Volume 27 - Issue 4 - April 2014
Case Study
03/31/2014
Vincenzo Palmieri, DPM, FACFAS, FACPM; Steven Geary, DPM
Traumatic foot wounds via foreign objects are a common encounter in the emergency room for physicians. These authors review a case study of a 27-year-old female patient, who suffered a puncture wound to the foot from a foreign metallic...
Traumatic foot wounds via foreign objects are a common encounter in the emergency room for physicians. These authors review a case study of a 27-year-old female patient, who suffered a puncture wound to the foot from a foreign metallic...
Traumatic foot wounds via...
03/31/2014
Podiatry Today
Case Study
03/31/2014
Kate Johnson, DPM; William D. Fishco, DPM, MS, FACFAS
These authors present key pearls on treating a 26-year-old patient with AIDS, who presented with papules on his lower extremity, chest, back, oral mucosa and genitalia.
These authors present key pearls on treating a 26-year-old patient with AIDS, who presented with papules on his lower extremity, chest, back, oral mucosa and genitalia.
These authors present key...
03/31/2014
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
03/20/2014
Can an emerging minimally invasive decompression technique be beneficial for neuromas? A poster abstract presented at the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) Scientific Conference says the technique holds promise and is less...
Can an emerging minimally invasive decompression technique be beneficial for neuromas? A poster abstract presented at the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) Scientific Conference says the technique holds promise and is less...
Can an emerging minimally...
03/20/2014
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
03/20/2014
Eric D. Jaakola, DPM; Anna Weber, DPM
The diabetic population in the United States has grown to over 26 million people and 10 to 15 percent of this population will develop a diabetic foot ulceration (DFU).1,2 That would equal 2.6 to 3.9 million diabetic foot ulcerations in...
The diabetic population in the United States has grown to over 26 million people and 10 to 15 percent of this population will develop a diabetic foot ulceration (DFU).1,2 That would equal 2.6 to 3.9 million diabetic foot ulcerations in...
The diabetic population in...
03/20/2014
Podiatry Today
Dermatology Diagnosis
03/20/2014
Kristine M. Hoffman, DPM, FACFAS
A 43-year-old African American female went to the ICU at our institution with Streptococcus pneumoniae sepsis, which was complicated by disseminated intravascular coagulation.
A 43-year-old African American female went to the ICU at our institution with Streptococcus pneumoniae sepsis, which was complicated by disseminated intravascular coagulation.
A 43-year-old African...
03/20/2014
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
03/20/2014
David J. Levine, DPM, cPed
These expert panelists expound on replacing orthoses, determining which type of orthoses to fabricate and what types of shoes patients should wear with orthoses.
These expert panelists expound on replacing orthoses, determining which type of orthoses to fabricate and what types of shoes patients should wear with orthoses.
These expert panelists expound...
03/20/2014
Podiatry Today
03/20/2014
Amber M. Shane, DPM, FACFAS; Christopher L. Reeves, DPM, FACFAS; Larissa McDonough, DPM, AACFAS; Francesca Zappasodi, DPM, AACFAS
A wide range of pathologies can arise at the second MPJ, making an accurate diagnosis vital. Accordingly, these authors offer diagnostic insights, a guide to conservative and surgical treatment options, and an intriguing case study.
A wide range of pathologies can arise at the second MPJ, making an accurate diagnosis vital. Accordingly, these authors offer diagnostic insights, a guide to conservative and surgical treatment options, and an intriguing case study.
A wide range of pathologies...
03/20/2014
Podiatry Today
03/20/2014
Tracey C. Vlahovic, DPM, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg)
There is no shortage of over-the-counter and prescription remedies for tinea pedis. With this in mind, this author takes a look at the research and clinical experience regarding several emerging treatment agents, including new topicals and...
There is no shortage of over-the-counter and prescription remedies for tinea pedis. With this in mind, this author takes a look at the research and clinical experience regarding several emerging treatment agents, including new topicals and...
There is no shortage of...
03/20/2014
Podiatry Today
03/20/2014
Marybeth Crane, DPM, MS, FACFAS
The combination of a diehard mindset and the stresses triathletes must endure can lead to repetitive injuries. Accordingly, this author provides a treatment guide for common triathlon injuries such as stress fractures, blisters and Achilles...
The combination of a diehard mindset and the stresses triathletes must endure can lead to repetitive injuries. Accordingly, this author provides a treatment guide for common triathlon injuries such as stress fractures, blisters and Achilles...
The combination of a diehard...
03/20/2014
Podiatry Today
03/21/2014
William T. DeCarbo, DPM, FACFAS; Alexander J. Pappas, DPM, AACFAS
Offering a closer look at the emergence and evolution of locking plates, these authors provide a thorough review of the literature to gauge the effectiveness of this fixation for first MPJ arthrodesis, calcaneal fractures and distal tibia...
Offering a closer look at the emergence and evolution of locking plates, these authors provide a thorough review of the literature to gauge the effectiveness of this fixation for first MPJ arthrodesis, calcaneal fractures and distal tibia...
Offering a closer look at the...
03/21/2014
Podiatry Today
