Volume 28 - Issue 10 - October 2015
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09/30/2015
When other modalities fail to heal chronic wounds, this author suggests that continuous diffusion of oxygen could be a viable adjunct or stand-alone therapy, and shares a few case studies from his clinical experience.
When other modalities fail to heal chronic wounds, this author suggests that continuous diffusion of oxygen could be a viable adjunct or stand-alone therapy, and shares a few case studies from his clinical experience.
When other modalities fail to...
09/30/2015
Podiatry Today
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09/30/2015
Michael B. Canales, DPM, FACFAS, Grace Chuang, DPM, Mark C. Razzante, DPM, MA, and Coleman O. Clougherty, DPM, MA
Michael B. Canales, DPM, FACFAS, Grac...
When it comes to fixation options, surgeons have an abundance of choices. These authors share how Kirschner wire and Steinmann pin fixation can be valuable in a variety of procedures.
When it comes to fixation options, surgeons have an abundance of choices. These authors share how Kirschner wire and Steinmann pin fixation can be valuable in a variety of procedures.
When it comes to fixation...
09/30/2015
Podiatry Today
Feature
09/24/2015
Barbara Aung, DPM, CWS, CPMA, CSFAC
Barbara Aung, DPM, CWS, CPMA, CSFAC
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As ICD-10 requirements take effect, this author discusses accurate coding in wound care, particularly for dressing changes and debridement, so your facility can get optimal reimbursement for services.
The topic of wound care coding has been...
As ICD-10 requirements take effect, this author discusses accurate coding in wound care, particularly for dressing changes and debridement, so your facility can get optimal reimbursement for services.
The topic of wound care coding has been...
As ICD-10 requirements take...
09/24/2015
Podiatry Today
Feature
09/24/2015
Emphasizing the treatment of onychomycosis as an infection and a cosmetic problem, this author offers insights from his experience with a synergistic management protocol and provides several case studies.
Emphasizing the treatment of onychomycosis as an infection and a cosmetic problem, this author offers insights from his experience with a synergistic management protocol and provides several case studies.
Emphasizing the treatment of...
09/24/2015
Podiatry Today
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09/24/2015
Given the common nature of knee osteoarthritis, this author discusses the link with progressive genu varum deformity and shares insights from the literature as well as his clinical experience on the benefits of valgus-wedged insoles and...
Given the common nature of knee osteoarthritis, this author discusses the link with progressive genu varum deformity and shares insights from the literature as well as his clinical experience on the benefits of valgus-wedged insoles and...
Given the common nature of knee...
09/24/2015
Podiatry Today
Feature
09/23/2015
Lowell Weil, Jr., DPM, MBA, FACFAS, Erin E. Klein, DPM, MS; and Neal Blitz, DPM, FACFAS
Lowell Weil, Jr., DPM, MBA, FACFAS, E...
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These authors say the dorsal approach is superior as it can allow the surgeon to restore normal anatomy in plantar plate repair while avoiding compromise of the metatarsophalangeal joint plantarflexory mechanism, the flexor tendons and...
Yes.
These authors say the dorsal approach is superior as it can allow the surgeon to restore normal anatomy in plantar plate repair while avoiding compromise of the metatarsophalangeal joint plantarflexory mechanism, the flexor tendons and...
Yes.
These authors say the...
09/23/2015
Podiatry Today
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09/23/2015
Nicholas A. Giovinco, DPM, John D. Miller, BS, and David G. Armstrong, DPM, MD, PhD
Nicholas A. Giovinco, DPM, John D. Mi...
As the technology of three-dimensional printing becomes more ubiquitous, these authors note that 3D printing could be a viable adjunct for surgical planning and orthotic fabrication, and suggest that increased access to this technology may...
As the technology of three-dimensional printing becomes more ubiquitous, these authors note that 3D printing could be a viable adjunct for surgical planning and orthotic fabrication, and suggest that increased access to this technology may...
As the technology of...
09/23/2015
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09/24/2015
According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, an individual’s traits can be summed up by eight different characteristics. The combination of traits permutates into 16 possible personality combinations. As a result of various personality...
According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, an individual’s traits can be summed up by eight different characteristics. The combination of traits permutates into 16 possible personality combinations. As a result of various personality...
According to the Myers-Briggs...
09/24/2015
Podiatry Today
Practice Builders
09/24/2015
Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FACFAS, FASPS, FAPWH
Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FACFAS, FASP...
The answer to this question really lies in how you have been documenting up until now. The rule to code to the highest specificity has not changed. The rule that your documentation must support the specificity of the code and justify the code...
The answer to this question really lies in how you have been documenting up until now. The rule to code to the highest specificity has not changed. The rule that your documentation must support the specificity of the code and justify the code...
The answer to this question...
09/24/2015
Podiatry Today
Sports Medicine
09/24/2015
Richard Bouché, DPM, FACFAS
Richard Bouché, DPM, FACFAS
Lesser metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ) instability defines a clinical problem that presents as varied degrees of sagittal and/or transverse, and/or frontal plane instability of the “internal” toes (second, third and fourth). Pathology can...
Lesser metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ) instability defines a clinical problem that presents as varied degrees of sagittal and/or transverse, and/or frontal plane instability of the “internal” toes (second, third and fourth). Pathology can...
Lesser metatarsophalangeal joint...
09/24/2015
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