CLINICAL EVENTS CALENDAR
- Nov 18,2009Nov 21,2009Yucatan Pediatric Seminar11/18/2009 - 12:2111/21/2009 - 12:21
Northwest Podiatric Foundation
Yucatan Crippled Children's Project
Merida, Mexico
Hyatt Regency Merida Hotel
1-866-286-NWPF - Jan 10,2010Jan 17,2010Winter Seminar at Sea01/10/2010 - 12:2401/17/2010 - 12:24
Northwest Podiatric Foundation
Southern Caribbean Cruise
RCCL - The Adventure of the Seas
1-866-286-NWPF - Apr 17,2010Apr 20,20102010 SAWC Spring04/17/2010 - 11:2304/20/2010 - 11:23website:
Gaylord Palms Hotel and Convention Center
Orlando, FL - Jul 15,2010Jul 18,2010The 2010 APMA Annual Scientific Meeting07/15/2010 - 13:2607/18/2010 - 13:26website:
Washington State Convention & Trade Center
Seattle, Washington
Non-Accredited Education
Managing the Diabetic Foot: A Clinical and Economic View Complimentary Archived Webcast
Non-Accredited
Understanding Collagen Dressings and their Benefit in Wound Care
Complimentary Archived Webcast
non-accredited
Feature
Minimal Incision Surgery: Can It Have An Impact In Diabetic Limb Salvage?
For patients with diabetes and rigid forefoot deformities, traditional surgical procedures and prolonged offloading periods have a high risk of potential complications. Accordingly, these authors offer perspectives and step-by-step pearls on the use of percutaneous surgery and minimal incision surgery procedures.
The direct and indirect costs of foot ulcerations, infections and amputations as a result of diabetes are staggering.1-4 Despite advances in disease management, wound healing, infection control and limb salvage techniques, diabetes will continue to ri
A Closer Look At Tissue And Cell Regeneration In CLI
Given the severe complications associated with critical limb ischemia (CLI), this author offers a revealing look at the research on tissue regeneration and stem cell therapy, and potential therapeutic applications in the future.
Critical limb ischemia (CLI) is an end-stage disease that is provoked by progressive obstruction of the peripheral arteries. It is often associated with long segments of involvement at multiple sites with distal vessel disease. The ischemic insult results in rest pain, which progresses to skin breakdown and gangrene unless ischemia is revers
When Conservative Care Fails For Tendinopathies
Patients with tendinopathies can undergo conservative care for months without resolution of the condition. Delayed presentation is often an issue as well. Accordingly, this author emphasizes the differences between tendinopathy and tendinosis, and offers salient insights on surgical modalities and procedures.
At podiatric medical conferences, one will see rows and rows of vendors displaying a wide variety of products involving fixation of bone. However, there are very few vendors who display products that foot and ankle surgeons can use in the treatment of tendon
Empiric Antibiotics: A Guide To Appropriate Use
Given the challenges of selecting appropriate empiric therapy with the rise of antibiotic resistance, these authors offer a review of the literature in regard to diabetic foot infections. They offer pertinent insights on infection severity, common pathogens and other factors in choosing the right agent.
While antibiotic therapy for infection is typically empiric at the outset, making the right call is not easy. If physicians make a too narrow selection in terms of antibiotic coverage, they may miss the offending organism. Conversely, choosing a too broad antibiotic
How To Respond To A Medicare Audit
While undergoing a Medicare audit can be a stressful situation, this author emphasizes cooperation and documentation, and outlines key factors that commonly trigger an audit of one’s practice.
You have been notified that you are about to be audited by Medicare. Do not panic. Audits are simply the cost of doing business. Many entities may audit you during the lifetime of your practice. Your practice may be subject to audits from insurance companies, health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and even the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
When y
How To Address Avascular Necrosis
When surgeons perform distal first metatarsal osteotomies, avascular necrosis (AVN) is a relatively common complication. Accordingly, these authors emphasize having a strong understanding of the involved vascular anatomy, share intraoperative pearls for minimizing the risk and offer treatment insights when AVN does occur.
Although it is a relatively rare problem, avascular necrosis (AVN) of the first metatarsal head is a condition that we should be aware of and understand. This condition started getting attention when surgeons offered the first descriptions of dis
Current Concepts With The Lapidus Bunionectomy
When it comes to treating hallux valgus, the Lapidus arthrodesis can be an effective procedure. These authors discuss the evolution of the technique, offer a guide to key indications and contraindications, and provide essential step-by-step pearls for performing the procedure.
Hallux valgus is one of the most common deformities we see as foot and ankle surgeons. There are over 100 different types of surgical procedures for this deformity.1,2 With the considerable variety of procedures, it is fairly evident that no one procedure has been able to provide
What You Should Know About Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis (AD) has a multiplicity of clinical presentations and many authorities consider it to be a syndrome. It is a chronic inflammatory pruritic skin disease that is often associated with elevated serum IgE levels and a personal or family history of type 1 allergies, allergic rhinitis and asthma. This condition is made up of a group of specific signs and symptoms that characterize the dermatological expression of the atopic diathesis.
Atopic dermatitis predominantly affects infants, children and young adults. Approximately 60 percent of th
How To Handle Complications Of Hammertoe Surgery
Offering insights and pearls from their experience, these authors discuss essential preoperative and intraoperative steps for reducing the risk of complications from hammertoe surgery. They also offer salient advice for rectifying complications when they occur.
There are several reasons why patients undergo hammertoe surgery. While pain is the most common indication for hammertoe surgery, one cannot separate pain and cosmesis in many of these cases. Certainly, there are severe deformities associated with hammertoes and in many in
Current Concepts And Controversies With In-Office Dispensing
While there are a variety of perceptions about the nature of in-office dispensing, this author addresses key issues and says it can be a valuable addition to one’s practice for physicians and patients.
One of the hottest debates in podiatric medicine involves the process of dispensing products to patients. Many feel that dispensing ancillary products provides patients with a plethora of value while opponents argue that dispensing is only a source of physician profit.
Products that are currently being dispensed by podiatrists include mois
William Fishco, DPM, FACFAS
Michelle L. Butterworth, DPM, FACFAS
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Hampton Bays and Long Island, New York
Various Locations- Indiana , Ohio
CME Showcase
"Current Concepts In Healing Chronic Diabetic Foot Ulcerations"
A Complimentary On-Demand CE/CME Webcast This activity is supported by an educational grant from Advanced Biohealing. To access this Webcast, visit www.naccme.com/program/n-550/ |
 Current Concepts In Diagnosing And Treating MRSA In The Diabetic Foot This activity is supported by an education grant from Pfizer. To access this activity, visit www.naccme.com/program/n-528/ |
 MRSA And Diabetic Foot Wounds: Where Do We Go From Here?Archived Accredited Webcast with Q&A This activity is supported by an educational grant from Pfizer. This activity is sponsored by the North American Center For Continuing Medical Education (NACCME). |
 PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE (PAD) AND CRITICAL LIMB ISCHEMIA (CLI):Managing Vascular and Wound Healing Challenges with Current and Emerging Technologies Archived Accredited Webcast with Q&A This activity is supported by an educational grant from Baxter Healthcare Corporation. |
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