Volume 18 - Issue 4 - April 2005
04/03/2005
The talonavicular joint arthrodesis has been utilized for a variety of pathologies of the foot. Instability and subluxation of the rearfoot in adult acquired pes valgus is the most common reason for rearfoot fusion. Congenital deformities,...
The talonavicular joint arthrodesis has been utilized for a variety of pathologies of the foot. Instability and subluxation of the rearfoot in adult acquired pes valgus is the most common reason for rearfoot fusion. Congenital deformities,...
The talonavicular joint...
04/03/2005
Podiatry Today
04/03/2005
The prospect of converting medical records from paper to an electronic system can be quite a daunting challenge. Not only does it require learning new technology, it will likely require changes in existing processes and a collective...
The prospect of converting medical records from paper to an electronic system can be quite a daunting challenge. Not only does it require learning new technology, it will likely require changes in existing processes and a collective...
The prospect of converting...
04/03/2005
Podiatry Today
04/03/2005
Is objectivity much of a priority in studies of new medications? Granted, pharmaceutical companies have the wherewithal to support funding of these studies. Without that funding, some of the leading advances in new medications may not be...
Is objectivity much of a priority in studies of new medications? Granted, pharmaceutical companies have the wherewithal to support funding of these studies. Without that funding, some of the leading advances in new medications may not be...
Is objectivity much of a...
04/03/2005
Podiatry Today
Column
Practice Builders
04/03/2005
Most podiatrists focus intently on providing excellent care for their patients. However, when the time comes to purchase or sell a podiatric medical practice, podiatrists generally lack the knowledge and experience to competently assess...
Most podiatrists focus intently on providing excellent care for their patients. However, when the time comes to purchase or sell a podiatric medical practice, podiatrists generally lack the knowledge and experience to competently assess...
Most podiatrists focus...
04/03/2005
Podiatry Today
Clinical Solutions in Practice
04/03/2005
For some patients, the traditional foot orthosis is simply not enough to reduce the pain and symptoms associated with a variety of podiatric disorders. However, the Dynamic Control Orthosis (DCO) may provide the additional stability that...
For some patients, the traditional foot orthosis is simply not enough to reduce the pain and symptoms associated with a variety of podiatric disorders. However, the Dynamic Control Orthosis (DCO) may provide the additional stability that...
For some patients, the...
04/03/2005
Podiatry Today
Forum
04/03/2005
I don’t think about podiatry much on the weekends. My mind goes to another place, namely my kitchen. My wife and I built a new home 13 years ago and the kitchen is the center of our existence. We made it large enough to accommodate our...
I don’t think about podiatry much on the weekends. My mind goes to another place, namely my kitchen. My wife and I built a new home 13 years ago and the kitchen is the center of our existence. We made it large enough to accommodate our...
I don’t think about podiatry...
04/03/2005
Podiatry Today
Clinical Solutions in Practice
04/03/2005
For some patients, the traditional foot orthosis is simply not enough to reduce the pain and symptoms associated with a variety of podiatric disorders. However, the Dynamic Control Orthosis (DCO) may provide the additional stability that...
For some patients, the traditional foot orthosis is simply not enough to reduce the pain and symptoms associated with a variety of podiatric disorders. However, the Dynamic Control Orthosis (DCO) may provide the additional stability that...
For some patients, the...
04/03/2005
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
04/03/2005
Since Medicaid does not recognize podiatrists as physicians, beneficiaries of the federal program may not receive podiatric care for their foot and ankle conditions. However, recent bills in the Senate and House aim to define podiatrists...
Since Medicaid does not recognize podiatrists as physicians, beneficiaries of the federal program may not receive podiatric care for their foot and ankle conditions. However, recent bills in the Senate and House aim to define podiatrists...
Since Medicaid does not...
04/03/2005
Podiatry Today
Sports Medicine
04/03/2005
Pruritis, a common complaint in athletes, has many causes. In addition to the eczematous dermatoses previously discussed (see “A Closer Look At Eczematous Dermatitis In Athletes,” pg. 112, February issue), one should be aware of other...
Pruritis, a common complaint in athletes, has many causes. In addition to the eczematous dermatoses previously discussed (see “A Closer Look At Eczematous Dermatitis In Athletes,” pg. 112, February issue), one should be aware of other...
Pruritis, a common complaint...
04/03/2005
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
04/03/2005
While one must take special considerations into account while prescribing orthotics for children, different pediatric conditions also warrant special care. Following up on the previous discussion of pediatric orthotics (see “Expert...
While one must take special considerations into account while prescribing orthotics for children, different pediatric conditions also warrant special care. Following up on the previous discussion of pediatric orthotics (see “Expert...
While one must take special...
04/03/2005
Podiatry Today