Volume 16 - Issue 8 - August 2003
08/03/2003
By Jeff Hall, Editor-in-Chief
By Jeff Hall, Editor-in-Chief
There are significant disparities between the various podiatric residency programs across the country. For example, at the University of Texas, residents get “five hours per week of lectures and topic discussions,” according to one of the...
There are significant disparities between the various podiatric residency programs across the country. For example, at the University of Texas, residents get “five hours per week of lectures and topic discussions,” according to one of the...
There are significant...
08/03/2003
Podiatry Today
08/03/2003
By Neal M. Blitz, DPM, and Ronald G. Ray, DPM, PT
By Neal M. Blitz, DPM, and Ronald G. ...
The lapidus arthrodesis for the treatment of symptomatic hallux valgus remains a controversial subject in foot surgery. Since its inception in the early 1900s, the lapidus arthrodesis has been abandoned by many surgeons mainly due to its high...
The lapidus arthrodesis for the treatment of symptomatic hallux valgus remains a controversial subject in foot surgery. Since its inception in the early 1900s, the lapidus arthrodesis has been abandoned by many surgeons mainly due to its high...
The lapidus arthrodesis for the...
08/03/2003
Podiatry Today
08/03/2003
By Jeff Hall, Editor-in-Chief
By Jeff Hall, Editor-in-Chief
There are some consistent themes that have emerged from this year’s roundup of leading innovations in podiatry. “Minimally invasive” seems to be the phrasing of choice as the technology seems to be more and more focused on reducing patient...
There are some consistent themes that have emerged from this year’s roundup of leading innovations in podiatry. “Minimally invasive” seems to be the phrasing of choice as the technology seems to be more and more focused on reducing patient...
There are some consistent themes...
08/03/2003
Podiatry Today
Column
Forum
08/03/2003
I try to learn from my mistakes. I haven’t always succeeded. I was 11 when my parents first allowed me to go to the county fair alone. The midway or carnival had been forbidden territory to me because of the naughty side shows, gambling...
I try to learn from my mistakes. I haven’t always succeeded. I was 11 when my parents first allowed me to go to the county fair alone. The midway or carnival had been forbidden territory to me because of the naughty side shows, gambling...
I try to learn from my mistakes....
08/03/2003
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
08/03/2003
By Adrianne P.S. Smith, MD, FACEP
By Adrianne P.S. Smith, MD, FACEP
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Wound healing progresses through a series of processes, which include the formation of granulation tissue, epithelialization and connective tissue remodeling. These events require continuous modification of the complex cellular support...
Wound healing progresses through a series of processes, which include the formation of granulation tissue, epithelialization and connective tissue remodeling. These events require continuous modification of the complex cellular support...
Wound healing progresses through...
08/03/2003
Podiatry Today
Industry News
08/03/2003
Who isn’t always on the lookout for new devices to make reimbursement less of a hassle? In order to make the process a little easier, you may want to consider the Smartdop® 20EX with Smart-V-Link™ Vascular Software. The product features...
Who isn’t always on the lookout for new devices to make reimbursement less of a hassle? In order to make the process a little easier, you may want to consider the Smartdop® 20EX with Smart-V-Link™ Vascular Software. The product features...
Who isn’t always on the lookout...
08/03/2003
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
08/03/2003
By Brian McCurdy, Associate Editor
By Brian McCurdy, Associate Editor
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Podiatric residents will have access to the expertise of a diverse range of established DPMs thanks to a new series of online lectures. Podiatry Online founders Alan Sherman, DPM, and Michael Shore, DPM, have created PRESENT (Podiatric...
Podiatric residents will have access to the expertise of a diverse range of established DPMs thanks to a new series of online lectures. Podiatry Online founders Alan Sherman, DPM, and Michael Shore, DPM, have created PRESENT (Podiatric...
Podiatric residents will have...
08/03/2003
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
08/03/2003
Clinical Editor: Nicholas Sol, DPM
Clinical Editor: Nicholas Sol, DPM
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When treating pediatric soccer players, you may see common conditions such as calcaneal apophysitis and injuries such as lateral ankle sprains. Prescribing orthotics for players also comes with its own set of considerations. Indeed, finding...
When treating pediatric soccer players, you may see common conditions such as calcaneal apophysitis and injuries such as lateral ankle sprains. Prescribing orthotics for players also comes with its own set of considerations. Indeed, finding...
When treating pediatric soccer...
08/03/2003
Podiatry Today
Sports Medicine
08/03/2003
Exercise plays an important role in the management of both insulin-dependent diabetes (IDDM) and non-insulin-dependent diabetes (NIDDM). Regular exercise, especially aerobic exercise, strengthens the heart and circulatory system, thus...
Exercise plays an important role in the management of both insulin-dependent diabetes (IDDM) and non-insulin-dependent diabetes (NIDDM). Regular exercise, especially aerobic exercise, strengthens the heart and circulatory system, thus...
Exercise plays an important role...
08/03/2003
Podiatry Today
Continuing Education
Education
08/03/2003
Onychomycosis is the number one diagnosed and treated disease by podiatrists today. While the disease was first recognized in the United States in 1928, it has only recently been brought under control with drugs that have been introduced in...
Onychomycosis is the number one diagnosed and treated disease by podiatrists today. While the disease was first recognized in the United States in 1928, it has only recently been brought under control with drugs that have been introduced in...
Onychomycosis is the number one...
08/03/2003
Podiatry Today
