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September 11, 2009 #3,646 Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD

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Athletes Should Know Foot Type When Buying Footwear: IL Podiatrist

Remember when sneaker shopping was as simple as "Ooh, Mom, I want the pink ones!"? These days the color is the last of a dozen dizzying decisions you have to make—extra support? comfy cushioning? both?!—to pinpoint a perfect pair. Luckily, cutting through the confusion can be a cinch if you determine your foot type first. Not only will jogging in a shoe that fits properly feel easier, says Megan Leahy, DPM, a podiatric physician in Chicago, IL, but it will also reduce your risk for injury.

Dr. Megan Leahy

There are three main categories of running shoes: flat, neutral, or high arched, each designed for a specific type of arch. You can predict which group is the most foot-friendly for you.

Source: Karen Springen,  Self [September 2009]

Drexel University Resident Appointed to New York Academy of Medicine

Soorena Sadri, DPM has been appointed as an Associate Member of the New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM). Appointment to the Academy is based on a scholarly pursuit in the field of healthcare, an interest in public health research and education. Founded in 1847, NYAM aims to better the lives of urban populations through a combination of interdisciplinary leadership encompassing public policy, innovative research, and education.   
 

Dr. Soorena Sadri

Dr. Sadri was the first podiatric medical student to be appointed to NYAM and is one of four podiatric surgeons in the country to be to an Associate Member of NYAM.  Dr. Sadri graduated from The New York College of Podiatric Medicine in May, 2009, and is currently a PGY-1 resident at Drexel/Hahneman University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.

SALSA and University of Cardiff's Transatlantic Healing Collaborative

The University of Arizona's Southern Arizona Limb Salvage Alliance (SALSA), under the direction of Professor of Surgery David G. Armstrong, DPM, PhD, continued its goal of "spreading the SALSA" in its unique collaborative with the renowned Wound Healing Research Unit at the University of Cardiff, United Kingdom. The Collaborative, which has contributed to research and education, took on a new arm this week with Armstrong's lecture to Cardiff University's Masters of Science program in Tissue Repair and Wound Healing.

Dr. David Armstrong Lecturing from SALSA Univ. of Arizona to Cardiff, Wales

"As a graduate of that program, it is an absolute pleasure to work with them in this capacity." noted Armstrong. "Our Universities' collective Biocommunications units are absolutely world-class on both sides of the Atlantic. Telemedicine and telemedical education are now part and parcel of SALSA's mission." The MSc program, founded and run by Cardiff University's Professor Keith Harding, is the first and only Masters program of its type in the world.

How to Handle a Bad Reference

Should you tell job seekers when their references make unfavorable comments about them? It depends:

• Yes, tell them if you are still interested in hiring them. If the reference’s comments go against everything else you have learned about a candidate, briefly describe what you heard, and offer the person a chance to explain the other side of the situation.

• No, keep it to yourself if a reference confirms your gut feeling about a candidate. After all, you would not want the candidate to feel that your decision was based entirely on the bad reference.

Caution: Treat references’ comments with confidentiality, just as you would every other piece of information you uncover during the hiring process.

Source: Adapted from “Bad References Not the End of the Line,” Eulália Snyman, The Star (South Africa) via Communication Briefings

Query: CR Processors

I am in the market for a CR processor. I am leaning toward Kodak POC models. I was wondering if anyone has one, and what their experiences have been. Also, are there any cons with the Scan-X units, that seem to be the most popular of these devices?

Charles Spatz, DPM, Middletown, NJ
 

RE: Post Alcohol Injection Complication (Bret Ribotsky, DPM)
From: Multiple Respondents

After 30 years of recommending and performing dilute 4% alcohol injections for the treatment of neuromas, I have never advocated mixing it with steroid. I think that this is unwise, for a variety of reasons. But, I have also never seen a serious complication of any kind in all of these years with the use of 4% ethyl alcohol injections. It would be very important to find out several things in this particular case, such as, what was the type and concentration of alcohol used, what was the type and concentration of the corticosteroid used, and how much volume and how many injections were done. 
 
G. Dock Dockery, DPM, Seattle, WA, gdockdockery@aol.com

I have never seen anything close to this type of complication following alcohol injections since giving alcohol injections over the last 10 years. There have been prior discussions on using different concentrations of the alcohol mixture. What was the specific concentration of alcohol and cortisone? Someone injecting Kenalog 40 mixed with a 50% alcohol solution is a lot different than using a 4% solution mixed with Decadron.

Mathew M. John, DPM, Marietta, GA, footdoc@afcenters.com

I don't think we have enough information to draw the conclusion that the patient’s wounds can be entirely blamed on the alcohol injection. The picture indicates that this patient likely suffers from venous and arterial insufficiency. This is what I would choose to focus on.

