Vol. 8 No. 4 (2016): July/August 2016

Our feature article this month is a detailed review of foot and ankle injuries. Google ® trend shows that most Google ® queries of the foot are done in June but that ankle queries peak in October. The OFP editors pay attention to the season when we consider relevance of articles, so on this one w...

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Foot and ankle disorders are commonly encountered in the primary care setting. Many of these disorders can be successfully managed by primary care physicians, allowing for early detection and prompt treatment. However, there are circumstances when patients require a referral to a foot and ankle spec...

Empathy is widely viewed as essential to every patient encounter. There is evidence that empathy in the patient-physician encounter improves increases diagnostic accuracy, compliance, and patient outcomes. Patient satisfaction is higher when physicians demonstrate empathy. Empathy also reduces malpr...

Constipation in adults is a common complaint seen in family practice that can broadly be defined as infrequent stools and/or difficult stool passage. Constipation can be classified as primary (functional) constipation or secondary constipation. Primary constipation can further be differentiated as n...

Dysuria is defined as burning, pain, or discomfort with urination. Dysuria is a very common presenting complaint in family medicine clinics accounting for 5% to 15% of visits. It does occur more commonly in females, but may occur in males as well, especially in older males. Dysuria can be caused by ...

  A 53-year-old African-American female presented to the emergency room with sudden onset of dysphagia. The patient was driving to the grocery store when she developed difficulty swallowing, sore throat and drooling. She denied shortness of breath, fevers, chills, rash, rhinorrhea, cough or ...

  This article was originally published as a PDF. Please download the PDF to view the images.    A 55-year-old female presented to her family physician with multiple dermatological complaints. She reported a skin lesion on her left thigh. It had been present for many years, but ...

  This article was designed to be viewed and distributed as a PDF. Please download the PDF for easiest reading.   Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the tissue that extends from the heel to the ball of the foot. The plantar fascia absorbs the stresses placed on the foot during ...