Volume 25 - Issue 1 - January 2012
Feature
Case Study
12/27/2011
In a case study involving a gangrenous fifth digit in an 88-year-old patient, this author discusses the use of a minimum incision ray resection and fillet of toe flap after appropriate revascularization to facilitate more expeditious healing...
In a case study involving a gangrenous fifth digit in an 88-year-old patient, this author discusses the use of a minimum incision ray resection and fillet of toe flap after appropriate revascularization to facilitate more expeditious healing...
In a case study involving a...
12/27/2011
Podiatry Today
Online Exclusive
12/27/2011
This author investigates common misconceptions about barefoot running and expounds on the positive effects of minimalist footwear.
This author investigates common misconceptions about barefoot running and expounds on the positive effects of minimalist footwear.
This author investigates common...
12/27/2011
Podiatry Today
12/21/2011
How do you bolster collections at your practice? Ensure processes that prevent poor coding and minimize data entry errors. Have strong procedures in place to follow up with insurance companies and stay on top of patient statements....
How do you bolster collections at your practice? Ensure processes that prevent poor coding and minimize data entry errors. Have strong procedures in place to follow up with insurance companies and stay on top of patient statements....
How do you bolster collections...
12/21/2011
Podiatry Today
12/21/2011
In recent years, there has been much discussion over what criteria should prompt the treatment of pediatric flatfoot and when one should not treat it. This author discusses the consequences of pediatric flatfoot, the pathomechanics of the...
In recent years, there has been much discussion over what criteria should prompt the treatment of pediatric flatfoot and when one should not treat it. This author discusses the consequences of pediatric flatfoot, the pathomechanics of the...
In recent years, there has been...
12/21/2011
Podiatry Today
Column
Forum
12/21/2011
I have been retired from podiatry for three years but I still enjoy attending the American Podiatric Medical Association National seminar. It is a chance to see old friends and keep my finger on the pulse of my profession of 34 years. Last...
I have been retired from podiatry for three years but I still enjoy attending the American Podiatric Medical Association National seminar. It is a chance to see old friends and keep my finger on the pulse of my profession of 34 years. Last...
I have been retired from...
12/21/2011
Podiatry Today
Treatment Dilemmas
12/21/2011
Cavus foot pain can be a difficult and challenging problem. It is far less common to see a high arch patient with foot pain than a low arch patient with foot pain. As a result, high arch feet are less commonly treated or may be less...
Cavus foot pain can be a difficult and challenging problem. It is far less common to see a high arch patient with foot pain than a low arch patient with foot pain. As a result, high arch feet are less commonly treated or may be less...
Cavus foot pain can be a...
12/21/2011
Podiatry Today
Surgical Pearls
12/21/2011
Ankle fractures are seemingly uncomplicated injuries. However, in the elderly and people with diabetes, this seemingly straightforward injury can have catastrophic outcomes.
Ankle fractures are seemingly uncomplicated injuries. However, in the elderly and people with diabetes, this seemingly straightforward injury can have catastrophic outcomes.
Ankle fractures are seemingly...
12/21/2011
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
12/21/2011
Pink ribbon. The juxtaposition of these two words translates into arguably the most recognized symbol anywhere, the looping image firmly embedded in our collective psyche and associated with breast cancer awareness. These words also conjure...
Pink ribbon. The juxtaposition of these two words translates into arguably the most recognized symbol anywhere, the looping image firmly embedded in our collective psyche and associated with breast cancer awareness. These words also conjure...
Pink ribbon. The juxtaposition...
12/21/2011
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
12/21/2011
Although Congress acted last month to prevent a 27 percent reimbursement cut for Medicare, questions remain as to ensuring long-term reimbursement stability for podiatric physicians. The House passed HR 3630, which would increase Medicare...
Although Congress acted last month to prevent a 27 percent reimbursement cut for Medicare, questions remain as to ensuring long-term reimbursement stability for podiatric physicians. The House passed HR 3630, which would increase Medicare...
Although Congress acted last...
12/21/2011
Podiatry Today
Insights
Q&A
12/21/2011
Fungal infections can exacerbate the already compromised environment of lower extremity wounds. These expert panelists discuss treating fungal infections in wound care patients, offering insights on oral treatments, topical therapies, and...
Fungal infections can exacerbate the already compromised environment of lower extremity wounds. These expert panelists discuss treating fungal infections in wound care patients, offering insights on oral treatments, topical therapies, and...
Fungal infections can...
12/21/2011
Podiatry Today
