Podiatry Today Current Issue

Emerging Concepts In Hammertoe Surgery

admin — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:18:24 -0400

Although podiatrists commonly perform hammertoe surgery, the procedure can be fraught with complications. Accordingly, this author shares pearls on internal fixation, soft tissue management and metatarsal surgery, and offers pertinent principles on ensuring postoperative success.

Keys To Diagnosing Lower Extremity Melanomas

admin — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:03:30 -0400

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.

A Closer Look At Topicals For Tinea Pedis

admin — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:31:54 -0400

Given the increasing prevalence of tinea pedis, this author discusses the various forms of the infection, reviews the current literature on topical antifungal therapy and offers perspective on the role of OTC topicals in the overall management of tinea pedis.

How To Address And Prevent Complications With AFOs

admin — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:12:07 -0400

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.

Os Trigonum: Should You Treat It Surgically?

admin — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:26:59 -0400

Yes. Christopher Corwin, DPM says surgical excision, when properly indicated, addresses the cause of os trigonum pain, offers a lower risk of recurrence and facilitates a quick recovery and return to activity.

September 2009

admin — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:38:01 -0400

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.

Current Concepts In Offloading Diabetic Foot Ulcers

admin — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:56:24 -0400

As the prevalence of diabetes mellitus increases worldwide, there will be a concomitant increase in the development of the lower extremity manifestations of the disease process. In the United States alone, there are currently an estimated 24 million patients living with diabetes.^1,2 Given the reported 15 percent lifetime incidence for the development of lower extremity ulcerations in this patient population, this equates to approximately 3.6 million diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs).³

When Wounds Stall: Key Considerations To Jump-Start Healing

admin — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:02:08 -0400

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?

A Closer Look At Arthroscopy For Ankle Fractures And Post-Fracture Defects

admin — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:28:00 -0400

Arthroscopy is an expedient tool in the management of intra-articular fractures of the ankle and post-fracture articular defects. It provides the surgeon the ability to anatomically reduce a fracture under direct visualization with minimal intervention. It also enables the surgeon to address any articular injury primarily.

Current Concepts In Treating Achilles Tendon Ruptures

admin — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:34:27 -0400

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.