Volume 27 - Issue 9 - September 2014
Online Exclusive
09/24/2014
Shawn Khademi, BS, DPM, AACFAS; Stephanie C. Wu, DPM, MSc, FACFAS; Bryan Holand, MS; Martin C. Yorath, DPM, FACFAS
09/24/2014
Podiatry Today
Case Study
08/26/2014
Alona Kashanian, DPM; Eric Feit, DPM, FACFAS; Jonah Feit
A 12-year-old boy presented to the office with a chief complaint of severe right ankle pain. The soccer player first noticed the pain after a game three weeks prior to his office visit. He says he may have taken a “bad step” on the grass...
A 12-year-old boy presented to the office with a chief complaint of severe right ankle pain. The soccer player first noticed the pain after a game three weeks prior to his office visit. He says he may have taken a “bad step” on the grass...
A 12-year-old boy presented to...
08/26/2014
Podiatry Today
Forum
08/21/2014
John H. McCord, DPM
There are two really bad places to seek financial advice. Church is probably the worst and the doctor’s lounge in a hospital is practically as bad.
There are two really bad places to seek financial advice. Church is probably the worst and the doctor’s lounge in a hospital is practically as bad.
There are two really bad places...
08/21/2014
Podiatry Today
Industry News
08/21/2014
A new laser may help treat the pain and inflammation of plantar fasciitis.
A new laser may help treat the pain and inflammation of plantar fasciitis.
A new laser may help treat the...
08/21/2014
Podiatry Today
Clinical Solutions in Practice
08/21/2014
Brian McCurdy
An emerging implant features a number of effective components to facilitate easier hammertoe fixation.
An emerging implant features a number of effective components to facilitate easier hammertoe fixation.
An emerging implant features a...
08/21/2014
Podiatry Today
Clinical Solutions in Practice
08/21/2014
Brian McCurdy
An emerging implant features a number of effective components to facilitate easier hammertoe fixation.
An emerging implant features a number of effective components to facilitate easier hammertoe fixation.
An emerging implant features a...
08/21/2014
Podiatry Today
Treatment Dilemmas
08/21/2014
Bob Baravarian, DPM, FACFAS; Brayton Campbell, DPM
Lateral ankle sprain is a common injury associated with recreational and competitive sports. An estimated 2 million ankle sprains occur in the United States each year.1 Ankle injuries account for 10 to 30 percent of all athletic injuries and...
Lateral ankle sprain is a common injury associated with recreational and competitive sports. An estimated 2 million ankle sprains occur in the United States each year.1 Ankle injuries account for 10 to 30 percent of all athletic injuries and...
Lateral ankle sprain is a...
08/21/2014
Podiatry Today
Q&A
08/20/2014
Kazu Suzuki, DPM, CWS
Bioengineered alternative tissues (BATs) can be valuable advanced treatments for wounds that are not healing. These expert panelists share their clinical experience with using BATs, appropriate timing for considering BATs and what wounds...
Bioengineered alternative tissues (BATs) can be valuable advanced treatments for wounds that are not healing. These expert panelists share their clinical experience with using BATs, appropriate timing for considering BATs and what wounds...
Bioengineered alternative...
08/20/2014
Podiatry Today
Surgical Pearls
08/20/2014
Guido A. LaPorta, DPM, MS, FACFAS; Noman A. Siddiqui, DPM, MHA, FACFAS, AACFAS
Hallux valgus is a common first ray deformity that can affect the stability of the forefoot. Those with the deformity have complaints of pain, difficulty with ambulation and cosmetic concerns. When conservative measures fail to provide...
Hallux valgus is a common first ray deformity that can affect the stability of the forefoot. Those with the deformity have complaints of pain, difficulty with ambulation and cosmetic concerns. When conservative measures fail to provide...
Hallux valgus is a common first...
