Peter M. Wilusz, DPM

External Fixation: Is It The Answer For Diabetic Limb Salvage?

07/03/2004

There has been a six-fold increase in diabetes mellitus over the last four decades in the United States.1 Indeed, 798,000 new diabetic patients are diagnosed each year in the U.S.2,3 The statistics are particularly disturbing when it comes to...

There has been a six-fold...

07/03/2004

Podiatry Today

Reassessing The Impact Of Diabetic Footwear

03/03/2004

Peter M. Wilusz , DPM;

Guy R. Pupp , DPM, FACFAS;

Many sources in the literature describe the presence of pedal deformity and recurrent ulcerations associated with diabetes mellitus.1-4 Establishing a multidisciplinary team of physicians is essential for avoiding complications among these...

Many sources in the literature...

03/03/2004

Podiatry Today

Surgical Pearls

What You Should Know About Screening For PAD

05/03/2008

Benjamin Sefcik , DPM;

Peter M. Wilusz , DPM;

We are an aging population. One can ascertain that with aging comes an increased incidence of comorbid conditions. With the vast majority of podiatric surgical cases being elective, documentation supporting the vascular system prior to...

We are an aging population. One...

05/03/2008

Podiatry Today

Surgical Pearls

When Is It Appropriate For Arthrodiastasis Of The First MPJ?

09/03/2005

Peter M. Wilusz , DPM;

Guy R. Pupp , DPM, FACFAS;

Multiple etiologies exist for painful conditions that involve the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ). Hallux abducto valgus and hallux limitus are the most common pathologies of the first MPJ podiatrists see in most foot and ankle...

Multiple etiologies exist for...

09/03/2005

Podiatry Today

Diabetes Watch

Can Endovascular Atherectomy Be Beneficial In Diabetic Limb Salvage?

11/03/2006

Peter M. Wilusz , DPM;

Guy R. Pupp , DPM, FACFAS;

The non-traumatic lower extremity amputation rate among people with diabetes mellitus has increased 38 percent from 1992 to 2002.1 The number of amputations has increased from 99,552 in 2000 to 110,000 in 2002.2 To appreciate this...

The non-traumatic lower...

11/03/2006

Podiatry Today

Key Insights On Recommending Running Shoes

10/03/2005

Peter M. Wilusz , DPM;

Believe it or not, the running shoe first originated as a leather upper with a leather sole. Adidas running shoes date back to the late 1800s but many of the technical advancements did not begin to appear until the 1970s. In 1971, Bill...

Believe it or not, the...

10/03/2005

Podiatry Today

Point-Counterpoint: Active Charcot: Should You Proceed With Surgery?

03/03/2005

Peter M. Wilusz , DPM;

Guy R. Pupp , DPM, FACFAS;

Molly S. Judge , DPM, FACFAS, CNMT;

Yes, these authors say early identification of the Charcot process and prompt surgical intervention can prevent progression of the deformity and related complications. By Peter M. Wilusz, DPM and Guy R. Pupp, DPM The presentation of...

Yes, these authors say early...

03/03/2005

Podiatry Today