Volume 37 - Issue 2 - February 2024

Feature

Case Report

Improving Wound Healing Outcomes in Patients With Diabetes and Foot Burn Injuries

02/13/2024

Jean V. Archer , DPM, FACPM, CWS, FACCWS, FASPS, FAPWHc;

The authors present a case report of a street food vendor with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus who suffered a hot oil scald foot burn requiring skin grafting, providing insight into the mechanism of this particular burn injury and an...

The authors present a case...

02/13/2024

Podiatry Today

Cover Feature

Medical Professionals as Social Media Influencers: What is the Impact on Practice?

02/03/2024

Betsy H. Grunch , MD, FACS;

Bradley P. Abicht , DPM, FACFAS;

Ebonie Vincent-Sleet , DPM, MBMS;

Brian Loder , DPM, CWS, FACFAS;

Jacqueline Donovan , DPM, FACFAS;

Tea Nguyen , DPM;

In this roundtable, the panelists share their goals and activities on social media, how it has impacted their practice, and how other medical professionals may find benefit for their practices.

In this roundtable, the...

02/03/2024

Podiatry Today

Feature

Assessing Global Ankle Instability

02/03/2024

Ramez Sakkab , DPM, AACFAS;

Jeffrey E. McAlister , DPM, FACFAS;

Global ankle instability, which combines the medial and lateral aspects of this concern, should be a consideration in patients with acute ankle sprains or chronic ankle instability. These authors review assessment and evaluation of this...

Global ankle instability, which...

02/03/2024

Podiatry Today

Feature

Pertinent Pearls in Contract Review

02/03/2024

Christopher R. Hood Jr., DPM, FACFAS, AACFAS;

For those starting at a new podiatry practice, this author notes the importance of having a firm grasp on the specifics of your contract, including compensation, benefits, partnership, and other aspects.

For those starting at a new...

02/03/2024

Podiatry Today

Column

Practice Builders

Balancing Care With Conversation: A Guide to Discussing Sensitive Current Events

02/03/2024

Andrew Schneider , DPM;

Frequently, you will find that sensitive current events may intersect with your role as a healthcare provider, challenging you to maintain professionalism while showing empathy. Whether it’s a global pandemic, political unrest, or societal...

Frequently, you will find that...

02/03/2024

Podiatry Today