Thomas Belken, DPM, DABAPM, AACFAS

Surgical Pearls

A Closer Look At The Gastroc Recession For Plantar Fasciitis

04/20/2015

Heel pain is one of the most common complaints of patients who present to a podiatrist’s office. Of the various diagnoses that could cause heel pain in adults, plantar fasciitis (fasciosis) will probably be the code that you most often enter...

Heel pain is one of the most...

04/20/2015

Podiatry Today

When There Is Necrosis Of A Bilobed Transposition Skin Flap

03/03/2021

Thomas Belken , DPM, DABAPM, AACFAS;

Sirisha Pokala , DPM;

In a case study involving post-op necrosis in a 59-year-old patient with a chronic wound, these authors emphasize a sound understanding of proper surgical techniques with rotational flaps as well as the vascularity in the area to help prevent...

In a case study involving...

03/03/2021

Podiatry Today

Diabetes Watch

Can The Medical Home Model Reinvent Outpatient Diabetic Foot Care?

12/19/2012

Thomas Belken , DPM, DABAPM, AACFAS;

There are certain protocols/algorithms that physicians follow within the hospital setting. When a patient with diabetes comes into the emergency department with an infected ulcer, a cascade of events takes place: lab tests, X-rays, wound...

There are certain...

12/19/2012

Podiatry Today

Diabetes Watch

Taking Charge Of The Non-Adherent Patient With Diabetes

08/24/2011

Neal Mozen , DPM, FACFAS, CWS;

Thomas Belken , DPM, DABAPM, AACFAS;

Every physician, regardless of specialty, faces the non-adherent patient. When the patient has diabetes, things become even more complicated. Even though we as podiatrists are not actively managing the patient’s diabetes, his or her...

Every physician, regardless of...

08/24/2011

Podiatry Today

Current And Emerging Modalities In Wound Debridement

07/23/2013

Thomas Belken , DPM, DABAPM, AACFAS;

Neal Mozen , DPM, FACFAS, CWS;

Given the important role of debridement in facilitating successful wound healing, these authors discuss pertinent issues concerning the timing and degree of debridement, and offer their perspectives on debridement modalities ranging from...

Given the important role of...

07/23/2013

Podiatry Today