Biomechanics & Orthotics Specialty Channel

Orthotics Q&A

Is 3D Scanning Eclipsing Traditional Casting For Orthotics?

09/25/2020

Guest Clinical Editor: Jenny Sanders, DPM, FACPM
Panelists: Lisa Levick-Doane, DPM, FACFAS, Evan Merrill, DPM, FACFAS and Tea Nguyen, DPM

Guest Clinical Editor: Jenny Sanders,...

As clinical practice becomes increasingly more complex, practitioners may be seeking new and advanced options to streamline operations while achieving optimal outcomes. Accordingly, these panelists discuss their experience with 3D scanning...

As clinical practice becomes...

09/25/2020

Podiatry Today

Feature

Podiatric Biomechanics: A Paradigm In Crisis?

09/16/2020

By Eric A. Fuller, DPM

Have an increasing number of anomalies led to legitimate challenges of classically taught principles of podiatric biomechanics? Suggesting that flaws in long-held tenets in biomechanics and an overreliance on static perceptions of a normal...

Have an increasing number of...

09/16/2020

Podiatry Today

Orthotics Q&A

Limb Length Discrepancy: Pertinent Insights On Diagnosis And Treatment Through Lifts And Orthotic Therapy

07/27/2020

Guest Clinical Editor: Joseph C. D’Amico, DPM
Panelists: Stanley Beekman, DPM and R. Daryl Phillips, DPM

Guest Clinical Editor: Joseph C. D’Am...

Although the consequences of limb length discrepancies (LLDs) are far-reaching, possibilities for biomechanical management of this condition are equally as expansive. With this in mind, the panelists share their experiences in optimal...

Although the consequences of...

07/27/2020

Podiatry Today

Feature

Keys To Assessing And Managing Limb Length Discrepancy

06/30/2020

By Bruce Williams, DPM

Given that limb length differences are a common contributing factor in many conditions, this author offers pertinent insights on proper evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. Limb length difference or discrepancy (LLD), which is also...

Given that limb length...

06/30/2020

Podiatry Today

Feature

Is Scanning More Effective Than Casting For Custom Orthoses?

05/18/2020

By Bruce Williams, DPM and Jeff Root

By Bruce Williams, DPM and Jeff Root ...

Point Yes. Dispelling myths about the differences between casting and scanning, this author also notes that scanning is a cost-effective and time-saving alternative that should inspire providers to rethink their old algor

Point Yes. Dispelling myths...

05/18/2020

Podiatry Today

Orthotics Q&A

Key Orthotic Considerations In The Special Needs Patient

03/30/2020

Guest Clinical Editor: Timothy Dutra, DPM, FACPM
Panelists: David Jenkins, DPM, FACFAS, FAASPM, Karen Langone, DPM, DABPM and Dianne Mitchell-Pray, DPM

Guest Clinical Editor: Timothy Dutra,...

Patients with special needs experience higher rates of certain foot and ankle conditions. In order to address the unique needs of this population, the panelists discuss specialized interpersonal approaches to these cases, along with common...

Patients with special needs...

03/30/2020

Podiatry Today

Forum

Is Subtalar Joint Neutral A Scientific Measurement Or A Clinical Approximation?

03/30/2020

By Kevin A. Kirby, DPM

Merton Root, DPM is credited by many for the invention of the concept of a neutral position of the subtalar joint (STJ). Dr. Root and colleagues defined the STJ neutral position as being “the point at which the foot is neither pronated nor...

Merton Root, DPM is credited by...

03/30/2020

Podiatry Today

Blog

When Biomechanical Theory Clashes With Surgical EBM: A Closer Look At Flexible Flatfoot Deformity With Equinus

01/28/2020

Patrick DeHeer DPM FACFAS

Questioning established medical therapies leads to advancement and innovation when it is based on scientific methodology. Biomechanical theories are often just that: theories. Often, a disconnect between biomechanical theories and surgical...

Questioning established medical...

01/28/2020

Podiatry Today

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Key Orthotic Pearls In The Management Of Rearfoot Pathology

01/23/2020

By Karen A. Langone, DPM, DABPM, FAAPSM

By Karen A. Langone, DPM, DABPM, FAAP...

Custom orthotics can contain a multitude of features and modifications to facilitate effective treatment. With this in mind, this author reviews pertinent decision-making pathways for the optimal orthotic to help address conditions of the...

Custom orthotics can contain a...

01/23/2020

Podiatry Today