Volume 27 - Issue 10 - October 2014
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09/26/2014
Robin C. Lenz, DPM, FACFAS; John F. Grady, DPM, FACFAS, FACPM, FAAPSM, FASPS, FFPM
These authors discuss a total ankle replacement in a 63-year-old patient with unilateral post-traumatic ankle arthritis, reviewing keys to procedure selection and providing essential surgical pearls.
These authors discuss a total ankle replacement in a 63-year-old patient with unilateral post-traumatic ankle arthritis, reviewing keys to procedure selection and providing essential surgical pearls.
These authors discuss a total...
09/26/2014
Podiatry Today
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09/26/2014
David Swain, DPM, CWSP
09/26/2014
Podiatry Today
Clinical Solutions in Practice
09/25/2014
Danielle Chicano
Are you looking for an effective conservative option to treat chronic pain in patients with plantar fasciitis?
Then you may want to consider FX 635, an innovative low-level laser treatment that offers relief of pain and inflammation in...
Are you looking for an effective conservative option to treat chronic pain in patients with plantar fasciitis?
Then you may want to consider FX 635, an innovative low-level laser treatment that offers relief of pain and inflammation in...
Are you looking for an effective...
09/25/2014
Podiatry Today
Clinical Solutions in Practice
09/25/2014
Danielle Chicano
Are you looking for an effective conservative option to treat chronic pain in patients with plantar fasciitis?
Then you may want to consider FX 635, an innovative low-level laser treatment that offers relief of pain and inflammation in...
Are you looking for an effective conservative option to treat chronic pain in patients with plantar fasciitis?
Then you may want to consider FX 635, an innovative low-level laser treatment that offers relief of pain and inflammation in...
Are you looking for an effective...
09/25/2014
Podiatry Today
Industry News
09/25/2014
Soothing And Moisturizing Irritated Skin
An innovative moisturizing cream may provide relief for patients with irritated skin.
Keradan® Cream can soothe, moisturize and hydrate skin that is mildly to moderately irritated, according to the...
Soothing And Moisturizing Irritated Skin
An innovative moisturizing cream may provide relief for patients with irritated skin.
Keradan® Cream can soothe, moisturize and hydrate skin that is mildly to moderately irritated, according to the...
Soothing And Moisturizing...
09/25/2014
Podiatry Today
Sports Medicine
09/25/2014
Suneel Basra, DPM, FACFAS, AACFAS
Ankle sprains are among the most common injuries that foot and ankle specialists treat. These injuries most frequently involve the lateral ankle ligament complex.
Ankle sprains are among the most common injuries that foot and ankle specialists treat. These injuries most frequently involve the lateral ankle ligament complex.
Ankle sprains are among the most...
09/25/2014
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
09/25/2014
Karen A. Langone, DPM, DABPM, FAAPSM; Kevin A. Kirby, DPM, MS; Larry Huppin, DPM; Richard L. Blake, DPM, FAAPSM
Patients who work on their feet have specific orthotic needs that clinicians may be able to address with appropriate modifications. These expert panelists discuss modifications for those who stand in place for long time periods, those who...
Patients who work on their feet have specific orthotic needs that clinicians may be able to address with appropriate modifications. These expert panelists discuss modifications for those who stand in place for long time periods, those who...
Patients who work on their feet...
09/25/2014
Podiatry Today
Dermatology Diagnosis
09/25/2014
Myron A. Bodman, DPM
An 82-year-old Caucasian female and retired small business owner presented for ongoing care of multiple pressure keratoses overlying arthritic, contracted toe joints on both feet. She had managed the pressure keratoses with periodic paring,...
An 82-year-old Caucasian female and retired small business owner presented for ongoing care of multiple pressure keratoses overlying arthritic, contracted toe joints on both feet. She had managed the pressure keratoses with periodic paring,...
An 82-year-old Caucasian female...
09/25/2014
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
09/25/2014
Barry I. Rosenblum, DPM, FACFAS; Shawn Braunagel, DPM
Below-knee amputation. To see it in print conjures up images of failure.
