Volume 5 , Issue 1
PODIATRY IN PRACTICE: Group Practice Achieves Key Economic Advantages And Improved Patient Care
By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor
As DPMs treat a wide variety of patients, they also practice in a wide variety of settings. Podiatrists practice in hospital settings, at academic institutions, solo practices and in group practices with other DPMs. One such group practice, The Podiatry Group of South Texas (TPG), formed in 2003 when seven independent practices with a total of 12 DPMs merged.
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Secrets To Treating Ankle Fractures In Athletes
By Damieon Brown, DPM, Lawrence DiDomenico, DPM, FACFAS, and Michael VanPelt, DPM
Ankle fractures in athletes can be particularly challenging as the patients will seek an accelerated recovery and quick return to the sporting activity or playing field. Accordingly, these authors assess key risk factors for these injuries, review common classification systems and emphasize the importance of proper rehabilitation and weightbearing.
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Continuing Education: How To Address Pediatric Intoeing
By Edwin Harris, DPM
Given the frequent presentation of pediatric intoeing, this author reviews the possible etiologies, offers keys to diagnosis and notes pertinent pointers for proper treatment.
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Point-Counterpoint: Probe To Bone: Is It The Best Test For Osteomyelitis?
By John S. Steinberg, DPM, and Warren S. Joseph, DPM
Yes. John S. Steinberg, DPM, notes that the test is minimally invasive and easy to perform with sensitivity, specificity and positive predictive values similar to those of MRI and bone scans.
No. Citing recent studies, Warren S. Joseph, DPM, notes that while the probe to bone test can be useful for screening, the evidence does not support using the test alone to diagnose osteomyelitis.
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