Peter A. Blume, DPM, FACFAS

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Assessing Collagen-Based Modalities For Diabetic Foot Ulcerations

04/21/2016

Michael I. Gazes , DPM, MPH, FACFAS, FACPM;

Collagen-based products reportedly promote increased fibroblast proliferation and inhibit excessive matrix metalloproteinases in addition to other benefits for diabetic foot ulcerations. With this in mind, these authors take a closer look at...

Collagen-based products...

04/21/2016

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Negative Pressure Wound Therapy as Postoperative Dressing in Below Knee Amputation Stump Closure of Patients with Chronic Venous Insufficiency

10/01/2011

Sumpio Bauer ;

Peter A. Blume , DPM, FACFAS;

Pratapji Thakor ;

David Mahler ;

10/01/2011

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Is The TMA Overutilized In The Diabetic Foot?

03/12/2020

Barry I. Rosenblum , DPM, FACFAS;

Peter A. Blume , DPM, FACFAS;

Casey Lewis , DPM;

John Martucci , DPM;

Andrew S. Au , DPM;

Ashley A. Bruno , DPM;

Yes. Although the transmetarsal amputation has important indications in limb salvage, these authors note significant re-operation, re-amputation and morbidity rates, and point to a variety of alternative procedures for salvaging the forefoot.

Yes. Although the transmetarsal...

03/12/2020

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Empiric Antibiotics: A Guide To Appropriate Use

12/30/2008

Eliza Addis-Thomas , DPM;

Jonathan J. Key , DPM, FACFAS;

Peter A. Blume , DPM, FACFAS;

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,...

Given the challenges of...

12/30/2008

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Plastic Techniques For Wound Coverage: Do You Need To Pull The Trigger?

07/23/2018

Navdeep K. Dhatt , DPM;

Trusha B. Jariwala , DPM;

Peter A. Blume , DPM, FACFAS;

When wounds fail to heal by conventional methods, plastic surgery techniques can offer viable alternatives for wound closure. Accordingly, these authors discuss the reconstructive ladder/pyramid and various types of techniques ranging from...

When wounds fail to heal by...

07/23/2018

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Point-Counterpoint: Are Bioengineered Alternative Tissues Better Than Split Thickness Skin Grafts For DFUs?

02/20/2015

Brian M. Schmidt , DPM;

Rodney Stuck , DPM;

Peter A. Blume , DPM, FACFAS;

Yes. Citing the availability, growth factor content and reduced risks in high-risk patients, this author says bioengineered alternative tissues are his first-line treatment for advanced wounds. By Rodney Stuck, DPM

Yes. Citing the availability,...

02/20/2015

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A Guide To Current And Emerging Antibiotics For MRSA

07/03/2008

Peter A. Blume , DPM, FACFAS;

Eliza Addis-Thomas , DPM;

Jonathan J. Key , DPM, FACFAS;

Staphylococcus aureus is a common pathogen that can result in everything from minor skin infections to osteomyelitis, bacteremia, endocarditis and pneumonia.1 In podiatry, infections with Staphylococcus aureus, especially methicillinresistant...

Staphylococcus aureus is a...

07/03/2008

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Emerging Advances In Lateral Ankle Stabilization

09/10/2018

Dustin Constant , DPM;

Sean Betesh , DPM;

David Caminear , DPM, FACFAS;

Jeffrey DeLott , DPM, FACFAS;

Peter A. Blume , DPM, FACFAS;

Given the common nature of lateral ankle injuries and the level of dysfunction that can result from significant injuries, these authors suggest that combining the use of semitendinosus allograft and the Broström-Gould technique could provide...

Given the common nature of...

09/10/2018

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Current Concepts In Pantalar Arthrodesis

12/30/2014

Peter A. Blume , DPM, FACFAS;

Ryan J. Donegan , DPM, MS;

Pantalar arthrodesis can be an effective limb salvage option for pathologies ranging from Charcot arthropathy to end-stage posterior tibial tendon dysfunction. Accordingly, these authors share essential pearls for the challenging procedure,...

Pantalar arthrodesis can be an...

12/30/2014

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A Guide To Cutaneous Manifestations Of Diabetes

12/03/2006

Peter A. Blume , DPM, FACFAS;

Jared T. Wilkinson , DPM;

Michael G. Palladino , DPM, FACFAS;

As the diabetic population continues to swell worldwide, there has also been an increased occurrence of various cutaneous manifestations associated with the disease. Researchers have reported a greater than 30 percent incidence of these...

As the diabetic population...

12/03/2006

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