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Podiatry Today - ISSN: 1045-7860 - Volume 20 - Issue 3 - March 2007 | |
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| By Eric H. Espensen, DPM |
Although debridement can help facilitate healing in lower extremity diabetic wounds, there are key considerations to keep in mind when selecting an appropriate method of debridement. With this in mind, this author discusses the pros and cons of sharp, enzymatic, mechanical and other forms of debridement.
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| By Jessica Kaylor, BA, and John S. Steinberg, DPM |
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| By Jarrett D. Cain, DPM, and Vickie R. Driver, DPM, MS |
Given the daunting nature of complications that may arise in the diabetic foot, these authors review the assessment of these patients, discuss pertinent risk classifications and offer insights on limb salvage procedures that may foster optimal outcomes.
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Point-Counterpoint: Should You Cover MRSA? |
| By Guy R. Pupp, DPM, FACFAS, and Mark A. Kachan, DPM; By Warren S. Joseph, DPM, FIDSA |
Yes. Given the increasing incidence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Guy R. Pupp, DPM, and Mark A. Kachan, DPM say one should consider empiric coverage against MRSA in high-risk patients with infected ulcerations in the lower extremity.
Not necessarily. Warren S. Joseph, DPM, says the current evidence does not support routine coverage of MRSA in the bulk of uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections of the lower extremity.
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A Guide To Surgical Offloading In The Neuropathic Foot |
| By Rachel Grieder, DPM, Sean McMurray, DPM, and Matthew J. Claxton, DPM |
It can be a challenge to offload the neuropathic foot while avoiding further ulceration. Accordingly, these authors discuss common pedal ulcerations in the neuropathic foot and offer key insights on treating these ulcerations via surgical offloading procedures.
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Honey-Based Dressings: Can They Have An Impact For Diabetic Foot Ulcers? |
| By Wendy Tyrrell MEd, DPodM, MChS, and Rose A. Cooper, PhD |
Although it has been in medicinal use for centuries, honey has seen a resurgence lately as a wound healing agent. These authors provide a closer look at the healing properties of honey and how honey-based dressings may help facilitate healing in diabetic foot ulcers.
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How To Address Predislocation Syndrome Of Lesser MPJs |
| By William D. Fishco, DPM, FACFAS |
If plantar metatarsophalangeal joint pain goes untreated, that may evolve into predislocation syndrome. Accordingly, this author offers key diagnostic pearls and offers his take on conservative and surgical treatment options.
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Secrets To Facilitating Patient Adherence |
| By Kathleen Satterfield, DPM |
Chances are you have seen a fair number of patients who have not followed their treatment regimens no matter how clear the instructions you provided to them. This author offers an understanding of factors that lead to non-compliance, whether diabetes changes the picture and how you can overcome a patient’s lack of adherence.
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How To Maximize Patient Outcomes With DME |
| By William N. McCann, DPM |
In this thorough review of commonly utilized durable medical equipment (DME), this author offers keen insights on incorporating these items into the treatment of common podiatric conditions and shares key coding pearls to help facilitate proper reimbursement.
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| By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor |
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| By Anthony Weinert, DPM, Ali Elkhalil, DPM, and Ahmad Farah, DPM |
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| By Aaron Becker, Special Projects Editor |
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| By Justin Franson, DPM, and Babak Baravarian, DPM |
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| Clinical Editor: Lawrence Karlock, DPM |
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