Kristine M. Hoffman, DPM, FACFAS

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Keys To Recognizing Chondrosarcomas In The Foot
03/21/2017
Bone tumors of the foot are rare with approximately 3 to 6 percent of all bone tumors occurring in the foot.1-4 Chondrosarcomas are the most common malignant tumor of the foot but they still arise infrequently as this type of tumor has more...
Bone tumors of the foot are rare with approximately 3 to 6 percent of all bone tumors occurring in the foot.1-4 Chondrosarcomas are the most common malignant tumor of the foot but they still arise infrequently as this type of tumor has more...
Bone tumors of the foot are rare...
03/21/2017
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How A Diagnosis Of Koilonychia May Indicate Systemic Disease
08/06/2014
The appearance of toenails can be an important indicator of systemic disease. Koilonychia is a nail deformity characterized by a longitudinal concavity of the nail plate that creates a “spoon-shape” appearance. This nail deformity is...
The appearance of toenails can be an important indicator of systemic disease. Koilonychia is a nail deformity characterized by a longitudinal concavity of the nail plate that creates a “spoon-shape” appearance. This nail deformity is...
The appearance of toenails can...
08/06/2014
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Current Insights On An Innovative Alternative To Autogenous Bone Graft
04/15/2016
Arthrodesis is a commonly performed procedure for numerous arthropathies and deformities of the foot and ankle. Non-union remains a frequent complication of foot and ankle arthrodesis with non-union rates reported in the literature ranging...
Arthrodesis is a commonly performed procedure for numerous arthropathies and deformities of the foot and ankle. Non-union remains a frequent complication of foot and ankle arthrodesis with non-union rates reported in the literature ranging...
Arthrodesis is a commonly...
04/15/2016
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Dermatology Diagnosis
Diagnosing And Treating A Painful Hallux With Blue Discoloration
07/25/2016
A 57-year-old male presented to our clinic with pain and blue discoloration to his right hallux of one month’s duration. The patient, a mechanic, noted that the pain was greatest at night and improved slightly when he was ambulating at work....
A 57-year-old male presented to our clinic with pain and blue discoloration to his right hallux of one month’s duration. The patient, a mechanic, noted that the pain was greatest at night and improved slightly when he was ambulating at work....
A 57-year-old male presented to...
07/25/2016
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Diagnosing And Treating Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of The Nail Bed
03/01/2018
Emphasizing that the varying clinical presentation of squamous cell carcinoma can lead to late diagnosis and treatment, this author offers pertinent insights on subungual squamous cell carcinoma of the nail bed.  
Emphasizing that the varying clinical presentation of squamous cell carcinoma can lead to late diagnosis and treatment, this author offers pertinent insights on subungual squamous cell carcinoma of the nail bed.  
Emphasizing that the varying...
03/01/2018
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Current Insights On Household Reservoirs Of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
06/11/2015
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) transmission in healthcare settings has had extensive study.1 Institutions have established numerous policies and procedures to decrease transmission and resulting healthcare-associated MRSA...
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) transmission in healthcare settings has had extensive study.1 Institutions have established numerous policies and procedures to decrease transmission and resulting healthcare-associated MRSA...
Methicillin-resistant...
06/11/2015
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What The Research Reveals About The Use Of Urea For The Treatment Of Onychomycosis
02/16/2017
Urea has long been an effective and safe treatment modality for numerous dermatologic disorders. The use of urea for the management of damaged, devitalized, dystrophic and mycotic nails is well documented.1 The mechanism of action of urea in...
Urea has long been an effective and safe treatment modality for numerous dermatologic disorders. The use of urea for the management of damaged, devitalized, dystrophic and mycotic nails is well documented.1 The mechanism of action of urea in...
Urea has long been an effective...
02/16/2017
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A Closer Look At Non-Dermatologic Disorders Associated With Psoriasis
07/08/2014
Psoriasis is one of the most common skin conditions, affecting 2 to 4 percent of the population.1 Etiologies for this chronic, immune-mediated skin disease include both genetic and environmental factors. The five main types of psoriasis are...
Psoriasis is one of the most common skin conditions, affecting 2 to 4 percent of the population.1 Etiologies for this chronic, immune-mediated skin disease include both genetic and environmental factors. The five main types of psoriasis are...
Psoriasis is one of the most...
07/08/2014
Podiatry Today
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Key Considerations In Treating Patients With Mental Illnesses
03/18/2016
Podiatric physicians provide interventions to improve the quality of life and physical activity of patients, but the emotional health of patients can be a key component in determining the outcome and quality of these treatments.
Podiatric physicians provide interventions to improve the quality of life and physical activity of patients, but the emotional health of patients can be a key component in determining the outcome and quality of these treatments.
Podiatric physicians provide...
03/18/2016
Podiatry Today
Dermatology Diagnosis
Treating A Patient With A Solitary Vascular Soft Tissue Mass On The Hallux
05/26/2014
A 62-year-old female presented with a chief complaint of a soft tissue growth on her left big toe. She reported the lesion to be red, raised and bleeding with pressure. There was a small amount of drainage on the bandage she used to...
A 62-year-old female presented with a chief complaint of a soft tissue growth on her left big toe. She reported the lesion to be red, raised and bleeding with pressure. There was a small amount of drainage on the bandage she used to...
A 62-year-old female...
05/26/2014
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