This lecture by John Steinberg, DPM presents several of the newest technologies in use for healing challenging diabetic foot wounds. There is a review of standard wound care including debridement, offloading, and moist wound care. Following is a discussion which includes case presentations o..

Author: John Steinberg, DPM

This lecture by Dr. David Armstrong, DPM, MSc, PhD will cover the basic definitions and application of negative pressure wound therapy as it relates to the diabetic foot. In addition to supporting data, cases will be discussed that will illustrate the potential use of this technology in the ..

Author: David Armstrong, DPM,MSc,PhD

Dr. DiDomenico explains the historic and current methods for diagnosis, classification and treatment for Charcot Arthropathy. This presentation in particular discusses a new approach to Charcot Deformities incorporating AO Principles and Technique for plating the plantar aspect of the Mid Fo..

Author: Lawrence DiDomenico, DPM,FACFAS

Applying an external fixator can be difficult for the inexperienced surgeon, and in this lecture by Dr. DiDomenico attempts to simplify the process. He begins by discussing the basic principles, advantages, and disadvantages of external fixation. The frame assembly, placement of wires, types ..

Author: Lawrence DiDomenico, DPM,FACFAS

This lecture by Ronald A. Sage, presents the indications, technique and complications associated with the Syme's Transmalleolar Amputation.

Author: Ronald Sage, DPM,FACFAS

Dr. Pupp explains the importance of diabetic limb salvage, citing associated epidemiology and health care costs. He describes a technique utilizing a multiple tensioned ring fixation system yielding predictable results in a high risk patient population.

Author: Guy Pupp, DPM,FACFAS

Dr Cohen reviews current limb salvage and amputation techniques in the forefoot. This comprehensive lecture discusses preoperative assessment, timing and long term prognosis of various amputations. The topic is anatomically divided into two very comprehensive lectures. A pictorial of various ..

Author: Michael Cohen, DPM,FACFAS

In this lecture Dr Frykberg reviews complications of diabetes including factors that may impede wound healing. The author also reviews the history, indications and contraindications of negative pressure wound therapy. The findings of several studies (regarding negative pressure wound therap..

Author: Robert Frykberg, DPM,MPH

Dr. Steinberg presentation discusses negative pressure wound therapy and reviews the emerging literature and evidence of this science. There is an overview of the physical and biological benefits in addition to several clinical case presentations. Data on cost effectiveness and the current st..

Author: John Steinberg, DPM

In this lecture, Dr. Steinberg addresses the role of surgery in relieving pedal pressures and preventing diabetic foot ulcerations. He discusses the concepts and reasoning behind performing prophylactic surgery in this patient population. Emphasis is placed on the importance of proper patie..

Author: John Steinberg, DPM