Volume 15 - Issue 10 - October 2002
New Products »
The DR. Is In
A new line of comfort walking shoes may address a wide range of individual foot needs without straining the wallet.
The Etonic DRx line from Etonic Athletic features five new shoes to fit multiple widths of both men and women. According to the company, all of the shoes also offer enhanced comfort via Etonic’s Footrest Comfort System, a dual density, multi-layered footbed with a gel heel insert.
In addition to these features, Etonic says the DRx Journey, a men’s walking shoe, offers double depth sizing, a Dri-lex multi-zone sock liner system, a heel Stable Air chamber and other notabl
News and Trends »
Expert Addresses Global Diabetes
“Diabetic foot disease is truly a global problem. Every patient of whatever race, with diabetes of whatever type, is at potential risk for developing foot problems,” noted Andrew Boulton, MD, during his keynote address, “The Diabetic Foot: A Global View,” at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Podiatric Medical Association in Seattle.
Introduced by legendary Paul Brand, MD, Dr. Boulton cited rising prevalence rates of diabetes and alarming statistics in other countries. Dr. Boulton strongly emphasized the need for better education on the causes of diabetic foot ulcers, treat
Orthotics Q&A »
Orthotic Modifications And Shoewear For Specific Jobs
When patients have certain occupations, you may have to take a different approach to try to control abnormal forces in the foot. Obviously, performing a biomechanical evaluation is essential as you have to identify individual demands before tackling occupation-specific modifications. With this in mind, our panelists address the more demanding occupations and what considerations come into play with orthotic modifications.
Q: How and why do you modify your orthotic prescriptions for patients whose jobs require standing in place for prolonged periods?
A: Milton J. Stern, DPM, and Ambik
Sports Medicine »
Treatment Tips For Common Triathlon Injuries
Ever since the first modern triathlon competition was conducted in San Diego in 1974, interest in the sport has grown steadily over the years. Currently, millions of amateur athletes participate in thousands of events annually worldwide. Since triathlon competitors perform three events with little or no rest between them, it can be a challenge for podiatrists to treat injuries that athletes sustain in these events.
Technology In Practice »
How The Accu-Cut Guides DPMs Through Osteotomies
Citing enhanced stability, accuracy, efficiency and better outcomes, podiatrists are praising the benefits of using the Accu-Cut Osteotomy Guide System. While osteotomies for correcting first MPJ deformities have been around a long time, Robert E. Graser, DPM, says this system enables you to customize the procedure with ease and still obtain consistent results.
“The tight tolerance engineered into the Accu-Cut Osteotomy Guide System allows surgeons to custom tailor their osteotomies via a simple method that is consistently stable and reproducible case to case,” explains Dr. Graser, who in
Feature »
Getting A Better View With High Resolution Ultrasound
Ultrasound imaging has played an integral role in medical diagnostics for many years. Recent advances in image quality and resolution have now made it possible to examine living tissue ultrasonically at a microscopic level. Indeed, the use of ultrasound biomicroscopy is of growing interest and great importance.1 Advances in computer technology have paved the way for currently available ultrasound units that are portable and cost-effective for office practice.
Indications for diagnostic ultrasound of the foot and ankle include the prevention and treatment of wounds, detecting tendo
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