Volume 19 - Issue 6 - June 2006
Column
Practice Builders
06/03/2006
When I was in podiatry school 20-something years ago, there was a podiatrist on the faculty who was very impressive to me. He wore stylish clothes, drove a Mercedes convertible and took vacations to Australia. One day, I asked him: “What does...
When I was in podiatry school 20-something years ago, there was a podiatrist on the faculty who was very impressive to me. He wore stylish clothes, drove a Mercedes convertible and took vacations to Australia. One day, I asked him: “What does...
When I was in podiatry school...
06/03/2006
Podiatry Today
Industry News
06/03/2006
The latest in the universe of wound care products aims to treat a variety of ulcers and wounds. Optase™ is indicated for healing dehiscent wounds as well as pressure, venous and arterial ulcers, according to the product’s manufacturer Onset...
The latest in the universe of wound care products aims to treat a variety of ulcers and wounds. Optase™ is indicated for healing dehiscent wounds as well as pressure, venous and arterial ulcers, according to the product’s manufacturer Onset...
The latest in the universe of...
06/03/2006
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
06/03/2006
Guest Clinical Editor: James Losito, DPM
Guest Clinical Editor: James Losito, ...
In this edition of “Orthotics Q&A,” the panelists discuss various issues ranging from indications for the Richie Brace, Arizona AFO and prefabricated orthoses to whether orthotic casting should reduce supinatus. Without further delay, here is...
In this edition of “Orthotics Q&A,” the panelists discuss various issues ranging from indications for the Richie Brace, Arizona AFO and prefabricated orthoses to whether orthotic casting should reduce supinatus. Without further delay, here is...
In this edition of “Orthotics...
06/03/2006
Podiatry Today
Forum
06/03/2006
The current paranoid hysteria of our country toward protecting our borders from illegal aliens, mainly those of color, has caused the revisit of an abscess on our national soul. Racial and ethnic slurs and jokes are back. Following the civil...
The current paranoid hysteria of our country toward protecting our borders from illegal aliens, mainly those of color, has caused the revisit of an abscess on our national soul. Racial and ethnic slurs and jokes are back. Following the civil...
The current paranoid hysteria of...
06/03/2006
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
06/03/2006
By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor
By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor
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Can a combination of two procedures yield positive results for patients with hallux rigidus? A recent study, presented as an abstract at the annual meeting of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), notes increased function...
Can a combination of two procedures yield positive results for patients with hallux rigidus? A recent study, presented as an abstract at the annual meeting of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), notes increased function...
Can a combination of two...
06/03/2006
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
06/03/2006
By Kathleen Satterfield, DPM
By Kathleen Satterfield, DPM
There are as many classification systems for wounds as there are clinicians who believe they have developed the proverbial “better mousetrap.” The various wound classification systems include the Wagner classification, the University of Texas...
There are as many classification systems for wounds as there are clinicians who believe they have developed the proverbial “better mousetrap.” The various wound classification systems include the Wagner classification, the University of Texas...
There are as many classification...
06/03/2006
Podiatry Today
06/03/2006
Moderator: Mark Dollard, DPM; Panelists: Luis Leal, DPM, Kieran Mahan, DPM, D. Scot Malay, DPM, MSCE, Glenn Weinraub, DPM, and Thomas Zgonis, DPM
Moderator: Mark Dollard, DPM; Panelis...
In our ongoing quest to find viable graft alternatives in bone fracture and primary osseous repair, the technology of orthobiologic bone substitutes continues to evolve. Traditionally, we have looked for replacement bone from sources within...
In our ongoing quest to find viable graft alternatives in bone fracture and primary osseous repair, the technology of orthobiologic bone substitutes continues to evolve. Traditionally, we have looked for replacement bone from sources within...
In our ongoing quest to find...
06/03/2006
Podiatry Today
06/03/2006
By Jeff Hall, Executive Editor
By Jeff Hall, Executive Editor
The variety of classification systems for lower extremity wounds is stunning. There is the popular Wagner Ulcer Classification System, the University of Texas (UT) Diabetic Wound Classification System, the National Pressure Ulcer System, the...
The variety of classification systems for lower extremity wounds is stunning. There is the popular Wagner Ulcer Classification System, the University of Texas (UT) Diabetic Wound Classification System, the National Pressure Ulcer System, the...
The variety of classification...
06/03/2006
Podiatry Today
06/03/2006
By David Levine, DPM, CPed
By David Levine, DPM, CPed
Everyone pronates and everyone supinates. It is a matter of how much and when each occurs that determines whether lower extremity problems will occur. Shoe companies have marketed their products based on the words “pronation” and...
Everyone pronates and everyone supinates. It is a matter of how much and when each occurs that determines whether lower extremity problems will occur. Shoe companies have marketed their products based on the words “pronation” and...
Everyone pronates and everyone...
06/03/2006
Podiatry Today
06/03/2006
By Leon Reber, DPM, and Babak Baravarian, DPM
By Leon Reber, DPM, and Babak Baravar...
Yes. After discussing the importance of the plantar plate in facilitating MTPJ stability, this author points out key shortcomings of the flexor tendon transfer and emphasizes the more direct focus of plantar plate repair. By Leon Reber, DPM...
Yes. After discussing the importance of the plantar plate in facilitating MTPJ stability, this author points out key shortcomings of the flexor tendon transfer and emphasizes the more direct focus of plantar plate repair. By Leon Reber, DPM...
Yes. After discussing the...
06/03/2006
Podiatry Today
