Volume 22 - Issue 7 - July 2009
Online Exclusive
06/29/2009
Martin E. Wendelken, DPM, RN, Lee Markowitz, DPM, and Oscar M. Alvarez, PhD
Martin E. Wendelken, DPM, RN, Lee Mar...
There may be instances when advanced therapies are contraindicated in elderly patients. In other instances, elderly patients with multiple comorbidities may be wary of the risks of surgical intervention for lower extremity wounds....
There may be instances when advanced therapies are contraindicated in elderly patients. In other instances, elderly patients with multiple comorbidities may be wary of the risks of surgical intervention for lower extremity wounds....
There may be instances when...
06/29/2009
Podiatry Today
06/26/2009
I would like to applaud Tracey Vlahovic, DPM, for her article entitled “A Guide to Biopsy Techniques for Skin Neoplasms” (see page 50–56 in the May issue of Podiatry Today). Any information that turns attention to the skin biopsy in...
I would like to applaud Tracey Vlahovic, DPM, for her article entitled “A Guide to Biopsy Techniques for Skin Neoplasms” (see page 50–56 in the May issue of Podiatry Today). Any information that turns attention to the skin biopsy in...
I would like to applaud...
06/26/2009
Podiatry Today
Column
Clinical Solutions in Practice
06/26/2009
Lauren Grant, Editorial Assistant
Lauren Grant, Editorial Assistant
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When it comes to ensuring proper postoperative care for wounds, patient adherence can be a problem. Additionally, many patients may not be able to afford the follow-up visits needed for proper postoperative wound care. However, a...
When it comes to ensuring proper postoperative care for wounds, patient adherence can be a problem. Additionally, many patients may not be able to afford the follow-up visits needed for proper postoperative wound care. However, a...
When it comes to ensuring...
06/26/2009
Podiatry Today
Clinical Solutions in Practice
06/26/2009
Lauren Grant, Editorial Assistant
Lauren Grant, Editorial Assistant
...
When it comes to ensuring proper postoperative care for wounds, patient adherence can be a problem. Additionally, many patients may not be able to afford the follow-up visits needed for proper postoperative wound care. However, a...
When it comes to ensuring proper postoperative care for wounds, patient adherence can be a problem. Additionally, many patients may not be able to afford the follow-up visits needed for proper postoperative wound care. However, a...
When it comes to ensuring...
06/26/2009
Podiatry Today
Industry News
06/26/2009
Offloading Solutions
A new shoe may offload diabetic feet to prevent ulcers.
The new Off-Loading Diabetic Shoe by Procare offers trilaminate IMPAX grid insoles, squared toe boxes and a wide foot bed. The manufacturer, DJO, says the...
Offloading Solutions
A new shoe may offload diabetic feet to prevent ulcers.
The new Off-Loading Diabetic Shoe by Procare offers trilaminate IMPAX grid insoles, squared toe boxes and a wide foot bed. The manufacturer, DJO, says the...
Offloading Solutions
A new...
06/26/2009
Podiatry Today
Treatment Dilemmas
06/26/2009
Adult flatfoot may be due to multiple problems including a dysfunctional posterior tibial tendon (PTT), hypermobility and ligamentous laxity, or possibly a coalition that becomes symptomatic. For a vast majority of patients, posterior...
Adult flatfoot may be due to multiple problems including a dysfunctional posterior tibial tendon (PTT), hypermobility and ligamentous laxity, or possibly a coalition that becomes symptomatic. For a vast majority of patients, posterior...
Adult flatfoot may be due to...
06/26/2009
Podiatry Today
Surgical Pearls
06/26/2009
Jodi Schoenhaus, DPM, and Jason Gold, DPM
Jodi Schoenhaus, DPM, and Jason Gold,...
Entrapment neuropathy of the tarsal tunnel and its terminal branches is a painful condition, which can be challenging to diagnose given the possibility of concurrent conditions with overlapping symptoms. Heel spur syndrome/plantar...
Entrapment neuropathy of the tarsal tunnel and its terminal branches is a painful condition, which can be challenging to diagnose given the possibility of concurrent conditions with overlapping symptoms. Heel spur syndrome/plantar...
Entrapment neuropathy of the...
06/26/2009
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
06/26/2009
Clark Schierle, MD, PhD, and Julie Krol, MS, PA-C
Clark Schierle, MD, PhD, and Julie Kr...
Sharp debridement is a critical step to promote healing and allow the body to repair chronic wounds as naturally and healthily as possible. Removing necrotic tissue and biofilm from the surface of chronic wounds converts chronic wounds...
Sharp debridement is a critical step to promote healing and allow the body to repair chronic wounds as naturally and healthily as possible. Removing necrotic tissue and biofilm from the surface of chronic wounds converts chronic wounds...
Sharp debridement is a...
06/26/2009
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
06/26/2009
Study Cites Link Between Higher Triglycerides And Diabetic Neuropathy
By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor
A recently published study in Diabetes suggests a correlation between elevated triglyceride levels and diabetic neuropathy, lending...
Study Cites Link Between Higher Triglycerides And Diabetic Neuropathy
By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor
A recently published study in Diabetes suggests a correlation between elevated triglyceride levels and diabetic neuropathy, lending...
Study Cites Link Between Higher...
06/26/2009
Podiatry Today
Insights
Q&A
06/26/2009
Offloading a wound is a critical component of facilitating optimal outcomes with healing. Accordingly, these expert panelists discuss the use of total contact casting (TCC) to offload diabetic neuropathic wounds as well as the impact of...
Offloading a wound is a critical component of facilitating optimal outcomes with healing. Accordingly, these expert panelists discuss the use of total contact casting (TCC) to offload diabetic neuropathic wounds as well as the impact of...
Offloading a wound is a...
06/26/2009
Podiatry Today
