DPM Blogs

Coping With Office Dynamics When The Doctor's Spouse Is A Co-Worker

Lynn Homisak PRT

9/13/12 | 2458 reads | 2 comments

Should spouses work in the office or shouldn’t they? Read More.

Pain Management: Is It Time To Start Looking At The Patient's Genes?

Stephen Barrett DPM FACFAS

9/12/12 | 2488 reads | 0 comments

Genomics. Now that is a word that has some real catchiness to it, a virtual aphrodisiac for even the most adroit etymologist. I just like to say "genomics.” It conjures up the great line ("Plastics?") Dustin Hoffman repeated in The Graduate. “Mrs. Robinson (another reference from The Graduate), we’re into ‘genomics’ now and we need to take a look at your genomes so I can provide you with the best perioperative care for your upcoming reconstructive foot surgery.” “Really?” she replies. “Is there a test for that and will it hurt?” Read More.

Should We Do Patch Testing Prior To Using Metal Implants In Patients With Reported Sensitivity?

Tracey Vlahovic DPM

9/7/12 | 2842 reads | 1 comments

Have you ever had a post-op patient with a metal implant who suddenly developed a rash, pain or loosening of the implanted device? I have had patients develop both a rash and pain following metal implantation, but attributed it to a Vicryl reaction as their reactions eventually resolved after treatment. I still stand by that diagnosis but after reviewing a recent article in the Archives of Dermatology, I feel compelled to delve deeper into the allergy section of my patient interview prior to surgical planning.1 Read More.

My Surgical Tips And Pearls For Residents

William Fishco DPM FACFAS

9/6/12 | 2357 reads | 0 comments

In this blog, I want to share with you surgical tips and pearls that I regularly teach my residents. Read More.

Recommending Shoes To Patients Who Insist On Minimalist Running

Jenny L Sanders DPM

8/31/12 | 2804 reads | 0 comments

Let me first say that I am not a fan of minimalist running for the majority of my patients. Having said that, “just don’t do it” is not an acceptable directive to patients who are going to run in minimalist shoes in spite of what I recommend. Due to this, I have reluctantly learned to evaluate minimalist running shoes. Not surprisingly, the best way to do this utilizes some of the same principles used when evaluating non-minimalist styles. Read More.

PAD Awareness Month And The Case For Limb Preservation

Desmond Bell DPM CWS FACCWS

8/30/12 | 1941 reads | 0 comments

Unlike October, which is abundant with the color pink and matching ribbons symbolizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month wherever we turn, we have no such ribbon for Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month. In my travels over the past few years, I have noted several instances that illustrate a lack of PAD awareness and understanding among providers and the general population. Read More.

Why We Need To Be More Judicious With Diagnostic Testing

Ron Raducanu DPM FACFAS

8/29/12 | 1403 reads | 0 comments

As an extension of last month's magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) blog, I had an interesting case in our local hospital, which I wanted to share with the readership. This is about a female who presented to the emergency room with a toe ulcer and the roundabout way we were able to “save” her toe. Read More.

Emphasizing The Study Of Human Motion To Improve Patient Outcomes

David G. Armstrong DPM PhD MD

8/24/12 | 1635 reads | 0 comments

We are pleased to announce the formation of the Interdisciplinary Consortium on Advanced Motion Performance (iCAMP) at the University of Arizona. This consortium will be lead by Bijan Najafi, PhD, a biomedical engineer and renowned expert on human motion. Comprised of teams from podiatric and vascular surgery, orthopedics, nursing, geriatrics, anthropology and engineering, iCAMP researchers will be studying physical activity patterns, gait parameters and three-dimensional joint structures through high-tech sensors that are embedded in shirts, socks, straps and patches worn by patients. Read More.

What The Recent Literature Reveals About Antibiotic Use And Multi-Drug Resistant Gram Negative Rods

Warren S. Joseph DPM FIDSA

8/22/12 | 1766 reads | 0 comments

I confess that I have been a bit lackadaisical in my scanning through the journals I receive each month. This point hit home the other day when I went to find room on my desk to put some work and realized it was totally covered with stacks of journal back issues I had put aside with all good intentions to eventually read through. It was time to start clearing my desk with the side benefit of realizing I could probably come up with some interesting articles to blog about. Well, I did. In fact, I think I have enough for a few upcoming posts. Read More.