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…

   There is an ancient Chinese curse that goes, “May you live in interesting times.” We are now living in interesting financial times due to the current global economic mess. The experts and economists are mainly engaged in finger-pointing, which…

NPWT Dressing Selection Made Easy    When using negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) to facilitate wound healing, podiatrists may opt to use a new foam dressing kit.    The new foam dressing kit, which is designed for use with Smith and Nephew’s…

APMA Creates New Surgical Affiliate By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor    Following the American Podiatric Medical Association’s (APMA) parting of ways with the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), the APMA has established its own new…

   Achilles tendon problems have become more widespread with the increase in the number of adult athletes and an increase in the overall body mass index of patients. There have been many advances in the treatment of Achilles tendon problems with…

Please click here for the full Continuing Medical Education article: www.naccme.com/program/2009-pd-1/ While nonunions are relatively common complications, this author encourages a strong focus on fundamentals such as sound preoperative planning,…

Yes, Tom Chang, DPM cites recent advances in the use of autografts and allografts, and emphasizes that hyaline cartilage is more durable than fibrocartilage.    The last few years have seen the introduction of evolving techniques for osteochondral…

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…

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…

   Having effective and thorough documentation methods can enhance outcomes, improve efficiency and help reduce hurdles to timely reimbursement. These panelists draw on their experience to discuss exactly what one needs to document in charts and how…