Volume 31 - Issue 3 - March 2018
Residency Corner
03/02/2018
David Bernstein, DPM, FACFAS; Lawrence A. DiDomenico, DPM, FACFAS; Lawrence M. Fallat, DPM, FACFAS
These residency directors share how residents can enhance their experience by having a balance between surgical cases and rounding, performing more post-op follow-up care, and taking more elective rotations.
These residency directors share how residents can enhance their experience by having a balance between surgical cases and rounding, performing more post-op follow-up care, and taking more elective rotations.
These residency directors share...
03/02/2018
Podiatry Today
Online Exclusive
03/01/2018
Kristine M. Hoffman, DPM, FACFAS
Emphasizing that the varying clinical presentation of squamous cell carcinoma can lead to late diagnosis and treatment, this author offers pertinent insights on subungual squamous cell carcinoma of the nail bed.
Emphasizing that the varying clinical presentation of squamous cell carcinoma can lead to late diagnosis and treatment, this author offers pertinent insights on subungual squamous cell carcinoma of the nail bed.
Emphasizing that the varying...
03/01/2018
Podiatry Today
Forum
02/27/2018
Camille P. Ryans, DPM
What motivates patients with diabetes to follow an appropriate dietary plan or offload an acute lower extremity injury? Answering this question can go a long way to getting patients to adhere to your prescribed treatment. The motivation of...
What motivates patients with diabetes to follow an appropriate dietary plan or offload an acute lower extremity injury? Answering this question can go a long way to getting patients to adhere to your prescribed treatment. The motivation of...
What motivates patients with...
02/27/2018
Podiatry Today
Industry News
02/27/2018
A Secure Ankle Syndesmosis
Surgeons can provide stable fixation for ankle syndesmosis with a new device.
With the Gravity Synchfix Syndesmosis Fixation Device, foot and ankle surgeons can securely provide dynamic fixation for ankle...
A Secure Ankle Syndesmosis
Surgeons can provide stable fixation for ankle syndesmosis with a new device.
With the Gravity Synchfix Syndesmosis Fixation Device, foot and ankle surgeons can securely provide dynamic fixation for ankle...
A Secure Ankle...
02/27/2018
Podiatry Today
Clinical Solutions in Practice
02/27/2018
Robi Garthwait
An innovative surgical approach to treat Charcot deformity may lead to improved outcomes in patients who might otherwise face amputation of diseased limbs.
An innovative surgical approach to treat Charcot deformity may lead to improved outcomes in patients who might otherwise face amputation of diseased limbs.
An innovative surgical approach...
02/27/2018
Podiatry Today
Clinical Solutions in Practice
02/27/2018
Robi Garthwait
An innovative surgical approach to treat Charcot deformity may lead to improved outcomes in patients who might otherwise face amputation of diseased limbs.
An innovative surgical approach to treat Charcot deformity may lead to improved outcomes in patients who might otherwise face amputation of diseased limbs.
An innovative surgical approach...
02/27/2018
Podiatry Today
Treatment Dilemmas
02/27/2018
Bob Baravarian, DPM, FACFAS
Minimally invasive techniques in foot and ankle surgery have gained popularity over the years. Although an open incision system is often optimal, in the case of Achilles tendon tears, the best option truly is a minimally invasive approach.
Minimally invasive techniques in foot and ankle surgery have gained popularity over the years. Although an open incision system is often optimal, in the case of Achilles tendon tears, the best option truly is a minimally invasive approach.
Minimally invasive techniques in...
02/27/2018
Podiatry Today
Feature
02/27/2018
Shontal A. Behan, BS; Alexander M. Reyzelman, DPM, FACFAS
End-stage renal disease (ESRD) can have devastating effects on patients with diabetes, including peripheral arterial disease, calciphylaxis and the need for dialysis. These authors offer insights on which complications to be vigilant for in...
