Volume 20 - Issue 6 - June 2007

Dermatology Diagnosis »

Treating A Patient With Multiple, Pruritic Open Lesions On Both Feet

By G. “Dock” Dockery, DPM, FACFAS | 9348 reads | 0 comments

A 32-year-old female presents to the clinic with a chief complaint of multiple pruritic lesions on the tops of both feet. The lesions have been present for several months and appear to be increasing in number and size. The patient has not seen any other physician for this problem and she has not been putting any medications on the condition.



Orthotics Q&A »

How To Overcome Obstacles With Custom Orthoses

Guest Clinical Editor: David Levine, DPM, CPed | 5103 reads | 0 comments

Despite the success rate one may have with orthotic devices, sometimes patients may not tolerate the devices.



Feature »

Pertinent Pointers On Equinus Procedures

By Mary Crawford, DPM, FACFAS | 19533 reads | 0 comments

Given the various ways people compensate for equinus as well as the many conditions associated with equinus, the author provides an anatomical primer, addresses biomechanical influences and offers pearls on surgical treatment



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What You Should Know About Lichen Planus

By G. “Dock” Dockery, DPM, FACFAS, and Bradley Bakotic, DPM, DO | 33419 reads | 0 comments

Lichen planus can be a challenging condition to diagnose. Accordingly, these authors review variations of lichen planus, offer insights on the differential diagnosis and essential treatment tips.



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How To Address Complications Of Hammertoe Surgery

By Molly Judge, DPM | 34115 reads | 0 comments

Residual MPJ subluxation. Neuritis. Flail toe. Hypertrophic scars. These are just some of the complications that can occur with hammertor surgery.



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Point-Counterpoint: Is External Fixation Overutilized?

By Lawrence DiDomenico, DPM, and George Vito, DPM | 6001 reads | 0 comments


Yes,

this author says technological advances with internal fixation may reduce the need for external fixation. He notes that ex-fix may not be as cost-effective as AO techniques in facilitating early weightbearing, and also cites the anesthesia risks associated with external fixation.

By Lawrence DiDomenico, DPM