Volume 16 - Issue 2 - February 2003
Orthotics Q&A »
Key Pearls For Prescribing AFOs
You may find that even the best of custom foot orthotics are insufficient to manage a particular patient’s problem. Either too much force is applied to the foot or perhaps the foot orthotic cannot provide the necessary support. In some of these cases, one may consider using an ankle foot orthotic (AFO). In a follow-up to last month’s cover story, a panel of experts address how and when they employ these devices in treatment.
Q: In what type of situation do you consider using an AFO or similar brace?
A: Alan Banks, DPM, uses an AFO in various situations, saying the device can be
Technology In Practice »
How The Premier Mini C-Arm Provides A Clearer Picture
If you need a clearer picture when taking X-rays in your practice, you may want to consider adding the Premier Mini C-Arm to your diagnostic armamentarium. The device’s compact design, easy application and enhanced resolution reportedly make it useful for a variety of applications.
The iso-centered C-arm is well balanced and rotates 360 degrees. Fluoroscan, the manufacturer of the device, notes the Mini C-Arm’s easy navigation allows for easy viewing of 15-inch (38-cm) swiveling high intensity monitors from any angle.
The Premier device features a 45-micron focal spot X-ray tube. Not
News and Trends »
Chronic Tendon Pain: Can The Ultrasound Have An Impact?
Should DPMs give more consideration to using ultrasounds when treating tough Achilles tendon cases? Ultrasonography may help provide a more accurate diagnosis, improved treatment and shorter recovery time for patients with chronic tendon problems, according to the authors of a new study, which was recently presented at the 88th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) in Chicago.
During the study, conducted at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, researchers performed an ultrasound on 400 patients, who had various tendon,
Feature »
What Boards And Organizations Are Doing For You
APMA. ACFAS. ABPOPPM. A glance at the acronyms of the various podiatric organizations can fill you with visions of alphabet soup. For those just starting out in podiatry or those who are trying to cut back on how many organization fees they’re paying each year, choosing from among these organizations can be very daunting. The question has to be asked: What are the goals of these boards and organizations and what will they do for you?
The types of organizations run the gamut from state societies and educational organizations to practice management groups. To join some groups, you’ll no dou
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