Volume 31 - Issue 10 - October 2018
Feature
10/29/2018
Ray McClanahan, DPM; Richard L. Blake, DPM, FAAPSM
Yes.
Citing better stability, improved shock absorbency and reduced force on metatarsophalangeal joints, this author says maximalist shoes have been beneficial for runners in his practice.
By Richard Blake, DPM
Maximalist shoes are...
Yes.
Citing better stability, improved shock absorbency and reduced force on metatarsophalangeal joints, this author says maximalist shoes have been beneficial for runners in his practice.
By Richard Blake, DPM
Maximalist shoes are...
Yes.
Citing better stability,...
10/29/2018
Podiatry Today
Online Exclusive
10/29/2018
Patrick McShane, DPM
This author explores the prevalence of arch support intolerance and discusses implications for patient assessment and treatment.
Any physician with experience prescribing arch supports is aware that some patients cannot tolerate such...
This author explores the prevalence of arch support intolerance and discusses implications for patient assessment and treatment.
Any physician with experience prescribing arch supports is aware that some patients cannot tolerate such...
This author explores the...
10/29/2018
Podiatry Today
Online Exclusive
10/22/2018
Brian McCurdy
Lower extremity dermatological conditions can range from xerosis to squamous cell carcinoma. These speakers at the Western Foot and Ankle Conference discuss pearls on differentiating skin conditions, biopsy techniques, current treatments and...
Lower extremity dermatological conditions can range from xerosis to squamous cell carcinoma. These speakers at the Western Foot and Ankle Conference discuss pearls on differentiating skin conditions, biopsy techniques, current treatments and...
Lower extremity dermatological...
10/22/2018
Podiatry Today
Practice Builders
10/22/2018
Kevin McDonald, DPM; Gary Liao, DPM
While infection prevention is heavily emphasized in the hospital setting, infection can be problematic in the outpatient podiatric medical office as well without appropriate preventive measures. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
While infection prevention is heavily emphasized in the hospital setting, infection can be problematic in the outpatient podiatric medical office as well without appropriate preventive measures. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
While infection prevention is...
10/22/2018
Podiatry Today
Online Exclusive
10/18/2018
Alecia Williams, DPM
While appropriate workup and liver function testing are key when considering oral antifungal use, this author says new medications for hepatitis C could open up the possibility of oral antifungal use for patients who previously could not take...
While appropriate workup and liver function testing are key when considering oral antifungal use, this author says new medications for hepatitis C could open up the possibility of oral antifungal use for patients who previously could not take...
While appropriate workup and...
10/18/2018
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
10/18/2018
Kevin K. Ragothaman, DPM, BS; Jacob Wynes, DPM, MS, FACFAS
Soft tissue and bone infections affecting the foot and ankle can be complex problems to treat. The cornerstone for ensuring adequate debridement is aggressive removal of infected, non-viable tissue to optimize the surgical outcome. This can...
Soft tissue and bone infections affecting the foot and ankle can be complex problems to treat. The cornerstone for ensuring adequate debridement is aggressive removal of infected, non-viable tissue to optimize the surgical outcome. This can...
Soft tissue and bone infections...
10/18/2018
Podiatry Today
Sports Medicine
10/16/2018
Jamie Yakel, DPM, FACFAS
Soccer is the one of the most popular sports in the world and the physical demands of the sport can lead to a myriad of injuries. Studies have shown that soccer has a high injury rate with most of these injuries occurring in the lower...
Soccer is the one of the most popular sports in the world and the physical demands of the sport can lead to a myriad of injuries. Studies have shown that soccer has a high injury rate with most of these injuries occurring in the lower...
Soccer is the one of the most...
10/16/2018
Podiatry Today
Feature
10/08/2018
Tracey C. Vlahovic, DPM, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg); Michael Romani, BS; Garrett Biela, BS; Kalen Farr, BS; Ryan Lazar, BS; Marcus Duval, BS; Victoria Trovillion, MS
Palmoplantar psoriasis can be a particularly devastating condition, given the condition’s negative effect on quality of life. These authors provide a stepwise guide to therapy, progressing from topical steroids to phototherapy to biologics...
