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mycetoma
mycetoma
What’s Wrong With These Feet?
04/05/2012
The characteristic lesions of “dyshidrotic” eczematous dermatitis can appear on soles, palms, and sides of toes and fingers.
04/05/2012
Photoclinic
Photoclinic
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
04/30/2011

ROBERT P. BLEREAU, MD
Morgan City, La

ROBERT P. BLEREAU, MD Morgan City, La...
A 67-year-old man presented for evaluation of atrophy of the left thenar eminence that had developed within the past 2 weeks. He denied hand weakness.
04/30/2011
Review Article
Review Article
Plantar Fasciitis: Office Management
04/28/2011

NINA H. PATEL, DO and JOHN R. HOLMAN, MD, MPH

NINA H. PATEL, DO and JOHN R. HOLMAN,...
Heel pain that occurs with the first several steps in the morning and diminishes as walking continues is the classic symptom of plantar fasciitis.
04/28/2011
Diabetic Foot Problems
Diabetic Foot Problems
Diabetic Foot Problems: Keys to Effective, Aggressive Prevention
04/28/2011

MICHAEL B. STRAUSS, MD
STUART S. MILLER, MD
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, Long Beach, Calif

MICHAEL B. STRAUSS, MD STUART S. MILL...
Neuropathy and peripheral vascular disease are indirect causes of many diabetic foot wounds.
04/28/2011
Pain
Pain
Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: Rational Use of Opioid Analgesics, Part 2
04/27/2011

JENNIFER P. SCHNEIDER, MD, PhD — Tucson

JENNIFER P. SCHNEIDER, MD, PhD — Tucs...
In many cases, the use of opioid analgesics for patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain is a legitimate treatment approach.
04/27/2011
Musculoskeletal Pain
Musculoskeletal Pain
Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: Rational Use of Opioid Analgesics, Part 1
04/27/2011

JENNIFER P. SCHNEIDER, MD, PhD — Tucson

JENNIFER P. SCHNEIDER, MD, PhD — Tucs...
Opioid analgesics are used routinely in managing acute musculoskeletal pain.
04/27/2011
Orthopedics
Orthopedics
Osteoarthritis: Eliminating Pain and Restoring Function—An Orthopedic Perspective
12/30/2010

Wesley Bronson, BA, Elton Strauss, MD, and Michael Bronson, MD

Wesley Bronson, BA, Elton Strauss, MD...
Osteoarthritis, particularly of the hip and knee, is a pervasive source of disability in the United States.
12/30/2010
Photoclinic
Photoclinic
Foot Gangrene From Complication of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
12/09/2009

Zheng Bi, MD, and Hong Liu, MD

Zheng Bi, MD, and Hong Liu, MD ...
Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia is a serious, immune system–mediated complication of heparin therapy, and in one case caused Gangrene on a patient’s feet.
12/09/2009