DPM, FACFAS
Patients on chemotherapy can often experience changes in the toenails and although some of these changes may be tolerable, others are more serious and require treatment.
Patients on chemotherapy can often experience changes in the toenails and although some of these changes may be tolerable, others are more serious and require treatment.
Patients on chemotherapy can...
01/27/2014
Podiatry Today
01/27/2014
Mark A. Prissel, DPM, FACFAS; Thomas S. Roukis, DPM, PhD, FACFAS
Given the challenges of total ankle replacement, these authors provide a historical overview of one of the early implants, review common complications and offer salient insights on revisional treatment.
Given the challenges of total ankle replacement, these authors provide a historical overview of one of the early implants, review common complications and offer salient insights on revisional treatment.
Given the challenges of total...
01/27/2014
Podiatry Today
01/27/2014
Larry Huppin, DPM
Troubleshooting orthoses is a vital skill when a patient returns with a complaint about the prescribed device. This author presents a guide to remediating common problems, including addressing arch irritation, how to add valgus extensions...
Troubleshooting orthoses is a vital skill when a patient returns with a complaint about the prescribed device. This author presents a guide to remediating common problems, including addressing arch irritation, how to add valgus extensions...
Troubleshooting orthoses is a...
01/27/2014
Podiatry Today
