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Introduction to the PRESENT 5-Minute Podiatry Clinical Challenge
PRESENT has begun a new clinical education series that is unique in that it will take you just 5 minutes each week to participate in it to learn something new.
Every Monday at 11am, you will receive an email containing a link to an interactive blog that will cover one clinical topic. Each topic is contributed by a faculty member including a few from the Western University College of Podiatric Medicine. Topics will be far ranging and diverse including Infection, Tarsal Coalition, Gout, EKG, TMA, Pediatric Torsion, Dermatomyositis, Tinea Pedis, Cellulitis, Contact Dermatitis, and Hallux Fracture. All of these and more will be covered in the weeks ahead.
Try a few to see if you agree that this is a pleasant, effective, and easy way to learn something new every week.
Here is this week's challenge:
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This Week's Topic: Gout
Among the most frequent foot arthridities that you will see in a general podiatry practice is gout. In its later stages, the condition is easily identified on x-ray. When it initially presents, history and physical exam reveal the diagnosis, with labs taking a secondary role. Check out this week’s interactive blog presented by Western University College of Podiatric Medicine faculty member Chandler Hubbard, DPM and see if you agree with her workup.
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