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Volume 27 - Issue 3 - March 2014

Case Study
03/03/2014
Zachary M. Thomas, DPM; Lawrence A. DiDomenico, DPM, FACFAS
These authors provide a guide for performing a revisional positional first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTP) arthrodesis with autogenous tricortical cancellous bone graft for a malunion in a 54-year-old patient.
These authors provide a guide for performing a revisional positional first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTP) arthrodesis with autogenous tricortical cancellous bone graft for a malunion in a 54-year-old patient.
These authors provide a guide...
03/03/2014
Podiatry Today
Case Study
02/26/2014
Harry John Visser, DPM, FACFAS; Dan Thouvenot, DPM; Jackson Crough, DPM
These authors detail the diagnosis and treatment of a non-union following a second metatarsal fracture in a 61-year-old patient who was unable to remain non-weightbearing.
These authors detail the diagnosis and treatment of a non-union following a second metatarsal fracture in a 61-year-old patient who was unable to remain non-weightbearing.
These authors detail the...
02/26/2014
Podiatry Today
Forum
02/25/2014
Camille P. Ryans, DPM
Throughout the journey of life, we encounter many firsts. This is especially true for those in the podiatric medical profession.
Throughout the journey of life, we encounter many firsts. This is especially true for those in the podiatric medical profession.
Throughout the journey of life,...
02/25/2014
Podiatry Today
Clinical Solutions in Practice
02/25/2014
Danielle Chicano
While there are many options available for patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, podiatrists may want to consider a new dietary supplement that offers ingredients that are vital to optimal nerve health.
While there are many options available for patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, podiatrists may want to consider a new dietary supplement that offers ingredients that are vital to optimal nerve health.
While there are many options...
02/25/2014
Podiatry Today
Clinical Solutions in Practice
02/25/2014
Danielle Chicano
While there are many options available for patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, podiatrists may want to consider a new dietary supplement that offers ingredients that are vital to optimal nerve health.
While there are many options available for patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, podiatrists may want to consider a new dietary supplement that offers ingredients that are vital to optimal nerve health.
While there are many options...
02/25/2014
Podiatry Today
Treatment Dilemmas
02/25/2014
Bob Baravarian, DPM, FACFAS; Rotem Ben-Ad, DPM
Avascular necrosis of the metatarsal head is known as Freiberg’s infraction and most commonly occurs in the second metatarsal. It is more prevalent in women and the condition most often manifests in the adolescent years between the ages...
Avascular necrosis of the metatarsal head is known as Freiberg’s infraction and most commonly occurs in the second metatarsal. It is more prevalent in women and the condition most often manifests in the adolescent years between the ages...
Avascular necrosis of the...
02/25/2014
Podiatry Today
02/25/2014
Enoch T. Huang, MD, MPH; Javier La Fontaine, DPM, MS, MEd
Yes. Enoch T. Huang, MD, MPH&TM, FACEP, FUHMS, FACCWS, offers a closer examination of recent controversies in the literature on hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) and cites an ample body of literature to justify that HBOT can be a valuable...
Yes. Enoch T. Huang, MD, MPH&TM, FACEP, FUHMS, FACCWS, offers a closer examination of recent controversies in the literature on hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) and cites an ample body of literature to justify that HBOT can be a valuable...
Yes. Enoch T. Huang, MD,...
02/25/2014
Podiatry Today
02/24/2014
Anne Spichler, MD, PhD; David G. Armstrong, DPM, MD, PhD, MSc
Given the prevalence of foot infections in patients with diabetes, aggressive and judicious management with antibiotics is crucial. These authors discuss the recent Infectious Diseases Society of America guideline on diabetic foot...
Given the prevalence of foot infections in patients with diabetes, aggressive and judicious management with antibiotics is crucial. These authors discuss the recent Infectious Diseases Society of America guideline on diabetic foot...
Given the prevalence of foot...
02/24/2014
Podiatry Today
02/24/2014
Molly S. Judge, DPM, FACFAS, CNMT
Offering pearls from the literature as well as her clinical experience, this author discusses the impact of infection, reviews common diabetic dermatopathology and notes other pertinent diagnostic keys.
