Given the possible dire consequences of melanoma, prompt diagnosis is vital. Accordingly, these authors review the current literature on imaging modalities, discuss appropriate staging and biopsy pearls, and offer a compelling case study.

Medial malleolar irritation and talonavicular irritation are some of the common issues that arise for patients wearing ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs). Accordingly, this author offers salient preventive advice and provides essential pearls for treating complications with functional and gauntlet AFOs when they occur.

Online Poll Reveals Initial Hesitance About ASPS Membership

By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor

   How will the recent establishment of the American Society of Podiatric Surgeons (ASPS) as the new surgical affiliate of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) affect the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) and the profession in general? A recent Podiatry Today online poll provides some preliminary clues.

   What steps can one take to treat a wound that has not responded after a certain period of treatment? Our expert panelists discuss guidelines for assessing the efficacy of standard therapy, keys to addressing nutrition deficiencies and considerations for modifying the treatment regimen.

   Q: What is the timeline to modify the wound treatment when the wound is not healing as you hoped?

   Approximately 20 years ago, I saw my first Achilles tendon rupture with bated breath. I thought the surgery was amazing and being able to tie a tendon back together that looked like strands of spaghetti was amazing. After the surgery, the patient wore an above-the-knee cast and the surgery was considered a full success.