Below-knee amputation. To see it in print conjures up images of failure.
Below-knee amputation. To see it...
09/25/2014
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
09/25/2014
By Brian McCurdy, Managing Editor
For years, surgeons have used minimally invasive techniques for various types of surgery. A recent study in International Orthopaedics says a third-generation minimally invasive technique shows good results...
By Brian McCurdy, Managing Editor
For years, surgeons have used minimally invasive techniques for various types of surgery. A recent study in International Orthopaedics says a third-generation minimally invasive technique shows good results...
By Brian McCurdy, Managing...
09/25/2014
Podiatry Today
09/24/2014
Vaishnavi Bawa, DPM; Lawrence M. Fallat, DPM, FACFAS
In the quest to promote normal biomechanics and avoid complications, surgeons continue to debate appropriate fixation, screw size and other components of surgical repair for syndesmotic ankle injuries. Accordingly, these authors offer...
In the quest to promote normal biomechanics and avoid complications, surgeons continue to debate appropriate fixation, screw size and other components of surgical repair for syndesmotic ankle injuries. Accordingly, these authors offer...
In the quest to promote normal...
09/24/2014
Podiatry Today
09/24/2014
Michael C. Keller, DPM, FACFAS; Joshua D. Thun, DPM, AACFAS
A seemingly trivial puncture wound can be at risk for infection, osteomyelitis or other complications due to a delayed diagnosis or inappropriate management. Accordingly, these authors provide a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and...
A seemingly trivial puncture wound can be at risk for infection, osteomyelitis or other complications due to a delayed diagnosis or inappropriate management. Accordingly, these authors provide a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and...
A seemingly trivial puncture...
09/24/2014
Podiatry Today
09/23/2014
Robert Fridman, DPM, FACFAS
Hammertoe deformity can be a factor in producing recurring ulcers in patients with diabetic neuropathy. Using helpful case studies and surveying the research, this author says digital implant fusion may help prevent these ulcers in patients...
Hammertoe deformity can be a factor in producing recurring ulcers in patients with diabetic neuropathy. Using helpful case studies and surveying the research, this author says digital implant fusion may help prevent these ulcers in patients...
Hammertoe deformity can be a...
09/23/2014
Podiatry Today
09/23/2014
Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM, FACFAS, FASPS, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg); Thomas S. Roukis, DPM, PhD, FACFAS
Ankle arthrodesis.
In a thorough review of the literature, this author says despite the promising innovation of total ankle arthroplasty, the “gold standard” for ankle osteoarthritis is still ankle arthrodesis.
By Patrick A....
Ankle arthrodesis.
In a thorough review of the literature, this author says despite the promising innovation of total ankle arthroplasty, the “gold standard” for ankle osteoarthritis is still ankle arthrodesis.
By Patrick A....
Ankle arthrodesis.
In a...
09/23/2014
Podiatry Today
09/23/2014
Bryan C. Markinson, DPM, FASPD, ABPM, DABPM
Presenting a guide to effective management of pigmented nail lesions due to melanocytic processes, this author offers several case studies, reviews key clinical pointers for diagnosing longitudinal melanonychia and advocates the benefits of...
Presenting a guide to effective management of pigmented nail lesions due to melanocytic processes, this author offers several case studies, reviews key clinical pointers for diagnosing longitudinal melanonychia and advocates the benefits of...
Presenting a guide to...
09/23/2014
Podiatry Today
Forum
09/23/2014
John H. McCord, DPM
I just transitioned my American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery status from inactive to retired. It was a bittersweet moment when I signed the letter in front of a notary, sealed the envelope and then dropped it into the mail. I am officially...
I just transitioned my American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery status from inactive to retired. It was a bittersweet moment when I signed the letter in front of a notary, sealed the envelope and then dropped it into the mail. I am officially...
I just transitioned my American...
09/23/2014
Podiatry Today