Podiatry Today - ISSN: 1045-7860 - Volume 21 - Issue 1 - January 2008

Continuing Education: Keys To Facilitating Optimal Orthotic Success

By David Levine, DPM, CPed

In order to enhance one’s ability to prescribe custom orthoses, this author emphasizes a thorough exam, a focused evaluation of the patient’s footwear, accurate impressions and fabrication, and key nuances to maximizing the effectiveness of modifications.

Diabetes Watch: Essential Questions For Surgical Intervention Of Diabetic Foot Infections

By Andy Meyr, DPM

Feature: Recognizing Lower Extremity Effects Of Antiretroviral Drugs

By Robert G. Smith, DPM, MSc, RPh, CPed

Recent estimates show an increasing number of people with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) due to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Accordingly, this author notes that DPMs may see lower extremity side effects associated with antiretroviral therapies patients must take to counter HIV infection.

How To Differentiate Soft Tissue Neoplasms

By Francis Rottier, DPM

What is that lower extremity mass on the bottom of the patient’s foot? Given the challenges of identifying and differentiating between soft tissue neoplasms, this author reviews keys to the diagnosis of soft tissue neoplasms, appropriate staging systems and how to obtain a biopsy.

A Guide To Hybrid Screw Fixation In Lesser Metatarsal Surgery

By Michael Salcedo, DPM, and Michael Motyer, DPM

Metatarsophalangeal joint dysfunction (MPJ) is one of the more common presentations that podiatrists see in practice. With this in mind, these authors offer pertinent pearls on the Weil osteotomy and weigh the benefits of hybrid screw fixation in facilitating improved outcomes.

Current Insights On Bracing For Hindfoot Osteoarthritis

By Lawrence Huppin, DPM

When it comes to treating hindfoot arthridities, podiatrists have increasingly been utilizing foot orthoses and ankle-foot orthoses. With this in mind, this author explores the types of FFOs and AFOs that are available, reviews the literature in this arena and offers guidelines in choosing the appropriate modality.

Forum: Living In A Country Where There Are No Podiatrists

By Kshitij Shankhdhar, MBBS, Dip. Diab.

New Products: A Comfy Chair

News and Trends: Is There A Link Between CT Scans And Higher Cancer Rates?

By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor

Surgical Pearls: Pertinent Insights On Treating Lapidus Nonunions

By Graham A. Hamilton, DPM

Technology In Practice: Can A Unique Ointment Improve Daily Foot Care In Patients With Diabetes?

By Aaron Becker, Special Projects Editor

Treatment Dilemmas: Metatarsal Head Resurfacing: Does It Have A Place In Treating Hallux Limitus/Rigidus?

By Bob Baravarian, DPM, and Jonathon Thompson, DPM

Wound Care Q&A: Expert Insights On Treating The Wounded Charcot Foot

Clinical Editor: Lawrence Karlock, DPM