Volume 18 - Issue 4 - April 2005
04/03/2005
Jeff A. Hall
Is objectivity much of a priority in studies of new medications? Granted, pharmaceutical companies have the wherewithal to support funding of these studies. Without that funding, some of the leading advances in new medications may not be...
Is objectivity much of a priority in studies of new medications? Granted, pharmaceutical companies have the wherewithal to support funding of these studies. Without that funding, some of the leading advances in new medications may not be...
Is objectivity much of a...
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Podiatry Today
Practice Builders
04/03/2005
Kevin McDonald, DPM
Most podiatrists focus intently on providing excellent care for their patients. However, when the time comes to purchase or sell a podiatric medical practice, podiatrists generally lack the knowledge and experience to competently assess...
Most podiatrists focus intently on providing excellent care for their patients. However, when the time comes to purchase or sell a podiatric medical practice, podiatrists generally lack the knowledge and experience to competently assess...
Most podiatrists focus...
04/03/2005
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
04/03/2005
Eric Feit, DPM, FACFAS
While one must take special considerations into account while prescribing orthotics for children, different pediatric conditions also warrant special care. Following up on the previous discussion of pediatric orthotics (see “Expert...
While one must take special considerations into account while prescribing orthotics for children, different pediatric conditions also warrant special care. Following up on the previous discussion of pediatric orthotics (see “Expert...
While one must take special...
04/03/2005
Podiatry Today
04/03/2005
Lawrence Z. Huppin, DPM
In 1996, Douglas Richie Jr., DPM, introduced the first ankle foot orthosis (AFO) to incorporate a functionally balanced foot orthosis. Podiatrists have long utilized AFOs to control ankle joint motion. However, the AFO designed by Dr....
In 1996, Douglas Richie Jr., DPM, introduced the first ankle foot orthosis (AFO) to incorporate a functionally balanced foot orthosis. Podiatrists have long utilized AFOs to control ankle joint motion. However, the AFO designed by Dr....
In 1996, Douglas Richie Jr.,...
04/03/2005
Podiatry Today
04/03/2005
Joshua Gerbert, DPM
Second MTPJ stress syndrome has become a catch-all term for patients who complain of chronic pain involving the second MTPJ. While it is important to differentiate this entity from a neuroma, intermetatarsal bursitis or a stress fracture...
Second MTPJ stress syndrome has become a catch-all term for patients who complain of chronic pain involving the second MTPJ. While it is important to differentiate this entity from a neuroma, intermetatarsal bursitis or a stress fracture...
Second MTPJ stress syndrome...
04/03/2005
Podiatry Today
04/03/2005
Peter A. Blume, DPM, FACFAS; Kenneth L. Cornell, DPM; Robert Schoen, MD
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic inflammatory polyarthritis that involves small and large joints, and affects approximately 1 percent of the population in the United States.1 The natural progression of the disease leads to...
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic inflammatory polyarthritis that involves small and large joints, and affects approximately 1 percent of the population in the United States.1 The natural progression of the disease leads to...
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is...
04/03/2005
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
04/03/2005
Brian McCurdy
Since Medicaid does not recognize podiatrists as physicians, beneficiaries of the federal program may not receive podiatric care for their foot and ankle conditions. However, recent bills in the Senate and House aim to define podiatrists...
Since Medicaid does not recognize podiatrists as physicians, beneficiaries of the federal program may not receive podiatric care for their foot and ankle conditions. However, recent bills in the Senate and House aim to define podiatrists...
Since Medicaid does not...
04/03/2005
Podiatry Today
04/03/2005
William D. Fishco, DPM, MS, FACFAS
The talonavicular joint arthrodesis has been utilized for a variety of pathologies of the foot. Instability and subluxation of the rearfoot in adult acquired pes valgus is the most common reason for rearfoot fusion. Congenital deformities,...
The talonavicular joint arthrodesis has been utilized for a variety of pathologies of the foot. Instability and subluxation of the rearfoot in adult acquired pes valgus is the most common reason for rearfoot fusion. Congenital deformities,...
The talonavicular joint...
04/03/2005
Podiatry Today
04/03/2005
Bruce Werber, DPM, FACFAS
The prospect of converting medical records from paper to an electronic system can be quite a daunting challenge. Not only does it require learning new technology, it will likely require changes in existing processes and a collective...
The prospect of converting medical records from paper to an electronic system can be quite a daunting challenge. Not only does it require learning new technology, it will likely require changes in existing processes and a collective...
The prospect of converting...
04/03/2005
Podiatry Today
Education
04/03/2005
Bradley W. Bakotic, DPM, DO
During the course of a tightly scheduled office day, a 30-year-old female presents with a painful paronychia involving the lateral border of her right hallux. The painful nail border is acutely inflamed. The doctor temporarily defers a...
During the course of a tightly scheduled office day, a 30-year-old female presents with a painful paronychia involving the lateral border of her right hallux. The painful nail border is acutely inflamed. The doctor temporarily defers a...
During the course of a...
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