Volume 20 - Issue 2 - February 2007
Column
Industry News
02/03/2007
Positive Results From Negative Pressure Therapy
For wound healing, DPMs might find success with the power of negative pressure therapy. The Vario 18ci negative pressure wound therapy system is an AC/DC C/I aspriator and wound...
Positive Results From Negative Pressure Therapy
For wound healing, DPMs might find success with the power of negative pressure therapy. The Vario 18ci negative pressure wound therapy system is an AC/DC C/I aspriator and wound...
Positive Results From Negative...
02/03/2007
Podiatry Today
Forum
02/03/2007
I noticed a small piece of paper under the windshield wiper of my car as I started to leave the doctors’ parking lot of the hospital. I stopped and retrieved what turned out to be a prescription. There was no name on it and it was not...
I noticed a small piece of paper under the windshield wiper of my car as I started to leave the doctors’ parking lot of the hospital. I stopped and retrieved what turned out to be a prescription. There was no name on it and it was not...
I noticed a small piece of...
02/03/2007
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
02/03/2007
By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor
By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor
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As lower-extremity amputation rates continue to be a serious concern, DPMs continue to work to find effective prevention strategies. A recent study in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery examines the efficacy of using a high to low...
As lower-extremity amputation rates continue to be a serious concern, DPMs continue to work to find effective prevention strategies. A recent study in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery examines the efficacy of using a high to low...
As lower-extremity...
02/03/2007
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
02/03/2007
By Mackenzi Nelson, DPM, and John S. Steinberg, DPM
By Mackenzi Nelson, DPM, and John S. ...
Since the discovery of diabetes, researchers have worked diligently to extend the life expectancy of those affected by diabetes. From the advent of insulin in 1921 until the present day, advances in medical management have had a very...
Since the discovery of diabetes, researchers have worked diligently to extend the life expectancy of those affected by diabetes. From the advent of insulin in 1921 until the present day, advances in medical management have had a very...
Since the discovery of...
02/03/2007
Podiatry Today
Practice Builders
02/03/2007
As I was channel surfing the other night, something caught my eye. It was the Discovery channel and I was looking at a huge herd of some hoofed animal. They looked pleasant enough and at peace with the world. Then a lioness came out of...
As I was channel surfing the other night, something caught my eye. It was the Discovery channel and I was looking at a huge herd of some hoofed animal. They looked pleasant enough and at peace with the world. Then a lioness came out of...
As I was channel surfing...
02/03/2007
Podiatry Today
Dermatology Diagnosis
02/03/2007
By Gary “Dock” Dockery, DPM, FACFAS
By Gary “Dock” Dockery, DPM, FACFAS
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A 51-year-old man presents to the clinic with a chief complaint of multiple warts on both lower legs and feet. He reports that the lesions have been present for almost two years and appear to be increasing in numbers and size. The...
A 51-year-old man presents to the clinic with a chief complaint of multiple warts on both lower legs and feet. He reports that the lesions have been present for almost two years and appear to be increasing in numbers and size. The...
A 51-year-old man presents...
02/03/2007
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
02/03/2007
Guest Clinical Editor: Lawrence Huppin, DPM
Guest Clinical Editor: Lawrence Huppi...
Given the increased emphasis on evidence-based medicine, our expert panelists review the impact of literature findings upon their prescription of custom foot orthoses for different pathologies. Q: Is there evidence in the...
Given the increased emphasis on evidence-based medicine, our expert panelists review the impact of literature findings upon their prescription of custom foot orthoses for different pathologies. Q: Is there evidence in the...
Given the increased...
02/03/2007
Podiatry Today
02/03/2007
I read with interest the discussion of heel pain authored by Stephen Barrett, DPM (see “Should You Change Your Approach To Plantar Fasciosis?,” page 48, November 2006 issue). As a pain management physician who has treated podiatry...
I read with interest the discussion of heel pain authored by Stephen Barrett, DPM (see “Should You Change Your Approach To Plantar Fasciosis?,” page 48, November 2006 issue). As a pain management physician who has treated podiatry...
I read with interest the...
02/03/2007
Podiatry Today
02/03/2007
It should not be news that adding ancillary services to your practice not only improves patient outcomes (if done right) but moreover, ancillary services have the ability to improve your bottom line dramatically. Some estimates state...
It should not be news that adding ancillary services to your practice not only improves patient outcomes (if done right) but moreover, ancillary services have the ability to improve your bottom line dramatically. Some estimates state...
It should not be news that...
02/03/2007
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