Palmoplantar psoriasis can be a particularly devastating condition, given the condition’s negative effect on quality of life. These authors provide a stepwise guide to therapy, progressing from topical steroids to phototherapy to biologics...
Palmoplantar psoriasis can be a...
10/08/2018
Podiatry Today
Feature
09/30/2018
Stephanie Oexeman, DPM, AACFAS, DABPM; Craig Clifford, DPM, MHA, AACFAS, FACFAS, FACFAOM; Kelsey Millonig, DPM, MPH, AACFAS
Hammertoe surgery failures can lead to complications such as nonunion, infection and vascular compromise. Accordingly, these authors emphasize the importance of thorough patient assessment, review the literature findings on fixation choices...
Hammertoe surgery failures can lead to complications such as nonunion, infection and vascular compromise. Accordingly, these authors emphasize the importance of thorough patient assessment, review the literature findings on fixation choices...
Hammertoe surgery failures can...
09/30/2018
Podiatry Today
Forum
09/24/2018
George F. Wallace, DPM, MBA
Recently we went to my podiatry school roommate’s son’s wedding. It was a grand affair. I couldn’t believe the groom’s dad, like me, is already in his 60s. As my father always questioned: “Where has the time gone?”
Recently we went to my podiatry school roommate’s son’s wedding. It was a grand affair. I couldn’t believe the groom’s dad, like me, is already in his 60s. As my father always questioned: “Where has the time gone?”
Recently we went to my podiatry...
09/24/2018
Podiatry Today
Clinical Solutions in Practice
09/24/2018
Robi Garthwait
An allograft implant may represent an innovative solution for common arthrodesis procedures.
An allograft implant may represent an innovative solution for common arthrodesis procedures.
An allograft implant may...
09/24/2018
Podiatry Today
Clinical Solutions in Practice
09/24/2018
Robi Garthwait
An allograft implant may represent an innovative solution for common arthrodesis procedures.
An allograft implant may represent an innovative solution for common arthrodesis procedures.
An allograft implant may...
09/24/2018
Podiatry Today
Feature
09/24/2018
Eric So, AACFAS, DPM; Jeffrey E. McAlister, DPM, FACFAS
Combining a review of the literature with their own clinical experience, these authors describe the pertinent anatomy of the deltoid ligament, share diagnostic pearls and discuss treatment options for acute deltoid injuries.
Acute deltoid...
Combining a review of the literature with their own clinical experience, these authors describe the pertinent anatomy of the deltoid ligament, share diagnostic pearls and discuss treatment options for acute deltoid injuries.
Acute deltoid...
Combining a review of the...
09/24/2018
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
09/24/2018
Douglas Richie, Jr., DPM, FACFAS, FAAPSM
Nuanced casting techniques can aid podiatric physicians in providing the most effective orthoses for patients with plantar heel pain. These panelists discuss their preferred casting techniques, whether to modify the foot position during...
Nuanced casting techniques can aid podiatric physicians in providing the most effective orthoses for patients with plantar heel pain. These panelists discuss their preferred casting techniques, whether to modify the foot position during...
Nuanced casting techniques can...
09/24/2018
Podiatry Today
Dermatology Diagnosis
09/24/2018
William D. Fishco, DPM, MS, FACFAS; Yehia Elebrashi, DPM
A 21-year-old healthy-appearing woman presented to our clinic with a complaint of a chronically painful lump under the skin at the lateral aspect of her left ankle. She related a 10-year history of pain without any history of injury. She...
A 21-year-old healthy-appearing woman presented to our clinic with a complaint of a chronically painful lump under the skin at the lateral aspect of her left ankle. She related a 10-year history of pain without any history of injury. She...
A 21-year-old healthy-appearing...
09/24/2018
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
09/24/2018
Brian McCurdy
Foot and ankle surgeons prescribe post-op opioids at a rate twice as high as patients consume them, according to a recent study.
Foot and ankle surgeons prescribe post-op opioids at a rate twice as high as patients consume them, according to a recent study.
Foot and ankle surgeons...
09/24/2018
Podiatry Today
