Volume 29 - Issue 3 - March 2016
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02/29/2016
Andrew H. Rice, DPM, FACFAS; Sarah Russell, DPM
These authors explore the use of an innovative plating system, which provides more stability and reportedly facilitates immediate protected weightbearing after first metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ) arthrodesis.
These authors explore the use of an innovative plating system, which provides more stability and reportedly facilitates immediate protected weightbearing after first metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ) arthrodesis.
These authors explore the use of...
02/29/2016
Podiatry Today
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02/26/2016
Jane Pontious, DPM, FACFAS; Kerianne Spiess, DPM, FACFAS; Lydia Komarnicky, MD
These authors discuss the diagnostic workup and treatment of a recurrent keloid secondary to Graves’ dermopathy following partial resection of a soft tissue mass along the first MPJ in a 55-year-old patient.
These authors discuss the diagnostic workup and treatment of a recurrent keloid secondary to Graves’ dermopathy following partial resection of a soft tissue mass along the first MPJ in a 55-year-old patient.
These authors discuss the...
02/26/2016
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
02/22/2016
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
02/22/2016
Wayne J. Caputo, DPM, FACFAS; George J. Fahoury, DPM, FACFAS
The goal of wound management is to attain cost effective wound closure to reestablish function.1 This is especially true with lower extremity wounds that are debilitating and often lead to a temporary or permanent disability.
The goal of wound management is to attain cost effective wound closure to reestablish function.1 This is especially true with lower extremity wounds that are debilitating and often lead to a temporary or permanent disability.
The goal of wound management is...
02/22/2016
Podiatry Today
Surgical Pearls
02/23/2016
Harry John Visser, DPM, FACFAS; Khawar Malik, DPM; Garrett Melick, BS
There has been much discussion about the surgical treatment algorithm for hallux abductovalgus with the protocol often relying on the preoperative severity of the deformity. We mainly determine this severity by mathematical measurements.
There has been much discussion about the surgical treatment algorithm for hallux abductovalgus with the protocol often relying on the preoperative severity of the deformity. We mainly determine this severity by mathematical measurements.
There has been much discussion...
02/23/2016
Podiatry Today
Q&A
02/24/2016
Kazu Suzuki, DPM, CWS
Nutrition can be a key factor in healing chronic wounds. These panelists discuss how to address nutrition and weight loss with wound care patients, and share recommendations on nutritional supplements.
Q:
Do you counsel your patients...
Nutrition can be a key factor in healing chronic wounds. These panelists discuss how to address nutrition and weight loss with wound care patients, and share recommendations on nutritional supplements.
Q:
Do you counsel your patients...
Nutrition can be a key factor in...
02/24/2016
Podiatry Today
Feature
02/24/2016
Charles A. Andersen, MD, FACS, FAPWCA; Mario Ponticello, DPM, FACFAS, FAPWCA; Valerie L. Marmolejo (Schade), DPM, MS, CTBS, MWC, FACFAS, FACFAOM
Given that diabetes remains the most common cause of non-traumatic amputation in the United States, these authors strongly emphasize a multidisciplinary approach and provide a compelling review of the literature to assess key factors, costs...
Given that diabetes remains the most common cause of non-traumatic amputation in the United States, these authors strongly emphasize a multidisciplinary approach and provide a compelling review of the literature to assess key factors, costs...
Given that diabetes remains the...
02/24/2016
Podiatry Today
Feature
02/24/2016
Alexander M. Reyzelman, DPM, FACFAS; William W. Li, MD; Charles M. Zelen, DPM, FACFAS
Yes.
This author argues that living cells can be helpful in reviving disrupted mechanisms of wound healing and current research suggests the viability of advanced cellular therapy in healing chronic diabetic foot ulcers.
By...
Yes.
This author argues that living cells can be helpful in reviving disrupted mechanisms of wound healing and current research suggests the viability of advanced cellular therapy in healing chronic diabetic foot ulcers.
By...
Yes.
This author argues that...
02/24/2016
Podiatry Today
Feature
02/24/2016
Suhad A. Hadi, DPM, FACFAS
The injudicious use of antibiotics appears to be fueling the rise of antibiotic resistance in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). This author examines critical factors that contribute to resistant strains as well as keys to...
The injudicious use of antibiotics appears to be fueling the rise of antibiotic resistance in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). This author examines critical factors that contribute to resistant strains as well as keys to...
The injudicious use of...
02/24/2016
Podiatry Today
Feature
02/24/2016
Daniel Armstrong, DPT, MS, EMT; Judith Breanne Everett; Michael J. Asmussen, PhD
Due to its effects on balance and gait, diabetic peripheral neuropathy can lead to hospitalization and complications for patients. These authors discuss changing perspectives on neuroplasticity and the evolution of sensory substitution, and...
Due to its effects on balance and gait, diabetic peripheral neuropathy can lead to hospitalization and complications for patients. These authors discuss changing perspectives on neuroplasticity and the evolution of sensory substitution, and...
Due to its effects on balance...
02/24/2016
Podiatry Today
