Volume 25 - Issue 9 - September 2012
Feature
Case Study
08/31/2012
Michael Moharan, DPM, Mohamed Abdelmegeed Ahmed, MD, DPM, and Oleg Karpenko, MD, DPM
Michael Moharan, DPM, Mohamed Abdelme...
These authors offer insights on the management of a 43-year-old patient with tinea pedis complicated by cellulitis and multiple chronic ulcers.
These authors offer insights on the management of a 43-year-old patient with tinea pedis complicated by cellulitis and multiple chronic ulcers.
These authors offer insights on...
08/31/2012
Podiatry Today
Case Study
08/30/2012
Discussing the case of a 78-year-old patient with diabetic neuropathy who presented with a swollen foot, this author notes how a disconnect between specialties made things worse, and how common sense conservative care can make a difference...
Discussing the case of a 78-year-old patient with diabetic neuropathy who presented with a swollen foot, this author notes how a disconnect between specialties made things worse, and how common sense conservative care can make a difference...
Discussing the case of a...
08/30/2012
Podiatry Today
Column
Forum
08/28/2012
The biggest challenges to the practice of podiatry change from time to time. For a long time, it was orthopods. They quieted down when we all faced the new challenges of governmental regulations and insurance companies. None of these issues...
The biggest challenges to the practice of podiatry change from time to time. For a long time, it was orthopods. They quieted down when we all faced the new challenges of governmental regulations and insurance companies. None of these issues...
The biggest challenges to the...
08/28/2012
Podiatry Today
Clinical Solutions in Practice
08/28/2012
Danielle Chicano, Editorial Associate
Danielle Chicano, Editorial Associate...
While there are a variety of fixation options for the lower extremity, one device reportedly provides a unique method for delivering superior compression and stable fixation.
While there are a variety of fixation options for the lower extremity, one device reportedly provides a unique method for delivering superior compression and stable fixation.
While there are a variety of...
08/28/2012
Podiatry Today
Clinical Solutions in Practice
08/28/2012
Danielle Chicano, Editorial Associate
Danielle Chicano, Editorial Associate...
While there are a variety of fixation options for the lower extremity, one device reportedly provides a unique method for delivering superior compression and stable fixation.
While there are a variety of fixation options for the lower extremity, one device reportedly provides a unique method for delivering superior compression and stable fixation.
While there are a variety of...
08/28/2012
Podiatry Today
Surgical Pearls
08/28/2012
Lawrence Fallat, DPM, FACFAS, and Ruby Chahal, DPM
Lawrence Fallat, DPM, FACFAS, and Rub...
Fifth metatarsal fractures are the most common of all metatarsal fractures.1 Avulsion fractures, Jones fractures and proximal diaphyseal fractures occur most frequently, but diaphyseal, neck and head fractures also occur.2 Clinicians can...
Fifth metatarsal fractures are the most common of all metatarsal fractures.1 Avulsion fractures, Jones fractures and proximal diaphyseal fractures occur most frequently, but diaphyseal, neck and head fractures also occur.2 Clinicians can...
Fifth metatarsal fractures are...
08/28/2012
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
08/28/2012
The Affordable Care Act (ACA), which the Supreme Court recently upheld, creates a new value-based payment modifier. Starting in 2015, this payment modifier will provide differential payments to doctors based on quality and cost of care....
The Affordable Care Act (ACA), which the Supreme Court recently upheld, creates a new value-based payment modifier. Starting in 2015, this payment modifier will provide differential payments to doctors based on quality and cost of care....
The Affordable Care Act (ACA),...
08/28/2012
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
08/28/2012
A new study in Diabetes Care notes that despite favorable results in long-term limb salvage for patients with diabetic foot ulcers, long-term survival rates remain unfavorable with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and renal insufficiency...
A new study in Diabetes Care notes that despite favorable results in long-term limb salvage for patients with diabetic foot ulcers, long-term survival rates remain unfavorable with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and renal insufficiency...
A new study in Diabetes Care...
08/28/2012
Podiatry Today
Insights
Q&A
08/28/2012
Clinical Editor: Kazu Suzuki, DPM, CWS
Clinical Editor: Kazu Suzuki, DPM, CW...
These knowledgeable panelists provide insights on using appropriate codes for wound debridement and skin substitutes to maximize reimbursement. They also address the correct use of modifiers and offer coding pearls for those entering...
These knowledgeable panelists provide insights on using appropriate codes for wound debridement and skin substitutes to maximize reimbursement. They also address the correct use of modifiers and offer coding pearls for those entering...
These knowledgeable panelists...
08/28/2012
Podiatry Today
08/27/2012
James McGuire, DPM, PT, CPed
James McGuire, DPM, PT, CPed
Given the potential recurrence and complications with diabetic wounds, this author emphasizes the importance of adapting one’s offloading strategy as the wound progresses to healing. Accordingly, he discusses keys to assessing the...
Given the potential recurrence and complications with diabetic wounds, this author emphasizes the importance of adapting one’s offloading strategy as the wound progresses to healing. Accordingly, he discusses keys to assessing the...
Given the potential recurrence...
08/27/2012
Podiatry Today
