Podiatry Today - ISSN: 1045-7860 - Volume 18 - Issue 11 - November 2005

Continuing Education: How To Evaluate And Treat Calcaneal Fractures

By Don Buddecke, DPM and Michael S. Lee, DPM

Given the steep learning curve for managing calcaneal fractures, these authors review the pathomechanics of these injuries, provide keys to a thorough diagnostic assessment and offer step-by-step surgical pearls.

Diabetes Watch: A Closer Look At Fixation Options For The Charcot Foot

By John Giurini, DPM

Editor's Perspective: A Closer Look At Treating Plantar Fasciitis

By Jeff Hall, Executive Editor

Feature: A Guide To Neurogenic Etiologies Of Heel Pain

By Stephen L. Barrett, DPM, MBA

In a thought-provoking article, this author challenges misconceptions about the etiology of heel pain, offers insights on diagnostic advances and reviews the literature on nerve entrapment.

Offloading The Plantar Fascia: What You Should Know

By Douglas H. Richie, Jr., DPM

While offloading is widely recognized for its role in the treatment of heel pain, this author clears up a few misconceptions about custom foot orthoses. He also offers key biomechanical insights as well as pertinent treatment tips to help facilitate improved outcomes.

A Stepwise Approach To Treating Chronic Heel Pain

By Lisa M. Schoene, DPM, ATC

After discussing typical and atypical presentations, the initial workup and treatment plan, this author provides a recipe for the progression of care through follow-up visits for patients who have varying responses to treatment.

How To Maximize Staff Productivity

By Brian McCurdy, Associate Editor

A highly productive office staff often translates into a successful practice. Accordingly, this author talks to leading practice management experts to get their take on motivation tactics, employee training and other helpful approaches for improving productivity in the office.

Forum: Repaying Student Loans: Is There An End In Sight?

By Lara M. Allman, DPM

News and Trends: Nerve Decompression Study Offers Provocative Findings

By Brian McCurdy, Associate Editor

Surgical Pearls: Cartilage Preservation: Can It Maintain Post-Op Dorsiflexion?

By John Mozena, DPM, PC, and Tyler Marshall, DPM

Technology In Practice: A Closer Look At A Versatile Cryotherapy Solution For Pain

By Robi Garthwait, Contributing Editor

Treatment Dilemmas: When Second MPJ Overload Occurs Without Hammertoe Deformity

By Babak Baravarian, DPM

Wound Care Q&A: How To Manage Traumatic Wounds Successfully

Clinical Editor: Lawrence Karlock, DPM