Podiatry Today - ISSN: 1045-7860 - Volume 16 - Issue 10 - October 2003

Continuing Education: How To Choose Antibiotics For Staph Aureus Infections

By Mark Kosinski, DPM

Staphylococcus aureus is found quite often in skin/skin structure infections. With this in mind, the author guides you through key considerations in choosing an appropriate antibiotic for S. aureus and provides case studies outlining antibiotic use in cases of pregnancy, renal disease and endocarditis.

Diabetes Watch: Can Antibiotic Beads Have An Impact In Osteomyelitis Cases?

By Anthony C. Yung, DPM, and John S. Steinberg, DPM

Editor's Perspective: In-Office Dispensing: Why Trust Is Essential

By Jeff Hall, Editor-in-Chief

Feature: Current Concepts In Flatfoot Surgery

By Robert Mendicino, DPM, Alan Catanzariti, DPM, and Christopher L. Reeves, DPM, MS

Drawing on their experience and expertise, these authors offer diagnostic insights for surgical indications and provide step-by-step guidance for procedures such as the Evans anterior calcaneal osteotomy and the posterior calcaneal displacement osteotomy.

Taking A Closer Look At In-Office Dispensing

By Robert Smith, Contributing Editor

Ethical issues, pricing concerns, staff training and the dilemma of reconfiguring one’s office all factor into in-office dispensing. With this in mind, the author talks to DPMs who have made this a successful part of their practice.

Treatment Solutions For Common Soccer Injuries

By Richard T. Braver, DPM

Soccer season is currently in full swing from children’s leagues to high school matches. With this in mind, the author discusses common soccer injuries and what DPMs can do to get players back on the field.

A New Approach To Using Growth Factors In Wound Healing

By Stephen L. Barrett, DPM, CWS

Chronic wounds can be frustrating for even the most experienced clinicians. With this in mind, the author examines the use of autologous platelet concentrate as a new advance in healing recalcitrant ulcers.

Forum: Share An Opinion Or A Story: It's Your Turn

By John McCord, DPM

New Products: A New Angle On VAC Therapy

News and Trends: APMA Pushes For Medicaid Bill To Define DPMs As Physicians

By Brian McCurdy, Associate Editor

Orthotics Q&A: Selecting Appropriate AFOs: Key Considerations And Modifications

Clinical Editor: Nicholas Sol, DPM

Practice Builders: How To Establish And Maintain A Diabetic Shoe Program

By Jonathan Moore, DPM, MS and Kimberly Moore, OTR

Technology In Practice: Smoothing Over Calluses: Why DPMs Are Calling On Callex

By Robi Garthwait, Contributing Editor