Podiatry Today - ISSN: 1045-7860 - Volume 19 - Issue 9 - September 2006

Continuing Education: A Guide To Detecting Nail Pathology

By Bradley W. Bakotic, DPM, DO

An insufficient understanding of nail pathology can lead to inappropriate management. Accordingly, this author discusses a variety of possible contributing factors and presents a classification of different types of nail unit dystrophy.

Diabetes Watch: Current Concepts In Treating Acute Charcot's Arthropathy

By Lee C. Rogers, DPM, Nicholas J. Bevilacqua, DPM, and David G. Armstrong, DPM, PhD

Editor's Perspective: Seeing Through The Petty Politics And Recognizing Lasting Contributions

By Jeff Hall, Executive Editor

Feature: Bioabsorbable Implants For Flatfoot: Can They Work?

By Jeffrey S. Boberg, DPM, FACFAS, Timothy Oldani, DPM, and Nicholas Martin, DPM

In a thorough review of the literature, these authors discuss the design, materials and efficacy of bioabsorbable implants and how they have evolved over the years. They also assess whether an emerging device can facilitate improved outcomes for the subtalar joint arthroereisis procedure.

Current Concepts In Managing The Wound Microenvironment

By Amy Jelinek, DPM, and Vickie Driver, DPM, FACFAS

When it comes to healing chronic ulcerations, one must have a strong understanding of the cellular dysfunction that occurs with these ulcers. Accordingly, these authors offer a closer look at the dynamic nature of wound healing and how to strive for the right balance of growth factors, cytokines and proteases in the wound bed.

A Pertinent Primer On Current Orthobiologics

By Mark D. Dollard, DPM, FACFAS, and Glenn Weinraub, DPM, FACFAS

Given the vast array of orthobiologic materials that surgeons can utilize in podiatric surgery, these authors provide an informative overview of the makeup, benefits and appropriate application of osteogenic substitutes, osteoinductive substitutes and osteoconductive substitutes.

How To Obtain Premium Value For Your Practice

By John V. Guiliana, DPM, MS

Whether you are pursuing a new venture, moving or preparing for retirement, there are many issues to consider in ensuring the maximum value for your practice. Accordingly, this author discusses how practices are valuated and offers key pointers for enhancing the worth of your practice.

Forum: When It Is Time To Set Life On Cruise Control

By John H. McCord, DPM

New Products: Get Closure On Wounds

News and Trends: Are Orthoses Effective Against Plantar Fasciitis In The Long Run?

By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor

Surgical Pearls: Emphasizing The Minimally Invasive Benefits Of The KobyGard System

By Richard O. Lundeen, DPM

Technology In Practice: New AFO Device Offers Enhanced Customization And Multiple Indications

By Anthony Leone, Special Projects Editor

Treatment Dilemmas: Persistent Pain After Ankle Sprain: Is A Peroneal Tendon Injury The Cause?

By Babak Baravarian, DPM

Wound Care Q&A: Exploring The Potential Of Bioengineered Alternative Tissues

Clinical Editor: Lawrence Karlock, DPM