Volume 18 - Issue 8 - August 2005
Forum
08/03/2005
John H. McCord, DPM
I wrote about cooking a few months ago in this column (see page 98, April issue). Since that column was published, many readers have called or written to ask for my recipe for salmon marinated in single malt Scotch and grilled on a cedar...
I wrote about cooking a few months ago in this column (see page 98, April issue). Since that column was published, many readers have called or written to ask for my recipe for salmon marinated in single malt Scotch and grilled on a cedar...
I wrote about cooking a few...
08/03/2005
Podiatry Today
08/03/2005
Eric Feit, DPM, FACFAS
One of the fastest growing sports in the United States, tennis is also one of the few sports that people can play throughout their lives. More and more seniors are active tennis players and they have their share of foot and ankle injuries....
One of the fastest growing sports in the United States, tennis is also one of the few sports that people can play throughout their lives. More and more seniors are active tennis players and they have their share of foot and ankle injuries....
One of the fastest growing...
08/03/2005
Podiatry Today
Industry News
08/03/2005
Disguising Bumps And Bruises
Summer activity can bring bumps and bruises for children, and a new scar product can help DPMs improve the appearance of kids’ scars. The new Mederma® for Kids™ is formulated for children between the ages of...
Disguising Bumps And Bruises
Summer activity can bring bumps and bruises for children, and a new scar product can help DPMs improve the appearance of kids’ scars. The new Mederma® for Kids™ is formulated for children between the ages of...
Disguising Bumps And...
08/03/2005
Podiatry Today
08/03/2005
David Kanuck, DPM; Gary Peter Jolly, DPM, FACFAS
Any surgical procedure carries a risk of complications. Whether one opts to utilize internal or external fixation, there is both a common and yet unique set of problems based on hardware design and usage. Therefore, it is imperative to...
Any surgical procedure carries a risk of complications. Whether one opts to utilize internal or external fixation, there is both a common and yet unique set of problems based on hardware design and usage. Therefore, it is imperative to...
Any surgical procedure...
08/03/2005
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
08/03/2005
Brian McCurdy
Maintaining anutritious diet and exercise plan is paramount for patients with diabetes in order to reduce the risk of complications from the disease. For pre-diabetic patients, making such lifestyle changes may also be helpful in warding...
Maintaining anutritious diet and exercise plan is paramount for patients with diabetes in order to reduce the risk of complications from the disease. For pre-diabetic patients, making such lifestyle changes may also be helpful in warding...
Maintaining anutritious diet...
08/03/2005
Podiatry Today
08/03/2005
David J. Levine, DPM, cPed
When assessing patients, obtaining information via video and computer-assisted gait analysis may assist clinicians in more ways than they even realize. It is information that one may not otherwise obtain during a typical podiatric...
When assessing patients, obtaining information via video and computer-assisted gait analysis may assist clinicians in more ways than they even realize. It is information that one may not otherwise obtain during a typical podiatric...
When assessing patients,...
08/03/2005
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
08/03/2005
Nicholas Sol, DPM
Evaluating biomechanics in static stance poses unique challenges because of the differences between static stance and dynamic gait. In addition, one must take the occupation of patients into account when modifying orthotics for patients...
Evaluating biomechanics in static stance poses unique challenges because of the differences between static stance and dynamic gait. In addition, one must take the occupation of patients into account when modifying orthotics for patients...
Evaluating biomechanics in...
08/03/2005
Podiatry Today
08/03/2005
Russell G. Volpe, DPM
Although the summer will soon be winding down, the activities of children dictate year-round use of athletic footwear. When assessing and treating pediatric patients, and answering the questions of their parents, clinicians often face the...
Although the summer will soon be winding down, the activities of children dictate year-round use of athletic footwear. When assessing and treating pediatric patients, and answering the questions of their parents, clinicians often face the...
Although the summer will soon...
08/03/2005
Podiatry Today
Practice Builders
08/03/2005
Kim Jungkind, MPH, RN, CCM; Barbara J. Aung, DPM, CWS, FAPWHc, CPMA
Podiatric medical practices strive to provide patients with high quality care. Patients with diabetes pose an added challenge due to the comprehensive nature of the condition and resulting complications. In a proactive effort to improve...
Podiatric medical practices strive to provide patients with high quality care. Patients with diabetes pose an added challenge due to the comprehensive nature of the condition and resulting complications. In a proactive effort to improve...
Podiatric medical practices...
