Volume 29 - Issue 2 - February 2016
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01/29/2016
Aaron J. Leshikar, DPM; Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM, FACFAS, FASPS, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg)
Addressing questions of foot function and cosmesis, these authors describe operative techniques for removing a sixth toe in a 14-month-old girl.
What happens to the sixth little piggy?
Addressing questions of foot function and cosmesis, these authors describe operative techniques for removing a sixth toe in a 14-month-old girl.
What happens to the sixth little piggy?
Addressing questions of foot...
01/29/2016
Podiatry Today
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01/29/2016
Tanya M. Judd, DPM; Lauren Thornberry, DPM, LT, MSc, USN NAS
These authors offer insights on the diagnosis and surgical excision of a rare presentation of arteriovenous malformation in the foot of a 51-year-old patient.
These authors offer insights on the diagnosis and surgical excision of a rare presentation of arteriovenous malformation in the foot of a 51-year-old patient.
These authors offer insights on...
01/29/2016
Podiatry Today
01/25/2016
I would like to commend Doug Richie Jr., DPM, FACFAS, for an excellent review of the literature in regard to whether orthotics are effective in alleviating the pain of plantar fasciitis (see “Orthoses For Plantar Fasciitis: What The Evidence...
I would like to commend Doug Richie Jr., DPM, FACFAS, for an excellent review of the literature in regard to whether orthotics are effective in alleviating the pain of plantar fasciitis (see “Orthoses For Plantar Fasciitis: What The Evidence...
I would like to commend Doug...
01/25/2016
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
01/25/2016
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
01/25/2016
David Charles Hatch, Jr., DPM, AACFAS; David G. Armstrong, DPM, MD, PhD, MSc
People with diabetes have a 25 percent lifetime risk of developing foot wounds.1,2 Annually, hundreds of billions of dollars go toward the treatment of diabetes-related diseases with up to $1 of every $3 spent linked directly to the care of...
People with diabetes have a 25 percent lifetime risk of developing foot wounds.1,2 Annually, hundreds of billions of dollars go toward the treatment of diabetes-related diseases with up to $1 of every $3 spent linked directly to the care of...
People with diabetes have a 25...
01/25/2016
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
01/26/2016
Larry Huppin, DPM; Robert Daryl Phillips, DPM; Gene Mirkin, DPM
Ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) can be beneficial for a number of lower extremity conditions. These expert panelists discuss when to use a custom-hinged AFO or a custom-gauntlet AFO. They also debate whether podiatrists would benefit from...
Ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) can be beneficial for a number of lower extremity conditions. These expert panelists discuss when to use a custom-hinged AFO or a custom-gauntlet AFO. They also debate whether podiatrists would benefit from...
Ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) can...
01/26/2016
Podiatry Today
Dermatology Diagnosis
01/26/2016
Joseph M. Vella, DPM, AACFAS
A 63-year-old African-American male presented with an enlarging hemorrhagic mass on the right foot. The tumor had been present for nearly one year and had continued to increase in size while limiting his normal gait function.
A 63-year-old African-American male presented with an enlarging hemorrhagic mass on the right foot. The tumor had been present for nearly one year and had continued to increase in size while limiting his normal gait function.
A 63-year-old African-American...
01/26/2016
Podiatry Today
Feature
01/26/2016
Sean Grambart, DPM, FACFAS
Given the common nature of fractures to the proximal region of the fifth metatarsal in athletes as well as non-athletes, this author discusses emerging insights on diagnostic classifications, screw fixation, chronic fracture treatment and...
Given the common nature of fractures to the proximal region of the fifth metatarsal in athletes as well as non-athletes, this author discusses emerging insights on diagnostic classifications, screw fixation, chronic fracture treatment and...
Given the common nature of...
01/26/2016
Podiatry Today
Feature
01/26/2016
Ryan H. Fitzgerald, DPM, FACFAS; Tracey C. Vlahovic, DPM, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg)
Yes.
This author notes she frequently treats patients with verrucae who have failed surgical treatment and notes that a topical retinoid and non-ablative lasers provide successful alternatives.
By Tracey C. Vlahovic, DPM
Yes.
This author notes she frequently treats patients with verrucae who have failed surgical treatment and notes that a topical retinoid and non-ablative lasers provide successful alternatives.
By Tracey C. Vlahovic, DPM
Yes.
This author notes she...
01/26/2016
Podiatry Today
Feature
01/26/2016
Neal M. Blitz, DPM, FACFAS
Although the Lapidus bunionectomy has a proven track record for the treatment of hallux valgus, complications can occur. This author provides a guide to rectifying such post-op events as non-union, malunion, excessive shortening and bunion...
Although the Lapidus bunionectomy has a proven track record for the treatment of hallux valgus, complications can occur. This author provides a guide to rectifying such post-op events as non-union, malunion, excessive shortening and bunion...
Although the Lapidus...
01/26/2016
Podiatry Today
