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What You Should Know About Handling Workers’ Compensation Claims

08/26/2009

Steven I. Subotnick DPM, DC

Becoming a qualified medical evaluator in workers’ compensation cases may be a significant referral generator for your practice. Accordingly, this author offers a closer look at his experience with these cases, reviews pertinent points in the...

Becoming a qualified medical...

08/26/2009

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Key Considerations With Diagnosing And Treating MRSA

07/27/2009

Allen Mark Jacobs, DPM, FACFAS, FAPWCA

Allen Mark Jacobs, DPM, FACFAS, FAPWC...

Given the challenges of hospital-acquired strains as well as the emergence of community-acquired strains of MRSA, this author discusses clinical, practical and medicolegal aspects of the diagnosis and treatment of this condition.

Given the challenges of...

07/27/2009

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Case Studies In Palliative Wound Care

06/29/2009

Martin E. Wendelken, DPM, RN, Lee Markowitz, DPM, and Oscar M. Alvarez, PhD

Martin E. Wendelken, DPM, RN, Lee Mar...

There may be instances when advanced therapies are contraindicated in elderly patients. In other instances, elderly patients with multiple comorbidities may be wary of the risks of surgical intervention for lower extremity wounds....

There may be instances when...

06/29/2009

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Key Insights On Assessing Pediatric Gait

06/01/2009

Ron Raducanu, DPM, FACFAS, FACFAP

Ron Raducanu, DPM, FACFAS, FACFAP ...

How thorough is your evaluation of pediatric gait? Emphasizing the value of gait assessment in fostering an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment, this author offers pearls and nuances in evaluating the stance and ambulation of...

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06/01/2009

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Managing Gout In The Lower Extremity

04/30/2009

Nathan Wei, MD, FACP, FACR

Initial attacks of gout often affect the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ). Accordingly, this author discusses the differential diagnosis of lower extremity gout, keys to managing acute attacks and how to get a handle on the disease’s...

Initial attacks of gout often...

04/30/2009

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Essential Insights On Successful Budgeting

03/27/2009

David Edward Marcinko, MBA, CMP, and Hope Rachel Hetico, RN, MHA, CMP

David Edward Marcinko, MBA, CMP, and ...

Although some might view a budget as unnecessarily restrictive, sticking to a spending plan can be a useful tool in enhancing the wealth of a practice. These authors emphasize keys to smart budgeting and how to track spending and savings...

Although some might view a...

03/27/2009

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Case Study: Working Through The Differential Diagnosis Of Diabetic Neuropathy

02/27/2009

Kathleen Satterfield, DPM

Given that neuropathy can have a complex range of manifestations, the diagnosis of the condition is not always as obvious as it initially seems. This author emphasizes the importance of a thorough diagnostic workup and the underappreciated...

Given that neuropathy can...

02/27/2009

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