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How To Create A Twisted Plate Orthotic From A Flatbed Scan Of The Foot

06/23/2020

Bruce Williams DPM

In my last blog post, I talked about the twisted plate orthotic discussed by Sarrafian and my use of lateral forefoot postings on those devices.1 Doug Richie, Jr., DPM, FACFAS then informed me that McConaill first mentioned this concept in...

In my last blog post, I talked...

06/23/2020

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Can Early Weightbearing Be Beneficial In Conservative Care Of Ruptured Achilles Tendons?

06/22/2020

Doug Richie Jr. DPM FACFAS FAAPSM

A recent study validates the benefits of early weightbearing in the non-surgical treatment of Achilles tendon ruptures.1 The United Kingdom study of tendo Achilles rehabilitation (UKSTAR) caught my attention as several of the authors are...

A recent study validates the...

06/22/2020

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Vulnerable: Thoughts From An African-American Male Podiatric Physician

06/19/2020

Alton Johnson DPM

How is 2020 going for you all? Many would probably overlook the question and its answer prior to the start of the new year. However, in today’s climate, such a simple question can evoke a multitude of emotions. So please take a minute and...

How is 2020 going for you all?...

06/19/2020

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Addressing Concerns About Returning To Elective Surgery During The COVID-19 Pandemic

06/18/2020

Erika Schwartz DPM FACFAS

After almost 10 weeks of postponing elective surgery, I returned to the operating room two weeks ago. With mixed guidance from the state of Maryland on COVID-19 testing protocol prior to outpatient surgery, the proper way to proceed with...

After almost 10 weeks of...

06/18/2020

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Taking A Closer Look At A Complex Case Of Turf Toe After A Soccer Injury

06/17/2020

Richard Blake DPM

I recently heard via email from a mother of a 16-year-old female soccer player with the potential to play in college. Her daughter suffered a soccer-related injury in September 2018 and sought additional advice on her daughter’s behalf. 

I recently heard via email from...

06/17/2020

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Diabetic Foot Remission: Essential Keys To Educating Patients On Dosing Activity And Returning To Pre-Ulcer Function

06/12/2020

David G. Armstrong DPM MD PhD

Here are the instructions we give our patients upon returning to prescriptive shoes/activity following the healing of a diabetic foot ulcer, foot reconstruction or partial foot amputation. Emphasizing A Shoe Wear Schedule And Regular Foot...

Here are the instructions we...

06/12/2020

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On COVID Clouds and Silver Linings

06/09/2020

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Applying The Principle Of ‘First Do No Harm’ During The COVID-19 Pandemic

06/09/2020

Chia-Ding Shih DPM MPH MA FABPM AACFAS

As another graduating podiatric medical class excitedly goes out into to the “real world,” some will soon appreciate the challenge of “primum non nocere.” This is the portion of the Hippocratic Oath referring to “first, do no harm.” Modern...

As another graduating podiatric...

06/09/2020

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The ‘Other’ Crisis Associated With COVID-19: How Will Our Practices Survive?

06/08/2020

Barbara Aung DPM

More than 99 percent of America's 30.2 million companies are small businesses.1 The majority (88 percent) of these small businesses have fewer than 20 employees and nearly 40 percent of all enterprises have under $100,000 in yearly revenue.1

More than 99 percent of...

06/08/2020

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Worthy Footnotes From A Health Coach To Help Doctors Stay Healthy

06/05/2020

Lynn Homisak PRT

I know some doctors who believe their title bestows magical power, a power that grants immunity from illness, enables the ability to work long hours, reduces sleep requirements and allows one to pass on nourishment or exercise. They believe...

I know some doctors who believe...

06/05/2020

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