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Neal M. Blitz, DPM, FACFAS

Feature
06/26/2018
Treatment protocols for subtalar coalitions have evolved over the years and more effective solutions have emerged to help preserve rearfoot motion. In addition to providing diagnostic insights and reviewing conservative care options, these...
Treatment protocols for subtalar coalitions have evolved over the years and more effective solutions have emerged to help preserve rearfoot motion. In addition to providing diagnostic insights and reviewing conservative care options, these...
Treatment protocols for subtalar...
06/26/2018
Podiatry Today
Blog
03/30/2010
Clubtoe is a term that I use to describe the big toe equinus deformity that one encounters with adolescent and adult clubfoot. It is a condition of “significant” hallux plantarflexion due to a severely rigid elevated first ray. In milder...
Clubtoe is a term that I use to describe the big toe equinus deformity that one encounters with adolescent and adult clubfoot. It is a condition of “significant” hallux plantarflexion due to a severely rigid elevated first ray. In milder...
Clubtoe is a term that I use to...
03/30/2010
Podiatry Today
11/21/2011
The potential for safe early weightbearing has made the Lapidus bunionectomy a viable choice for correction of severe hallux valgus. Accordingly, this author discusses eight key advantages of this procedure over other surgical options for...
The potential for safe early weightbearing has made the Lapidus bunionectomy a viable choice for correction of severe hallux valgus. Accordingly, this author discusses eight key advantages of this procedure over other surgical options for...
The potential for safe early...
11/21/2011
Podiatry Today
Feature
02/27/2019
Modern minimally invasive bunion surgery allows smaller incisions and facilitates easier recovery for patients. Accordingly, this author reviews surgical techniques, proper patient selection, insights from the literature and potential...
Modern minimally invasive bunion surgery allows smaller incisions and facilitates easier recovery for patients. Accordingly, this author reviews surgical techniques, proper patient selection, insights from the literature and potential...
Modern minimally invasive bunion...
02/27/2019
Podiatry Today
Blog
03/08/2010
Those with experience in the surgical treatment of ankle fractures often consider the medial malleolus fracture a relatively straightforward fracture to repair. Most commonly, surgeons use two screws to fixate the fracture and it is a short...
Those with experience in the surgical treatment of ankle fractures often consider the medial malleolus fracture a relatively straightforward fracture to repair. Most commonly, surgeons use two screws to fixate the fracture and it is a short...
Those with experience in the...
03/08/2010
Podiatry Today
07/28/2009
Yes. Neal Blitz, DPM says the lateral release is a common component of bunion surgery as it aids in bunion correction and assists with reduction of the intermetatarsal angle when surgeons combine this procedure with structural realignment of...
Yes. Neal Blitz, DPM says the lateral release is a common component of bunion surgery as it aids in bunion correction and assists with reduction of the intermetatarsal angle when surgeons combine this procedure with structural realignment of...
Yes. Neal Blitz, DPM says the...
07/28/2009
Podiatry Today
Education
08/03/2007
Continuing Education Course #155 August 2007 I am pleased to introduce the latest article, “How To Address Failed Peroneal Tendon Surgery,” in our CE series. This series, brought to you by the North American Center for Continuing...
Continuing Education Course #155 August 2007 I am pleased to introduce the latest article, “How To Address Failed Peroneal Tendon Surgery,” in our CE series. This series, brought to you by the North American Center for Continuing...
Continuing Education Course...
08/03/2007
Podiatry Today
Blog
02/05/2010
When it comes to repairing the ruptured Achilles tendon, there are a variety of methods ranging from wide-open exposures with grafting to percutaneous approaches. All of these options have their advantages and disadvantages. However, the most...
When it comes to repairing the ruptured Achilles tendon, there are a variety of methods ranging from wide-open exposures with grafting to percutaneous approaches. All of these options have their advantages and disadvantages. However, the most...
When it comes to repairing the...
02/05/2010
Podiatry Today
08/03/2006
   Screws, plates, staples, pins and wires are the hardware that the foot and ankle surgeon uses to fixate fractures, fusions and/or osteotomies. An infection involving hardware may jeopardize the bone healing process and is a precarious...
   Screws, plates, staples, pins and wires are the hardware that the foot and ankle surgeon uses to fixate fractures, fusions and/or osteotomies. An infection involving hardware may jeopardize the bone healing process and is a precarious...
   Screws, plates, staples, pins...
08/03/2006
Podiatry Today
Blog
01/05/2012
Surgeons understand the science behind healing. Nutritional building blocks are necessary to rebuild and repair surgically traumatized tissue. As the surgeon, what do you to ensure your patients are nutritionally maximized at the time of...
Surgeons understand the science behind healing. Nutritional building blocks are necessary to rebuild and repair surgically traumatized tissue. As the surgeon, what do you to ensure your patients are nutritionally maximized at the time of...
Surgeons understand the science...
01/05/2012
Podiatry Today