Volume 23 - Issue 11 - November 2010
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10/22/2010
Given the common nature of mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy, this author reviews the literature and shares insights on a variety of conservative modalities ranging from eccentric loading exercises and activity modification to prolotherapy...
Given the common nature of mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy, this author reviews the literature and shares insights on a variety of conservative modalities ranging from eccentric loading exercises and activity modification to prolotherapy...
Given the common nature of...
10/22/2010
Podiatry Today
10/21/2010
Once considered a rare form of stress fractures, navicular stress fractures are being diagnosed in an increasing number of patients. Accordingly, these authors offer diagnostic insights, a pertinent case study and a thorough review of the...
Once considered a rare form of stress fractures, navicular stress fractures are being diagnosed in an increasing number of patients. Accordingly, these authors offer diagnostic insights, a pertinent case study and a thorough review of the...
Once considered a rare form of...
10/21/2010
Podiatry Today
10/21/2010
Although the literature has shown favorable results for plantar fascia release, patients can experience complications such as biomechanical instability and persistent post-op pain. Accordingly, this author reviews the literature on surgical...
Although the literature has shown favorable results for plantar fascia release, patients can experience complications such as biomechanical instability and persistent post-op pain. Accordingly, this author reviews the literature on surgical...
Although the literature has...
10/21/2010
Podiatry Today
10/21/2010
Emphasizing the importance of addressing the cause as well as the symptoms of heel pain, this author shares tips and pearls from his clinical experience on conservative modalities ranging from corticosteroid injections and taping to physical...
Emphasizing the importance of addressing the cause as well as the symptoms of heel pain, this author shares tips and pearls from his clinical experience on conservative modalities ranging from corticosteroid injections and taping to physical...
Emphasizing the importance of...
10/21/2010
Podiatry Today
10/21/2010
Fifty million people in India have diabetes.1 This is nearly double the estimated 26 million in the United States who have the disease.2 Although 8 percent of the global diabetes population live in the U.S., America’s diabetes care spending...
Fifty million people in India have diabetes.1 This is nearly double the estimated 26 million in the United States who have the disease.2 Although 8 percent of the global diabetes population live in the U.S., America’s diabetes care spending...
Fifty million people in India...
10/21/2010
Podiatry Today
Column
Forum
10/21/2010
Another graduating class of podiatric medicine has entered the workforce. While it is quite an honor to achieve the title of “doctor,” I am still very humbled by the quantity of learning that I have yet to achieve.
Another graduating class of podiatric medicine has entered the workforce. While it is quite an honor to achieve the title of “doctor,” I am still very humbled by the quantity of learning that I have yet to achieve.
Another graduating class of...
10/21/2010
Podiatry Today
Industry News
10/21/2010
A New Tool For Gastroc Recession
A new surgical system may make it easier for podiatrists to perform gastrocnemius recession.
Surgeons can use the Integra™ Endoscopic Gastroc Release (EGR) System for the treatment of equinus contracture,...
A New Tool For Gastroc Recession
A new surgical system may make it easier for podiatrists to perform gastrocnemius recession.
Surgeons can use the Integra™ Endoscopic Gastroc Release (EGR) System for the treatment of equinus contracture,...
A New Tool For Gastroc...
10/21/2010
Podiatry Today
Surgical Pearls
10/21/2010
Fifteen to 25 percent of all injuries involving the human musculoskeletal system are reportedly sprains of the lateral ankle ligaments.1 The majority of patients with ankle sprains have excellent results following surgical treatment but 20 to...
Fifteen to 25 percent of all injuries involving the human musculoskeletal system are reportedly sprains of the lateral ankle ligaments.1 The majority of patients with ankle sprains have excellent results following surgical treatment but 20 to...
Fifteen to 25 percent of all...
10/21/2010
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
10/21/2010
Study Assesses Long-Term Results Of Radiofrequency Nerve Ablation
By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor
After patients have failed conservative treatment for plantar fasciitis, radiofrequency nerve ablation (RFNA) may be an effective option. A...
Study Assesses Long-Term Results Of Radiofrequency Nerve Ablation
By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor
After patients have failed conservative treatment for plantar fasciitis, radiofrequency nerve ablation (RFNA) may be an effective option. A...
Study Assesses Long-Term Results...
10/21/2010
Podiatry Today
Insights
Q&A
10/21/2010
Skin substitutes, which are also called bioengineered alternative tissues (BAT), are becoming more commonly used to help facilitate wound closure. Accordingly, our expert panelists discuss indications for these modalities and the timing of...
Skin substitutes, which are also called bioengineered alternative tissues (BAT), are becoming more commonly used to help facilitate wound closure. Accordingly, our expert panelists discuss indications for these modalities and the timing of...
Skin substitutes, which are also...
10/21/2010
Podiatry Today
