Volume 30 - Issue 11 - November 2017
Residency Corner
11/08/2017
Steven D. Vyce, DPM, FACFAS; David Bernstein, DPM, FACFAS; Carmina Quiroga, DPM, FACFAS; Harry John Visser, DPM, FACFAS
Residency directors discuss how to handle time off and medical leave requests from residents as well as on-the-job expectations that may exceed what is stated in their contracts.
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How many vacations and sick/personal days are your...
Residency directors discuss how to handle time off and medical leave requests from residents as well as on-the-job expectations that may exceed what is stated in their contracts.
Q:
How many vacations and sick/personal days are your...
Residency directors discuss how...
11/08/2017
Podiatry Today
Online Exclusive
10/31/2017
Robert George Smith, DPM, MSc, RPh, cPed, CPRS
Noting the increased popularity of energy drinks, this author looks at the potential dangers that may arise when these drinks interact with a patient’s prescription drugs.
The consumption of energy drinks has continued to gain popularity...
Noting the increased popularity of energy drinks, this author looks at the potential dangers that may arise when these drinks interact with a patient’s prescription drugs.
The consumption of energy drinks has continued to gain popularity...
Noting the increased popularity...
10/31/2017
Podiatry Today
Online Exclusive
10/31/2017
Kartick Patel, DPM, MHSA; Preston Panicco, DPM; Michael B. Canales, DPM, FACFAS; Grace C. Craig, DPM
Taking a look at four patients, these authors review the complications of the Syme’s amputation, focusing on additional pre-op criteria for success, intraoperative modifications to the technique, and post-op prosthetic considerations.
Taking a look at four patients, these authors review the complications of the Syme’s amputation, focusing on additional pre-op criteria for success, intraoperative modifications to the technique, and post-op prosthetic considerations.
Taking a look at four patients,...
10/31/2017
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
10/19/2017
Brian McCurdy
Runners with Achilles tendinopathy can get back on their feet faster following peritenolysis, according to a new study.
Runners with Achilles tendinopathy can get back on their feet faster following peritenolysis, according to a new study.
Runners with Achilles...
10/19/2017
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
10/19/2017
Madeleine Barbe, MS-II; Ryan H. Fitzgerald, DPM, FACFAS
10/19/2017
Podiatry Today
Surgical Pearls
10/20/2017
William D. Fishco, DPM, MS, FACFAS
You know how the saying goes … “the only way you can get good at something is by doing it over and over again.” As we go through our careers as podiatric surgeons, we learn from our own mistakes, our residents’ mistakes and sometimes by trial...
You know how the saying goes … “the only way you can get good at something is by doing it over and over again.” As we go through our careers as podiatric surgeons, we learn from our own mistakes, our residents’ mistakes and sometimes by trial...
You know how the saying goes …...
10/20/2017
Podiatry Today
Q&A
10/20/2017
Kazu Suzuki, DPM, CWS
These expert panelists discuss which dressings to use for diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), venous leg ulcers and pressure ulcers with varying degrees of drainage.
Q:
What are the most effective dressings to use with DFUs with no or mild...
These expert panelists discuss which dressings to use for diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), venous leg ulcers and pressure ulcers with varying degrees of drainage.
Q:
What are the most effective dressings to use with DFUs with no or mild...
These expert panelists discuss...
10/20/2017
Podiatry Today
Feature
10/25/2017
Nicholas Thompson, DPM; Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM, FACFAS, FASPS, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg)
Treating plantar fasciitis in elite basketball players is a balancing act between relieving heel pain symptoms and getting players back on the court as quickly as possible. Accordingly, these authors review the literature on current...
Treating plantar fasciitis in elite basketball players is a balancing act between relieving heel pain symptoms and getting players back on the court as quickly as possible. Accordingly, these authors review the literature on current...
Treating plantar fasciitis in...
10/25/2017
Podiatry Today
Feature
10/24/2017
Evelyn G. Heigh, DPM; Bob Baravarian, DPM, FACFAS
Although most patients can attain relief from heel pain through conservative means, some will require alternative treatments. These authors share their experience with plantar fasciopathy treatments such as radiofrequency microdebridement,...
Although most patients can attain relief from heel pain through conservative means, some will require alternative treatments. These authors share their experience with plantar fasciopathy treatments such as radiofrequency microdebridement,...
Although most patients can...
10/24/2017
Podiatry Today
Feature
10/24/2017
Monica H. Schweinberger, DPM, FACFAS
How do you achieve optimal offloading? How do you address deeper ulcers with exposed bone and tendon? What are the best preventive strategies? Answering these questions and more, this author shares pearls from her clinical experience and...
How do you achieve optimal offloading? How do you address deeper ulcers with exposed bone and tendon? What are the best preventive strategies? Answering these questions and more, this author shares pearls from her clinical experience and...
How do you achieve optimal...
10/24/2017
Podiatry Today