End-stage renal disease (ESRD) can have devastating effects on patients with diabetes, including peripheral arterial disease, calciphylaxis and the need for dialysis. These authors offer insights on which complications to be vigilant for in...
End-stage renal disease (ESRD)...
02/27/2018
Podiatry Today
Feature
02/27/2018
Jonathan F. Arnold, MD, ABPM, CWS-P; Valerie L. Marmolejo (Schade), DPM, MS, CTBS, MWC, FACFAS, FACFAOM
While glycemic control, lifestyle modifications and pharmacotherapy play key roles in the treatment of distal symmetric sensorimotor polyneuropathy, clinicians may be able to consider other emerging treatment options as well to help patients...
While glycemic control, lifestyle modifications and pharmacotherapy play key roles in the treatment of distal symmetric sensorimotor polyneuropathy, clinicians may be able to consider other emerging treatment options as well to help patients...
While glycemic control,...
02/27/2018
Podiatry Today
Feature
02/27/2018
Noman A. Siddiqui, DPM, MHA, FACFAS, AACFAS; Brittany E. Mayer, DPM
For patients with Charcot neuroarthropathy, hexapod frames can be valuable in reconstructive surgery, offering gradual correction and realignment as well as quick post-op weightbearing. These authors discuss when and how to use hexapods for...
For patients with Charcot neuroarthropathy, hexapod frames can be valuable in reconstructive surgery, offering gradual correction and realignment as well as quick post-op weightbearing. These authors discuss when and how to use hexapods for...
For patients with Charcot...
02/27/2018
Podiatry Today
Feature
02/27/2018
Thanh Dinh, DPM, FACFAS; Harry P. Schneider, DPM, FACFAS; David Liou, DPM
Yes.
These authors note that advances with biologic dressings in recent years have led to quicker healing and long-term cost savings without the challenges and risks inherent to split-thickness skin grafts.
By Harry Schneider, DPM, FACFAS,...
Yes.
These authors note that advances with biologic dressings in recent years have led to quicker healing and long-term cost savings without the challenges and risks inherent to split-thickness skin grafts.
By Harry Schneider, DPM, FACFAS,...
Yes.
These authors note that...
02/27/2018
Podiatry Today
Feature
02/27/2018
Robert Daryl Phillips, DPM
Changes in fat pad thickness, compromised mobility and the development of neuropathy can have a profound effect on the biomechanics of the diabetic foot. This author emphasizes how a strong understanding of the biomechanical forces upon the...
Changes in fat pad thickness, compromised mobility and the development of neuropathy can have a profound effect on the biomechanics of the diabetic foot. This author emphasizes how a strong understanding of the biomechanical forces upon the...
Changes in fat pad thickness,...
02/27/2018
Podiatry Today
Q&A
02/26/2018
Kazu Suzuki, DPM, CWS
With increasing numbers of cellular and tissue-based products emerging on the market, these panelists discuss when to use such products, and which products are most effective.
Q:
When do you decide a patient needs a cellular- or tissuebased...
With increasing numbers of cellular and tissue-based products emerging on the market, these panelists discuss when to use such products, and which products are most effective.
Q:
When do you decide a patient needs a cellular- or tissuebased...
With increasing numbers of...
02/26/2018
Podiatry Today
Surgical Pearls
02/26/2018
Glenn Woodley, DPM; Guido A. LaPorta, DPM, MS, FACFAS
We can broadly categorize lateral ankle stabilization as either surgical repair or reconstruction of unstable lateral collateral ankle ligaments secondary to partial or complete rupture or repeated sprains.
Surgeons may restore ankle...
We can broadly categorize lateral ankle stabilization as either surgical repair or reconstruction of unstable lateral collateral ankle ligaments secondary to partial or complete rupture or repeated sprains.
Surgeons may restore ankle...
We can broadly categorize...
02/26/2018
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
02/26/2018
David Charles Hatch, Jr., DPM, AACFAS
02/26/2018
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
02/26/2018
Podiatry Today
