Volume 31 - Issue 2 - February 2018
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02/05/2018
Pauravi (Po) Raval, DPM, MS
This author provides pearls on diagnosing a tricky case of heel pain in a 55-year-old woman that turned out to be CREST variant scleroderma.
This author provides pearls on diagnosing a tricky case of heel pain in a 55-year-old woman that turned out to be CREST variant scleroderma.
This author provides pearls on...
02/05/2018
Podiatry Today
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02/01/2018
Jonathan L. Hook, MHA, DPM, FACFAS, MPH; T. Craig Wirt, DPM, PhD
Challenging the traditional open approach to Achilles tendon ruptures, these authors note that minimally invasive repair of the Achilles facilitates less incidence of re-rupture, fewer wound complications and an earlier return to...
Challenging the traditional open approach to Achilles tendon ruptures, these authors note that minimally invasive repair of the Achilles facilitates less incidence of re-rupture, fewer wound complications and an earlier return to...
Challenging the traditional open...
02/01/2018
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
01/25/2018
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
01/25/2018
Matthew J. Regulski, DPM, ABMSP, CMET, FAPWH(c)
Diabetes is an insidious and devastating disease. It affects every system in the body and the prevalence of this disease is on the rise throughout the world in epidemic proportions.
Currently, 5,200 people in the United States are...
Diabetes is an insidious and devastating disease. It affects every system in the body and the prevalence of this disease is on the rise throughout the world in epidemic proportions.
Currently, 5,200 people in the United States are...
Diabetes is an insidious and...
01/25/2018
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
01/25/2018
Kevin A. Kirby, DPM, MS
These expert panelists explore making modifications to prevent medial arch irritation, limit over-supination and increase orthosis durability in athletes playing side-to-side sports.
Q:
What is the most common cause of medial arch...
These expert panelists explore making modifications to prevent medial arch irritation, limit over-supination and increase orthosis durability in athletes playing side-to-side sports.
Q:
What is the most common cause of medial arch...
These expert panelists explore...
01/25/2018
Podiatry Today
Dermatology Diagnosis
01/25/2018
Myron A. Bodman, DPM
A 12-year-old boy presented with painful cracks on both soles. You are the third doctor he and his parents have seen. The patient’s mother is upset that the rash keeps returning and the father is skeptical about healthcare providers who...
A 12-year-old boy presented with painful cracks on both soles. You are the third doctor he and his parents have seen. The patient’s mother is upset that the rash keeps returning and the father is skeptical about healthcare providers who...
A 12-year-old boy presented with...
01/25/2018
Podiatry Today
Feature
01/25/2018
Lawrence A. DiDomenico, DPM, FACFAS; Sharif R. AbdelFattah, DPM; Mohammed K. Hassan, DPM
Transferring the peroneus longus tendon to the peroneus brevis tendon can be a valuable correction for peroneus longus overdrive due to a sub-first metatarsal diabetic foot ulcer as the procedure helps balance the foot and prevents recurrence...
Transferring the peroneus longus tendon to the peroneus brevis tendon can be a valuable correction for peroneus longus overdrive due to a sub-first metatarsal diabetic foot ulcer as the procedure helps balance the foot and prevents recurrence...
Transferring the peroneus longus...
01/25/2018
Podiatry Today
Feature
01/26/2018
Nicholas A. Campitelli, DPM, FACFAS; Douglas Richie, Jr., DPM, FACFAS, FAAPSM
Yes.
Citing recent research, this author notes motion control shoes can offer various benefits to runners in terms of preventing overuse injuries.
By Douglas Richie, DPM, FACFAS
Yes.
Citing recent research, this author notes motion control shoes can offer various benefits to runners in terms of preventing overuse injuries.
By Douglas Richie, DPM, FACFAS
Yes.
Citing recent research,...
01/26/2018
Podiatry Today
Feature
01/26/2018
Eric Fuller, DPM
Can the tissue stress theory approach to biomechanics help podiatrists make more specific orthotic modifications to reduce pathological forces on the foot? With this question in mind, this author offers helpful diagnostic pearls and a closer...
Can the tissue stress theory approach to biomechanics help podiatrists make more specific orthotic modifications to reduce pathological forces on the foot? With this question in mind, this author offers helpful diagnostic pearls and a closer...
Can the tissue stress theory...
01/26/2018
Podiatry Today
Feature
01/26/2018
Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM, FACFAS, FASPS, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg)
Given the relative paucity of literature and lack of consensus on the management of juvenile hallux abducto valgus, this author reviews the existing studies on bunions in children and provides evidence-based treatment recommendations.
Given the relative paucity of literature and lack of consensus on the management of juvenile hallux abducto valgus, this author reviews the existing studies on bunions in children and provides evidence-based treatment recommendations.
Given the relative paucity of...
01/26/2018
Podiatry Today
