Cody D. Blazek, DPM

A Closer Look at the “Goalpost” Technique for Distal Chevron Osteotomy Provisional Fixation

03/23/2022

Dekarlos M. Dial , DPM, FACFAS;

Clark K. Brackney , DPM;

Cody D. Blazek , DPM;

Hayden L. Hoffler , DPM, AACFAS;

Nicholas S. Powers , DPM, AACFAS;

Patrick R. Burns , DPM, FACFAS, FASPS;

This article presents a novel technique for temporary fixation for the distal Chevron osteotomy for hallux valgus. The authors theorize that the use of this “goalpost” technique produces a simple, stable, and reproducible outcome that...

This article presents a novel...

03/23/2022

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How Podiatrist Attire Influences Patient Perspectives of Care

06/20/2023

Brennan K. Reardon , DPM;

Ashleigh W. Medda , DPM, FACFAS;

Cody D. Blazek , DPM;

Bryanna D. Vesely , DPM, MPH;

Nicholas S. Powers , DPM, AACFAS;

Creating a respectful relationship between health care providers and patients is important, and a provider’s attire is part of the first impression a patient has of their physician. In this piece, the authors analyze the patient’s perspective...

Creating a respectful...

06/20/2023

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