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01/08/2021

Desmond Bell DPM CWS FFPM RCPS Glasgow

The arc of a career in medicine will take many turns, some planned and others unexpected. I’ve had the privilege of practicing medicine for 26 years. The time flew by in the proverbial “blink of an eye.” I am still relatively young and...

The arc of a career in medicine...

01/08/2021

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Why Arthroscopy Is Essential In Treating Ankle Fractures

01/08/2021

Ali Rahnama DPM AACFAS

Arthroscopic evaluation of the ankle joint as part of an initial open reduction with internal fixation (ORIF) is not a new concept. Indeed, surgeons have discussed this in the literature for nearly three decades.1 Hamilton and colleagues even...

Arthroscopic evaluation of the...

01/08/2021

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Post-Op Global Period Changes From 90 To Zero Days For Common Digital Amputation Procedures

01/06/2021

Jeffrey D. Lehrman DPM FASPS CPC

The new year has brought a significant change for the CPT® 28820 and 28825 global periods.

The new year has brought a...

01/06/2021

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New Study Suggests Shorter Duration Of Antibiotics For Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis

01/05/2021

Adam L. Isaac DPM FACFAS

Diabetic foot osteomyelitis remains one of the most challenging conditions to manage and treat in the foot and ankle. It is associated with high rates of recurrence, significant morbidity and mortality and costs.1 Diagnosis can be...

Diabetic foot osteomyelitis...

01/05/2021

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How Wound Investigators Solve the Mystery of Wounds

01/04/2021

Monique Abner MD CWSP

I’ve always had an inquisitive mind. What, why, where, when, and how? As a child, I remember grabbing for the crossword puzzles in the Sunday newspaper. The challenge of “figuring things out” was always an exciting discovery. “Waldo” didn’t...

I’ve always had an inquisitive...

01/04/2021

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How Can We Make Biomechanics Relevant To Podiatric Residency Training?

12/31/2020

Doug Richie Jr. DPM FACFAS FAAPSM

I often hear my colleagues boast that podiatrists, in comparison to our orthopedic colleagues, are uniquely trained to perform foot and ankle surgery. They largely base this belief upon an assumption that podiatrists understand the function...

I often hear my colleagues boast...

12/31/2020

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Recognizing And Addressing The Knowledge Gap Among PCPs About Diabetic Foot Care And Screening

12/29/2020

Mark Hinkes DPM FACFAS FAPWCA DABFAS

The American Diabetes Association guidelines for management of diabetes include a series of general recommendations for foot care.1 Their first recommendation is that the “feet should be inspected at every visit for patients with evidence of...

The American Diabetes...

12/29/2020

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Assessing The Merits Of The Talonavicular Arthrodesis For Hindfoot Correction In Reconstructive Flatfoot Surgery

12/29/2020

Patrick DeHeer DPM FACFAS

The definition of a principle is "a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning."1 Reconstructive flatfoot surgery principles are threefold, in my experience....

The definition of a principle is...

12/29/2020

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Good Riddance 2020

12/22/2020

Lynn Homisak PRT

I have let everyone in my circle know that 2020 was not my favorite year. Perhaps I am being a little too harsh but, other than Amazon, can anyone call this year successful? We postponed my mother’s surprise 90th birthday party three times...

I have let everyone in my circle...

12/22/2020

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What Orthotic Modifications Do Podiatrists Use The Most?

12/21/2020

Bruce Williams DPM

I am often intrigued by certain orthotic modifications that my peers choose to use or not use when treating certain foot and ankle issues. I find it equally interesting that the use of certain orthotic modifications often appears to be...

I am often intrigued by certain...

12/21/2020

Podiatry Today