During my four years as a podiatry student at the California College of Podiatric Medicine from 1979 to 1983, among my very distinct memories were the frequent comparisons between podiatrists and orthopedic surgeons.

Are you looking for an alternate bone fixation option that reduces complication risk, reduces OR time and is easy to apply?

When choosing a type of practice model, podiatrists today have a number of options open to them and each option has its advantages and disadvantages. You need to choose the practice model that makes practical sense for you at this stage of your…

These expert panelists explore the efficacy of orthoses for hallux limitus, the impact of orthotic devices on the kinetic chain and key considerations with topcovers.

A 54-year-old woman presents with bilateral leg lesions that are pruritic and bothersome, a condition that is several years in duration. She has seen several physicians for this condition but “no one seems to be able to help” her. As she is sitting…

These authors detail the diagnosis and treatment of a 76-year-old patient who presented with a painless palpable mass along her dorsal first metatarsal shaft, a mass that had increased in size over the past few years.

Noting that drug-induced arthralgia can occur as a side effect of a large number of common medications, this author offers insights on how to recognize and manage drug-induced joint pain.

Staphylococcus aureus, one of the six pathogens with growing multidrug resistant virulence. These six bacteria are responsible for two-thirds of all healthcare-associated infections."> Determining the best course of treatment for bacterial…

A recent systematic review found that one in every five patients with diabetes and peripheral neuropathy undergoing a partial first ray amputation subsequently required a more proximal amputation.

Yes. Offering key anatomical pearls and biomechanical insights, Luke D. Cicchinelli, DPM, FACFAS, notes that a lateral release is beneficial in the majority of surgical procedures for patients with hallux abducto valgus. No. Jeffrey Boberg, DPM…