Thomas M. Ehlers, DPM, AACFAS

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More Than Just P Values: Exercising Healthy Skepticism With Research

05/06/2024

Many modern podiatrists read scientific literature—whether it is to keep up-to-date, find better practices, or to enhance their clinical knowledge and decision-making processes. Yet, understanding how to critically evaluate and interpret the...

Many modern podiatrists read...

05/06/2024

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How Do Minimally Invasive Bunionectomies Heal?

02/14/2024

Thomas M. Ehlers , DPM, AACFAS;

In this piece, the author takes a look at the physiology behind minimally invasive bunionecotomies.

In this piece, the author takes...

02/14/2024

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What Do We Know About Routine Use of Tranexamic Acid in Foot and Ankle Surgery?

12/12/2023

Thomas M. Ehlers , DPM, AACFAS;

Tranexamic acid (TXA) has gained popularity in recent years in orthopedic lower extremity surgery due to the purported benefits of reduced intraoperative bleeding, lower wound complications, and lower risk of hematoma formation in the...

Tranexamic acid (TXA) has gained...

12/12/2023

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Clearing Up Common Misconceptions Regarding Local Anesthetics

08/28/2023

Thomas M. Ehlers , DPM, AACFAS;

Based on available data, there is no need to mix your locals as it will decrease efficacy, bupivacaine is OK to inject intra-articularly as long as it is not an infusion catheter, and the literature on liposomal bupivacaine does not clearly...

Based on available data, there...

08/28/2023

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Questioning Surgical Incision Myths

07/11/2023

Thomas M. Ehlers , DPM, AACFAS;

The practices we learn during our surgical training can set the stage for what we do during our careers, but how rooted in evidence are all of those practices? In this blog I will question the received podiatric wisdom on skin closure,...

The practices we learn during...

07/11/2023

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The Ugly Truth: Opioids and the History of the Opioid Epidemic

03/29/2023

Thomas M. Ehlers , DPM, AACFAS;

The current epidemic in the United States is taking the lives of over 80,000 people every year. While part of the responsibility is on physicians, the history of the current opioid epidemic has its roots in disingenuous marketing tactics and...

The current epidemic in the...

03/29/2023

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Busting Myths in the Operating Room

02/16/2023

Thomas M. Ehlers , DPM, AACFAS;

Surgery is arguably as much an art as it is a science, and it could be said that there is even some superstition involved when operating. Some surgeons like the exact same setup for every case, with some of these practices rooted in evidence,...

Surgery is arguably as much an...

02/16/2023

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Should We Still Be Using “RICE” for Ankle Sprains?

11/03/2022

Thomas M. Ehlers , DPM, AACFAS;

Rest, ice, compression, and elevation all seem to be reasonable treatment modalities for various conditions ranging from acute injuries to surgeries. Is this truly evidence-based and in the best interest of our patients?

Rest, ice, compression, and...

11/03/2022

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Is It True That Epinephrine Can Cause Necrosis in Areas of End-Arterial Circulation?

09/29/2022

Thomas M. Ehlers , DPM, AACFAS;

Learn more about what the literature actually says about the use of epinephrine in local anesthetics in areas of end-arterial circulation.

Learn more about what the...

09/29/2022

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Tramadol: The “Safe” Opioid?

05/26/2022

Dustin L. Kruse , DPM, MA, FACFAS;

Thomas M. Ehlers , DPM, AACFAS;

Although tramadol is commonly prescribed for postop pain, this author notes the opioid can have negative effects on patients and may not be that effective for musculoskeletal pain.

Although tramadol is commonly...

05/26/2022

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