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Volume 28 - Issue 5 - May 2015

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04/28/2015
Combining a compelling case study with insights from the literature, this author discusses how the flexor tenotomy can be a treatment option for ulcerations on the distal tips of the toes in patients with diabetic neuropathy.
Combining a compelling case study with insights from the literature, this author discusses how the flexor tenotomy can be a treatment option for ulcerations on the distal tips of the toes in patients with diabetic neuropathy.
Combining a compelling case...
04/28/2015
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04/22/2015
Bone lengthening techniques have advanced significantly in recent years. Accordingly, these authors discuss the fundamentals of distraction osteogenesis, including surgical techniques, the expression of growth factors and bone morphogenetic...
Bone lengthening techniques have advanced significantly in recent years. Accordingly, these authors discuss the fundamentals of distraction osteogenesis, including surgical techniques, the expression of growth factors and bone morphogenetic...
Bone lengthening techniques have...
04/22/2015
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04/22/2015
While physicians commonly check pedal pulses and the ankle brachial index to assess vascularity, microvascular testing methods are also key to assessing wound healing potential. Accordingly, these authors offer current insights on the toe...
While physicians commonly check pedal pulses and the ankle brachial index to assess vascularity, microvascular testing methods are also key to assessing wound healing potential. Accordingly, these authors offer current insights on the toe...
While physicians commonly check...
04/22/2015
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04/20/2015
Could the use of dermoscopy save lives? Given the stark statistics with melanoma and delayed diagnosis, this author says dermoscopy could be a valuable tool in discerning benign from malignant lesions in the lower extremity in a more...
Could the use of dermoscopy save lives? Given the stark statistics with melanoma and delayed diagnosis, this author says dermoscopy could be a valuable tool in discerning benign from malignant lesions in the lower extremity in a more...
Could the use of dermoscopy save...
04/20/2015
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04/20/2015
As this author argues, surgeons need to rebalance the soft tissues to facilitate long-lasting correction of hallux valgus deformities. By William Fishco, DPM, FACFAS
As this author argues, surgeons need to rebalance the soft tissues to facilitate long-lasting correction of hallux valgus deformities. By William Fishco, DPM, FACFAS
As this author argues, surgeons...
04/20/2015
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04/20/2015
Given the challenges of non-unions, these authors offer pertinent diagnostic insights, emphasize appropriate patient selection and discuss principles to sound conservative and surgical management.
Given the challenges of non-unions, these authors offer pertinent diagnostic insights, emphasize appropriate patient selection and discuss principles to sound conservative and surgical management.
Given the challenges of...
04/20/2015
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04/22/2015
While podiatrists are perceived as being technically adept at performing foot surgery, some have suggested the podiatrist is nonetheless a technician but not a true physician. For many years, I worked with a wonderful Falstaffian attorney on...
While podiatrists are perceived as being technically adept at performing foot surgery, some have suggested the podiatrist is nonetheless a technician but not a true physician. For many years, I worked with a wonderful Falstaffian attorney on...
While podiatrists are perceived...
04/22/2015
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Industry News
04/22/2015
A Durable Expedition For active patients who need support, a durable new orthotic may be the answer. The Expedition orthotic has a carbon fiber module, a Poron XRD midlayer and silver-infused X-Static top cover, according to the manufacturer...
A Durable Expedition For active patients who need support, a durable new orthotic may be the answer. The Expedition orthotic has a carbon fiber module, a Poron XRD midlayer and silver-infused X-Static top cover, according to the manufacturer...
A Durable Expedition For active...
04/22/2015
Podiatry Today
Treatment Dilemmas
04/22/2015
Avascular necrosis of the second metatarsal head can be a very difficult and troubling issue. The problem often occurs in children or teenaged athletes, and can make the continuation of sports activity difficult or impossible at times. We do...
Avascular necrosis of the second metatarsal head can be a very difficult and troubling issue. The problem often occurs in children or teenaged athletes, and can make the continuation of sports activity difficult or impossible at times. We do...
Avascular necrosis of the second...
04/22/2015
Podiatry Today