Volume 27 - Issue 8 - August 2014
Case Study
07/31/2014
Eric J. Lullove, DPM, CWSP, FACCWS, FAPWCA
This author discusses how the use of an innovative human amniotic membrane graft enhanced healing in three patients with lower extremity wounds.
This author discusses how the use of an innovative human amniotic membrane graft enhanced healing in three patients with lower extremity wounds.
This author discusses how the...
07/31/2014
Podiatry Today
Online Exclusive
07/31/2014
William D. Fishco, DPM, MS, FACFAS; Mark B. Ellis, DPM
Researchers have noted an increasing incidence in both cutaneous vasculopathy and levamisole-contaminated cocaine. Accordingly, these authors describe the diagnosis and treatment of lower extremity vasculitis caused by use of the adulterated...
Researchers have noted an increasing incidence in both cutaneous vasculopathy and levamisole-contaminated cocaine. Accordingly, these authors describe the diagnosis and treatment of lower extremity vasculitis caused by use of the adulterated...
Researchers have noted an...
07/31/2014
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
07/23/2014
As the federal government cracks down on nosocomial infections and injuries, one-quarter of the hospitals in the United States will reportedly lose some of their Medicare funding.
As the federal government cracks down on nosocomial infections and injuries, one-quarter of the hospitals in the United States will reportedly lose some of their Medicare funding.
As the federal government...
07/23/2014
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
07/23/2014
Melinda Bowlby, DPM
A patient with diabetes mellitus has a 15 to 25 percent chance of developing a diabetic foot ulcer during his or her lifetime.1 Once the patient with diabetes develops an ulcer, there is an even higher rate of ulcer recurrence at 50 to 70...
A patient with diabetes mellitus has a 15 to 25 percent chance of developing a diabetic foot ulcer during his or her lifetime.1 Once the patient with diabetes develops an ulcer, there is an even higher rate of ulcer recurrence at 50 to 70...
A patient with diabetes...
07/23/2014
Podiatry Today
Dermatology Diagnosis
07/24/2014
William D. Fishco, DPM, MS, FACFAS
A 39-year-old female presented to my office with the chief complaint of a rash between her big toe and second toe for a six-month duration. She described the itch as severe at times. The patient noticed tiny blisters that would pop and...
A 39-year-old female presented to my office with the chief complaint of a rash between her big toe and second toe for a six-month duration. She described the itch as severe at times. The patient noticed tiny blisters that would pop and...
A 39-year-old female presented...
07/24/2014
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
07/24/2014
Steven A. King, MD, MS
These expert panelists expound on maximalist footwear and orthoses for combat boots for soldiers. They also discuss whether orthotics can reduce negative work and under what circumstances runners should be allowed to wear orthoses in...
These expert panelists expound on maximalist footwear and orthoses for combat boots for soldiers. They also discuss whether orthotics can reduce negative work and under what circumstances runners should be allowed to wear orthoses in...
These expert panelists...
07/24/2014
Podiatry Today
07/23/2014
Guy R. Pupp, DPM, FACFAS; Anthony LaLama, DPM
Although calcaneal ulcers complicated by osteomyelitis can seem destined for amputation, judicious multidisciplinary management can save a limb. These authors review key risk factors and potential complications, assess treatment options...
Although calcaneal ulcers complicated by osteomyelitis can seem destined for amputation, judicious multidisciplinary management can save a limb. These authors review key risk factors and potential complications, assess treatment options...
Although calcaneal ulcers...
07/23/2014
Podiatry Today
07/23/2014
Kazu Suzuki, DPM, CWS; Cloe Hakakian, BS
Selecting the right wound dressing can be challenging given the wide variety of dressings on the market and the different stages of wound healing. Accordingly, these authors discuss an array of modalities ranging from hydrogels and collagen...
Selecting the right wound dressing can be challenging given the wide variety of dressings on the market and the different stages of wound healing. Accordingly, these authors discuss an array of modalities ranging from hydrogels and collagen...
Selecting the right wound...
07/23/2014
Podiatry Today
07/23/2014
Paul J. Kim, DPM, MS, FACFAS; Caitlin S. Garwood, DPM
Given the inherent obstacles with complex lower extremity wounds, the need for immediate coverage and possible risks with using flaps and pedicles, these authors explore the potential of employing bioengineered alternative tissues in wounds...
Given the inherent obstacles with complex lower extremity wounds, the need for immediate coverage and possible risks with using flaps and pedicles, these authors explore the potential of employing bioengineered alternative tissues in wounds...
Given the inherent obstacles...
07/23/2014
Podiatry Today
07/23/2014
Allen Mark Jacobs, DPM, FACFAS, FAPWCA
Compounding topical medications can help tailor the treatment of wounds to individual patient needs and may offer wound healing effects that are not otherwise available. This author explores how compounded topical medication can reduce pain,...
Compounding topical medications can help tailor the treatment of wounds to individual patient needs and may offer wound healing effects that are not otherwise available. This author explores how compounded topical medication can reduce pain,...
Compounding topical medications...
07/23/2014
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