Guy R. Pupp, DPM, FACFAS

How To Choose Appropriate Antibiotics For Diabetic Foot Infections

07/03/2006

Diabetes is clearly an epidemic in this country. According to the most recent statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 18.2 million people in the United States have the disease and 1.3 million new cases are diagnosed...

Diabetes is clearly an...

07/03/2006

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Diabetes Watch

Adapting To New Paradigm Shifts In Treating Patients With Diabetes And Peripheral Vascular Disease

07/22/2013

Guy R. Pupp , DPM, FACFAS;

The past few years have produced a plethora of studies, publications and lectures on the combination of diabetes and peripheral vascular disease, and their impact upon the lower extremities. One recent study looking at over 600 patients...

The past few years have...

07/22/2013

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

Diabetes Watch

Evaluating And Refining The Team Approach To Limb Salvage

09/22/2010

Guy R. Pupp , DPM, FACFAS;

Desiree Scholl , DPM;

Recent data suggests that three visits to a podiatrist prior to development of an ulceration correlates with better overall outcomes with fewer hospitalizations and decreased associated healthcare costs for patients with diabetes.1 As the...

Recent data suggests that three...

09/22/2010

Podiatry Today

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

07/03/2004

Peter M. Wilusz , DPM;

Guy R. Pupp , DPM, FACFAS;

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

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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

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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

What Are The Best Modalities For Charcot`s Foot?

12/03/2002

Guy R. Pupp , DPM, FACFAS;

David T. Savage , DPM, MS;

Mark B. Hellmann , DPM, MS;

Neuropathic osteoarthropathy is a debilitating condition that affects diabetic patients with peripheral neuropathy. This distinct pathologic entity, commonly known as Charcot’s arthropathy or Charcot’s joint disease, is characterized by...

Neuropathic osteoarthropathy is...

12/03/2002

Podiatry Today

Feature

What The Evidence Reveals About Wound Cultures

07/23/2015

Guy R. Pupp , DPM, FACFAS;

Daniel Black , DPM;

Should you use deep tissue cultures or swab cultures in your evaluation of wounds? These authors review the literature on wound cultures and explore the early emergence of more advanced technologies to detect wound infection.

Should you use deep tissue...

07/23/2015

Podiatry Today