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Volume 28 - Issue 11 - November 2015

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10/30/2015
Narendra R. Patel, DPM; Vincenzo Palmieri, DPM, FACFAS, FACPM
Emphasizing diagnostic pearls, these authors describe the treatment of a rare lower extremity schwannoma tumor in a 68-year-old patient with tarsal tunnel syndrome. A schwannoma, also commonly called neurilemoma, is the most common tumor...
Emphasizing diagnostic pearls, these authors describe the treatment of a rare lower extremity schwannoma tumor in a 68-year-old patient with tarsal tunnel syndrome. A schwannoma, also commonly called neurilemoma, is the most common tumor...
Emphasizing diagnostic pearls,...
10/30/2015
Podiatry Today
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10/30/2015
Joshua Wolfe, BS, DPM, MHA, AACFAS; Harry John Visser, DPM, FACFAS; Jesse Wolfe, DPM; Khawar Malik, DPM
These authors present an alternative approach to a revisional subtalar joint arthrodesis in a 50-year-old patient with several comorbidities and previous surgical complications.
These authors present an alternative approach to a revisional subtalar joint arthrodesis in a 50-year-old patient with several comorbidities and previous surgical complications.
These authors present an...
10/30/2015
Podiatry Today
Forum
10/26/2015
Christopher R. Hood, Jr., DPM, FACFAS, AACFAS
It is hard to believe nearly three months have passed since beginning my fellowship. I personally feel the biggest hurdle has been trying to gain the trust and respect of my mentor. This has forced me to work hard, long hours, study, prepare...
It is hard to believe nearly three months have passed since beginning my fellowship. I personally feel the biggest hurdle has been trying to gain the trust and respect of my mentor. This has forced me to work hard, long hours, study, prepare...
It is hard to believe nearly...
10/26/2015
Podiatry Today
Clinical Solutions in Practice
10/26/2015
Amanda Wright Harvey
Surgeons can use a new product portfolio that allows them to combine three complementary product platforms together or as individual platforms to provide advanced limb salvage solutions.
Surgeons can use a new product portfolio that allows them to combine three complementary product platforms together or as individual platforms to provide advanced limb salvage solutions.
Surgeons can use a new product...
10/26/2015
Podiatry Today
Clinical Solutions in Practice
10/26/2015
Amanda Wright Harvey
Surgeons can use a new product portfolio that allows them to combine three complementary product platforms together or as individual platforms to provide advanced limb salvage solutions.
Surgeons can use a new product portfolio that allows them to combine three complementary product platforms together or as individual platforms to provide advanced limb salvage solutions.
Surgeons can use a new product...
10/26/2015
Podiatry Today
Industry News
10/26/2015
Stretching Out The Plantar Fascia Patients with plantar fasciitis may find relief from an innovative compression sleeve. The DCS Plantar Fasciitis Sleeve stretches the plantar fascia over a sustained time period, according to the...
Stretching Out The Plantar Fascia Patients with plantar fasciitis may find relief from an innovative compression sleeve. The DCS Plantar Fasciitis Sleeve stretches the plantar fascia over a sustained time period, according to the...
Stretching Out The Plantar...
10/26/2015
Podiatry Today
Treatment Dilemmas
10/26/2015
Bob Baravarian, DPM, FACFAS; Tanler Volkmann, DPM
Authors have described chronic Achilles tendinopathy as the most common overuse injury in sports medicine.1 Nagging tendo-Achilles pain presents routinely in our offices as a common foot and ankle disorder.
Authors have described chronic Achilles tendinopathy as the most common overuse injury in sports medicine.1 Nagging tendo-Achilles pain presents routinely in our offices as a common foot and ankle disorder.
Authors have described chronic...
10/26/2015
Podiatry Today
Feature
10/26/2015
Timothy Dutra, DPM, MS, MHCA, FAAPSM, FACSM
Overuse by serious runners can result in various forms of heel pain, including plantar fasciitis, calcaneal apophysitis and Achilles tendonitis. This author discusses the classification and diagnosis of heel pain due to overuse injuries, and...
Overuse by serious runners can result in various forms of heel pain, including plantar fasciitis, calcaneal apophysitis and Achilles tendonitis. This author discusses the classification and diagnosis of heel pain due to overuse injuries, and...
Overuse by serious runners can...
10/26/2015
Podiatry Today
Feature
10/26/2015
Matthew Hamilton, DPM; Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM, FACFAS, FASPS, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg); Mark Wavrunek, DPM
Given the common nature of Achilles tendinopathy, these authors offer practical insights on conservative treatments for Achilles tendinopathy, including eccentric exercises, extracorporeal shockwave and injectable modalities.
Given the common nature of Achilles tendinopathy, these authors offer practical insights on conservative treatments for Achilles tendinopathy, including eccentric exercises, extracorporeal shockwave and injectable modalities.
Given the common nature of...
10/26/2015
Podiatry Today
Feature
10/23/2015
Nicholas Romansky, DPM, FACFAS
Given the popularity of football at levels ranging from pee wee leagues to the NFL, many athletic patients will present to podiatry practices with heel pain.
Given the popularity of football at levels ranging from pee wee leagues to the NFL, many athletic patients will present to podiatry practices with heel pain.
Given the popularity of football...
10/23/2015
Podiatry Today
Feature
10/23/2015
Jeffrey A. Ross, DPM, MD, FACFAS
The high impacts on the Achilles tendon during sports can leave athletes at risk for insertional calcific Achilles tendinosis. Accordingly, this author offers examination pearls, reviews conservative and surgical treatment options, and...
The high impacts on the Achilles tendon during sports can leave athletes at risk for insertional calcific Achilles tendinosis. Accordingly, this author offers examination pearls, reviews conservative and surgical treatment options, and...
The high impacts on the Achilles...
10/23/2015
Podiatry Today
Feature
10/23/2015
Douglas Richie, Jr., DPM, FACFAS, FAAPSM
Do orthoses have an impact for plantar fasciitis? With this question and others in mind, this author offers a primer on the pathomechanics of heel pain, pertinent insights on the biomechanical effects of orthoses and candid assessments on...
Do orthoses have an impact for plantar fasciitis? With this question and others in mind, this author offers a primer on the pathomechanics of heel pain, pertinent insights on the biomechanical effects of orthoses and candid assessments on...
Do orthoses have an impact for...
10/23/2015
Podiatry Today
Q&A
10/23/2015
Kazu Suzuki, DPM, CWS
The presence of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) can complicate the treatment of lower extremity wounds. These panelists explore the diagnosis and workup for PAD, and also share their insights on referring patients to other healthcare...
The presence of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) can complicate the treatment of lower extremity wounds. These panelists explore the diagnosis and workup for PAD, and also share their insights on referring patients to other healthcare...
The presence of peripheral...
10/23/2015
Podiatry Today
Surgical Pearls
10/23/2015
Michael H. Theodoulou, DPM, FACFAS
10/23/2015
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
10/23/2015
Sarah Abshier, DPM, CWS
The treatment of chronic diabetic foot ulcers is a challenging endeavor. Fortunately, medical advances continue to provide promising new technologies to aid physicians in healing difficult wounds. The properties and composition of placental...
The treatment of chronic diabetic foot ulcers is a challenging endeavor. Fortunately, medical advances continue to provide promising new technologies to aid physicians in healing difficult wounds. The properties and composition of placental...
The treatment of chronic...
10/23/2015
Podiatry Today