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Christopher R. Hood, Jr., DPM, FACFAS, AACFAS

Blog
07/10/2019
I recently took the latest American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS) Board Certification Examination and results were posted a few weeks ago. After writing prior to the exam on how I planned to study, I felt it appropriate to give a...
I recently took the latest American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS) Board Certification Examination and results were posted a few weeks ago. After writing prior to the exam on how I planned to study, I felt it appropriate to give a...
I recently took the latest...
07/10/2019
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
02/23/2017
First describing metabolic syndrome in 1988, Reaven discussed several metabolic findings with this syndrome and proposed that the central characteristic is insulin resistance with an increased risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease.1
First describing metabolic syndrome in 1988, Reaven discussed several metabolic findings with this syndrome and proposed that the central characteristic is insulin resistance with an increased risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease.1
First describing metabolic...
02/23/2017
Podiatry Today
Blog
02/21/2018
Often in the course of treating patients and their pathology, physicians run into questions or situations in which they may not be sure of the "correct" course of treatment. As with anything in medicine, there may not be one "right" answer....
Often in the course of treating patients and their pathology, physicians run into questions or situations in which they may not be sure of the "correct" course of treatment. As with anything in medicine, there may not be one "right" answer....
Often in the course of treating...
02/21/2018
Podiatry Today
Feature
07/23/2015
Given the challenges of biofilm-related infections with implants, these authors discuss the limitations of perioperative prophylaxis, the combination of staged procedures with antibiotic recommendations as well as the potential and risks of...
Given the challenges of biofilm-related infections with implants, these authors discuss the limitations of perioperative prophylaxis, the combination of staged procedures with antibiotic recommendations as well as the potential and risks of...
Given the challenges of...
07/23/2015
Podiatry Today
Blog
03/17/2017
I remember trying to figure out what I wanted to do with my life, career-wise. I knew it was something in the medical field and with my history of playing soccer growing up (and many foot/ankle injuries), foot and ankle medicine was of great...
I remember trying to figure out what I wanted to do with my life, career-wise. I knew it was something in the medical field and with my history of playing soccer growing up (and many foot/ankle injuries), foot and ankle medicine was of great...
I remember trying to figure out...
03/17/2017
Podiatry Today
Blog
04/17/2019
When treating ankle sprains, it is important to direct the treatment you want. Typically, physical therapy starts anywhere between two to four weeks, pending the grade level of the sprain. Overall, clinicians should avoid long-term...
When treating ankle sprains, it is important to direct the treatment you want. Typically, physical therapy starts anywhere between two to four weeks, pending the grade level of the sprain. Overall, clinicians should avoid long-term...
When treating ankle sprains, it...
04/17/2019
Podiatry Today
Feature
02/03/2024
For those starting at a new podiatry practice, this author notes the importance of having a firm grasp on the specifics of your contract, including compensation, benefits, partnership, and other aspects.
For those starting at a new podiatry practice, this author notes the importance of having a firm grasp on the specifics of your contract, including compensation, benefits, partnership, and other aspects.
For those starting at a new...
02/03/2024
Podiatry Today
Blog
01/19/2018
This past weekend marked another iteration of the podiatric residency interviews in Frisco, Texas. I remember this past week and the subsequent ones as very stressful from multiple standpoints as a resident. This included the interviews...
This past weekend marked another iteration of the podiatric residency interviews in Frisco, Texas. I remember this past week and the subsequent ones as very stressful from multiple standpoints as a resident. This included the interviews...
This past weekend marked another...
01/19/2018
Podiatry Today
Forum
06/23/2015
My first hands-on experience with a fellowship track was during my second year of residency when I spent two months at the Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. Upon hearing that podiatry offered a “fellowship” during school, it was always something...
My first hands-on experience with a fellowship track was during my second year of residency when I spent two months at the Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. Upon hearing that podiatry offered a “fellowship” during school, it was always something...
My first hands-on experience...
06/23/2015
Podiatry Today
Blog
02/17/2017
Osteochondral lesions of the talus result in a spectrum of pathology from delamination of cartilage to exposure of the subchondral bone plate. There are various methods of treatment, the main two being bone marrow stimulation through...
Osteochondral lesions of the talus result in a spectrum of pathology from delamination of cartilage to exposure of the subchondral bone plate. There are various methods of treatment, the main two being bone marrow stimulation through...
Osteochondral lesions of the...
02/17/2017
Podiatry Today