Volume 17 - Issue 9 - September 2004
Column
Forum
09/03/2004
I’ve been too busy during the past 29 years trying to become a good podiatrist to worry about whether I should also be a MD. The old question of whether DPMs should also become MDs has been trotted out recently by another publication. Many of...
I’ve been too busy during the past 29 years trying to become a good podiatrist to worry about whether I should also be a MD. The old question of whether DPMs should also become MDs has been trotted out recently by another publication. Many of...
I’ve been too busy during the...
09/03/2004
Podiatry Today
Diagnostic Dilemmas
09/03/2004
By David Soomekh, DPM and Babak Baravarian, DPM
By David Soomekh, DPM and Babak Barav...
While there are many different causes of primary heel pain, it is often misdiagnosed as simple plantar fasciitis without the proper diagnostic tools. This is especially true for patients who have recurring symptoms and/or have failed multiple...
While there are many different causes of primary heel pain, it is often misdiagnosed as simple plantar fasciitis without the proper diagnostic tools. This is especially true for patients who have recurring symptoms and/or have failed multiple...
While there are many different...
09/03/2004
Podiatry Today
Industry News
09/03/2004
With so many people dealing with dry skin and nail diseases, one cannot have too many options for treatment. That is why you may want to consider adding two new products to your armamentarium. Keralac® Lotion is a 35% urea-based moisturizer...
With so many people dealing with dry skin and nail diseases, one cannot have too many options for treatment. That is why you may want to consider adding two new products to your armamentarium. Keralac® Lotion is a 35% urea-based moisturizer...
With so many people dealing with...
09/03/2004
Podiatry Today
Clinical Solutions in Practice
09/03/2004
By Brian McCurdy, Associate Editor
By Brian McCurdy, Associate Editor
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Although performing digital arthrodesis on the lesser metatarsals with the traditional K-wire is reliable, patients may not be pleased with the prospect of a pin sticking out of their feet for several weeks after the procedure. A new screw...
Although performing digital arthrodesis on the lesser metatarsals with the traditional K-wire is reliable, patients may not be pleased with the prospect of a pin sticking out of their feet for several weeks after the procedure. A new screw...
Although performing digital...
09/03/2004
Podiatry Today
Surgical Pearls
09/03/2004
By Michael Baker, DPM, CWS
By Michael Baker, DPM, CWS
As foot and ankle surgeons, we are constantly reminded that we are the ultimate champions of diabetic foot care. However, another emerging problem is chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) ulcerations. While it does not have nearly the potential...
As foot and ankle surgeons, we are constantly reminded that we are the ultimate champions of diabetic foot care. However, another emerging problem is chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) ulcerations. While it does not have nearly the potential...
As foot and ankle surgeons, we...
09/03/2004
Podiatry Today
Clinical Solutions in Practice
09/03/2004
By Brian McCurdy, Associate Editor
By Brian McCurdy, Associate Editor
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Although performing digital arthrodesis on the lesser metatarsals with the traditional K-wire is reliable, patients may not be pleased with the prospect of a pin sticking out of their feet for several weeks after the procedure. A new screw...
Although performing digital arthrodesis on the lesser metatarsals with the traditional K-wire is reliable, patients may not be pleased with the prospect of a pin sticking out of their feet for several weeks after the procedure. A new screw...
Although performing digital...
09/03/2004
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
09/03/2004
By Brian McCurdy, Associate Editor
By Brian McCurdy, Associate Editor
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Podiatrists like David G. Armstrong, DPM, know the value of research in podiatric medical schools. A Professor of Surgery, Assistant Dean and Chair for Research at Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin...
Podiatrists like David G. Armstrong, DPM, know the value of research in podiatric medical schools. A Professor of Surgery, Assistant Dean and Chair for Research at Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin...
Podiatrists like David G....
09/03/2004
Podiatry Today
Insights
Q&A
09/03/2004
Clinical Editor: Lawrence Karlock, DPM
Clinical Editor: Lawrence Karlock, DP...
Assessing and treating infected diabetic foot wounds can be challenging. Providing timely treatment is essential given the potential complications of diabetic foot infections but the rise in antibiotic resistance is a key issue to consider....
Assessing and treating infected diabetic foot wounds can be challenging. Providing timely treatment is essential given the potential complications of diabetic foot infections but the rise in antibiotic resistance is a key issue to consider....
Assessing and treating infected...
09/03/2004
Podiatry Today
09/03/2004
By Molly S. Judge, DPM, CNMT, and Nellie L. Kelty, MAS, CNMT
By Molly S. Judge, DPM, CNMT, and Nel...
When a patient with Charcot neuroarthropathy presents with an acutely symptomatic limb, joint or a non-healing wound, the differential diagnosis always includes infection. Bone and joint infections are naturally associated with a high degree...
When a patient with Charcot neuroarthropathy presents with an acutely symptomatic limb, joint or a non-healing wound, the differential diagnosis always includes infection. Bone and joint infections are naturally associated with a high degree...
When a patient with Charcot...
09/03/2004
Podiatry Today
09/03/2004
By Robert G. Smith, DPM, RPh, CPed
By Robert G. Smith, DPM, RPh, CPed
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One-third of the 17 million patients with diabetes develop manifestations of the disease that affect their skin.1,2 The cutaneous manifestations and signs of diabetes can heighten the suspicions of the practitioner regarding the diagnosis of...
One-third of the 17 million patients with diabetes develop manifestations of the disease that affect their skin.1,2 The cutaneous manifestations and signs of diabetes can heighten the suspicions of the practitioner regarding the diagnosis of...
One-third of the 17 million...
09/03/2004
Podiatry Today
