Volume 24 - Issue 6 - June 2011
Online Exclusive
05/26/2011
Kerry Zang, DPM, Janna Kroleski, DPM, Shahram Askari, DPM, and Sanford Kaner, DPM
Kerry Zang, DPM, Janna Kroleski, DPM,...
In addition to reviewing diagnostic testing for small fiber neuropathy and current treatments, these authors discuss recent study results for low-level laser therapy.
In addition to reviewing diagnostic testing for small fiber neuropathy and current treatments, these authors discuss recent study results for low-level laser therapy.
In addition to reviewing...
05/26/2011
Podiatry Today
05/19/2011
Sean Grambart, DPM, FACFAS
Sean Grambart, DPM, FACFAS
While platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has emerged as a potential adjunctive modality for some lower extremity injuries, there is a lack of conclusive evidence in this regard. Accordingly, this author reviews the available literature and offers...
While platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has emerged as a potential adjunctive modality for some lower extremity injuries, there is a lack of conclusive evidence in this regard. Accordingly, this author reviews the available literature and offers...
While platelet-rich plasma...
05/19/2011
Podiatry Today
05/19/2011
Patrick DeHeer, DPM, FACFAS, and Shannon Rush, DPM, FACFAS
Patrick DeHeer, DPM, FACFAS, and Shan...
Yes. While there are a variety of fixation options for first MPJ fusion, Patrick DeHeer, DPM, FACFAS, explains why locking plates provide superior fixation and a reduced risk of complications.
No. While the profession has seen the emergence...
Yes. While there are a variety of fixation options for first MPJ fusion, Patrick DeHeer, DPM, FACFAS, explains why locking plates provide superior fixation and a reduced risk of complications.
No. While the profession has seen the emergence...
Yes. While there are a variety...
05/19/2011
Podiatry Today
05/19/2011
While podiatrists strongly advise patients to avoid wearing high heels, the reality is many patients will continue to wear them. With this in mind, this author emphasizes patient education on ensuring optimal fit and support, reviews key...
While podiatrists strongly advise patients to avoid wearing high heels, the reality is many patients will continue to wear them. With this in mind, this author emphasizes patient education on ensuring optimal fit and support, reviews key...
While podiatrists strongly...
05/19/2011
Podiatry Today
05/19/2011
Affan Akhtar, DPM, AACFAS, Darren Diiulio, DPM, AACFAS, and Luke Cicchinelli, DPM, FACFAS
Affan Akhtar, DPM, AACFAS, Darren Dii...
Sharing insights from the literature as well as their own clinical experience, these authors discuss anatomical considerations, biomechanical principles and patient factors that go into central metatarsal osteotomies. They also offer...
Sharing insights from the literature as well as their own clinical experience, these authors discuss anatomical considerations, biomechanical principles and patient factors that go into central metatarsal osteotomies. They also offer...
Sharing insights from the...
05/19/2011
Podiatry Today
Feature
Case Study
05/25/2011
Desmond Bell, DPM, CWS, FACCWS
Desmond Bell, DPM, CWS, FACCWS
This author navigates the complex issues in treating an elderly patient with a heavily exudative diabetic foot ulcer, which has recurred over an 11-year period.
This author navigates the complex issues in treating an elderly patient with a heavily exudative diabetic foot ulcer, which has recurred over an 11-year period.
This author navigates the...
05/25/2011
Podiatry Today
Column
Forum
05/20/2011
If you were lucky enough to see the episode of Happy Days with the Fonz waterskiing and evading a shark, then you know exactly where the saying “jumping the shark” comes from.
If you were lucky enough to see the episode of Happy Days with the Fonz waterskiing and evading a shark, then you know exactly where the saying “jumping the shark” comes from.
If you were lucky enough to see...
05/20/2011
Podiatry Today
Practice Builders
05/19/2011
Christopher F. Hyer, DPM, FACFAS
Christopher F. Hyer, DPM, FACFAS
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Running a practice has many challenges. In a perfect world, our patients would be our only focus. However, as we know, there are many other issues vying for our attention. As if the day-to-day realities of managing staff and keeping a...
Running a practice has many challenges. In a perfect world, our patients would be our only focus. However, as we know, there are many other issues vying for our attention. As if the day-to-day realities of managing staff and keeping a...
Running a practice has many...
05/19/2011
Podiatry Today
Sports Medicine
05/19/2011
A. Douglas Spitalny, DPM, FACFAS
A. Douglas Spitalny, DPM, FACFAS
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First metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ) injuries can be both diagnostic and treatment challenges. From an anatomy standpoint, the number of structures that can be injured are numerous. Figuring out what structure(s) (see “A Brief Overview Of...
First metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ) injuries can be both diagnostic and treatment challenges. From an anatomy standpoint, the number of structures that can be injured are numerous. Figuring out what structure(s) (see “A Brief Overview Of...
First metatarsophalangeal...
05/19/2011
Podiatry Today
Dermatology Diagnosis
05/18/2011
Kathleen Satterfield, DPM, FACFAOM, MAPWCA
Kathleen Satterfield, DPM, FACFAOM, M...
You walk into the room to see a well-dressed 48-year-old businesswoman sitting in the treatment room. She has her right foot cradled in her hands and is massaging the heel. You notice the stylish high heels on the floor beside her.
You walk into the room to see a well-dressed 48-year-old businesswoman sitting in the treatment room. She has her right foot cradled in her hands and is massaging the heel. You notice the stylish high heels on the floor beside her.
You walk into the room to see...
05/18/2011
Podiatry Today
