Alison J. Garten, DPM, CWSP, cPed

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Overcoming The Challenges Of Offloading Neuropathic Plantar Foot Ulcers

11/11/2015

We all have had the challenge of trying to determine the best way to offload patients who are either non-adherent or unable to have appropriate offloading. I have been treating a young male who has neuropathy and an undiagnosed neurologic...

We all have had the challenge of...

11/11/2015

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Facilitating Insurance Coverage For Venous Ablation Procedures

06/26/2014

Alison J. Garten , DPM, CWSP, cPed;

This is a follow up to my previous blog post regarding venous ablation procedures (see http://tinyurl.com/odulpd4 ). I recently had an eye-opening conversation with a vascular surgeon, Jane Lingelbach, MD, with whom I work closely at...

This is a follow up to my...

06/26/2014

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A Closer Look At Venous Insufficiency And Wound Healing In Women

08/24/2015

Alison J. Garten , DPM, CWSP, cPed;

The American Association for Women Podiatrists executive board members recently had a panel discussion on special considerations when it comes to surgery, biomechanics and wound care in the female patient. My topic was women and wound...

The American Association for...

08/24/2015

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When Should You Refer Patients For Venous Ablation?

05/20/2014

Alison J. Garten , DPM, CWSP, cPed;

I often have patients at the wound center who get referrals to me for care after a venous ablation procedure. I researched the procedure to explore what is involved and when we should be referring patients to a vein clinic or a vascular...

I often have patients at the...

05/20/2014

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Keys To Diagnosing And Addressing Hypergranulation Tissue

06/29/2015

Alison J. Garten , DPM, CWSP, cPed;

Last week, I had a medical representative come into the wound care center to see the use of one of her company’s products on a patient I was treating. While I was examining the patient, she expressed curiosity at the proud flesh granulation...

Last week, I had a medical...

06/29/2015

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Remembering Nutritional Analysis In The Wound Care Patient

04/23/2014

Alison J. Garten , DPM, CWSP, cPed;

While attending a conference a several weeks ago, I ran into a colleague whose passion and expertise, like mine, is wound care. Our conversation centered upon the topic of nutrition and how often as doctors, we omit the patient's dietary...

While attending a conference a...

04/23/2014

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Does My Patient Qualify For A Cellular/Tissue-Based Product?

11/10/2017

Alison J. Garten , DPM, CWSP, cPed;

I recently moved from practicing in Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC and had to revisit the criteria for use of cellular/tissue-based products on wounds since the Medicare carrier is different. About 15 years ago, there were only two products...

I recently moved from practicing...

11/10/2017

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Why You Should Discuss FMLA With Your Wound Care Patients

05/26/2015

Alison J. Garten , DPM, CWSP, cPed;

How many times have you started to treat a wound care patient who is financially stable and he comes and tells you he has lost his job? His wound has been present for years but now that he is improving due to your care, he has lost his job...

How many times have you started...

05/26/2015

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