Podiatry Student Handbook

Podiatry Student Handbook, by Eric Shi, DPM provides high-yield rapid-review material for the podiatric student learning to understand the essentials of foot and ankle pathology and surgery. Designed to fit in a pocket, this handbook is organized by breaking down each pathology into the following sections: etiology, epidemiology, risk factors, natural history, diagnosis, and treatment. The handbook covers some of the most common pathology including diabetes, infections and wound care, neurology, vascular, dermatology, nails, bone diseases and soft tissue tumors, first ray pathology, forefoot pathology and arthridities, pes planus, pes cavus, Achilles and rearfoot pathology, trauma, pediatrics, radiology, biomechanics, pharmacology, bioinformatics, and much more. This evidence-based handbook includes references from some of the most landmark foot and ankle articles including those from the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery (JFAS), Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS), and Foot and Ankle International (FAI). Bulleted lists combined with tables and diagrams help organize the material in a quick-reference format for students and residents alike to review high-yield material found on board exams.

Table of Contents for the Podiatry Student Handbook:
Diabetes, Infection and Wound Care
Neurology System
Vascular System
Dermatology System
Nail Pathology
Bone Disease
Soft Tissue Tumors
First Ray Pathology
Forefoot Pathology
Arthridities
Pes Planus & Rearfoot Pathology
Pes Cavus
Ankle Pathology
Pediatric Radiology
Angles
Biomechanics
Pharmacology
Procedures
Casting & Splinting
Hardware
Perioperative
Bioinformatics