Courtesty Podiatry Today

A Closer Look at Neoteric Biomechanics
By Richard L. Blake,DPM

Understanding the intacacies of podiatric biomechanics is vital for success in treating patients.  This author details neoteric biomechanis, a practical approach to biomechanics based on the functional dynamic arches and the vault of the foot.

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A Guide to Detecting and Treating Limb Length Discrepencies
By Luis Leal, DPM

Since limb length discrepancy (LLD) can cause various problems, effective detection stratagies are vital.  This author describes key diagnostic methos for discovering LLDs and discusses pertinent treatment options with an emphasis on lift therapy.

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Diabetes Watch:  Turning Evidence Into Practice:  A Guide to Treating Wounds in the Diabetic Foot
By Barbara J. Aung, DPM, CWS

In reading many of the recent articles in podiatry publications, we will need to expand our vocabularies to include various new phrases.  These phrases will include pay for performance, evidence-based medicine or evidence-based treatment guidelines.  Electronic medical records (EMR) and electronic health records (EHR) will be linked to evidence-based guidelines at the point of care.  These changes are also reverberating within the primary care settings and in other selected specialties.

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