Volume 31 - Issue 12 - December 2018
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12/27/2018
Noting the pain and potential complications with midfoot collapse, this author details the treatment of a 68-year-old woman who developed flatfoot due to a collapse of the midfoot.
Noting the pain and potential complications with midfoot collapse, this author details the treatment of a 68-year-old woman who developed flatfoot due to a collapse of the midfoot.
Noting the pain and potential...
12/27/2018
Podiatry Today
Feature
12/27/2018
Tracey C. Vlahovic, DPM, FFPM RCPS Glasg
The precise use of dermoscopy can make a difference in getting an accurate diagnosis of nail disease. This author offers practical pearls in using dermoscopy to get a clear clinical picture of conditions including nail pigmentation and...
The precise use of dermoscopy can make a difference in getting an accurate diagnosis of nail disease. This author offers practical pearls in using dermoscopy to get a clear clinical picture of conditions including nail pigmentation and...
The precise use of dermoscopy...
12/27/2018
Podiatry Today
Online Exclusive
12/10/2018
By Mitchell J. Thompson, DPM, and Thomas S. Roukis, DPM, PhD, FACFAS
By Mitchell J. Thompson, DPM, and Tho...
Providing two case studies, these authors discuss failed hemi-implant arthroplasties secondary to malalignment and loosening treated with explantation and conversion to a two-component total joint prosthesis.
Providing two case studies, these authors discuss failed hemi-implant arthroplasties secondary to malalignment and loosening treated with explantation and conversion to a two-component total joint prosthesis.
Providing two case studies,...
12/10/2018
Podiatry Today
Online Exclusive
12/07/2018
Patrick DeHeer, DPM, FACFAS, FASPS
This author details using a panmetatarsal head resection for a 24-year-old patient with bilateral digital plantarflexion deformities and a history of partial hallux amputation and osteomyelitis.
This author details using a panmetatarsal head resection for a 24-year-old patient with bilateral digital plantarflexion deformities and a history of partial hallux amputation and osteomyelitis.
This author details using a...
12/07/2018
Podiatry Today
Feature
12/04/2018
By Kazu Suzuki, DPM, CWS, and Zoe Birnbaum, BS
By Kazu Suzuki, DPM, CWS, and Zoe Bir...
Given the numbers of patients seeking relief from chronic wound pain, it is imperative to provide responsible, effective pain management. These authors provide a guide to treating patients with mild, moderate and severe pain, with an eye on...
Given the numbers of patients seeking relief from chronic wound pain, it is imperative to provide responsible, effective pain management. These authors provide a guide to treating patients with mild, moderate and severe pain, with an eye on...
Given the numbers of patients...
12/04/2018
Podiatry Today
Column
Practice Builders
12/20/2018
Jon A. Hultman, DPM, MBA, CVA
Medical practices are classic examples of the “high fixed cost” economic model. Costs considered “fixed” are those that remain constant regardless of fluctuations in patient or procedure volume. Included in these are: rent, salaries, and...
Medical practices are classic examples of the “high fixed cost” economic model. Costs considered “fixed” are those that remain constant regardless of fluctuations in patient or procedure volume. Included in these are: rent, salaries, and...
Medical practices are classic...
12/20/2018
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
12/18/2018
By Alexander Reyzelman, DPM, and Shontal Behan Dionisopoulos, DPM
By Alexander Reyzelman, DPM, and Shon...
Diabetes prevalence has become pronounced in the United States, and treating the complications that arise from this disease has proven to be a relentless and demanding battle.
Diabetes prevalence has become pronounced in the United States, and treating the complications that arise from this disease has proven to be a relentless and demanding battle.
Diabetes prevalence has become...
12/18/2018
Podiatry Today
Sports Medicine
12/17/2018
Lisa M. Schoene, DPM, ATC, FACFAS
What is cuboid syndrome? This condition is not totally uncommon, but we can confuse it with other diagnoses, so obtaining an excellent history and physical is paramount. Since the cuboid is part of the lateral column of the foot, any injury...
What is cuboid syndrome? This condition is not totally uncommon, but we can confuse it with other diagnoses, so obtaining an excellent history and physical is paramount. Since the cuboid is part of the lateral column of the foot, any injury...
What is cuboid syndrome? This...
12/17/2018
Podiatry Today
Forum
11/26/2018
In 1976, as a 19-year-old college distance-running athlete, I sought help from a local podiatrist for my recurrent running injuries. His treatment plan for me, custom foot orthoses, not only healed my running injuries but also impressed me so...
In 1976, as a 19-year-old college distance-running athlete, I sought help from a local podiatrist for my recurrent running injuries. His treatment plan for me, custom foot orthoses, not only healed my running injuries but also impressed me so...
In 1976, as a 19-year-old...
11/26/2018
Podiatry Today
Industry News
11/26/2018
Arthrodesis System Cuts And Compresses
With an evolving compressor system, surgeons have even more control when performing tarsometatarsal joint arthrodesis.
Arthrodesis System Cuts And Compresses
With an evolving compressor system, surgeons have even more control when performing tarsometatarsal joint arthrodesis.
Arthrodesis System Cuts And...
11/26/2018
Podiatry Today