Volume 30 - Issue 12 - December 2017
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12/04/2017
Brian McCurdy
In a revealing discussion of lower extremity wounds and their complications, panelists at the Western Foot and Ankle Conference offered insights on peripheral arterial disease, limb salvage, amputation, debridement and negative pressure wound...
In a revealing discussion of lower extremity wounds and their complications, panelists at the Western Foot and Ankle Conference offered insights on peripheral arterial disease, limb salvage, amputation, debridement and negative pressure wound...
In a revealing discussion of...
12/04/2017
Podiatry Today
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12/01/2017
Michael B. Canales, DPM, FACFAS; Matthew M. Reiner; Grace C. Craig, DPM; Kartick Patel, DPM, MHSA
These authors detail the treatment of three patients with Charcot neuroarthropathy in the hindfoot and ankle using a retrograde intramedullary nonvascularized fibular graft with supplemental external fixation.
These authors detail the treatment of three patients with Charcot neuroarthropathy in the hindfoot and ankle using a retrograde intramedullary nonvascularized fibular graft with supplemental external fixation.
These authors detail the...
12/01/2017
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
11/17/2017
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
11/17/2017
Mary L. Yost, MBA; Frank J. Tursi, DPM, FACFAS; Craig M. Walker, MD, FACC, FACP, FSCAI, FCCP
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is an extremely prevalent, substantially underdiagnosed condition, which has a significant risk of morbidity and mortality.
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is an extremely prevalent, substantially underdiagnosed condition, which has a significant risk of morbidity and mortality.
Peripheral arterial disease...
11/17/2017
Podiatry Today
Dermatology Diagnosis
11/17/2017
M. Joel Morse, DPM, FASPD, FASPS, FABPM; Israel Santander, DPM
A 55-year-old male presented with a three-month history of a single slow-growing red lesion to the medial aspect of the left fifth digit with notable albeit minimal pain. He is healthy and not of Eastern European descent, is immunocompetent...
A 55-year-old male presented with a three-month history of a single slow-growing red lesion to the medial aspect of the left fifth digit with notable albeit minimal pain. He is healthy and not of Eastern European descent, is immunocompetent...
A 55-year-old male presented...
11/17/2017
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
11/17/2017
David J. Levine, DPM, cPed
These expert panelists discuss when to make new orthoses, when to refurbish them, when to make a second pair and what role footwear plays in the prescription.
Q:
How does footwear affect your decision process when prescribing orthotic...
These expert panelists discuss when to make new orthoses, when to refurbish them, when to make a second pair and what role footwear plays in the prescription.
Q:
How does footwear affect your decision process when prescribing orthotic...
These expert panelists discuss...
11/17/2017
Podiatry Today
Feature
11/16/2017
Tracey C. Vlahovic, DPM, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg)
Although nail unit tumors are relatively rare, having an appropriate index of suspicion is critical to ensuring prompt diagnosis and treatment. Accordingly, this author offers practical pearls on detecting various types of benign and...
Although nail unit tumors are relatively rare, having an appropriate index of suspicion is critical to ensuring prompt diagnosis and treatment. Accordingly, this author offers practical pearls on detecting various types of benign and...
Although nail unit tumors are...
11/16/2017
Podiatry Today
Feature
11/16/2017
Brittany E. Mayer, DPM; Jacob Wynes, DPM, MS, FACFAS
Complications of first ray surgery range from non-union to osteomyelitis. These authors provide a guide to preventing and revising failures in first ray surgery, emphasizing preoperative planning and sound surgical principles for revision...
Complications of first ray surgery range from non-union to osteomyelitis. These authors provide a guide to preventing and revising failures in first ray surgery, emphasizing preoperative planning and sound surgical principles for revision...
Complications of first ray...
11/16/2017
Podiatry Today
Feature
11/16/2017
Alan C. Stuto, DPM; Crystal L. Ramanujam, DPM, MSc, FACFAS; Thomas Zgonis, DPM, FACFAS
Following primary procedures in the diabetic foot, reconstructive surgery may be required to ensure optimal wound closure. Accordingly, these authors discuss salient considerations for patient selection and wound preparation techniques, and...
Following primary procedures in the diabetic foot, reconstructive surgery may be required to ensure optimal wound closure. Accordingly, these authors discuss salient considerations for patient selection and wound preparation techniques, and...
Following primary procedures in...
11/16/2017
Podiatry Today
Feature
11/17/2017
James B. McGuire, DPM, PT, cPed, CWS, FAPWCA, FAPWHc; Samantha Miner, BS; David Cheskis, DPM; Gregory A. Foote, DPM, AACFAS
Classification systems can be invaluable for directing treatment for hallux limitus/rigidus. Accordingly, these authors recommend a modified classification system that integrates treatment methods and goals with an emphasis on conservative...
Classification systems can be invaluable for directing treatment for hallux limitus/rigidus. Accordingly, these authors recommend a modified classification system that integrates treatment methods and goals with an emphasis on conservative...
Classification systems can be...
11/17/2017
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