Volume 22 - Issue 1 - January 2009
01/05/2009
Given the severe complications associated with critical limb ischemia (CLI), this author offers a revealing look at the research on tissue regeneration and stem cell therapy, and potential therapeutic applications in the future.
Critical...
Given the severe complications associated with critical limb ischemia (CLI), this author offers a revealing look at the research on tissue regeneration and stem cell therapy, and potential therapeutic applications in the future.
Critical...
Given the severe complications...
01/05/2009
Podiatry Today
12/30/2008
By Tom Chang, DPM and By Thomas Brosky II, DPM
By Tom Chang, DPM and By Thomas Brosk...
Yes, Tom Chang, DPM cites recent advances in the use of autografts and allografts, and emphasizes that hyaline cartilage is more durable than fibrocartilage.
The last few years have seen the introduction of evolving techniques for...
Yes, Tom Chang, DPM cites recent advances in the use of autografts and allografts, and emphasizes that hyaline cartilage is more durable than fibrocartilage.
The last few years have seen the introduction of evolving techniques for...
Yes, Tom Chang, DPM cites recent...
12/30/2008
Podiatry Today
12/30/2008
Patients with tendinopathies can undergo conservative care for months without resolution of the condition. Delayed presentation is often an issue as well. Accordingly, this author emphasizes the differences between tendinopathy and...
Patients with tendinopathies can undergo conservative care for months without resolution of the condition. Delayed presentation is often an issue as well. Accordingly, this author emphasizes the differences between tendinopathy and...
Patients with tendinopathies can...
12/30/2008
Podiatry Today
12/30/2008
By Eliza Addis-Thomas, DPM, Peter Blume, DPM,
FACFAS, and Jonathan Key, DPM, FACFAS
By Eliza Addis-Thomas, DPM, Peter Blu...
Given the challenges of selecting appropriate empiric therapy with the rise of antibiotic resistance, these authors offer a review of the literature in regard to diabetic foot infections. They offer pertinent insights on infection severity,...
Given the challenges of selecting appropriate empiric therapy with the rise of antibiotic resistance, these authors offer a review of the literature in regard to diabetic foot infections. They offer pertinent insights on infection severity,...
Given the challenges of...
12/30/2008
Podiatry Today
Column
Forum
12/30/2008
There is an ancient Chinese curse that goes, “May you live in interesting times.” We are now living in interesting financial times due to the current global economic mess. The experts and economists are mainly engaged in finger-pointing,...
There is an ancient Chinese curse that goes, “May you live in interesting times.” We are now living in interesting financial times due to the current global economic mess. The experts and economists are mainly engaged in finger-pointing,...
There is an ancient Chinese...
12/30/2008
Podiatry Today
Industry News
12/30/2008
NPWT Dressing Selection Made Easy
When using negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) to facilitate wound healing, podiatrists may opt to use a new foam dressing kit.
The new foam dressing kit, which is designed for use with Smith and...
NPWT Dressing Selection Made Easy
When using negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) to facilitate wound healing, podiatrists may opt to use a new foam dressing kit.
The new foam dressing kit, which is designed for use with Smith and...
NPWT Dressing Selection Made...
12/30/2008
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
12/30/2008
APMA Creates New Surgical Affiliate
By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor
Following the American Podiatric Medical Association’s (APMA) parting of ways with the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), the APMA has established its...
APMA Creates New Surgical Affiliate
By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor
Following the American Podiatric Medical Association’s (APMA) parting of ways with the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), the APMA has established its...
APMA Creates New Surgical...
12/30/2008
Podiatry Today
Treatment Dilemmas
12/30/2008
Achilles tendon problems have become more widespread with the increase in the number of adult athletes and an increase in the overall body mass index of patients. There have been many advances in the treatment of Achilles tendon problems...
Achilles tendon problems have become more widespread with the increase in the number of adult athletes and an increase in the overall body mass index of patients. There have been many advances in the treatment of Achilles tendon problems...
Achilles tendon problems have...
12/30/2008
Podiatry Today
Continuing Education
Education
12/30/2008
By William Fishco, DPM, FACFAS
By William Fishco, DPM, FACFAS
Please click here for the full Continuing Medical Education article:
www.naccme.com/program/2009-pd-1/
While nonunions are relatively common complications, this author encourages a strong focus on fundamentals such as sound preoperative...
Please click here for the full Continuing Medical Education article:
www.naccme.com/program/2009-pd-1/
While nonunions are relatively common complications, this author encourages a strong focus on fundamentals such as sound preoperative...
Please click here for the full...
12/30/2008
Podiatry Today
Insights
Q&A
12/30/2008
Clinical Editor: Kazu Suzuki, DPM
Clinical Editor: Kazu Suzuki, DPM
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Having effective and thorough documentation methods can enhance outcomes, improve efficiency and help reduce hurdles to timely reimbursement. These panelists draw on their experience to discuss exactly what one needs to document in charts...
Having effective and thorough documentation methods can enhance outcomes, improve efficiency and help reduce hurdles to timely reimbursement. These panelists draw on their experience to discuss exactly what one needs to document in charts...
Having effective and thorough...
12/30/2008
Podiatry Today
