Evidence-Based Podiatry

Presents the best evidence for clinical decision-making for common conditions of the foot and ankle
Covers both surgical and non-surgical approaches to conditions and injuries to the toenail, toe joints, midfoot and ankle
A valuable and handy resource for podiatrists, orthopedic surgeons, and residents, fellows and trainees

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Dyane E. Tower, DPM, MPH, MS, currently serves as Director of Clinical Affairs with the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) in Bethesda, MD, USA. Dr. Tower received her doctorate in podiatric medicine from the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in 2009 and went on to complete her residency training in Greeley, Colorado at North Colorado Medical Center. After residency, Dr. Tower continued her education at The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice as the APMA Public Health Fellow where she earned her Master of Public Healthdegree. After her fellowship, Dr. Tower served as faculty at Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine andpracticed as a community-based surgical podiatrist in Illinois. She then went on to establish a diabetic foot clinic and educate orthopedic residents at a large, tertiary academic medical center in New Hampshireprior to taking on a full-time role with APMA. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and the American Board of Podiatric Medicine.

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Permanent Ingrown Toenails.- The Fungal Toenail.- Hammertoe Fixation.- 2nd Metatarsophalangeal Joint Pathology.- Lapidus Bunionectomy.- Midfoot Arthritis.- Flatfoot Deformity.- Ankle Arthroscopy.- Achilles Tendon Ruptures.- Charcot Neuropathy.- Clubfoot.- Podiatric Wound Care.- Total Ankle Arthroplasty.