Joseph M. Vella, DPM, AACFAS

Dermatology Diagnosis
Treating A Large Fungating Mass On The Plantar Foot
01/26/2016
A 63-year-old African-American male presented with an enlarging hemorrhagic mass on the right foot. The tumor had been present for nearly one year and had continued to increase in size while limiting his normal gait function.
A 63-year-old African-American male presented with an enlarging hemorrhagic mass on the right foot. The tumor had been present for nearly one year and had continued to increase in size while limiting his normal gait function.
A 63-year-old African-American...
01/26/2016
Podiatry Today
Dermatology Diagnosis
When A Patient Has A Painful Wound And Surrounding Purpura
09/23/2015
A 30-year-old male presented to our wound clinic with a painful wound on his medial left ankle that had been present for approximately two years. Working as a cook, he was on his feet eight hours a day. He had surgery in the same area many...
A 30-year-old male presented to our wound clinic with a painful wound on his medial left ankle that had been present for approximately two years. Working as a cook, he was on his feet eight hours a day. He had surgery in the same area many...
A 30-year-old male presented to...
09/23/2015
Podiatry Today
Surgical Pearls
Should Podiatric Surgeons Cease Using Monopolar Electrocautery?
08/19/2010
As with other types of extremity surgery, podiatric surgery is very specialized and very diverse in the different types of procedures performed routinely by surgical specialists. Procedures can range from simple or complex osseous surgery to...
As with other types of extremity surgery, podiatric surgery is very specialized and very diverse in the different types of procedures performed routinely by surgical specialists. Procedures can range from simple or complex osseous surgery to...
As with other types of extremity...
08/19/2010
Podiatry Today
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Diagnosing And Treating A Chronic Rash On The Lower Extremities
06/29/2016
This author presents a guide to diagnosing and treating a patient with multiple erythematous papules and macules with central clearing/atrophy that had been present for a decade.
This author presents a guide to diagnosing and treating a patient with multiple erythematous papules and macules with central clearing/atrophy that had been present for a decade.
This author presents a guide to...
06/29/2016
Podiatry Today
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Expert Insights On Therapies For Plantar Fat Pad Atrophy
05/28/2015
Given the potential of plantar fat pad atrophy to cause significant pain and adverse effects on function, particularly in patients with diabetes, these authors discuss keys to making an accurate diagnosis and outline current treatment options.
Given the potential of plantar fat pad atrophy to cause significant pain and adverse effects on function, particularly in patients with diabetes, these authors discuss keys to making an accurate diagnosis and outline current treatment options.
Given the potential of plantar...
05/28/2015
Podiatry Today
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A Guide To Cutaneous Manifestations Of Diabetes In The Lower Extremity
02/23/2017
Patients with diabetes may be especially susceptible to cutaneous complications including acquired perforating dermatosis, bullous diabeticorum, yellow nails and calciphylaxis. This author provides a guide to diagnosis and treatment of common...
Patients with diabetes may be especially susceptible to cutaneous complications including acquired perforating dermatosis, bullous diabeticorum, yellow nails and calciphylaxis. This author provides a guide to diagnosis and treatment of common...
Patients with diabetes may be...
02/23/2017
Podiatry Today
Dermatology Diagnosis
Diagnosing and Treating Painful, Recurrent Blisters
01/01/2024
A 56-year-old male presented to the clinic for a routine diabetic foot exam with a concern of painful blisters on his right arch. The blisters had formed in the last few weeks, but the patient related that this had happened a few times before...
A 56-year-old male presented to the clinic for a routine diabetic foot exam with a concern of painful blisters on his right arch. The blisters had formed in the last few weeks, but the patient related that this had happened a few times before...
A 56-year-old male presented to...
01/01/2024
Podiatry Today
How To Surgically Manage Melanoma And When To Refer
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How To Surgically Manage Melanoma And When To Refer
08/27/2020
Given that melanoma accounts for the majority of deaths from skin cancer, this author discusses current incidence estimates, key diagnostic indicators, how to differentiate between different melanomas and essential considerations for...
Given that melanoma accounts for the majority of deaths from skin cancer, this author discusses current incidence estimates, key diagnostic indicators, how to differentiate between different melanomas and essential considerations for...
Given that melanoma accounts for...
08/27/2020
Podiatry Today
Dermatology Diagnosis
Diagnosing Erythematous, Eczematous Coin-Shaped Plaques on the Heel
04/19/2023
A 34-year-old female presented to the clinic with a painful left medial heel wound. Per her report, the wound started out as a callus that the patient tried to remove herself; however, she was too aggressive and she related that it resulted...
A 34-year-old female presented to the clinic with a painful left medial heel wound. Per her report, the wound started out as a callus that the patient tried to remove herself; however, she was too aggressive and she related that it resulted...
A 34-year-old female presented...
04/19/2023
Podiatry Today
When A Patient Presents With Erythematous Scaling Plaques On The Dorsal Foot
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When A Patient Presents With Erythematous Scaling Plaques On The Dorsal Foot
04/27/2020
Taking a closer look at the new onset of guttate erythematous plaques in a patient with diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and a complex surgical history, this author discusses key clinical signs and possible etiologies.
Taking a closer look at the new onset of guttate erythematous plaques in a patient with diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and a complex surgical history, this author discusses key clinical signs and possible etiologies.
Taking a closer look at the new...
04/27/2020
Podiatry Today

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