Volume 31 - Issue 12 - December 2018
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12/27/2018
Bradly W. Bussewitz, DPM, FACFAS
Noting the pain and potential complications with midfoot collapse, this author details the treatment of a 68-year-old woman who developed flatfoot due to a collapse of the midfoot.
Noting the pain and potential complications with midfoot collapse, this author details the treatment of a 68-year-old woman who developed flatfoot due to a collapse of the midfoot.
Noting the pain and potential...
12/27/2018
Podiatry Today
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12/10/2018
Thomas S. Roukis, DPM, PhD, FACFAS; Mitchell J. Thompson, DPM, AACFAS
Providing two case studies, these authors discuss failed hemi-implant arthroplasties secondary to malalignment and loosening treated with explantation and conversion to a two-component total joint prosthesis.
Providing two case studies, these authors discuss failed hemi-implant arthroplasties secondary to malalignment and loosening treated with explantation and conversion to a two-component total joint prosthesis.
Providing two case studies,...
12/10/2018
Podiatry Today
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12/07/2018
Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM, FACFAS, FASPS, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg)
This author details using a panmetatarsal head resection for a 24-year-old patient with bilateral digital plantarflexion deformities and a history of partial hallux amputation and osteomyelitis.
This author details using a panmetatarsal head resection for a 24-year-old patient with bilateral digital plantarflexion deformities and a history of partial hallux amputation and osteomyelitis.
This author details using a...
12/07/2018
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
11/21/2018
Brian McCurdy
A recent study examines the most common reasons for failure of first metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ) arthrodesis and the most effective revision procedures.
A recent study examines the most common reasons for failure of first metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ) arthrodesis and the most effective revision procedures.
A recent study examines the most...
11/21/2018
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
12/18/2018
Alexander M. Reyzelman, DPM, FACFAS; Shontal Behan Dionisopoulos, DPM
Diabetes prevalence has become pronounced in the United States, and treating the complications that arise from this disease has proven to be a relentless and demanding battle.
Diabetes prevalence has become pronounced in the United States, and treating the complications that arise from this disease has proven to be a relentless and demanding battle.
Diabetes prevalence has become...
12/18/2018
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
11/21/2018
Following surgery, orthoses can be crucial in helping restore altered lower extremity biomechanics. These expert panelists discuss when to prescribe post-op orthoses, how patients can benefit, and what orthotic modifications are most...
Following surgery, orthoses can be crucial in helping restore altered lower extremity biomechanics. These expert panelists discuss when to prescribe post-op orthoses, how patients can benefit, and what orthotic modifications are most...
Following surgery, orthoses can...
11/21/2018
Podiatry Today
Feature
12/27/2018
Tracey C. Vlahovic, DPM, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg)
The precise use of dermoscopy can make a difference in getting an accurate diagnosis of nail disease. This author offers practical pearls in using dermoscopy to get a clear clinical picture of conditions including nail pigmentation and...
The precise use of dermoscopy can make a difference in getting an accurate diagnosis of nail disease. This author offers practical pearls in using dermoscopy to get a clear clinical picture of conditions including nail pigmentation and...
The precise use of dermoscopy...
12/27/2018
Podiatry Today
Feature
11/21/2018
Samantha A. Luer, DPM; Troy J. Boffeli, DPM, FACFAS
How can surgeons choose the most effective tendon lengthening procedure for patients with ankle equinus? These authors provide a detailed guide to various permutations of tendo-Achilles lengthening and gastrocnemius recession procedures,...
How can surgeons choose the most effective tendon lengthening procedure for patients with ankle equinus? These authors provide a detailed guide to various permutations of tendo-Achilles lengthening and gastrocnemius recession procedures,...
How can surgeons choose the most...
11/21/2018
Podiatry Today
Feature
12/04/2018
Kazu Suzuki, DPM, CWS; Zoe Birnbaum, BS
Given the numbers of patients seeking relief from chronic wound pain, it is imperative to provide responsible, effective pain management. These authors provide a guide to treating patients with mild, moderate and severe pain, with an eye on...
Given the numbers of patients seeking relief from chronic wound pain, it is imperative to provide responsible, effective pain management. These authors provide a guide to treating patients with mild, moderate and severe pain, with an eye on...
Given the numbers of patients...
12/04/2018
Podiatry Today
Feature
11/26/2018
M. Joel Morse, DPM, FASPD, FASPS, FABPM
Could dermal fillers have an impact on the plantar surface of the foot? With this in mind, this author discusses potential complications with loss or atrophy of the plantar fat pad, and reviews the properties and potential of dermal filler...
Could dermal fillers have an impact on the plantar surface of the foot? With this in mind, this author discusses potential complications with loss or atrophy of the plantar fat pad, and reviews the properties and potential of dermal filler...
Could dermal fillers have an...
11/26/2018
Podiatry Today