Volume 27 - Issue 7 - July 2014
06/19/2014
Jonathan Shih, BS; Michelle Zhubrak, DPM; David G. Armstrong, DPM, MD, PhD, MSc; John D. Miller, DPM, DABPM, BS; Nicholas A. Giovinco, DPM
With new developments in the research on Charcot neuroarthropathy, these authors examine emerging research findings on osteoclastic activity, the RAGE pathway and cytokine recruitment, and share insights on current imaging tools and...
With new developments in the research on Charcot neuroarthropathy, these authors examine emerging research findings on osteoclastic activity, the RAGE pathway and cytokine recruitment, and share insights on current imaging tools and...
With new developments in the...
06/19/2014
Podiatry Today
Case Study
06/30/2014
Michael B. Canales, DPM, FACFAS; John Gerhard, DPM; L. Michael Bowen, NRP
Addressing questions of how to proceed when a calcanectomy is inappropriate, these authors detail how to treat a 24-year-old who experienced the rare complication of calcaneal osteomyelitis after an injection for plantar fasciitis.
Addressing questions of how to proceed when a calcanectomy is inappropriate, these authors detail how to treat a 24-year-old who experienced the rare complication of calcaneal osteomyelitis after an injection for plantar fasciitis.
Addressing questions of how to...
06/30/2014
Podiatry Today
Case Study
06/30/2014
David M. Davidson, DPM
This author presents a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosing and treating a 54-year-old patient with diabetes who presented with intense pain and a toe that was turning black.
This author presents a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosing and treating a 54-year-old patient with diabetes who presented with intense pain and a toe that was turning black.
This author presents a...
06/30/2014
Podiatry Today
06/19/2014
Arash Taheri, MD; Farah Moustafa, MD, BS ; Steven R. Feldman, MD, PhD; Parisa Mansoori, MD
Given that a keloid or hypertrophic scar may cause disfigurement, pruritus, pain and contractures that can result in deformity and disability, prevention is the first and most important step in the management of these scars. These authors...
Given that a keloid or hypertrophic scar may cause disfigurement, pruritus, pain and contractures that can result in deformity and disability, prevention is the first and most important step in the management of these scars. These authors...
Given that a keloid or...
06/19/2014
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
06/23/2014
Elderly patients can be at risk for falls and a recent study in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry finds that antidepressant use can cause gait disturbances in older people.
Elderly patients can be at risk for falls and a recent study in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry finds that antidepressant use can cause gait disturbances in older people.
Elderly patients can be at risk...
06/23/2014
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
06/19/2014
Cynthia Cernak, DPM; Robert H. Odell, MD, PhD; Peter Carney, MD
In the United States and most developed countries, medical care focuses more on the treatment of acute disease than chronic diseases, even though chronic disease processes consume a large proportion of healthcare resources. Currently, we...
In the United States and most developed countries, medical care focuses more on the treatment of acute disease than chronic diseases, even though chronic disease processes consume a large proportion of healthcare resources. Currently, we...
In the United States and...
06/19/2014
Podiatry Today
Surgical Pearls
06/19/2014
Stephen M. Schroeder, DPM, FACFAS
The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the human body. Increased interest in physical fitness and athletic activity by young, middle-aged, and older patients has led to a higher incidence of rupture.1 Surgical correction...
The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the human body. Increased interest in physical fitness and athletic activity by young, middle-aged, and older patients has led to a higher incidence of rupture.1 Surgical correction...
The Achilles tendon is the...
06/19/2014
Podiatry Today
Q&A
06/19/2014
Kazu Suzuki, DPM, CWS
Following amputation, patients can sometimes experience difficulty in healing their wounds. These expert panelists explore what leads to delayed amputation wound healing, successful offloading strategies and how to facilitate the healing of...
Following amputation, patients can sometimes experience difficulty in healing their wounds. These expert panelists explore what leads to delayed amputation wound healing, successful offloading strategies and how to facilitate the healing of...
Following amputation, patients...
06/19/2014
Podiatry Today
06/19/2014
Brian McCurdy
Podiatric physicians continue to gain new tools and technologies to improve lower extremity care. This author gets the input of experts on recent and emerging innovations in areas including surgical advances, wound care and antifungals.
Podiatric physicians continue to gain new tools and technologies to improve lower extremity care. This author gets the input of experts on recent and emerging innovations in areas including surgical advances, wound care and antifungals.
Podiatric physicians continue...
06/19/2014
Podiatry Today
06/19/2014
Douglas Richie, Jr., DPM, FACFAS, FAAPSM
Given the common presentation of adult-acquired flatfoot in podiatric practice, this author discusses the pathomechanics of the condition, offers diagnostic insights on the spring ligament and the heel raise test, and shares perspectives...
Given the common presentation of adult-acquired flatfoot in podiatric practice, this author discusses the pathomechanics of the condition, offers diagnostic insights on the spring ligament and the heel raise test, and shares perspectives...
Given the common presentation...
06/19/2014
Podiatry Today
