Feature »

When Patients Ask About Barefoot Running And Minimalist Shoes

Moderator: Jenny Sanders, DPM Panelists: Richard Blake, DPM, Bill Johncock, DPM, Kevin Kirby, DPM, Doug Richie Jr., DPM, FACFAS, and Nicholas Romansky, DPM, FACFAS | 7083 reads | 2 comments

Chances are that you have had a patient or two ask for your opinion on barefoot running or minimalist shoes. Accordingly, these panelists share their perspectives on the recent surge of interest in these topics, review pertinent keys to patient assessment and discuss common injuries they have seen.




Forum »

The Gift Of Generosity With Poor Patients

John H. McCord, DPM | 479 reads | 0 comments

Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.
— Matthew 25: 31-46




Feature »

Keys To Managing Severe Onychomycosis

Myron Bodman, DPM | 6009 reads | 0 comments

Given the prevalence of onychomycosis and its varied clinical presentation, this author discusses the evolution of diagnostic testing and offers insights on the roles of various modalities in the treatment of severe onychomycosis.




Treatment Dilemmas »

A Stepwise Approach For Osteochondral Lesions Of The Talus

Babak Baravarian, DPM, and Lindsay Mae Chandler, DPM | 825 reads | 0 comments

Osteochondral defects of the talus embody a broad category of injuries from fibrillation of the articular cartilage to full depth loss of cartilage and bone.1 These defects are fairly common injuries that are most often linked with an ankle sprain or fracture.




Technology In Practice »

A Closer Look At A More Natural Treatment For Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

Danielle Chicano, Editorial Associate | 414 reads | 0 comments

Podiatrists looking for a more holistic way to relieve pain in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy may have an answer in Metanx, a medical food designed to nutritionally manage the metabolic processes that regulate blood and vessel health.




New Products »

New Products May 2013

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There may be an answer for relieving irritation between toes and helping to remedy crooked toes in patients who are not surgical candidates.