Bradly W. Bussewitz, DPM, FACFAS

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Proactive Practice Growth Tips To Get The Patients You Want To Treat

07/13/2012

I’m not done. That is to say, I’m not writing this implying that I have a thriving practice and my patient recruitment is complete. My intent is to share my methods and experience in my first 10 months of practice. For those just getting...

I’m not done. That is to say,...

07/13/2012

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Case Study

When An Ankle Fusion Fails

11/27/2013

Bradly W. Bussewitz , DPM, FACFAS;

This author presents a revisional surgical approach to a failed ankle fusion in an obese 64-year-old patient.

This author presents a...

11/27/2013

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Why Future Podiatrists Need Our Mentoring

03/04/2014

Bradly W. Bussewitz , DPM, FACFAS;

This month’s blog comes courtesy of Garret Strand, a first-year podiatric medical student at the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. His commentary emphasizes the...

This month’s blog comes courtesy...

03/04/2014

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Why Podiatry Needs Fellowships To Take Residents To The Next Level

06/14/2012

Bradly W. Bussewitz , DPM, FACFAS;

The first stage in a young doctor’s career is medical school. I attended the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at Des Moines University and really enjoyed it.

The first stage in a young...

06/14/2012

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Surgical Pearls

Mastering The Technical Approach To The Scarf Bunionectomy

12/19/2012

Bradly W. Bussewitz , DPM, FACFAS;

The European approach to the bunion commonly involves the scarf bunionectomy, much more so than here in the United States. Of the many bunion approaches, why should we bother adding another to the list? Those who utilize the scarf approach...

The European approach to the...

12/19/2012

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A Closer Look At Clinical Practice Guidelines For Antimicrobial Prophylaxis In Surgery

12/13/2013

Bradly W. Bussewitz , DPM, FACFAS;

The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, the Infectious Diseases Society of America, the Surgical Infection Society, and the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America provide practitioners with a standardized approach to the...

The American Society of...

12/13/2013

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Surgical Pearls

How To Enhance Efficiency With The Modified Brostrom Ankle Stabilization

04/21/2011

Bradly W. Bussewitz , DPM, FACFAS;

Christopher F. Hyer , DPM, MS, FACFAS;

Operating room (OR) efficiency does not happen by accident. The ability to synchronize anesthesia, the OR staff and junior physicians can take the attending surgeon great time, effort and diplomacy within the hospital or surgery center. At...

Operating room (OR) efficiency...

04/21/2011

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Pertinent Insights On Arthroscopic Ankle Synovectomy And OCD Drilling

09/13/2013

Bradly W. Bussewitz , DPM, FACFAS;

Ankle arthroscopy is a valuable minimally invasive modality to perform diagnosis and therapeutic treatment to the ankle joint. Acute and chronic ankle injuries can lead to synovitis and cartilage defects requiring surgical treatment. There...

Ankle arthroscopy is a valuable...

09/13/2013

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When Midfoot Collapse Creates Flatfoot

12/27/2018

Bradly W. Bussewitz , DPM, FACFAS;

Noting the pain and potential complications with midfoot collapse, this author details the treatment of a 68-year-old woman who developed flatfoot due to a collapse of the midfoot.

Noting the pain and potential...

12/27/2018

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A Refresher On Obtaining Informed Consent From Patients

06/12/2013

Bradly W. Bussewitz , DPM, FACFAS;

During my podiatric surgical training, I noticed a difference in approaches to surgical informed consent. Some may cut the consent process short to save time whereas others may cut it short to prevent patient worry or stress. Some surgeons...

During my podiatric surgical...

06/12/2013

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