Volume 28 - Issue 10 - October 2015
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09/30/2015
Gabriel Urrea-Botero, MD
When other modalities fail to heal chronic wounds, this author suggests that continuous diffusion of oxygen could be a viable adjunct or stand-alone therapy, and shares a few case studies from his clinical experience.
When other modalities fail to heal chronic wounds, this author suggests that continuous diffusion of oxygen could be a viable adjunct or stand-alone therapy, and shares a few case studies from his clinical experience.
When other modalities fail to...
09/30/2015
Podiatry Today
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09/30/2015
Coleman Clougherty, DPM; Michael B. Canales, DPM, FACFAS; Grace Chuang, DPM; Mark C. Razzante, DPM, MA
When it comes to fixation options, surgeons have an abundance of choices. These authors share how Kirschner wire and Steinmann pin fixation can be valuable in a variety of procedures.
When it comes to fixation options, surgeons have an abundance of choices. These authors share how Kirschner wire and Steinmann pin fixation can be valuable in a variety of procedures.
When it comes to fixation...
09/30/2015
Podiatry Today
Forum
09/24/2015
Camille P. Ryans, DPM
According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, an individual’s traits can be summed up by eight different characteristics. The combination of traits permutates into 16 possible personality combinations. As a result of various personality...
According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, an individual’s traits can be summed up by eight different characteristics. The combination of traits permutates into 16 possible personality combinations. As a result of various personality...
According to the Myers-Briggs...
09/24/2015
Podiatry Today
Practice Builders
09/24/2015
Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA
The answer to this question really lies in how you have been documenting up until now. The rule to code to the highest specificity has not changed. The rule that your documentation must support the specificity of the code and justify the code...
The answer to this question really lies in how you have been documenting up until now. The rule to code to the highest specificity has not changed. The rule that your documentation must support the specificity of the code and justify the code...
The answer to this question...
09/24/2015
Podiatry Today
Sports Medicine
09/24/2015
Richard T. Bouché, DPM, FACFAS
Lesser metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ) instability defines a clinical problem that presents as varied degrees of sagittal and/or transverse, and/or frontal plane instability of the “internal” toes (second, third and fourth). Pathology can...
Lesser metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ) instability defines a clinical problem that presents as varied degrees of sagittal and/or transverse, and/or frontal plane instability of the “internal” toes (second, third and fourth). Pathology can...
Lesser metatarsophalangeal joint...
09/24/2015
Podiatry Today
Feature
09/24/2015
Barbara J. Aung, DPM, CWS, FAPWHc, CPMA
As ICD-10 requirements take effect, this author discusses accurate coding in wound care, particularly for dressing changes and debridement, so your facility can get optimal reimbursement for services.
The topic of wound care coding has been...
As ICD-10 requirements take effect, this author discusses accurate coding in wound care, particularly for dressing changes and debridement, so your facility can get optimal reimbursement for services.
The topic of wound care coding has been...
As ICD-10 requirements take...
09/24/2015
Podiatry Today
Feature
09/24/2015
Keith Sklar, DPM, FACFAS
Emphasizing the treatment of onychomycosis as an infection and a cosmetic problem, this author offers insights from his experience with a synergistic management protocol and provides several case studies.
Emphasizing the treatment of onychomycosis as an infection and a cosmetic problem, this author offers insights from his experience with a synergistic management protocol and provides several case studies.
Emphasizing the treatment of...
09/24/2015
Podiatry Today
Feature
09/24/2015
Kevin A. Kirby, DPM, MS
Given the common nature of knee osteoarthritis, this author discusses the link with progressive genu varum deformity and shares insights from the literature as well as his clinical experience on the benefits of valgus-wedged insoles and...
Given the common nature of knee osteoarthritis, this author discusses the link with progressive genu varum deformity and shares insights from the literature as well as his clinical experience on the benefits of valgus-wedged insoles and...
Given the common nature of knee...
09/24/2015
Podiatry Today
Feature
09/23/2015
Erin E. Klein, DPM, MS; Lowell Scott Weil, Jr., DPM, MBA, FACFAS; Neal M. Blitz, DPM, FACFAS
Yes.
These authors say the dorsal approach is superior as it can allow the surgeon to restore normal anatomy in plantar plate repair while avoiding compromise of the metatarsophalangeal joint plantarflexory mechanism, the flexor tendons and...
Yes.
These authors say the dorsal approach is superior as it can allow the surgeon to restore normal anatomy in plantar plate repair while avoiding compromise of the metatarsophalangeal joint plantarflexory mechanism, the flexor tendons and...
Yes.
These authors say the...
09/23/2015
Podiatry Today
Feature
09/23/2015
Nicholas A. Giovinco, DPM; David G. Armstrong, DPM, MD, PhD, MSc; John D. Miller, DPM, DABPM, BS
As the technology of three-dimensional printing becomes more ubiquitous, these authors note that 3D printing could be a viable adjunct for surgical planning and orthotic fabrication, and suggest that increased access to this technology may...
As the technology of three-dimensional printing becomes more ubiquitous, these authors note that 3D printing could be a viable adjunct for surgical planning and orthotic fabrication, and suggest that increased access to this technology may...
As the technology of...
09/23/2015
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
09/23/2015
Adam Spector, DPM, FASPS; Karen A. Langone, DPM, DABPM, FAAPSM; Stanley Beekman, DPM
These expert panelists discuss checking the construction of orthoses and their fit in shoes to ensure optimal use of orthoses. They also offer pearls on what to look for if there is not a good fit with orthoses.
Q:
What biomechanical...
These expert panelists discuss checking the construction of orthoses and their fit in shoes to ensure optimal use of orthoses. They also offer pearls on what to look for if there is not a good fit with orthoses.
Q:
What biomechanical...
These expert panelists discuss...
09/23/2015
Podiatry Today
Dermatology Diagnosis
09/23/2015
Joseph M. Vella, DPM, AACFAS
A 30-year-old male presented to our wound clinic with a painful wound on his medial left ankle that had been present for approximately two years. Working as a cook, he was on his feet eight hours a day. He had surgery in the same area many...
A 30-year-old male presented to our wound clinic with a painful wound on his medial left ankle that had been present for approximately two years. Working as a cook, he was on his feet eight hours a day. He had surgery in the same area many...
A 30-year-old male presented to...
09/23/2015
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
09/23/2015
Lakshmi K. Shankhdar, MD; Uma Shankhdhar, MBBS; Smita Shankhdhar, MBBS; Kshitij Shankhdhar, MBBS
At one point, limb loss due to diabetes occurred every 30 seconds. Recent research has reduced the figure to every 20 seconds.1-3 Eighty-five percent of lower limb amputations follow incidence of a diabetic foot ulcer and most are...
At one point, limb loss due to diabetes occurred every 30 seconds. Recent research has reduced the figure to every 20 seconds.1-3 Eighty-five percent of lower limb amputations follow incidence of a diabetic foot ulcer and most are...
At one point, limb loss due to...
09/23/2015
Podiatry Today
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09/23/2015
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