Stephen M. Offutt, DPM, MS

Point-Counterpoint: Nerve Decompression In Diabetic Patients: Should It Be Done?

06/03/2005

Patrick A. DeHeer , DPM, FACFAS, FASPS, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg);

Stephen L. Barrett , DPM, FACFAS, MBA, FAENS, CWS;

Yes. This author discusses the etiology of diabetic peripheral neuropathy, cites reports of efficacy for peripheral nerve decompression in the literature and shares insights from his experience in performing the procedure. By Stephen L....

Yes. This author discusses...

06/03/2005

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How To Address Baxter`s Nerve Entrapment

11/03/2004

Stephen M. Offutt , DPM, MS;

Patrick A. DeHeer , DPM, FACFAS, FASPS, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg);

Heel pain is arguably the most common complaint that foot and ankle specialists hear. The majority of these complaints are linked to plantar fasciitis and we all have developed our own unique treatment algorithms for this condition. What...

Heel pain is arguably the...

11/03/2004

Podiatry Today

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy: Hope Or Hype?

11/03/2003

Lowell Scott Weil Jr., DPM, MBA, FACFAS;

Stephen M. Offutt , DPM, MS;

Patrick A. DeHeer , DPM, FACFAS, FASPS, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg);

Gary A. Trent , DPM;

Michael J. Baker , DPM;

Hope. Lowell Scott Weil Jr., DPM, says ESWT is a non-invasive alternative with minimal risk for patients who have failed conservative treatment for plantar fasciitis. Medical devices and technology are constantly changing and evolving with...

Hope. Lowell Scott Weil Jr.,...

11/03/2003

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Essential Treatment Tips For Flexible Flatfoot

04/03/2003

Richard O. Lundeen , DPM;

Stephen M. Offutt , DPM, MS;

The treatment of symptomatic flexible pes planovalgus is a topic that stirs up considerable controversy among practitioners. This is especially true in the pediatric arena where there is a common belief that the child will “grow out of it.”...

The treatment of symptomatic...

04/03/2003

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Conquering Achilles Tendonitis In Athletes

11/03/2002

Patrick A. DeHeer , DPM, FACFAS, FASPS, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg);

Stephen M. Offutt , DPM, MS;

In a survey of professional athletic trainers and team physicians, Achilles tendonitis ranked third behind ankle sprains and plantar fasciitis as the primary presenting complaint within the athletic population.1 Additionally, it accounts for...

In a survey of professional...

11/03/2002

Podiatry Today