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Ryan H. Fitzgerald, DPM, FACFAS

02/26/2009
Given that osteomyelitis in the diabetic foot can lead to complications such as limb loss, ensuring a proper diagnosis and timely treatment is vital. Accordingly, this author surveys the literature to review pertinent classification systems,...
Given that osteomyelitis in the diabetic foot can lead to complications such as limb loss, ensuring a proper diagnosis and timely treatment is vital. Accordingly, this author surveys the literature to review pertinent classification systems,...
Given that osteomyelitis in the...
02/26/2009
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
08/20/2013
It is estimated that greater than 26 million Americans — over 8 percent of the total population — suffer from diabetes and the literature demonstrates that nearly 25 percent of patients with diabetes will develop a foot ulcer at some point...
It is estimated that greater than 26 million Americans — over 8 percent of the total population — suffer from diabetes and the literature demonstrates that nearly 25 percent of patients with diabetes will develop a foot ulcer at some point...
It is estimated that greater...
08/20/2013
Podiatry Today
Feature
05/20/2016
Noting that advancement and rotation flaps offer key advantages over skin grafting, this author discusses factors and considerations in choosing a flap technique to facilitate wound closure.
Noting that advancement and rotation flaps offer key advantages over skin grafting, this author discusses factors and considerations in choosing a flap technique to facilitate wound closure.
Noting that advancement and...
05/20/2016
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
06/22/2010
There are currently 24 million Americans — approximately 8 percent of the entire population — living with diabetes.1 Nearly 1.6 million new cases of diabetes are diagnosed in people 20 years and older each year. It is estimated that the...
There are currently 24 million Americans — approximately 8 percent of the entire population — living with diabetes.1 Nearly 1.6 million new cases of diabetes are diagnosed in people 20 years and older each year. It is estimated that the...
There are currently 24 million...
06/22/2010
Podiatry Today
Case Study
01/31/2011
Management of these deformities can be quite challenging. Accordingly, the author provides an illuminating case study.
Management of these deformities can be quite challenging. Accordingly, the author provides an illuminating case study.
Management of these deformities...
01/31/2011
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
02/01/2010
   In recent years, there have been numerous studies that demonstrate the link between obesity and type 2 diabetes. Several studies have demonstrated that modest weight loss in at-risk patients with impaired glucose tolerance reduces the...
   In recent years, there have been numerous studies that demonstrate the link between obesity and type 2 diabetes. Several studies have demonstrated that modest weight loss in at-risk patients with impaired glucose tolerance reduces the...
   In recent years, there have...
02/01/2010
Podiatry Today
09/05/2009
The Diabetic Rapid Response Acute Foot Team: 7 Essential Skills for Targeted Limb Salvage Ryan H. Fitzgerald, DPM, Joseph L. Mills, MD, Warren Joseph, DPM, and David G. Armstrong, DPM, PhD Southern Arizona Limb Salvage Alliance and...
The Diabetic Rapid Response Acute Foot Team: 7 Essential Skills for Targeted Limb Salvage Ryan H. Fitzgerald, DPM, Joseph L. Mills, MD, Warren Joseph, DPM, and David G. Armstrong, DPM, PhD Southern Arizona Limb Salvage Alliance and...
The Diabetic Rapid Response...
09/05/2009
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Diabetes Watch
08/24/2009
   As the prevalence of diabetes mellitus increases worldwide, there will be a concomitant increase in the development of the lower extremity manifestations of the disease process. In the United States alone, there are currently an estimated...
   As the prevalence of diabetes mellitus increases worldwide, there will be a concomitant increase in the development of the lower extremity manifestations of the disease process. In the United States alone, there are currently an estimated...
   As the prevalence of diabetes...
08/24/2009
Podiatry Today