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Volume 32 - Issue 2 - February 2019

Online Exclusive
02/04/2019
John Sessions, DPM, PhD
This author takes a closer look at emerging trends with the manufacturing and marketing of custom foot orthoses, how podiatrists can reposition themselves in the orthotic marketplace, and how that can benefit their practices.
This author takes a closer look at emerging trends with the manufacturing and marketing of custom foot orthoses, how podiatrists can reposition themselves in the orthotic marketplace, and how that can benefit their practices.
This author takes a closer look...
02/04/2019
Podiatry Today
Online Exclusive
01/31/2019
Mark Goss, DPM; Troy J. Boffeli, DPM, FACFAS
Focusing on a woman who presented with injuries following a car accident, these authors say the isolated foot delta frame construct can facilitate distraction and stable multiplanar deformity correction of midfoot and rearfoot fractures.
Focusing on a woman who presented with injuries following a car accident, these authors say the isolated foot delta frame construct can facilitate distraction and stable multiplanar deformity correction of midfoot and rearfoot fractures.
Focusing on a woman who...
01/31/2019
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
01/24/2019
Brian McCurdy
Although opioids may help in treating chronic pain, a recent meta-analysis cautions that the pain relief effect is statistically significant but small.
Although opioids may help in treating chronic pain, a recent meta-analysis cautions that the pain relief effect is statistically significant but small.
Although opioids may help in...
01/24/2019
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
02/25/2019
Johnny Alayon, DPM, FACFAS; Suhad A. Hadi, DPM, FACFAS
With the incidence of diabetes and peripheral vascular disease on the rise, and the correlation of those conditions with three-quarters of amputations in the United States, researchers anticipate that by 2050, amputations could occur in...
With the incidence of diabetes and peripheral vascular disease on the rise, and the correlation of those conditions with three-quarters of amputations in the United States, researchers anticipate that by 2050, amputations could occur in...
With the incidence of diabetes...
02/25/2019
Podiatry Today
Dermatology Diagnosis
02/19/2019
Kristine M. Hoffman, DPM, FACFAS
A 48-year-old woman initially presented to our institution with concern over a painful discolored papule on her lower right leg. The patient denied any history of trauma or triggering events. Her past medical history included hidradenitis...
A 48-year-old woman initially presented to our institution with concern over a painful discolored papule on her lower right leg. The patient denied any history of trauma or triggering events. Her past medical history included hidradenitis...
A 48-year-old woman initially...
02/19/2019
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
01/24/2019
Bruce E. Williams, DPM, FACFAS; Gene Mirkin, DPM; Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM, FACFAS, FASPS, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg); Russell G. Volpe, DPM
These knowledgeable panelists discuss when to prescribe custom-hinged ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs), non-hinged AFOs and custom gauntlet AFOs, and also describe common shoe modifications for the devices. Q: For what conditions do you prescribe...
These knowledgeable panelists discuss when to prescribe custom-hinged ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs), non-hinged AFOs and custom gauntlet AFOs, and also describe common shoe modifications for the devices. Q: For what conditions do you prescribe...
These knowledgeable panelists...
01/24/2019
Podiatry Today
Feature
02/27/2019
Neal M. Blitz, DPM, FACFAS
Modern minimally invasive bunion surgery allows smaller incisions and facilitates easier recovery for patients. Accordingly, this author reviews surgical techniques, proper patient selection, insights from the literature and potential...
Modern minimally invasive bunion surgery allows smaller incisions and facilitates easier recovery for patients. Accordingly, this author reviews surgical techniques, proper patient selection, insights from the literature and potential...
Modern minimally invasive bunion...
02/27/2019
Podiatry Today
Feature
01/24/2019
Andrew J. Meyr, DPM, FACFAS; Jeffrey C. Karr, DPM; Jennifer A. Skolnik, DPM
Oral. These authors argue oral antibiotic therapy can be a reasonable first-line treatment for osteomyelitis, citing its efficacy and lower risk of adverse effects. By Andrew J. Meyr, DPM, and Jennifer A. Skolnik, DPM
Oral. These authors argue oral antibiotic therapy can be a reasonable first-line treatment for osteomyelitis, citing its efficacy and lower risk of adverse effects. By Andrew J. Meyr, DPM, and Jennifer A. Skolnik, DPM
Oral. These authors argue oral...
01/24/2019
Podiatry Today
Feature
02/06/2019
Myron A. Bodman, DPM
When a patient presents with suspected granuloma annulare, making an accurate diagnosis can facilitate an effective treatment regimen. This author provides a guide to the various forms of granuloma annulare and how to manage this dermatologic...
When a patient presents with suspected granuloma annulare, making an accurate diagnosis can facilitate an effective treatment regimen. This author provides a guide to the various forms of granuloma annulare and how to manage this dermatologic...
When a patient presents with...
02/06/2019
Podiatry Today
Feature
02/13/2019
Jennifer C. Van, DPM, FACFAS, FACFAOM
Podiatric physicians can reap valuable benefits from an association with a hospital although attaining privileges can be a daunting process. This author explains how credentialing and privileging at hospitals work, detailing what is expected...
Podiatric physicians can reap valuable benefits from an association with a hospital although attaining privileges can be a daunting process. This author explains how credentialing and privileging at hospitals work, detailing what is expected...
Podiatric physicians can reap...
02/13/2019
Podiatry Today