Lynn Peterson CWOCN, RN, BSN, CLWT discusses a framework for wound bed preparation, lists main indications for common dressing categories, as well as provides the tools to help select the appropriate topical therapy for common wound care problems.

Michael J Trepal, DPM discusses the signs and symptoms of tarsal coalitions, non-surgical and surgical options, as well as the past and current literature to address the work-up and treatment of tarsal coalitions.

Jarrod Shapiro, DPM discusses how the patient’s vascular status impacts the planning for pedal amputations. Dr Shapiro also examines factors leading to success and failure of forefoot amputations as well as describes details that make amputations more successful.