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Volume 18 - Issue 7 - July 2005

Point-Counterpoint: Is Ischemia A Direct Risk Factor For Ulceration?
07/03/2005
Peter A. Blume, DPM, FACFAS; Kenneth L. Cornell, DPM; Mardon R. Day, DPM; Bauer E. Sumpio, MD, PhD; John E. Aruny, MD
   Yes, these panelists say ischemia plays a significant role in chronic ulcerations and emphasize the importance of a thorough vascular workup in these patients. By Peter A. Blume, DPM, Kenneth L. Cornell, DPM, Bauer Sumpio, MD, and John...
   Yes, these panelists say ischemia plays a significant role in chronic ulcerations and emphasize the importance of a thorough vascular workup in these patients. By Peter A. Blume, DPM, Kenneth L. Cornell, DPM, Bauer Sumpio, MD, and John...
   Yes, these panelists say...
07/03/2005
Podiatry Today
How To Detect Pediatric Osteomyelitis
07/03/2005
Michael Schreck, DPM
   Although both acute hematogenous osteomyelitis (AHO) and chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO) are somewhat uncommon, differentiating between the two can be tricky. Having a strong grasp of the etiology and presentation of...
   Although both acute hematogenous osteomyelitis (AHO) and chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO) are somewhat uncommon, differentiating between the two can be tricky. Having a strong grasp of the etiology and presentation of...
   Although both acute...
07/03/2005
Podiatry Today
Building Referrals And Relationships With Primary Care Providers
07/03/2005
Kristin K. Titko, DPM
   In the competitive world of medicine, half of the battle for the specialists today is establishing a positive relationship with a primary care physician. It can be initially intimidating to some podiatrists to compete against more...
   In the competitive world of medicine, half of the battle for the specialists today is establishing a positive relationship with a primary care physician. It can be initially intimidating to some podiatrists to compete against more...
   In the competitive world of...
07/03/2005
Podiatry Today
Taking A Proactive, Long-Term View To Preventive Medicine
07/03/2005
Jeff A. Hall
   In a recent position statement, “Third-Party Reimbursement For Diabetes Care, Self-Management Education and Supplies,” the American Diabetes Association (ADA) doesn’t exactly mince words. “To reach diabetes treatment goals, practitioners...
   In a recent position statement, “Third-Party Reimbursement For Diabetes Care, Self-Management Education and Supplies,” the American Diabetes Association (ADA) doesn’t exactly mince words. “To reach diabetes treatment goals, practitioners...
   In a recent position...
07/03/2005
Podiatry Today
Conquering Plastic Surgery Complications In Wound Care
07/03/2005
Tod Storm, DPM
   The use of plastic surgery techniques has increased dramatically among podiatric surgeons over the past few years. The most useful techniques involve the use of skin grafts and local flaps, which can help solve some difficult wound closure...
   The use of plastic surgery techniques has increased dramatically among podiatric surgeons over the past few years. The most useful techniques involve the use of skin grafts and local flaps, which can help solve some difficult wound closure...
   The use of plastic surgery...
07/03/2005
Podiatry Today
A Closer Look At Diabetic Foot Infections
07/03/2005
Warren S. Joseph, DPM, FIDSA; Thomas S. Roukis, DPM, PhD, FACFAS; Thomas Zgonis, DPM, FACFAS
   Diabetic foot infections arising from ulcerations are the largest non-traumatic cause of lower extremity amputations. Contributing factors include peripheral neuropathy and vascular disease, rigid pedal deformities, local trauma and...
   Diabetic foot infections arising from ulcerations are the largest non-traumatic cause of lower extremity amputations. Contributing factors include peripheral neuropathy and vascular disease, rigid pedal deformities, local trauma and...
   Diabetic foot infections...
07/03/2005
Podiatry Today

Continuing Education

Education
How To Differentiate Between Infected Wounds And Colonized Wounds
07/03/2005
Brigette Smith, DPM; Jason Hanft, DPM
   Since every wound has the potential for infection, it is important to differentiate between infection and colonization.1 There is no textbook that depicts all the possible appearances of wounds that contain bacteria. Indeed, the potential...
   Since every wound has the potential for infection, it is important to differentiate between infection and colonization.1 There is no textbook that depicts all the possible appearances of wounds that contain bacteria. Indeed, the potential...
   Since every wound has the...
07/03/2005
Podiatry Today

Column

Industry News
New Products
07/03/2005
Promoting Wound Healing    The newest wound dressing uses a combination of several ingredients to remove exudate and promote healing.    In order to facilitate wound healing, Promogran Prisma™ Matrix combines collagen, oxidized regenerated...
Promoting Wound Healing    The newest wound dressing uses a combination of several ingredients to remove exudate and promote healing.    In order to facilitate wound healing, Promogran Prisma™ Matrix combines collagen, oxidized regenerated...
Promoting Wound Healing    The...
07/03/2005
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
PRESENT Facilitates International Exchange Of Education And Experience
07/03/2005
Brian McCurdy
   Podology in Spain has evolved from a subspecialty of nursing into its own undergrad degree. As a result, Juan Goez, DPM, says the profession is undergoing the same “growing pains” that American podiatry suffered in the 1960s and ‘70s. As...
   Podology in Spain has evolved from a subspecialty of nursing into its own undergrad degree. As a result, Juan Goez, DPM, says the profession is undergoing the same “growing pains” that American podiatry suffered in the 1960s and ‘70s. As...
   Podology in Spain has evolved...
07/03/2005
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
Tendon Lengthening: Is It A Viable Option For Forefoot Ulcers?
07/03/2005
J. Monroe Laborde, MD
   Approximately 3 percent of the United States population has diagnosed diabetes mellitus.1 Diabetic foot problems, however, are the leading cause of amputation.2,3 The risk of amputation is 15 times greater in patients with diabetes than in...
   Approximately 3 percent of the United States population has diagnosed diabetes mellitus.1 Diabetic foot problems, however, are the leading cause of amputation.2,3 The risk of amputation is 15 times greater in patients with diabetes than in...
   Approximately 3 percent of...
07/03/2005
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