Michael M. Cohen, DPM, FACFAS

Surgical Pearls

How To Achieve Improved Results With The Chopart Amputation

07/03/2007

When it becomes apparent that the current treatment is not proving effective for a debilitating disease or a trauma induced by accident or warfare, amputation is generally considered the medical intervention of last resort. Indeed, one would...

When it becomes apparent that...

07/03/2007

Podiatry Today

Hallux Valgus: Is Hypermobility A Cause Or Effect?

09/23/2010

Michael M. Cohen , DPM, FACFAS;

Gary M. Rothenberg , DPM, CDE;

Cause. While this author concedes there is no universal definition of hypermobility and a lack of evidence-based medicine to support hypermobility as a cause or effect of hallux valgus, he cites some research and clinical experience that...

Cause. While this author...

09/23/2010

Podiatry Today

Point-Counterpoint: Is External Fixation The Best Option For Calcaneal Fractures?

01/03/2006

Gary Peter Jolly , DPM, FACFAS;

Michael M. Cohen , DPM, FACFAS;

Yes. This author emphasizes the use of external fixation and ligamentotaxis for treating calcaneal fractures, citing key benefits including earlier post-op weightbearing. By Gary Peter Jolly, DPM, FACFAS Intraarticular calcaneal fractures...

Yes. This author emphasizes the...

01/03/2006

Podiatry Today

Current Concepts In Treating Hallux Valgus

09/03/2004

Michael M. Cohen , DPM, FACFAS;

In the search to find the perfect osteotomy for treating hallux valgus, podiatrists have developed an extensive surgical armamentarium, which includes modifications, as well as modifications of modifications of procedures, to the point where...

In the search to find the...

09/03/2004

Podiatry Today

How To Detect And Treat Chronic Compartment Syndrome

12/03/2002

Michael M. Cohen , DPM, FACFAS;

Certainly, one of the greatest challenges practitioners face is properly evaluating exercise-induced leg pain. All too commonly pigeonholed under the term shin splints, chronic (or exertional) compartment syndrome (ECS) is a unique disorder...

Certainly, one of the greatest...

12/03/2002

Podiatry Today

Surgical Pearls

Is The Miami Phalangeal Osteotomy A Viable Alternative To The Akin Osteotomy?

08/24/2011

Michael M. Cohen , DPM, FACFAS;

Imagine that you were running late on your way to the hospital to attend to an urgent patient. You have a choice of two routes. One route is longer because it uses two streets, each with a traffic light, and no place to make a U-turn and...

Imagine that you were running...

08/24/2011

Podiatry Today