Volume 24 - Issue 11 - November 2011
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11/04/2011
David Zuckerman, DPM, FACFAS
David Zuckerman, DPM, FACFAS
In recent years, laser therapy has emerged as a possible treatment option for onychomycosis. Given the variety of available lasers, this author offers insights on a couple of compact laser systems and provides a helpful primer on the...
In recent years, laser therapy has emerged as a possible treatment option for onychomycosis. Given the variety of available lasers, this author offers insights on a couple of compact laser systems and provides a helpful primer on the...
In recent years, laser therapy...
11/04/2011
Podiatry Today
10/26/2011
Adam Landsman, DPM, FACFAS, PhD
Adam Landsman, DPM, FACFAS, PhD
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In recent years, radiofrequency nerve ablation has emerged as a potential modality for plantar fasciitis. Accordingly, this author details his experience in using radiofrequency nerve ablation, provides a closer look at the literature and...
In recent years, radiofrequency nerve ablation has emerged as a potential modality for plantar fasciitis. Accordingly, this author details his experience in using radiofrequency nerve ablation, provides a closer look at the literature and...
In recent years, radiofrequency...
10/26/2011
Podiatry Today
10/24/2011
Bradly W. Bussewitz, DPM, and Terrence M. Philbin, DO
Bradly W. Bussewitz, DPM, and Terrenc...
Given the common presentation of neglected Achilles tendon ruptures, these authors discuss signs and symptoms, and keys to diagnosis. They also survey the literature and offer their perspectives on excision with direct repair and performing...
Given the common presentation of neglected Achilles tendon ruptures, these authors discuss signs and symptoms, and keys to diagnosis. They also survey the literature and offer their perspectives on excision with direct repair and performing...
Given the common presentation...
10/24/2011
Podiatry Today
10/24/2011
Stephen L. Barrett, DPM, MBA, and Kevin A. Kirby, DPM
Stephen L. Barrett, DPM, MBA, and Kev...
Stephen L. Barrett, DPM, MBA, says there is still a very important role for plantar fasciotomy in the treatment of recalcitrant plantar fasciopathy, citing high success rates and minimal complications.
Although fasciotomy can be successful...
Stephen L. Barrett, DPM, MBA, says there is still a very important role for plantar fasciotomy in the treatment of recalcitrant plantar fasciopathy, citing high success rates and minimal complications.
Although fasciotomy can be successful...
Stephen L. Barrett, DPM, MBA,...
10/24/2011
Podiatry Today
10/24/2011
David Soomekh, DPM, Sydney K. Yau, DPM, and Bob Baravarian, DPM, FACFAS
David Soomekh, DPM, Sydney K. Yau, DP...
As orthobiologic technology continues to advance, these authors discuss the theory behind platelet-rich plasma (PRP), offer a thorough review of the literature on PRP for Achilles tendon injuries and provide insights from their clinical...
As orthobiologic technology continues to advance, these authors discuss the theory behind platelet-rich plasma (PRP), offer a thorough review of the literature on PRP for Achilles tendon injuries and provide insights from their clinical...
As orthobiologic technology...
10/24/2011
Podiatry Today
10/21/2011
More often than not, patients with plantar fasciitis have already attempted to resolve the condition on their own before they come into your office. This author explores a range of effective conservative treatments, investigates the...
More often than not, patients with plantar fasciitis have already attempted to resolve the condition on their own before they come into your office. This author explores a range of effective conservative treatments, investigates the...
More often than not, patients...
10/21/2011
Podiatry Today
10/21/2011
Lowell Weil, Jr., DPM, MBA
Lowell Weil, Jr., DPM, MBA
Offering a closer look at the role of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) in the armamentarium for chronic plantar fasciitis, this author reviews long-term research from randomized controlled trials, offers a compelling case study and...
Offering a closer look at the role of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) in the armamentarium for chronic plantar fasciitis, this author reviews long-term research from randomized controlled trials, offers a compelling case study and...
Offering a closer look at the...
10/21/2011
Podiatry Today
Column
Forum
10/26/2011
Looking back, many podiatric practitioners would agree that at some point during their residency, they faced a demanding situation. Although the required amount of post-graduate training is only a short time, an immeasurable amount of...
Looking back, many podiatric practitioners would agree that at some point during their residency, they faced a demanding situation. Although the required amount of post-graduate training is only a short time, an immeasurable amount of...
Looking back, many podiatric...
10/26/2011
Podiatry Today
Treatment Dilemmas
10/26/2011
Sydney Yau, DPM, and Bob Baravarian, DPM
Sydney Yau, DPM, and Bob Baravarian, ...
Professional dancers place a large amount of stress on their bodies, especially their lower extremities. In particular, ballet dancers are prone to developing foot and ankle problems.
Professional dancers place a large amount of stress on their bodies, especially their lower extremities. In particular, ballet dancers are prone to developing foot and ankle problems.
Professional dancers place a...
10/26/2011
Podiatry Today
Surgical Pearls
10/21/2011
Samantha Bark, DPM, Meagan M. Jennings, DPM, FACFAS, and Shannon M. Rush, DPM, FACFAS
Samantha Bark, DPM, Meagan M. Jenning...
There has been a variety of research looking at treatments for acute Achilles tendon ruptures including non-operative repair with different rehabilitation protocols, extensile open repairs, percutaneous repairs, percutaneous repair with...
There has been a variety of research looking at treatments for acute Achilles tendon ruptures including non-operative repair with different rehabilitation protocols, extensile open repairs, percutaneous repairs, percutaneous repair with...
There has been a variety of...
10/21/2011
Podiatry Today
