Podiatry Today - ISSN: 1045-7860 - Volume 19 - Issue 1 - January 2006

Continuing Education: Key Insights On Writing Orthotic Prescriptions

By Lawrence Huppin, DPM, and Paul Scherer, DPM

Extolling the importance of using pathology-specific custom orthoses, these authors review key considerations in writing an effective orthotic prescription and facilitating improved treatment outcomes.

Diabetes Watch: Reconciling Combination Therapy With EBM: Where Do We Go From Here?

By Kathleen Satterfield, DPM

Editor's Perspective: Combination Therapy: Should We See It More In Podiatric Clinical Trials?

By Jeff Hall, Executive Editor

Feature: How To Address Nail Bed Injuries

By D. Scot Malay, DPM, MSCE

Given the prevalence of these injuries, this author reviews common dilemmas ranging from subungual hematomas and nail bed lacerations to nail bed avulsion and phalangeal degloving.

Conquering Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome

By John T. Hester, DPM, MSPT

Athletes frequently present with medial tibial stress injuries, which can be confused with other related conditions. Accordingly, this author discusses key diagnostic tips and reviews pertinent treatment options as well as prevention pearls.

Point-Counterpoint: Is External Fixation The Best Option For Calcaneal Fractures?

By Gary Peter Jolly, DPM, FACFAS, and Michael M. Cohen, DPM, FACFAS

Yes. Gary Peter Jolly, DPM, FACFAS, emphasizes the use of external fixation and ligamentotaxis for treating calcaneal fractures, citing key benefits including earlier post-op weightbearing. No. Michael M. Cohen, DPM, FACFAS, cites key limitations, a lack of evidence-based studies, a difficult learning curve and very few indications for external fixation in the treatment of calcaneal fractures.

How To Resolve Conflict With Difficult Patients

By John V. Guiliana, DPM, MS

Treating difficult patients is an art that helps minimize edgy confrontation, ensure patient satisfaction and facilitate a smoothly run practice. This author details the importance of addressing a difficult patient’s feelings with a positive tone and appropriate body language.

Forum: How To Convey A Difficult Diagnosis To A Patient

By John H. McCord, DPM

News and Trends: Can Microcirculation Changes Predict Non-Healing Ulcers?

By Brian McCurdy, Associate Editor

Surgical Pearls: Taking A Novel Approach To Hammertoe Surgery

By John A. DeBello, DPM, Kordai I. DeCoteau, DPM, and Eric Beatty, DPM

Treatment Dilemmas: Key Insights For Diagnosing And Treating Tendinosis

By Babak Baravarian, DPM

Wound Care Q&A: Treating Lower Extremity Wounds In The Face Of Systemic Disease

Clinical Editor: Lawrence Karlock, DPM