Volume 28 - Issue 6 - June 2015
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05/28/2015
Joseph Vella, DPM, and Stephen Schleicher, MD
Joseph Vella, DPM, and Stephen Schlei...
Given the potential of plantar fat pad atrophy to cause significant pain and adverse effects on function, particularly in patients with diabetes, these authors discuss keys to making an accurate diagnosis and outline current treatment options.
Given the potential of plantar fat pad atrophy to cause significant pain and adverse effects on function, particularly in patients with diabetes, these authors discuss keys to making an accurate diagnosis and outline current treatment options.
Given the potential of plantar...
05/28/2015
Podiatry Today
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05/28/2015
Justin Hooker, DPM, and William Fishco, DPM, FACFAS
Justin Hooker, DPM, and William Fishc...
These authors detail the diagnosis and surgical treatment of foot compartment syndrome in a 31-year-old patient, who presented with multiple and comminuted metatarsal fractures after a motor vehicle accident.
A 31-year-old female with no...
These authors detail the diagnosis and surgical treatment of foot compartment syndrome in a 31-year-old patient, who presented with multiple and comminuted metatarsal fractures after a motor vehicle accident.
A 31-year-old female with no...
These authors detail the...
05/28/2015
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05/27/2015
Kristine Hoffman, DPM, FACFAS, and Missy Thompson, PhD
Kristine Hoffman, DPM, FACFAS, and Mi...
Could gait retraining have an impact in the treatment and prevention of common running-related injuries? In their review of the literature, these authors say step rate manipulation and changes in foot strike pattern may be beneficial in...
Could gait retraining have an impact in the treatment and prevention of common running-related injuries? In their review of the literature, these authors say step rate manipulation and changes in foot strike pattern may be beneficial in...
Could gait retraining have an...
05/27/2015
Podiatry Today
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05/27/2015
H. John Visser, DPM, FACFAS, Asiya Ansari, DPM, and Sarah Thompson, DPM
H. John Visser, DPM, FACFAS, Asiya An...
Given the various conditions associated with the subtle cavus foot, it is important to be able to recognize the deformity in order to prevent related symptom recurrence and potential failure of surgical procedures. Accordingly, these authors...
Given the various conditions associated with the subtle cavus foot, it is important to be able to recognize the deformity in order to prevent related symptom recurrence and potential failure of surgical procedures. Accordingly, these authors...
Given the various conditions...
05/27/2015
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05/27/2015
Bruce Williams, DPM, DABPS, and Eric Fuller, DPM
Bruce Williams, DPM, DABPS, and Eric ...
Yes.
Praising the move into digital technology, this author notes scanner casting will save money and time, and the research shows little difference between outcomes of devices made with digital scans versus plaster.
By Bruce Williams, DPM,...
Yes.
Praising the move into digital technology, this author notes scanner casting will save money and time, and the research shows little difference between outcomes of devices made with digital scans versus plaster.
By Bruce Williams, DPM,...
Yes.
Praising the move into...
05/27/2015
Podiatry Today
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05/20/2015
Douglas H. Richie Jr., DPM, FACFAS, FAAPSM
Douglas H. Richie Jr., DPM, FACFAS, F...
Citing emerging insights from the literature, this author raises questions about the pathomechanics of hallux rigidus, challenges perceptions about the involvement of metatarsus primus elevatus and first ray hypermobility, and says pain...
Citing emerging insights from the literature, this author raises questions about the pathomechanics of hallux rigidus, challenges perceptions about the involvement of metatarsus primus elevatus and first ray hypermobility, and says pain...
Citing emerging insights from...
05/20/2015
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05/20/2015
Thomas K. Hunt, PA-C, Laura E. Rupert, PA-C, and Christopher F. Hyer, DPM, MS, FACFAS
Thomas K. Hunt, PA-C, Laura E. Rupert...
Hiring physician assistants and nurse practitioners can allow DPMs more time for patient treatment, improving the efficiency of care and maximizing the success of the practice. These authors detail the benefits of PAs and NPs, including the...
Hiring physician assistants and nurse practitioners can allow DPMs more time for patient treatment, improving the efficiency of care and maximizing the success of the practice. These authors detail the benefits of PAs and NPs, including the...
Hiring physician assistants and...
05/20/2015
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05/27/2015
Luke Cicchinelli, DPM, FACFAS
Luke Cicchinelli, DPM, FACFAS
I had a wonderfully fun dinner one recent evening in a bar in Newport, RI, while attending a Podiatry Institute meeting. There were about 20 of us, all podiatrists, and the diversity of backgrounds, schools and residencies attended and points...
I had a wonderfully fun dinner one recent evening in a bar in Newport, RI, while attending a Podiatry Institute meeting. There were about 20 of us, all podiatrists, and the diversity of backgrounds, schools and residencies attended and points...
I had a wonderfully fun dinner...
05/27/2015
Podiatry Today
Sports Medicine
05/27/2015
Coming from an athletic training background, I was introduced to the benefits of taping and padding early in my career. Much of the principles and techniques that I have used are from core principles in athletic training, which we incorporate...
Coming from an athletic training background, I was introduced to the benefits of taping and padding early in my career. Much of the principles and techniques that I have used are from core principles in athletic training, which we incorporate...
Coming from an athletic training...
05/27/2015
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Dermatology Diagnosis
05/20/2015
A 61-year-old male with diabetes presents to the clinic reporting a mole on the bottom of his right foot that had increased in size over the past five months. The area is not painful but the patient has a history of peripheral neuropathy....
A 61-year-old male with diabetes presents to the clinic reporting a mole on the bottom of his right foot that had increased in size over the past five months. The area is not painful but the patient has a history of peripheral neuropathy....
A 61-year-old male with diabetes...
05/20/2015
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