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Russell G. Volpe, DPM

Blog
09/24/2010
This month, as the members of the class of 2014 begin their education at medical schools, it seems like a good time to reflect on where the future podiatric medical student will come from. More importantly, what can we do as podiatrists to...
This month, as the members of the class of 2014 begin their education at medical schools, it seems like a good time to reflect on where the future podiatric medical student will come from. More importantly, what can we do as podiatrists to...
This month, as the members of...
09/24/2010
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
07/25/2016
These knowledgeable panelists discuss prescribing heel raises, heel lifts, top covers and other modifications. Q: What strategies do you employ for effectively using heel raises and heel lifts in your orthotic prescriptions?
These knowledgeable panelists discuss prescribing heel raises, heel lifts, top covers and other modifications. Q: What strategies do you employ for effectively using heel raises and heel lifts in your orthotic prescriptions?
These knowledgeable panelists...
07/25/2016
Podiatry Today
Blog
07/19/2010
I learned early in my training from my teachers and mentors that understanding body planes in lower extremity biomechanics is a key to getting good results. The influences on the foot from the superstructure in the transverse, frontal and...
I learned early in my training from my teachers and mentors that understanding body planes in lower extremity biomechanics is a key to getting good results. The influences on the foot from the superstructure in the transverse, frontal and...
I learned early in my training...
07/19/2010
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
05/20/2015
These knowledgeable panelists discuss the use of orthoses in the management of equinus, asymptomatic pediatric flatfoot and peroneal spastic flatfoot secondary to tarsal coalition. Q: What are your most effective orthotic treatments and...
These knowledgeable panelists discuss the use of orthoses in the management of equinus, asymptomatic pediatric flatfoot and peroneal spastic flatfoot secondary to tarsal coalition. Q: What are your most effective orthotic treatments and...
These knowledgeable panelists...
05/20/2015
Podiatry Today
Blog
06/22/2010
I often have to explain complicated medical situations to my patients. I try to schedule my patients to allow enough time for these explanations and the opportunity for some give and take with them. I find patients are often grateful that a...
I often have to explain complicated medical situations to my patients. I try to schedule my patients to allow enough time for these explanations and the opportunity for some give and take with them. I find patients are often grateful that a...
I often have to explain...
06/22/2010
Podiatry Today
05/26/2014
The treatment of foot fractures presents specific challenges in pediatric patients. Accordingly, this author presents a comprehensive guide to diagnosing and treating calcaneal fractures, stress fractures, metatarsal fractures and other...
The treatment of foot fractures presents specific challenges in pediatric patients. Accordingly, this author presents a comprehensive guide to diagnosing and treating calcaneal fractures, stress fractures, metatarsal fractures and other...
The treatment of foot...
05/26/2014
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
11/21/2014
Our expert panelists discuss the use of hinged and non-hinged ankle foot orthoses (AFOs), and offer pearls from their experience for ensuring shoe fit when patients begin wearing AFOs.   Q: What types of hinged AFOs do you most...
Our expert panelists discuss the use of hinged and non-hinged ankle foot orthoses (AFOs), and offer pearls from their experience for ensuring shoe fit when patients begin wearing AFOs.   Q: What types of hinged AFOs do you most...
Our expert panelists discuss the...
11/21/2014
Podiatry Today
Blog
05/12/2010
As podiatrists, we tend to think of ourselves as generalists who treat all kinds of foot ailments. We also tend to think of ourselves as specialists who have dedicated and focused expertise in the diseases of the foot.
As podiatrists, we tend to think of ourselves as generalists who treat all kinds of foot ailments. We also tend to think of ourselves as specialists who have dedicated and focused expertise in the diseases of the foot.
As podiatrists, we tend to think...
05/12/2010
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
Orthotics Q&A
01/24/2019
These knowledgeable panelists discuss when to prescribe custom-hinged ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs), non-hinged AFOs and custom gauntlet AFOs, and also describe common shoe modifications for the devices. Q: For what conditions do you prescribe...
These knowledgeable panelists discuss when to prescribe custom-hinged ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs), non-hinged AFOs and custom gauntlet AFOs, and also describe common shoe modifications for the devices. Q: For what conditions do you prescribe...
These knowledgeable panelists...
01/24/2019
Podiatry Today