CLINICAL EVENTS CALENDAR
- Nov 18,2009Nov 21,2009Yucatan Pediatric Seminar11/18/2009 - 12:2111/21/2009 - 12:21
Northwest Podiatric Foundation
Yucatan Crippled Children's Project
Merida, Mexico
Hyatt Regency Merida Hotel
1-866-286-NWPF - Jan 10,2010Jan 17,2010Winter Seminar at Sea01/10/2010 - 12:2401/17/2010 - 12:24
Northwest Podiatric Foundation
Southern Caribbean Cruise
RCCL - The Adventure of the Seas
1-866-286-NWPF - Apr 17,2010Apr 20,20102010 SAWC Spring04/17/2010 - 11:2304/20/2010 - 11:23website:
Gaylord Palms Hotel and Convention Center
Orlando, FL - Jul 15,2010Jul 18,2010The 2010 APMA Annual Scientific Meeting07/15/2010 - 13:2607/18/2010 - 13:26website:
Washington State Convention & Trade Center
Seattle, Washington
Non-Accredited Education
Managing the Diabetic Foot: A Clinical and Economic View Complimentary Archived Webcast
Non-Accredited
Understanding Collagen Dressings and their Benefit in Wound Care![]()
Complimentary Archived Webcast
non-accredited
Guiding You To Better Compression Bandages
When working with compression bandages, it can be tricky to find just the right level of compression.
That’s where ProGuide comes in. The Smith & Nephew product, a multi-layer bandage system, can help you get to the exact level of compression you need when treating venous leg ulcers.
ProGuide utilizes the company’s Vari-Stretch™ Technology and is composed of three layers: a non-adherent wound contact layer, a super-absorbent padding layer and an outer compression layer, according to the company.
It is available in three sizes, allowing you to find bandages for different ankle sizes.
Company: Smith & Nephew
Product: ProGuide
For more information, circle 399 on your reader service card.
A Walker To CROW About
If you use orthotic walkers frequently in your practice, there’s a new walker that may suit patients with a range of conditions.
One may employ the CROW (Charcot Restraint Orthotic Walker) for patients who have Charcot deformities, diabetes-related neuroarthropathy and/or plantar ulcers. It can also be used to help treat those who have undergone surgical intervention for the mid- and hindfoot. The CROW is an alternative to total contact casting, according to the manufacturer Langer, Inc.
The walker features a bi-valve copolymer foot and ankle, which is custom-molded and reinforced. It also utilizes an Aliplast® posterior and anterior foam liner, multidensity PPT®/Plastazote® insole and a rocker bottom sole. Langer notes a patella tendon bearing-type socket is an available option.
Company: Langer, Inc.
Product: CROW (Charcot Restraint Orthotic Walker)
For more information, circle 400 on your reader service card.
Scanning Mobility
Using an F-Scan can be unwieldy with the computer cabling that is involved. Are you seeking a more portable option?
The F-Scan Mobile® System may be the answer. Its lightweight design allows you to monitor and record the plantar pressures and forces of your patients without dealing with cables between the computer and patient, according to the manufacturer Tekscan, Inc.
The company notes you may use the F-Scan Mobile to analyze gait or assess orthotic efficacy. It adds that the sampling rate of 500 Hz can be particularly helpful in sports medicine applications.
The sensors are ultra-thin yet provide high resolution and the file recording system allows for over two hours of continuous recording, according to the company.
Company: Tekscan, Inc.
Product: F-Scan Mobile
For more information, circle 401 on your reader service card.
William Fishco, DPM, FACFAS
Michelle L. Butterworth, DPM, FACFAS
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Hampton Bays and Long Island, New York
Various Locations- Indiana , Ohio
CME Showcase
"Current Concepts In Healing Chronic Diabetic Foot Ulcerations"
A Complimentary On-Demand CE/CME Webcast This activity is supported by an educational grant from Advanced Biohealing. To access this Webcast, visit www.naccme.com/program/n-550/ |
![]() Current Concepts In Diagnosing And Treating MRSA In The Diabetic Foot This activity is supported by an education grant from Pfizer. To access this activity, visit www.naccme.com/program/n-528/ |
MRSA And Diabetic Foot Wounds: Where Do We Go From Here?Archived Accredited Webcast with Q&A This activity is supported by an educational grant from Pfizer. This activity is sponsored by the North American Center For Continuing Medical Education (NACCME). |
Managing Vascular and Wound Healing Challenges with Current and Emerging Technologies Archived Accredited Webcast with Q&A This activity is supported by an educational grant from Baxter Healthcare Corporation. |
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