Podiatry Today - ISSN: 1045-7860 - Volume 21 - Issue 7 - July 2008

Continuing Education: How To Address Puncture Wounds

Barry Rosenblum, DPM, Drew Taft, DPM, and Kevin Riemer, DPM

Regardless of your type of practice or institution, it is inevitable that you will come across puncture wounds. In fact, puncture wounds are probably more common than we think as many people delay or never seek medical attention.

Diabetes Watch: Assessing Vascular Surgery Options In Patients With PAD

Lauren A. Fisher, DPM, Hillarie L. Sizemore, DPM, and Khurram H. Khan, DPM

Feature: What You Should Know About Biofilms And Chronic Wounds

Guy Pupp, DPM, FACFAS, and Channa Williams, DPM

Biofilms can be a significant postop concern and can lead to complications such as osteomyelitis or other infections. Accordingly, these authors offer a closer look at the nature of biofilms, the need for improved diagnostic methods and possible treatment options.

Point-Counterpoint: Extracellular Matrices: Are They Worth It?

Steven R. Kravitz, DPM, Khurram Khan, DPM, and Lawrence Harkless, DPM

Yes. Steven R. Kravitz, DPM says podiatrists should consider extracellular matrix enhancement for chronic, complex wounds that do not respond to standard of care therapy. No, Khurram Khan, DPM, and Lawrence Harkless, DPM say the use of extracellular matrices should be extremely limited until further randomized controlled trials can prove that these modalities can close wounds in a costeffective manner.

A Guide To Current And Emerging Antibiotics For MRSA

Eliza Addis-Thomas, DPM, Jon Key, DPM, FACFAS and Peter A. Blume, DPM, FACFAS

Given the increased prevalence of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and the emergence of community-acquired MRSA (CA-MRSA), these authors examine the current research and indications for currently available agents. They also assess the potential of new agents being studied for MRSA and diabetic foot infections.

A Closer Look At The Research On Bilayered Living Cell Therapy

George Liu, DPM, FACFAS, and John Steinberg, DPM, FACFAS

Over the past several years, bilayered living cell therapy has shown promise in treating venous stasis wounds and diabetic foot ulcers. Accordingly, these authors offer key insights on how the modality’s mechanisms of action facilitate healing and a comprehensive review of the current literature.

How To Address Vascular Complications With Lower Extremity Wounds

David E. Allie, MD

In addressing 10 common myths about referring patients with chronic limb ischemia for possible endovascular procedures, this author notes that significant advances have changed the perception of these techniques. He also emphasizes the importance of thorough vascular assessment in order to prevent potential amputations.

Secrets To Motivating Your Staff

Lynn Homisak, PRT

Believe it or not, money is not the sole motivating factor for your staff.Your leadership skills, genuine appreciation, personalized incentives and keeping folks in the loop can go a long way to motivating office staff.

Letters: Weighing In On The Evidenced-Based Medicine Debate

New Products: Cool Cover

News and Trends: CDC Looks At Exercise Limitations Among People With Diabetes And Arthritis

Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor

Surgical Pearls: Can Calcium Phosphate Bone Cement Aid In Hallux Valgus Repair?

Kerry Zang, DPM

Technology In Practice: Oak Extract Is Key Ingredient In Wound Dressing

Robi Garthwait, Contributing Editor

Treatment Dilemmas: How To Get Better Results With Bunion Surgery

Justin Franson, DPM, and Babak Baravarian, DPM

Wound Care Q&A: What You Should Know About Potentially Malignant Wounds

Clinical Editor: Lawrence Karlock, DPM