Harry John Visser, DPM, FACFAS

Residency Corner

Work-Life Balance In Residency Programs: What To Expect

11/08/2017

Steven D. Vyce , DPM, FACFAS;

David Bernstein , DPM, FACFAS;

Carmina Quiroga , DPM, FACFAS;

Harry John Visser , DPM, FACFAS;

Residency directors discuss how to handle time off and medical leave requests from residents as well as on-the-job expectations that may exceed what is stated in their contracts. Q: How many vacations and sick/personal days are your...

Residency directors discuss how...

11/08/2017

Podiatry Today

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Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease: Surgical Management of a Progressive Disease State

10/10/2023

Harry John Visser , DPM, FACFAS;

Brittany Ryan Staples , DPM;

Harrison James Gilley , DPM;

Patients with the neuromuscular Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease will progress to deformities that often need surgical management. Presenting 2 case studies, these authors offer a path to effective treatment with the goal of functional, pain-free...

Patients with the neuromuscular...

10/10/2023

Podiatry Today

First MPJ Arthrodesis: What The Evidence Reveals

08/20/2013

Jordan P. Day , DPM;

James D. Sills-Powell , DPM;

Harry John Visser , DPM, FACFAS;

First metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ) arthrodesis has shown effective results for stages III and IV hallux rigidus as it can help restore normal foot function and has high patient satisfaction. Accordingly, these authors offer a guide to...

First metatarsophalangeal joint...

08/20/2013

Podiatry Today

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Suprasyndesmotic Fixation: Can It Have An Impact In Neuropathic Diabetic Ankle Fractures?

08/03/2018

Tyler McKee , DPM;

Harry John Visser , DPM, FACFAS;

Jesse Wolfe , DPM;

Emily Keeter , DPM;

Using the example of a bimalleolar ankle fracture in a 61-year-old woman with diabetes, these authors say suprasyndesmotic fixation can be beneficial for patients when instability and non-adherence are potential issues. Type 2 diabetes...

Using the example of a...

08/03/2018

Podiatry Today

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Treating Arthrofibrosis of the Foot and Ankle

07/01/2023

Omari Owens , DPM;

Jared Visser , DPM, FACFAS;

Harry John Visser , DPM, FACFAS;

These authors offer surgical pointers for treating arthrofibrosis in various manifestations in the lower extremity.

These authors offer surgical...

07/01/2023

Podiatry Today

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Assessing And Treating The Subtle Cavus Foot Deformity

05/27/2015

Asiya Ansari , DPM;

Sarah Thompson , DPM;

Harry John Visser , DPM, FACFAS;

Given the various conditions associated with the subtle cavus foot, it is important to be able to recognize the deformity in order to prevent related symptom recurrence and potential failure of surgical procedures. Accordingly, these authors...

Given the various conditions...

05/27/2015

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Managing Complications With A Failed Tendo-Achilles Allograft

07/31/2017

Jesse Wolfe , DPM;

Anne Maestas , DPM;

Neil Ermitano , DPM;

Robert Schergen , DPM;

Harry John Visser , DPM, FACFAS;

These authors discuss the use of tendon transfers and Achilles tendon resection for a 56-year-old patient who presented with drainage and dermatitis after receiving an allograft for an injury to the Achilles tendon.

These authors discuss the use of...

07/31/2017

Podiatry Today

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Stage 2 PTTD: Is Osteotomy and Tissue Balancing Better Than Fusion?

06/06/2022

Rekha Kouri , DPM;

Justin K. Metli , MA, DPM;

Syed A.A. Rizvi , PhD, MBA;

Troy J. Boffeli , DPM, FACFAS;

Garrett D. Nelson , DPM;

Harry John Visser , DPM, FACFAS;

What are your thoughts on this debate?

What are your thoughts on this...

06/06/2022

Podiatry Today

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How To Conquer Talar Neck Fracture Malunions

03/21/2017

Melanie Gonzalez , DPM;

Neil Ermitano , DPM;

Kristina Berns-Thompson , DPM;

Harry John Visser , DPM, FACFAS;

Jesse Wolfe , DPM;

Given their high post-traumatic malunion rate, talar neck fractures present considerable challenges for foot and ankle surgeons. These authors present effective techniques for performing an opening wedge osteotomy to resolve talar neck...

Given their high post-traumatic...

03/21/2017

Podiatry Today

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Key Insights On Surgical Treatment Of Degenerative Peroneal Tendon Dysfunction

10/31/2016

Harry John Visser , DPM, FACFAS;

Jesse Wolfe , DPM;

Anne Maestas , DPM;

These authors present pearls on treating a 59-year-old with a rupture to the peroneus brevis tendon and advanced peroneus longus tendinopathy.

These authors present pearls on...

10/31/2016