Volume 30 - Issue 4 - April 2017
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03/31/2017
Nicholas J. Bevilacqua, DPM, FACFAS
While surgeons commonly employ open reduction and internal fixation for injuries to the tarsometatarsal joint complex, this author suggests that primary fusion offers a single-stage alternative with more stable, predictable outcomes over...
While surgeons commonly employ open reduction and internal fixation for injuries to the tarsometatarsal joint complex, this author suggests that primary fusion offers a single-stage alternative with more stable, predictable outcomes over...
While surgeons commonly employ...
03/31/2017
Podiatry Today
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03/31/2017
Rhonda S. Cornell, DPM, FACFAS
Emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis, this author presents a guide to the treatment of the rare leiomyoma tumor in two patients.
Emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis, this author presents a guide to the treatment of the rare leiomyoma tumor in two patients.
Emphasizing the importance of...
03/31/2017
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03/21/2017
Melanie Gonzalez, DPM; Neil Ermitano, DPM; Kristina Berns-Thompson, DPM; Harry John Visser, DPM, FACFAS; Jesse Wolfe, DPM
Given their high post-traumatic malunion rate, talar neck fractures present considerable challenges for foot and ankle surgeons. These authors present effective techniques for performing an opening wedge osteotomy to resolve talar neck...
Given their high post-traumatic malunion rate, talar neck fractures present considerable challenges for foot and ankle surgeons. These authors present effective techniques for performing an opening wedge osteotomy to resolve talar neck...
Given their high post-traumatic...
03/21/2017
Podiatry Today
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03/21/2017
Amanda Crowell, DPM, FACFAS; Andrew J. Meyr, DPM, FACFAS
Angiography with carbon dioxide can be a valuable tool to diagnose and treat patients with peripheral arterial disease and renal insufficiency. These authors take a closer look at the research and practical considerations with CO2...
Angiography with carbon dioxide can be a valuable tool to diagnose and treat patients with peripheral arterial disease and renal insufficiency. These authors take a closer look at the research and practical considerations with CO2...
Angiography with carbon dioxide...
03/21/2017
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03/21/2017
John F. Grady, DPM, FACFAS, FACPM, FAAPSM, FASPS, FFPM; Patrick Sanchez, DPM
Treating osteochondral lesions of the talus can pose challenges and delayed diagnosis due to late presentation after an ankle sprain. These authors evaluate the effectiveness of procedures such as microfracture and arthroscopy, and recent...
Treating osteochondral lesions of the talus can pose challenges and delayed diagnosis due to late presentation after an ankle sprain. These authors evaluate the effectiveness of procedures such as microfracture and arthroscopy, and recent...
Treating osteochondral lesions...
03/21/2017
Podiatry Today
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03/21/2017
Zachary Flynn, DPM, AACFAS; Lawrence A. DiDomenico, DPM, FACFAS; Douglas Richie, Jr., DPM, FACFAS, FAAPSM
Yes.
These authors note that recent literature and surgeon experience have shown that frontal plane deformity has been grossly underestimated and inadequately addressed in the surgical correction of hallux valgus.
By Lawrence DiDomenico,...
Yes.
These authors note that recent literature and surgeon experience have shown that frontal plane deformity has been grossly underestimated and inadequately addressed in the surgical correction of hallux valgus.
By Lawrence DiDomenico,...
Yes.
These authors note that...
03/21/2017
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03/21/2017
Kevin A. Kirby, DPM, MS
Given the common incidence of plantar plate injuries and the complications that can arise from more severe tears, this author offers a comprehensive guide to the biomechanics inherent to the plantar plate as a foundation for effective...
Given the common incidence of plantar plate injuries and the complications that can arise from more severe tears, this author offers a comprehensive guide to the biomechanics inherent to the plantar plate as a foundation for effective...
Given the common incidence of...
03/21/2017
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03/21/2017
Kevin A. Kirby, DPM, MS
Over 80 years ago, Dudley J. Morton, MD, first coined the term “hypermobility of the first metatarsal segment” in his classic book on functional disorders of the human foot.1 In his book, Morton described that “if the plantar ligaments of any...
Over 80 years ago, Dudley J. Morton, MD, first coined the term “hypermobility of the first metatarsal segment” in his classic book on functional disorders of the human foot.1 In his book, Morton described that “if the plantar ligaments of any...
Over 80 years ago, Dudley J....
03/21/2017
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
03/21/2017
Robert Eckles, DPM, MPH
These expert panelists discuss orthotic considerations for pediatric flatfoot, when prefab devices can be helpful and other factors in the treatment of pediatric patients.
Q:
While pain is always the dominant factor in making decisions...
These expert panelists discuss orthotic considerations for pediatric flatfoot, when prefab devices can be helpful and other factors in the treatment of pediatric patients.
Q:
While pain is always the dominant factor in making decisions...
These expert panelists discuss...
03/21/2017
Podiatry Today
Dermatology Diagnosis
03/21/2017
Mark Couture, DPM
A 64-year-old male presents to the clinic complaining of dry, flaky skin between his toes with noticeable redness. This has been present for at least a week. He denies pruritus and has not scratched in between his toes. There is no history of...
A 64-year-old male presents to the clinic complaining of dry, flaky skin between his toes with noticeable redness. This has been present for at least a week. He denies pruritus and has not scratched in between his toes. There is no history of...
A 64-year-old male presents to...
03/21/2017
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