Podiatry Today - ISSN: 1045-7860 - Volume 20 - Issue 11 - November 2007

Continuing Education: A Guide To The Differential Diagnosis Of Plantar Fasciitis

By Charles F. Peebles, DPM

There may be a tendency to leap to a plantar fasciitis diagnosis when patients present with heel pain. However, this author emphasizes the importance of a thorough differential diagnosis. Accordingly, he offers diagnostic insights on a variety of potential causes ranging from calcaneal spur fractures and neurogenic heel pain to systemic etiologies.

Diabetes Watch: Tendo-Achilles Lengthening: Friend Or Foe In The Diabetic Foot?

By Paul J. Kim, DPM, Clinical Editor: John S. Steinberg, DPM

Feature: Case Studies In Cryosurgery For Heel Pain

By Marc Katz, DPM

Can cryosurgery offer a less invasive option for patients who fail conservative therapy and other modalities for heel pain? This author, who has performed over 600 cryosurgery procedures, offers insights on the advantages of this procedure and shares four intriguing case studies as well.

How To Maximize Outcomes In Tarsal Tunnel Surgery

By Stephen L. Barrett, DPM, MBA, CWS

Tarsal tunnel surgery can pose a high level of difficulty for the surgeon. Offering insights from the literature and drawing upon his own experience, this author provides a detailed look at the preoperative assessment and examination, surgical technique and postoperative considerations.

A Guide To Conservative Care For Heel Pain

By Eric M. Feit, DPM and Alona Kashanian, DPM

Conservative modalities reportedly resolve the majority of heel pain complaints. Accordingly, these authors offer a stepwise approach and key pearls from their clinical experience for maximizing conservative therapy.

Do Prefab Orthoses Have A Place In Treating Plantar Fasciitis?

By Paul R. Scherer, DPM

How do prefabricated orthoses stack up against custom orthoses? This author analyzes the currently published research on the efficacy of prefabricated devices for various conditions including plantar fasciitis. He also offers key biomechanical insights on prefab design considerations and how they impact treatment results.

Forum: Passing The Torch To A New Partner

By John H. McCord, DPM

New Products: Simplifying Silver

News and Trends: How Does Quality Of Life Affect Diabetes Treatment Compliance?

By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor

Surgical Pearls: Can A New Nail Trephination Device Help Treat Nail Conditions?

By Andreas Boker, MD; Clinical Editor: Jesse Burks, DPM

Technology In Practice: Facilitating Healing In A Variety Of Lower Extremity Wounds

By Aaron Becker, Special Projects Editor

Treatment Dilemmas: A Closer Look At A New Algorithm For Treating Plantar Fasciitis

By Babak Baravarian, DPM, and Bora Rhim, DPM

Wound Care Q&A: Expert Insights On Managing Traumatic Wounds

Clinical Editor: Lawrence Karlock, DPM