Volume 31 - Issue 12 - December 2018
Online Exclusive
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
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
Practice Builders
12/20/2018
Jon A. Hultman, DPM, MBA
Medical practices are classic examples of the “high fixed cost” economic model. Costs considered “fixed” are those that remain constant regardless of fluctuations in patient or procedure volume. Included in these are: rent, salaries, and...
Medical practices are classic examples of the “high fixed cost” economic model. Costs considered “fixed” are those that remain constant regardless of fluctuations in patient or procedure volume. Included in these are: rent, salaries, and...
Medical practices are classic...
12/20/2018
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
Sports Medicine
12/17/2018
Lisa M. Schoene, DPM, ATC, FACFAS
What is cuboid syndrome? This condition is not totally uncommon, but we can confuse it with other diagnoses, so obtaining an excellent history and physical is paramount. Since the cuboid is part of the lateral column of the foot, any injury...
What is cuboid syndrome? This condition is not totally uncommon, but we can confuse it with other diagnoses, so obtaining an excellent history and physical is paramount. Since the cuboid is part of the lateral column of the foot, any injury...
What is cuboid syndrome? This...
12/17/2018
Podiatry Today
Online Exclusive
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
Online Exclusive
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
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
Forum
11/26/2018
Kevin A. Kirby, DPM, MS
In 1976, as a 19-year-old college distance-running athlete, I sought help from a local podiatrist for my recurrent running injuries. His treatment plan for me, custom foot orthoses, not only healed my running injuries but also impressed me so...
In 1976, as a 19-year-old college distance-running athlete, I sought help from a local podiatrist for my recurrent running injuries. His treatment plan for me, custom foot orthoses, not only healed my running injuries but also impressed me so...
In 1976, as a 19-year-old...
11/26/2018
Podiatry Today
Industry News
11/26/2018
Arthrodesis System Cuts And Compresses
With an evolving compressor system, surgeons have even more control when performing tarsometatarsal joint arthrodesis.
Arthrodesis System Cuts And Compresses
With an evolving compressor system, surgeons have even more control when performing tarsometatarsal joint arthrodesis.
Arthrodesis System Cuts And...
11/26/2018
Podiatry Today
Clinical Solutions in Practice
11/26/2018
Brian McCurdy
Conventional and molecular techniques can aid podiatric physicians in accurately diagnosing nail dystrophy.
Fungal nail polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology is a real time molecular DNA test that has analyzed more than 1.6 million...
Conventional and molecular techniques can aid podiatric physicians in accurately diagnosing nail dystrophy.
Fungal nail polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology is a real time molecular DNA test that has analyzed more than 1.6 million...
Conventional and molecular...
11/26/2018
Podiatry Today
Clinical Solutions in Practice
11/26/2018
Brian McCurdy
Conventional and molecular techniques can aid podiatric physicians in accurately diagnosing nail dystrophy.
Fungal nail polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology is a real time molecular DNA test that has analyzed more than 1.6 million...
Conventional and molecular techniques can aid podiatric physicians in accurately diagnosing nail dystrophy.
Fungal nail polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology is a real time molecular DNA test that has analyzed more than 1.6 million...
Conventional and molecular...
11/26/2018
Podiatry Today
Feature
11/26/2018
Lynn Homisak, PRT, CHC
Difficult patients can present to your office with attitudes ranging from anger to stony silence to incessant complaining. This author presents a guide to defusing the situation and treating difficult patients in an empathetic way that...
Difficult patients can present to your office with attitudes ranging from anger to stony silence to incessant complaining. This author presents a guide to defusing the situation and treating difficult patients in an empathetic way that...
Difficult patients can present...
11/26/2018
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
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
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
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
