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Podiatry Today - ISSN: 1045-7860 - Volume 17 - Issue 6 - June 2004 | |
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| By David Levine, DPM, CPed |
Whether it is obvious or not so obvious, undetected leg length discrepancy (LLD) can contribute to chronic pain and pathomechanical changes. With this in mind, this author discusses several approaches to detecting LLD and offers insights for treating this condition.
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| By Gary L. Dockery, DPM, FACFAS |
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| By Jeff Hall, Editor-in-Chief |
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| Moderator: Michael Downey, DPM;
Panelists: Jeffrey C. Christensen, DPM, Lawrence Fallat, DPM, Robert L. Goldstucker, Esq., Nelson Hendler, MD, MS, and Steven Mandel, MD |
In an attempt to clear up some of the confusion and controversies around this condition, a roundtable of experts discusses the current terminology, possible etiologies, diagnostic keys, appropriate referrals and treatment protocols.
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A Guide To Bracing For Charcot |
| By Jason Pollard, DPM, and Richard Stess, DPM |
Treating acute or chronic Charcot neuroarthropathy can be difficult and choosing from the wide array of possible modalities doesn’t make it any easier. With this in mind, the authors offer a helpful guide to various options ranging from the total contact cast and ankle foot orthoses to patellar tendon bearing braces.
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What You Should Know About Billing For Orthotics |
| By Robert Smith, Contributing Editor |
Given the plethora of codes and the various rules and exclusions of various third-party payers, billing for orthotics may come across as an inescapable maze. With this in mind, the author provides an overview of sound proactive principles for minimizing coding headaches and maximizing reimbursement.
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| By Brian McCurdy, Associate Editor |
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| Guest Clinical Editor: Nicholas Romansky, DPM |
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| By Robi Garthwait, Contributing Editor |
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