Volume 32 - Issue 7 - July 2019
Feature
07/24/2019
Tracey C. Vlahovic, DPM, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg)
A challenge at times for clinicians to diagnose and manage, plantar verrucae may cause pain and cosmetic issues for patients. Accordingly, this author surveys the literature and discusses a wide range of treatment options ranging from...
A challenge at times for clinicians to diagnose and manage, plantar verrucae may cause pain and cosmetic issues for patients. Accordingly, this author surveys the literature and discusses a wide range of treatment options ranging from...
A challenge at times for...
07/24/2019
Podiatry Today
Feature
07/15/2019
Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM, FACFAS, FASPS, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg); William Wolfe, DPM, AACFAS; Bryan Camp, DPM
Adult-acquired flatfoot deformities pose clinical challenges from assessment to the treatment course. Reviewing the pertinent literature and sharing their experience, the authors propose a conservative clinical pathway for this common...
Adult-acquired flatfoot deformities pose clinical challenges from assessment to the treatment course. Reviewing the pertinent literature and sharing their experience, the authors propose a conservative clinical pathway for this common...
Adult-acquired flatfoot...
07/15/2019
Podiatry Today
Feature
07/11/2019
Stephen A. Brigido, DPM, FACFAS; Dustin Constant, DPM
Given the common nature of pes planus and the frequent use of the Evans calcaneal osteotomy, these authors review keys to patient assessment and procedure selection as well as the evolution of the landmark procedure.
Given the common nature of pes planus and the frequent use of the Evans calcaneal osteotomy, these authors review keys to patient assessment and procedure selection as well as the evolution of the landmark procedure.
Given the common nature of pes...
07/11/2019
Podiatry Today
Feature
06/30/2019
Jeff A. Hall
In our annual roundup of new and emerging innovations, this author talks to thought leaders in the field to get their perspectives on advances in podiatric surgery, promising modalities in lower extremity wound care and much more.
In our annual roundup of new and emerging innovations, this author talks to thought leaders in the field to get their perspectives on advances in podiatric surgery, promising modalities in lower extremity wound care and much more.
In our annual roundup of new and...
06/30/2019
Podiatry Today
Column
Wound Care Q&A
07/17/2019
Kazu Suzuki, DPM, CWS
Exploring a wide range of issues with managing pain in patients with wounds, these panelists share their experience in addressing pain associated with post-op wounds, discuss debridement-related pain and review how the advent of drug...
Exploring a wide range of issues with managing pain in patients with wounds, these panelists share their experience in addressing pain associated with post-op wounds, discuss debridement-related pain and review how the advent of drug...
Exploring a wide range of issues...
07/17/2019
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
07/09/2019
David G. Armstrong, DPM, MD, PhD, MSc
Diabetic foot ulcerations (DFUs) are one of the most common complications associated with diabetes with an annual incidence of 6.3 percent worldwide. Diabetic patients have a 19 to 34 percent likelihood of having lower extremity ulcers in...
Diabetic foot ulcerations (DFUs) are one of the most common complications associated with diabetes with an annual incidence of 6.3 percent worldwide. Diabetic patients have a 19 to 34 percent likelihood of having lower extremity ulcers in...
Diabetic foot ulcerations (DFUs)...
07/09/2019
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
06/30/2019
Jennifer J. Spector, DPM, FACFAS
A recent study in the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy asserts that corticosteroid injection is more effective than arch-contouring foot orthoses for plantar heel pain at week four but orthotics are more effective at week...
A recent study in the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy asserts that corticosteroid injection is more effective than arch-contouring foot orthoses for plantar heel pain at week four but orthotics are more effective at week...
A recent study in the Journal of...
06/30/2019
Podiatry Today
Surgical Pearls
06/30/2019
Frank Narcisi, DPM; Curt Martini, DPM; Jonathan L. Hook, MHA, DPM, FACFAS, MPH
Syndesmotic injury is common in patients who sustain both ankle sprains and ankle fractures, occurring approximately 18 percent and 20 percent of the time respectively.1 A thorough history and physical examination are prudent for diagnosing...
Syndesmotic injury is common in patients who sustain both ankle sprains and ankle fractures, occurring approximately 18 percent and 20 percent of the time respectively.1 A thorough history and physical examination are prudent for diagnosing...
Syndesmotic injury is common in...
06/30/2019
Podiatry Today
Treatment Dilemmas
06/30/2019
Bob Baravarian, DPM, FACFAS
Hallux rigidus or osteoarthritis of the first MPJ is a very common problem we see as foot and ankle surgeons. The issue is caused by repetitive microtrauma or an acute traumatic event, which contributes to an arthritic process in the great...
Hallux rigidus or osteoarthritis of the first MPJ is a very common problem we see as foot and ankle surgeons. The issue is caused by repetitive microtrauma or an acute traumatic event, which contributes to an arthritic process in the great...
Hallux rigidus or osteoarthritis...
06/30/2019
Podiatry Today
Department
Residency Corner
07/01/2019
Sabrina Minhas, DPM, DABPM; Caitlin S. Zarick, DPM; David Bernstein, DPM, FACFAS; Lawrence M. Fallat, DPM, FACFAS
The panelists discuss how they use information provided by both internal and external evaluations of their residency programs, and how they integrate attending and residents into the process.
The panelists discuss how they use information provided by both internal and external evaluations of their residency programs, and how they integrate attending and residents into the process.
The panelists discuss how they...
07/01/2019
Podiatry Today