Offering pearls from the literature as well as her clinical experience, this author discusses the impact of infection, reviews common diabetic dermatopathology and notes other pertinent diagnostic keys.
Offering pearls from the...
02/24/2014
Podiatry Today
02/24/2014
William P. Grant, DPM, FACFAS, EdD; Lisa M. Grant-McDonald, BS, DPM; Bryan R. Barbato, BS
In the unstable Charcot foot, the concept of beaming may help patients with diabetes attain stability and greater weightbearing. These authors discuss the pathway of Charcot neuroarthropathy and offer essential surgical pearls.
In the unstable Charcot foot, the concept of beaming may help patients with diabetes attain stability and greater weightbearing. These authors discuss the pathway of Charcot neuroarthropathy and offer essential surgical pearls.
In the unstable Charcot foot,...
02/24/2014
Podiatry Today
Q&A
02/24/2014
Kazu Suzuki, DPM, CWS
These expert panelists discuss how to offload pressure ulcers in the heel and ankle, which patients are at high risk for pressure ulcers and whether one should debride dry heel eschar.
These expert panelists discuss how to offload pressure ulcers in the heel and ankle, which patients are at high risk for pressure ulcers and whether one should debride dry heel eschar.
These expert panelists discuss...
02/24/2014
Podiatry Today
Surgical Pearls
02/24/2014
John F. Grady, DPM, FACFAS, FACPM, FAAPSM, FASPS, FFPM; Kathleen Trotter, DPM
Although hallux valgus and hallux limitus comprise the majority of first ray pathology, sesamoid disorders are not uncommon and may even carry greater morbidity that demands attention. A generic diagnosis of sesamoiditis may encompass...
Although hallux valgus and hallux limitus comprise the majority of first ray pathology, sesamoid disorders are not uncommon and may even carry greater morbidity that demands attention. A generic diagnosis of sesamoiditis may encompass...
Although hallux valgus and...
02/24/2014
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
02/24/2014
Keith D. Cook, DPM, FACFAS; Carl Brandon Lindberg, DPM; Joseph Genualdi, DPM
Ankle fractures are very common injuries that foot and ankle surgeons see. An estimated 585,000 ankle fractures occur in the United States each year and 25 percent receive surgical intervention.1 Ankle fractures are the most common...
Ankle fractures are very common injuries that foot and ankle surgeons see. An estimated 585,000 ankle fractures occur in the United States each year and 25 percent receive surgical intervention.1 Ankle fractures are the most common...
Ankle fractures are very...
02/24/2014
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
02/24/2014
A new study in Foot and Ankle International finds that platelet rich plasma (PRP) is more effective over a longer time period for patients with plantar fasciitis in comparison with cortisone injections.
A new study in Foot and Ankle International finds that platelet rich plasma (PRP) is more effective over a longer time period for patients with plantar fasciitis in comparison with cortisone injections.
A new study in Foot and Ankle...
02/24/2014
Podiatry Today
02/21/2014
Michael DeBrule, DPM
Observing the gait of patients with diabetes can reveal valuable information that can help avert complications. This author discusses gait abnormalities in patients with diabetes, reviews the influence of ground reactive forces and provides...
Observing the gait of patients with diabetes can reveal valuable information that can help avert complications. This author discusses gait abnormalities in patients with diabetes, reviews the influence of ground reactive forces and provides...
Observing the gait of patients...
02/21/2014
Podiatry Today
02/21/2014
Christopher F. Hyer, DPM, MS, FACFAS; Jennifer Swan, DPM
Does amniotic membrane represent a promising technology that can speed the healing of complicated wounds such as diabetic foot ulcers? These authors take a closer look at how amniotic membranes work and offer several case study examples.
Does amniotic membrane represent a promising technology that can speed the healing of complicated wounds such as diabetic foot ulcers? These authors take a closer look at how amniotic membranes work and offer several case study examples.
Does amniotic membrane...
02/21/2014
Podiatry Today