Podiatry Today - ISSN: 1045-7860 - Volume 17 - Issue 10 - October 2004

Continuing Education: Treating Venous Stasis Ulcers In The Lower Extremity

By Mark Beylin, DPM

Given the common prevalence of these ulcers, this author discusses the etiology of venous ulcers, the proper diagnostic workup and appropriate treatment strategies.

Diabetes Watch: When Diabetic Foot Ulcers Can Be Managed At Home

By Ronald A. Sage, DPM

Editor's Perspective: Emphasizing Accountability For Seniors On Election Day

By Jeff Hall, Editor-in-Chief

Feature: Mission Trips: How DPMs Are Making An Impact Worldwide

By Robi Garthwait, Contributing Editor

Podiatrists serve those in need every day in the office and some volunteer to treat those in other nations who cannot afford medical care. This author talks to DPMs who say mission trips have impacted them professionally and personally.

What You Should Know About Managing Hyperhidrosis

By Mary E. Crawford, DPM, FACFAS

Given the lack of a full understanding as to the cause of primary hyperhidrosis, finding an appropriate management approach can be difficult. With this in mind, this author discusses the various treatment approaches that one may consider for this condition.

Point-Counterpoint: Should The Lapidus Replace The Closing Base Wedge Osteotomy?

By Babak Baravarian, DPM, Donald R. Green, DPM, and Peter Kim, DPM, MS

Yes, Dr. Baravarian says the Lapidus facilitates better first ray stability, allows more intraoperative flexibility and is an easier procedure to perform and fixate. No, Drs. Green and Kim emphasize the key benefit of preserving motion with the closing base wedge osteotomy (CBWO). They also defuse perceptions about metatarsal length shortening and union rates with the CBWO.

Key Coding Insights For Skin Conditions And Wounds

By Anthony Poggio, DPM

Given the myriad of coding options, it may be easy to get lost in the sea of numbers. With an eye on the importance of knowing the precise codes, this author walks you through coding for verrucae, onychomycosis, skin lesions and wounds.

Forum: Resisting Jealousy When Patients Opt To See Another Doctor

By John H. McCord, DPM

Letters: Readers Share Their Views On Biomechanics Editorial

New Products: Dress For Successful Healing

News and Trends: New Study Says VA System Provides Better Care For Patients With Diabetes

By Brian McCurdy, Associate Editor

Orthotics Q&A: Inside Insights On Orthotic Modifications For Sports

Clinical Editor: Timothy Dutra, DPM

Practice Builders: How To Master Inventory Management Of DME

By David Edward Marcinko, MBA, CFP, CMP

Sports Medicine: How To Treat Cuboid Syndrome In The Athlete

By Mark A. Caselli, DPM, and Nikiforos Pantelaras, DPM