Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to M D Perlman.
The author presents a wide variety of uses of radiopaque contrast media in the foot and ankle. Dye studies can aid the physician in diagnosing pathology of the soft tissues and joints without surgical intervention. The results of these tests aid in determining the course of treatment.
This report will discuss the different aspects of long-term steroid therapy. The five major areas of interest are indications for treatment, complications, withdraw, monitoring, and surgical adjustment of dosage.
The unusual case of fibrous dysplasia located in the distal phalanx of the hallux is presented with a review of literature. Fibrous dysplasia is a benign disorder that can affect one or many bones in any particular case. The bone involvement is characterized by the presence of fibro-osseous tissue within the interior of the affected bone. Pathologic, clinical, and radiographic findings will be discussed.
Tarsal coalition is a relatively rare anomaly with varying degrees of fusion between two or more tarsal bones. Symptoms, if present, usually begin early in life and include: flatfoot, decreased motion, vague foot pain, and peroneal spasm. Some persons with the anomaly never develop symptoms, so treatment should not be started until symptoms are present. If treatment becomes necessary, conservative treatment should be attempted first. If that fails, surgical intervention may be necessary.