Podiatry Today - ISSN: 1045-7860 - Volume 18 - Issue 9 - September 2005

Continuing Education: A Guide To Offloading The Diabetic Foot

By Nick Martin, DPM, Tim Oldani, DPM, and Matthew J. Claxton, DPM

Offloading plays a key role in managing lower extremity ulcerations in patients with diabetes. Accordingly, these authors review the pertinent goals of offloading and offer insights on a variety of offloading modalities.

Diabetes Watch: Combining VAC Therapy With Advanced Modalities: Can It Expedite Healing?

By Stephanie C. Wu, DPM, MS, Hong Yoon, MS, and David G. Armstrong, DPM, MSc, PhD

Editor's Perspective: Is Sports Medicine Getting Short Shrift At The Schools?

By Jeff Hall, Executive Editor

Feature: How To Handle Complications Of Hammertoe Surgery

By Lowell Weil Jr., DPM, MBA, and Richard A. Schilling, DPM

Offering insights and pearls from their experience, these authors discuss essential preoperative and intraoperative steps for reducing the risk of complications from hammertoe surgery. They also offer salient advice for rectifying complications when they occur.

What You Should Know About Atopic Dermatitis

By Gary L. Dockery, DPM, FACFAS

Given the varying clinical presentations of atopic dermatitis and the tricky differential diagnosis, this author discusses the possible etiologies of the condition, key diagnostic pointers and the array of available treatment options.

Why Complete H&Ps Should Be More Common In Podiatry

By Martin C. Yorath, DPM

Urging more podiatrists to perform complete patient histories and physical examinations (H&Ps), this author examines the evolution of this issue and how recent developments may help reduce the potential hurdles.

How To Reduce Claim Denials

By Anthony Poggio, DPM

Repeated claim denials are frustrating and costly for podiatrists and staff. With this in mind, this author offers a guide to common miscues in coding for physical therapy, X-rays, surgical procedures and routine foot care.

Forum: Ensure A Bright Retirement: Why It Pays To Be Proactive

By John H. McCord, DPM

News and Trends: College Offers Accelerated DO Program For DPMs

By Brian McCurdy, Associate Editor

Surgical Pearls: When Is It Appropriate For Arthrodiastasis Of The First MPJ?

By Peter M. Wilusz, DPM, and Guy R. Pupp, DPM

Technology In Practice: Will Infrared Technology Render Plaster Casting Obsolete?

By Robi Garthwait, Contributing Editor

Treatment Dilemmas: How To Address Osteochondral Lesions

By Justin Franson, DPM, and Babak Baravarian, DPM

Wound Care Q&A: Essential Insights On Managing Traumatic Wounds

Clinical Editor: Lawrence Karlock, DPM