08/03/2005
Podiatry Today
Education
08/03/2005
Jesse Burks, DPM
The bunion deformity is one of the most common deformities that podiatric foot and ankle surgeons treat. As with other conditions, the conservative and surgical measures vary based on the patient’s expectations and the surgeon’s...
The bunion deformity is one of the most common deformities that podiatric foot and ankle surgeons treat. As with other conditions, the conservative and surgical measures vary based on the patient’s expectations and the surgeon’s...
The bunion deformity is one...
08/03/2005
Podiatry Today
08/03/2005
Robi Garthwait
The performance review can be a difficult proposition as there is a certain amount of dread and anticipation for both the employer and the employee. One must address the tricky issue of pay or salary. Performing a thorough performance...
The performance review can be a difficult proposition as there is a certain amount of dread and anticipation for both the employer and the employee. One must address the tricky issue of pay or salary. Performing a thorough performance...
The performance review can be...
08/03/2005
Podiatry Today
08/03/2005
John E. Hahn, DPM
Many of my colleagues have voiced concerns regarding the use of nutriceuticals in their practices. The expressed concerns range from “These things are unproven” and “There is no FDA scrutiny over these products” to “They don’t work all the...
Many of my colleagues have voiced concerns regarding the use of nutriceuticals in their practices. The expressed concerns range from “These things are unproven” and “There is no FDA scrutiny over these products” to “They don’t work all the...
Many of my colleagues have...
08/03/2005
Podiatry Today
08/03/2005
Brian McCurdy
New technologies abound and there is certainly no shortage of new innovations. There are new medications for diabetic neuropathic pain and antibiotic-resistant infections. There are innovative matrices that may enhance the healing...
New technologies abound and there is certainly no shortage of new innovations. There are new medications for diabetic neuropathic pain and antibiotic-resistant infections. There are innovative matrices that may enhance the healing...
New technologies abound and...
08/03/2005
Podiatry Today
Sports Medicine
08/03/2005
Mark A. Caselli, DPM; Edward C. Rzonca, DPM; John J. Rainieri, DPM
The sport of cycling has grown in popularity in recent years. Spurred on by Lance Armstrong’s successes in the Tour de France and the increasing popularity of mountain biking (the first Olympic mountain bike race was held at the 1996...
The sport of cycling has grown in popularity in recent years. Spurred on by Lance Armstrong’s successes in the Tour de France and the increasing popularity of mountain biking (the first Olympic mountain bike race was held at the 1996...
The sport of cycling has...
08/03/2005
Podiatry Today
08/03/2005
Jeff A. Hall
What has always struck me about the podiatry profession is the diverse array of niches within the field. Podiatrists may specialize in the sports medicine arena or excel in ensuring appropriate wound care for high-risk patients with...
What has always struck me about the podiatry profession is the diverse array of niches within the field. Podiatrists may specialize in the sports medicine arena or excel in ensuring appropriate wound care for high-risk patients with...
What has always struck me...
08/03/2005
Podiatry Today
Clinical Solutions in Practice
08/03/2005
Robi Garthwait
Podiatrists have turned to AmeriGel Care Lotion to solve an array of skin problems, including psoriasis and ichthyosis. Building upon the success of the lotion, AmeriGel Hydrogel Saturated Gauze Dressing utilizes the same key ingredient...
Podiatrists have turned to AmeriGel Care Lotion to solve an array of skin problems, including psoriasis and ichthyosis. Building upon the success of the lotion, AmeriGel Hydrogel Saturated Gauze Dressing utilizes the same key ingredient...
Podiatrists have turned to...
08/03/2005
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
08/03/2005
Babak Baravarian, DPM, FACFAS
As we evolve in our treatment of foot and ankle conditions, it seems like each treatment meets with some reservation from the medical community. As podiatric physicians, our mindset is scientific in nature and we need hard facts and...
As we evolve in our treatment of foot and ankle conditions, it seems like each treatment meets with some reservation from the medical community. As podiatric physicians, our mindset is scientific in nature and we need hard facts and...
As we evolve in our treatment...
08/03/2005
Podiatry Today
Clinical Solutions in Practice
08/03/2005
Robi Garthwait
Podiatrists have turned to AmeriGel Care Lotion to solve an array of skin problems, including psoriasis and ichthyosis. Building upon the success of the lotion, AmeriGel Hydrogel Saturated Gauze Dressing utilizes the same key ingredient...
Podiatrists have turned to AmeriGel Care Lotion to solve an array of skin problems, including psoriasis and ichthyosis. Building upon the success of the lotion, AmeriGel Hydrogel Saturated Gauze Dressing utilizes the same key ingredient...
Podiatrists have turned to...
08/03/2005
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