Publications by authors named "John D Mozena"
Article Synopsis
- - Ledderhose disease, characterized by plantar fibromas, is histologically similar to Dupuytren disease, which has been treated with radiotherapy for a long time.
- - Conservative treatments, like orthotic devices, can help manage symptoms of plantar fibromas, but they do not offer a cure.
- - Surgery is the primary treatment option, though it has a high failure rate, making radiotherapy a promising new alternative with encouraging results for managing this condition.
Efficacy of chemical neurolysis for the treatment of interdigital nerve compression of the foot: a retrospective study.
J Am Podiatr Med Assoc
September 2007
Background: Dilute alcohol injection has been described as a nonsurgical treatment option for interdigital nerve compression of the foot, also known as "Morton's neuroma." This study reviews the efficacy of the procedure in 49 feet at one treatment center.
Methods: In this historical cohort study, data from 42 patients who had undergone alcohol injection therapy were obtained from clinic records.
The Mozena Classification System and treatment algorithm for ingrown hallux nails.
J Am Podiatr Med Assoc
March 2002
Infected ingrown toenails raise the question of how much nail should be removed and what amount of nail fold reduction should occur. Often, the ungual labia folds are found to be hypertrophic, forcing the nail to push into the flesh and start a foreign body reaction. A simplified approach to this problem is proposed on the basis of the measurement of 100 normal nail folds and 25 infected nail folds.
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