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Volume 31 - Issue 2 - February 2018

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02/05/2018
This author provides pearls on diagnosing a tricky case of heel pain in a 55-year-old woman that turned out to be CREST variant scleroderma.
This author provides pearls on diagnosing a tricky case of heel pain in a 55-year-old woman that turned out to be CREST variant scleroderma.
This author provides pearls on...
02/05/2018
Podiatry Today
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02/01/2018
Challenging the traditional open approach to Achilles tendon ruptures, these authors note that minimally invasive repair of the Achilles facilitates less incidence of re-rupture, fewer wound complications and an earlier return to...
Challenging the traditional open approach to Achilles tendon ruptures, these authors note that minimally invasive repair of the Achilles facilitates less incidence of re-rupture, fewer wound complications and an earlier return to...
Challenging the traditional open...
02/01/2018
Podiatry Today
Feature
01/26/2018
Given the relative paucity of literature and lack of consensus on the management of juvenile hallux abducto valgus, this author reviews the existing studies on bunions in children and provides evidence-based treatment recommendations.
Given the relative paucity of literature and lack of consensus on the management of juvenile hallux abducto valgus, this author reviews the existing studies on bunions in children and provides evidence-based treatment recommendations.
Given the relative paucity of...
01/26/2018
Podiatry Today
Feature
01/26/2018
Can the tissue stress theory approach to biomechanics help podiatrists make more specific orthotic modifications to reduce pathological forces on the foot? With this question in mind, this author offers helpful diagnostic pearls and a closer...
Can the tissue stress theory approach to biomechanics help podiatrists make more specific orthotic modifications to reduce pathological forces on the foot? With this question in mind, this author offers helpful diagnostic pearls and a closer...
Can the tissue stress theory...
01/26/2018
Podiatry Today
Feature
01/26/2018
Yes. Citing recent research, this author notes motion control shoes can offer various benefits to runners in terms of preventing overuse injuries.   By Douglas Richie, DPM, FACFAS
Yes. Citing recent research, this author notes motion control shoes can offer various benefits to runners in terms of preventing overuse injuries.   By Douglas Richie, DPM, FACFAS
Yes. Citing recent research,...
01/26/2018
Podiatry Today
Feature
01/25/2018
Transferring the peroneus longus tendon to the peroneus brevis tendon can be a valuable correction for peroneus longus overdrive due to a sub-first metatarsal diabetic foot ulcer as the procedure helps balance the foot and prevents recurrence...
Transferring the peroneus longus tendon to the peroneus brevis tendon can be a valuable correction for peroneus longus overdrive due to a sub-first metatarsal diabetic foot ulcer as the procedure helps balance the foot and prevents recurrence...
Transferring the peroneus longus...
01/25/2018
Podiatry Today

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01/26/2018
My running avocation began over 30 years ago. On average, I have been hitting the pavement three times per week, maybe for three miles per session. As age creeps in, the desire is still there, but the performance is, especially the older I...
My running avocation began over 30 years ago. On average, I have been hitting the pavement three times per week, maybe for three miles per session. As age creeps in, the desire is still there, but the performance is, especially the older I...
My running avocation began over...
01/26/2018
Podiatry Today
Sports Medicine
01/26/2018
Calcaneal fractures and their complications can lead to long-term problems for athletes, which can make it difficult to resume play. Tuberosity avulsion fractures of the calcaneus are rare, accounting for 1.3 to 2.7 percent of all calcaneal...
Calcaneal fractures and their complications can lead to long-term problems for athletes, which can make it difficult to resume play. Tuberosity avulsion fractures of the calcaneus are rare, accounting for 1.3 to 2.7 percent of all calcaneal...
Calcaneal fractures and their...
01/26/2018
Podiatry Today
Dermatology Diagnosis
01/25/2018
A 12-year-old boy presented with painful cracks on both soles. You are the third doctor he and his parents have seen. The patient’s mother is upset that the rash keeps returning and the father is skeptical about healthcare providers who...
A 12-year-old boy presented with painful cracks on both soles. You are the third doctor he and his parents have seen. The patient’s mother is upset that the rash keeps returning and the father is skeptical about healthcare providers who...
A 12-year-old boy presented with...
01/25/2018
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
01/25/2018
These expert panelists explore making modifications to prevent medial arch irritation, limit over-supination and increase orthosis durability in athletes playing side-to-side sports. Q: What is the most common cause of medial arch...
These expert panelists explore making modifications to prevent medial arch irritation, limit over-supination and increase orthosis durability in athletes playing side-to-side sports. Q: What is the most common cause of medial arch...
These expert panelists explore...
01/25/2018
Podiatry Today