Volume 28 - Issue 3 - March 2015
Online Exclusive
02/27/2015
Colin Flannery, DPM; William Sayer; Nicholas Romansky, DPM, FACFAS
Given that the CrossFit program can be more intense than a regular workout, are participants at a greater risk for injury? These authors provide a look at the workouts the athletes experience, the CrossFit culture and the literature on...
Given that the CrossFit program can be more intense than a regular workout, are participants at a greater risk for injury? These authors provide a look at the workouts the athletes experience, the CrossFit culture and the literature on...
Given that the CrossFit program...
02/27/2015
Podiatry Today
Online Exclusive
02/26/2015
Bradly W. Bussewitz, DPM, FACFAS
This author details how to manage postoperative stress fractures following a first metatarsophalangeal joint cheilectomy in a 56-year-old patient.
This author details how to manage postoperative stress fractures following a first metatarsophalangeal joint cheilectomy in a 56-year-old patient.
This author details how to...
02/26/2015
Podiatry Today
Forum
02/23/2015
Camille P. Ryans, DPM
The page at the end of Podiatry Today is reserved for the Forum. It is a usually a section for podiatrists to reflect upon their experiences — good, bad and everything in between. The lead author of the Forum was John McCord, DPM, who sadly...
The page at the end of Podiatry Today is reserved for the Forum. It is a usually a section for podiatrists to reflect upon their experiences — good, bad and everything in between. The lead author of the Forum was John McCord, DPM, who sadly...
The page at the end of Podiatry...
02/23/2015
Podiatry Today
Industry News
02/23/2015
A New Advance In Midfoot Reconstruction?
An emerging reconstruction system may provide more options for surgeons navigating the unique demands of the midfoot.
Wright Medical Technology says its new Ortholoc 3Di Foot Reconstruction System...
A New Advance In Midfoot Reconstruction?
An emerging reconstruction system may provide more options for surgeons navigating the unique demands of the midfoot.
Wright Medical Technology says its new Ortholoc 3Di Foot Reconstruction System...
A New Advance In Midfoot...
02/23/2015
Podiatry Today
Clinical Solutions in Practice
02/23/2015
Brian McCurdy
An emerging electronic health records (EHR) system allows busy podiatrists to document patient encounters and their treatment schedule in one portable package.
The MediTouch® EHR comes preloaded with findings specific to the foot and ankle...
An emerging electronic health records (EHR) system allows busy podiatrists to document patient encounters and their treatment schedule in one portable package.
The MediTouch® EHR comes preloaded with findings specific to the foot and ankle...
An emerging electronic health...
02/23/2015
Podiatry Today
Clinical Solutions in Practice
02/23/2015
Brian McCurdy
An emerging electronic health records (EHR) system allows busy podiatrists to document patient encounters and their treatment schedule in one portable package.
The MediTouch® EHR comes preloaded with findings specific to the foot and ankle...
An emerging electronic health records (EHR) system allows busy podiatrists to document patient encounters and their treatment schedule in one portable package.
The MediTouch® EHR comes preloaded with findings specific to the foot and ankle...
An emerging electronic health...
02/23/2015
Podiatry Today
Treatment Dilemmas
02/23/2015
Bob Baravarian, DPM, FACFAS; Brayton Campbell, DPM
Lateral ankle sprains are very common injuries that foot and ankle specialists frequently treat. An estimated 2 million ankle sprains occur in the United States each year.1 Lateral ankle sprains are common among recreational and competitive...
Lateral ankle sprains are very common injuries that foot and ankle specialists frequently treat. An estimated 2 million ankle sprains occur in the United States each year.1 Lateral ankle sprains are common among recreational and competitive...
Lateral ankle sprains are very...
02/23/2015
Podiatry Today
02/23/2015
Allen Mark Jacobs, DPM, FACFAS, FAPWCA
Topical compounded medications may play a key role in the armamentarium of treatments for diabetic neuropathy, particularly patients who have multiple comorbidities and polypharmacy issues. Accordingly, this author demonstrates how...
Topical compounded medications may play a key role in the armamentarium of treatments for diabetic neuropathy, particularly patients who have multiple comorbidities and polypharmacy issues. Accordingly, this author demonstrates how...
Topical compounded medications...
02/23/2015
Podiatry Today
02/23/2015
Faye-Rose Grebenyuk, DPM; David Yeager, DPM, FASPS, FACFAS; Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM, FACFAS, FASPS, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg)
A talectomy with or without tibiocalcaneal arthrodesis may provide a viable option for patients with Charcot neuroarthropathy of the ankle. Accordingly, these authors discuss the indications and timing for talectomy, offer surgical pearls and...
A talectomy with or without tibiocalcaneal arthrodesis may provide a viable option for patients with Charcot neuroarthropathy of the ankle. Accordingly, these authors discuss the indications and timing for talectomy, offer surgical pearls and...
A talectomy with or without...
02/23/2015
Podiatry Today
02/20/2015
Brian M. Schmidt, DPM; Rodney Stuck, DPM; Peter A. Blume, DPM, FACFAS
Yes.
Citing the availability, growth factor content and reduced risks in high-risk patients, this author says bioengineered alternative tissues are his first-line treatment for advanced wounds.
By Rodney Stuck, DPM
Yes.
Citing the availability, growth factor content and reduced risks in high-risk patients, this author says bioengineered alternative tissues are his first-line treatment for advanced wounds.
By Rodney Stuck, DPM
Yes.
Citing the availability,...
02/20/2015
Podiatry Today
02/20/2015
Valerie L. Schade, DPM, AACFAS
Following a delayed diagnosis of Charcot foot, physicians may turn to surgery to salvage the limb although there are debates surrounding the timing of surgery. In a thorough review of the literature, this author reviews the impact of...
Following a delayed diagnosis of Charcot foot, physicians may turn to surgery to salvage the limb although there are debates surrounding the timing of surgery. In a thorough review of the literature, this author reviews the impact of...
Following a delayed diagnosis of...
02/20/2015
Podiatry Today
02/20/2015
Myron A. Bodman, DPM
Given the increased prevalence of onychomycosis in patients with diabetes and the potential risk for related complications, this author reviews confirmatory diagnostic tests and offers insights on management of the condition in this patient...
Given the increased prevalence of onychomycosis in patients with diabetes and the potential risk for related complications, this author reviews confirmatory diagnostic tests and offers insights on management of the condition in this patient...
Given the increased prevalence...
02/20/2015
Podiatry Today
Q&A
02/20/2015
Kazu Suzuki, DPM, CWS
Continuing a discussion of the use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) for patients with wounds, the panelists offer insights on contraindications for HBOT as well as insurance issues. They also debate whether physicians over-utilize or...
Continuing a discussion of the use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) for patients with wounds, the panelists offer insights on contraindications for HBOT as well as insurance issues. They also debate whether physicians over-utilize or...
Continuing a discussion of the...
02/20/2015
Podiatry Today
Surgical Pearls
02/20/2015
Raymond DuRussel, DPM, ABLES, ACLES
The Lapidus bunionectomy provides stable, dependable reduction of hallux valgus and gives excellent stability to the medial column. A common sequela following bunionectomy is deformity recurrence.
The Lapidus bunionectomy provides stable, dependable reduction of hallux valgus and gives excellent stability to the medial column. A common sequela following bunionectomy is deformity recurrence.
The Lapidus bunionectomy...
02/20/2015
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
02/20/2015
Gerit D. Mulder
02/20/2015
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
02/20/2015
By Brian McCurdy, Managing Editor
By Brian McCurdy, Managing Editor
By Brian McCurdy, Managing Editor
02/20/2015
Podiatry Today