Volume 33 - Issue 8 - August 2020
Feature
08/31/2020
By John J. Kim, DPM and Stephanie C. Wu, DPM, MSc, FACFAS
By John J. Kim, DPM and Stephanie C. ...
With diabetic foot osteomyelitis historically considered a condition warranting surgery, these authors share evidence from the literature that challenges that traditional thinking and note that emerging research may support less aggressive...
With diabetic foot osteomyelitis historically considered a condition warranting surgery, these authors share evidence from the literature that challenges that traditional thinking and note that emerging research may support less aggressive...
With diabetic foot osteomyelitis...
08/31/2020
Podiatry Today
Feature
08/26/2020
By Derek Ley, DPM, AACFAS, Sara Sadeghi, DPM and Lawrence A. DiDomenico, DPM, FACFAS
By Derek Ley, DPM, AACFAS, Sara Sadeg...
Offering insights on underlying pathology, tips on technique and compelling case study examples, these authors say tendon transfer procedures may be beneficial in addressing musculotendinous imbal-ances, salvaging bone and tissue, and...
Offering insights on underlying pathology, tips on technique and compelling case study examples, these authors say tendon transfer procedures may be beneficial in addressing musculotendinous imbal-ances, salvaging bone and tissue, and...
Offering insights on underlying...
08/26/2020
Podiatry Today
Online Exclusive
08/13/2020
By Kimia Sohrabi, DPM, Crystal L. Ramanujam, DPM, MSc, FACFAS and Thomas Zgonis, DPM, FACFAS
By Kimia Sohrabi, DPM, Crystal L. Ram...
While external fixation has applications in multiple areas of foot and ankle surgery, mastery requires proper training and a strong understanding of the techniques. Accordingly, the authors share the latest information from the literature and...
While external fixation has applications in multiple areas of foot and ankle surgery, mastery requires proper training and a strong understanding of the techniques. Accordingly, the authors share the latest information from the literature and...
While external fixation has...
08/13/2020
Podiatry Today
Online Exclusive
07/31/2020
By Christina Sigur Long, DPM and Michael McCann, DPM
By Christina Sigur Long, DPM and Mich...
Surgeons have used pneumatic tourniquets for centuries to assist in hemostasis, resulting in faster operating times and better identification of anatomical structures. Mortality and morbidity are rare but can occur with improper tourniquet...
Surgeons have used pneumatic tourniquets for centuries to assist in hemostasis, resulting in faster operating times and better identification of anatomical structures. Mortality and morbidity are rare but can occur with improper tourniquet...
Surgeons have used pneumatic...
07/31/2020
Podiatry Today
Column
Sports Medicine
08/24/2020
By A. Douglas Spitalny, DPM
By A. Douglas Spitalny, DPM
In September 2019, Theodoulou presented an article on posterior ankle arthroscopy in Podiatry Today.1 He focused primarily on the harvest of the flexor hallucis longus tendon for other purposes but nicely highlighted posterior ankle...
In September 2019, Theodoulou presented an article on posterior ankle arthroscopy in Podiatry Today.1 He focused primarily on the harvest of the flexor hallucis longus tendon for other purposes but nicely highlighted posterior ankle...
In September 2019, Theodoulou...
08/24/2020
Podiatry Today
Dermatology Diagnosis
08/11/2020
By Fernando Ramirez II, DPM, Shontal B. Dionisopoulos, DPM and Mitzi Williams, DPM, FACFAS
By Fernando Ramirez II, DPM, Shontal ...
A 68-year-old male presented complaining of a non-healing blister of his great toe. The blister originated on the medial aspect of his left hallux about six months prior to the patient seeking medical evaluation. The patient attributed the...
A 68-year-old male presented complaining of a non-healing blister of his great toe. The blister originated on the medial aspect of his left hallux about six months prior to the patient seeking medical evaluation. The patient attributed the...
A 68-year-old male presented...
08/11/2020
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
07/31/2020
By Joseph Candela, DPM, PhD, Michael Baker DPM and Tiffany Koch, DPM
By Joseph Candela, DPM, PhD, Michael ...
According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 422 million people worldwide suffer from diabetes, which was responsible for 1.5 million patient deaths in 2015 alone.1 Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a common and often debilitating...
According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 422 million people worldwide suffer from diabetes, which was responsible for 1.5 million patient deaths in 2015 alone.1 Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a common and often debilitating...
According to the World Health...
07/31/2020
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
07/27/2020
By Jennifer Spector, DPM, FACFAS, Associate Editor
By Jennifer Spector, DPM, FACFAS, Ass...
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the authors of a new in-press article for the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association aim to demystify information regarding N95 respirators and review key facts regarding proper mask use and...
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the authors of a new in-press article for the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association aim to demystify information regarding N95 respirators and review key facts regarding proper mask use and...
In light of the COVID-19...
07/27/2020
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
07/27/2020
Guest Clinical Editor: Joseph C. D’Amico, DPM
Panelists: Stanley Beekman, DPM and R. Daryl Phillips, DPM
Guest Clinical Editor: Joseph C. D’Am...
Although the consequences of limb length discrepancies (LLDs) are far-reaching, possibilities for biomechanical management of this condition are equally as expansive. With this in mind, the panelists share their experiences in optimal...
Although the consequences of limb length discrepancies (LLDs) are far-reaching, possibilities for biomechanical management of this condition are equally as expansive. With this in mind, the panelists share their experiences in optimal...
Although the consequences of...
07/27/2020
Podiatry Today
Department
Residency Corner
07/30/2020
Clinical Editor: David Bernstein, DPM, FACFAS
Panelists: Priyanka Begur, DPM, Donald Cohen, DPM, Matthew Modugno, DPM and Ellen Roberts, DPM
Clinical Editor: David Bernstein, DPM...
It is an honor during residency training to serve as chief resident but what does that experience look like at different programs throughout the nation? Panelists discuss the duties, benefits and drawbacks of taking on that leadership role.
It is an honor during residency training to serve as chief resident but what does that experience look like at different programs throughout the nation? Panelists discuss the duties, benefits and drawbacks of taking on that leadership role.
It is an honor during residency...
07/30/2020
Podiatry Today
