Podiatry Today - ISSN: 1045-7860 - Volume 18 - Issue 7 - July 2005

Continuing Education: How To Differentiate Between Infected Wounds And Colonized Wounds

By Jason R. Hanft, DPM, and Brigette Smith, DPM

Offering an informative diagnostic primer, these authors discuss key clinical criteria, review the phases of wound healing and provide a closer look at the impact of bioburden in the wound.

Diabetes Watch: Tendon Lengthening: Is It A Viable Option For Forefoot Ulcers?

By J. Monroe Laborde, MD, MS

Diagnostic Dilemmas: How To Treat An Arthritic Ankle In A Young Patient

By Babak Baravarian, DPM

Editor's Perspective: Taking A Proactive, Long-Term View To Preventive Medicine

By Jeff Hall, Executive Editor

Feature: Conquering Plastic Surgery Complications In Wound Care

By Tod Storm, DPM

Given the rise of plastic surgery techniques to facilitate wound closure, this author offers proactive pointers for preventing complications and salient advice for addressing dilemmas with skin grafts and local flaps when they occur.

A Closer Look At Diabetic Foot Infections

By Warren S. Joseph, DPM, Thomas Zgonis, DPM, and Thomas S. Roukis, DPM

With a strong emphasis on the recent guidelines of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), these authors discuss how to differentiate among mild, moderate and severe infections, and discuss appropriate antibiotic therapy to manage these infected wounds.

Point-Counterpoint: Is Ischemia A Direct Risk Factor For Ulceration?

By Peter A. Blume, DPM, Kenneth L. Cornell, DPM, Bauer Sumpio, MD, and John Aruny, MD; and Mardon R. Day, DPM

Yes, Peter A. Blume, DPM, Kenneth L. Cornell, DPM, Bauer Sumpio, MD, and John Aruny, MD, say ischemia plays a significant role in chronic ulcerations and emphasize the importance of a thorough vascular workup in these patients. No, Mardon R. Day, DPM, says PAOD is more of an associative risk factor for ulceration but is a leading contributing factor to amputation in patients with diabetes.

How To Detect Pediatric Osteomyelitis

By Michael Schreck, DPM

Differentiating between acute hematogenous osteomyelitis and chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis can help facilitate timely treatment. Here is a closer look at these conditions.

Building Referrals And Relationships With Primary Care Providers

By Kristin Titko, DPM

Establishing relationships with primary care physicians can foster goodwill and build revenue through referrals. This author offers insights for meeting key doctors in your area, educating them on your podiatric skills and maintaining relationships to keep the referrals coming.

Forum: Building Referrals By Marketing To ER Physicians

By John McCord, DPM

New Products: Promoting Wound Healing

News and Trends: PRESENT Facilitates International Exchange Of Education And Experience

By Brian McCurdy, Associate Editor

Surgical Pearls: How To Manage Surgical Pain In Elderly Patients

By Erwin Juda, DPM, R.Ph.

Technology In Practice: Managing Neuropathic Pain: Why Axsain Is A Viable Alternative

By Robi Garthwait, Contributing Editor