Volume 20 - Issue 10 - October 2007
Continuing Education
Education
10/27/2007
Continuing Education Course #157: October 2007
I am pleased to introduce the latest article, “A Guide To Current Concepts In Skin Grafting,” in our CE series. This series, brought to you by the North American Center for Continuing Medical...
Continuing Education Course #157: October 2007
I am pleased to introduce the latest article, “A Guide To Current Concepts In Skin Grafting,” in our CE series. This series, brought to you by the North American Center for Continuing Medical...
Continuing Education Course...
10/27/2007
Podiatry Today
Column
Forum
10/27/2007
My favorite writing project is to produce a “return to work” document for a patient who has recovered from a serious foot or ankle problem. I had that pleasure last week on behalf of a 53-year-old gentleman whom I first met six months ago...
My favorite writing project is to produce a “return to work” document for a patient who has recovered from a serious foot or ankle problem. I had that pleasure last week on behalf of a 53-year-old gentleman whom I first met six months ago...
My favorite writing project is...
10/27/2007
Podiatry Today
Industry News
10/27/2007
The Healing Power Of The Ocean
Two new wound healing products harness the power of the ocean. The all-natural Ocean Aid Spray and Ocean Aid Moisturizing Foam can heal wounds without antiseptics or disinfectants, according to the manufacturer...
The Healing Power Of The Ocean
Two new wound healing products harness the power of the ocean. The all-natural Ocean Aid Spray and Ocean Aid Moisturizing Foam can heal wounds without antiseptics or disinfectants, according to the manufacturer...
The Healing Power Of The...
10/27/2007
Podiatry Today
Sports Medicine
10/27/2007
For professional athletes and weekend warriors alike, having the right shoe and the correct fit can mean the difference between participating and sitting on the sidelines. Since most podiatrists now fit shoes in their offices, it is...
For professional athletes and weekend warriors alike, having the right shoe and the correct fit can mean the difference between participating and sitting on the sidelines. Since most podiatrists now fit shoes in their offices, it is...
For professional athletes and...
10/27/2007
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
10/27/2007
Guest Clinical Editor: Edwin Harris, DPM
Guest Clinical Editor: Edwin Harris, ...
Given that toe walking and other gait disturbances are common among children, these expert panelists take a closer look at these conditions, offer keys to the diagnostic assessment and share their insights on appropriate treatment modalities...
Given that toe walking and other gait disturbances are common among children, these expert panelists take a closer look at these conditions, offer keys to the diagnostic assessment and share their insights on appropriate treatment modalities...
Given that toe walking and other...
10/27/2007
Podiatry Today
Dermatology Diagnosis
10/27/2007
By G.“Dock” Dockery, DPM, FACFAS
By G.“Dock” Dockery, DPM, FACFAS
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A 37-year-old Caucasian male presents with a chief complaint of a nodular growth on the left calf. He first noticed the bump about two months ago but says he did not think too much about it until recently. At that time, he noticed it was...
A 37-year-old Caucasian male presents with a chief complaint of a nodular growth on the left calf. He first noticed the bump about two months ago but says he did not think too much about it until recently. At that time, he noticed it was...
A 37-year-old Caucasian male...
10/27/2007
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
10/27/2007
By Gerard Guerin, DPM, CWS
By Gerard Guerin, DPM, CWS
Podiatrists commonly encounter and treat skin and skin-structure infections (SSSIs), ranging from cellulitis to more complicated surgical site infections and infected diabetic foot ulcers. Aerobic gram-positive cocci, such as Staphylococcus...
Podiatrists commonly encounter and treat skin and skin-structure infections (SSSIs), ranging from cellulitis to more complicated surgical site infections and infected diabetic foot ulcers. Aerobic gram-positive cocci, such as Staphylococcus...
Podiatrists commonly encounter...
10/27/2007
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
10/27/2007
By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor
By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor
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Do Trauma Patients With Diabetes Face Higher Complication Rates?
Patients with diabetes face a higher risk of complications in a number of areas. A large study recently published in the Archives of Surgery notes that those with diabetes also...
Do Trauma Patients With Diabetes Face Higher Complication Rates?
Patients with diabetes face a higher risk of complications in a number of areas. A large study recently published in the Archives of Surgery notes that those with diabetes also...
Do Trauma Patients With Diabetes...
10/27/2007
Podiatry Today
10/27/2007
By David Edward Marcinko,MBA, CMP,
and Hope Rachel Hetico, RN, MHA, CMP
By David Edward Marcinko,MBA, CMP,
an...
Maximizing practice reimbursement is an ongoing challenge on a road full of significant obstacles. Accordingly, these authors suggest a new approach to improving internal processes that can simultaneously improve compliance and bolster...
Maximizing practice reimbursement is an ongoing challenge on a road full of significant obstacles. Accordingly, these authors suggest a new approach to improving internal processes that can simultaneously improve compliance and bolster...
Maximizing practice...
10/27/2007
Podiatry Today
10/24/2007
By Patris A.Toney, DPM, MPH, and Vickie R. Driver, DPM, MS
By Patris A.Toney, DPM, MPH, and Vick...
Recent advances with growth factor therapy have created more possibilities for wound care. These authors review currently available modalities and emerging treatments, and survey the literature on the effectiveness of growth factor therapy...
Recent advances with growth factor therapy have created more possibilities for wound care. These authors review currently available modalities and emerging treatments, and survey the literature on the effectiveness of growth factor therapy...
Recent advances with growth...
10/24/2007
Podiatry Today