08/20/2014
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
08/20/2014
Perry Mayer, MB, BCh, CCFP
Treating the diabetic foot is relatively straightforward. We need to ensure that blood flow is adequate, eradicate infection, eliminate pressure from the wound site and regularly remove the dead and devitalized tissue from the affected area....
Treating the diabetic foot is relatively straightforward. We need to ensure that blood flow is adequate, eradicate infection, eliminate pressure from the wound site and regularly remove the dead and devitalized tissue from the affected area....
Treating the diabetic foot is...
08/20/2014
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
08/20/2014
A recently introduced House act seeks to reform the process for Medicare to audit Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) claims.
A recently introduced House act seeks to reform the process for Medicare to audit Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) claims.
A recently introduced House act...
08/20/2014
Podiatry Today
08/20/2014
Dr. Vlahovic, I read with interest your feature article, “Current and Emerging Agents for Tinea Pedis,” in the April 2014 issue of Podiatry Today.
Dr. Vlahovic, I read with interest your feature article, “Current and Emerging Agents for Tinea Pedis,” in the April 2014 issue of Podiatry Today.
Dr. Vlahovic, I read with...
08/20/2014
Podiatry Today
08/20/2014
Tracey C. Vlahovic, DPM, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg)
With nail art and pedicures on the rise over the last few years, podiatrists must be vigilant on the potential risks for patients. In addition to these issues, this author discusses potential dilemmas that can emerge with the use of gel...
With nail art and pedicures on the rise over the last few years, podiatrists must be vigilant on the potential risks for patients. In addition to these issues, this author discusses potential dilemmas that can emerge with the use of gel...
With nail art and pedicures on...
08/20/2014
Podiatry Today
08/20/2014
Bradley M. Lamm, DPM, FACFAS; Jacob Wynes, DPM, MS, FACFAS
Given the lack of consensus on indications and procedures for flatfoot surgery, these authors offer their insights on revisional flatfoot surgery. In addition to discussing diagnostic keys and pearls on appropriate procedure selection, they...
Given the lack of consensus on indications and procedures for flatfoot surgery, these authors offer their insights on revisional flatfoot surgery. In addition to discussing diagnostic keys and pearls on appropriate procedure selection, they...
Given the lack of consensus on...
08/20/2014
Podiatry Today
08/20/2014
Caitlin S. Garwood, DPM; John S. Steinberg, DPM, FACFAS; Noah G. Oliver, DPM; Paul J. Kim, DPM, MS, FACFAS
Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) has been a proven technique for facilitating wound healing and the technology continues to evolve beyond the original negative pressure devices. These authors examine the efficacy of innovations in NPWT...
Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) has been a proven technique for facilitating wound healing and the technology continues to evolve beyond the original negative pressure devices. These authors examine the efficacy of innovations in NPWT...
Negative pressure wound therapy...
08/20/2014
Podiatry Today
08/20/2014
Boyd J. Andrews, DPM; Lawrence M. Fallat, DPM, FACFAS
Given the common nature of hallux rigidus and the challenges of concomitant metatarsus primus elevatus, these authors share key diagnostic insights, explore possible surgical options and discuss two illuminating case studies.
Given the common nature of hallux rigidus and the challenges of concomitant metatarsus primus elevatus, these authors share key diagnostic insights, explore possible surgical options and discuss two illuminating case studies.
Given the common nature of...
08/20/2014
Podiatry Today
08/20/2014
Craig Clifford, DPM, MHA, AACFAS, FACFAS, FACFAOM
Given that equinus is a factor in many foot and ankle conditions, it is imperative to be knowledgeable in the biomechanical aspects of the condition. Accordingly, this author discusses the biomechanical compensations that can occur with...
Given that equinus is a factor in many foot and ankle conditions, it is imperative to be knowledgeable in the biomechanical aspects of the condition. Accordingly, this author discusses the biomechanical compensations that can occur with...
Given that equinus is a factor...
08/20/2014
Podiatry Today