Matthew Roberts, DPM, Miami, OK, matrob@pol.net
 

RE: Calcaneal Ostectomy  and Fat Pad (Chris Seuferling, DPM)
From: Ronald D. Worley, DPM, Greg Aposperis, DPM
 
This is a classic example of a patient for whom injectable fillers such as Sculptra, Jevaderm, etc. would help. Injecting these fillers for fat pad loss was pioneered by Suzanne Levine, DPM of NYC. The patient in question should have the partial ostectomy of the calcaneous first, followed by Sculptra injections to restore the lost padding. Fat transfers do not work very well due to the damage to the fat cells during the harvesting.

Ronald D. Worley, DPM, San Diego, CA, drrdworley@yahoo.com

The x-ray appears osteoporotic for a 70 year old.  If the pain is to the level that she is considering an amputation, and conservative measures have failed to be of ANY benefit, have you considered CRPS?

I would suggest eliminating any neurogenic cause for her pain, as further surgery would fail and may make matters worse. To my knowledge, autologenous fat transfers have failed in the long run.

Greg Aposperis, DPM, Santa Barbara, CA, santabarbarafootclinic@yahoo.com
 

RE: PSR-24 Discrimination (Name Withheld)

I would file an ethics complaint with your state podiatry society and the APMA against those DPMs on staff you feel are responsible for requiring a 3-year program. Of course, they are already grandfathered in, and have nothing to worry about, except protecting their turf.
 
Robert Scott Steinberg, DPM, Schaumburg, IL, doc@footsportsdoc.com
 

ASSOCIATE POSITION - CHICAGO AREA

Well-established, state of the art medical-surgical podiatry practice seeking well-trained motivated individual to work full-time with future partnership possible. Will start with full schedule. PSR-24 a minimum. Email resume to Howard4624@gmail.com

NEEDED CHICAGO -- NW IND & BALTIMORE/WASHINGTON, DC PODIATRISTS

Home Physicians, a medical group specializing in house calls is looking to hire podiatrists in Chicago, Northwest Indiana, and Baltimore, MD. Full and part-time positions are available. Competitive Compensation including malpractice. Contact Scott Schneider. Phone-773-342-4201 FAX 773-486-3548-E-Mail sschneider@homephysicians.com Visit our website

ASSOCIATE POSITION – CENTRAL FLORIDA

Growing practice east coast of central Florida looking for full or part-time associate willing to buy into practice. PSR 24/36 Please contact: pfk4@yahoo.com.

OFFICE SPACE/ MRI RENTAL – NYC, LI

Turn-key space available, daily, monthly; East 60th off Park Ave, East 22nd St. off 3rd Ave, Hicksville and/or Plainview Long Island. JACHO-certified operating rooms available, as well as all surgical equipment and anesthesia. Extremity MRI Rental. Stark compliant. All exams read by board certified radiologist. Call for details. 516 476-1815

ASSOCIATE POSITION - DALLAS/FORT WORTH AREA

Seeking well-trained ABPS board certified/qualified foot surgeon for surgical practice with national foot/hand/orthopedic surgery group. Excellent salary/benefits. E-mail CV and cover letter to: slb99@pdq.net

ASSOCIATE POSITION - CHICAGO AREA

Join one of the most successful, long-established podiatry practices in the Chicago area, with excellent salary and benefits. We have an immediate opening for a full-time podiatrist in a multi practice location in Chicago. Must have two years of surgical residency. Please e-mail resume to fmassuda@footexperts.com

HELP WANTED! NEW JERSEY
 
Busy podiatry practice located in northern New Jersey looking for a full time associate for an excellent opportunity for employment!
Please E-mail resume to njfootdoc@hotmail.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - FREDERICK, MD
 
Well-established and growing 2 office state-of-the-art practice located in medical/professional buildings. EMR, Digital X-ray, Ultrasound, DME provider, etc. Competitive Base Salary plus bonus, malpractice, health insurance, etc. PSR 24 minimum/Board Qualified or Certified with ability and desire to take ER call. If interested, forward CV to DOCSBNB@aol.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION – LONG ISLAND

Busy Wantagh, NY office. Motivated, preferably board certified, hard working, experienced in all phases of Podiatry. F/T, P/T hours available. excellent salary, call 516 242-7540 or Fax Resume 516 826-9036 or email jobke@aol.com

LOCUM TENENS POSITION – PHOENIX, AZ

Locum Tenens position available in West Valley Phoenix office beginning September 15th. Salary negotiable. One to two days a week in a friendly and casual office. Please direct all inquiries to drlaurel@cox.net

ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTH CAROLINA

Very busy practice in Western North Carolina, seeking Full-time Associate with hospital and surgical training. If interested please fax resume to 828-252-2272 or e-mail to mfas828@aol.com

EQIPMENT FOR SALE - ORTHOTIC FABRICATION SYSTEM

Amfit Orthotic Insole Fabrication System with Footfax SL Contact digitizer- For Sale Machine, Laptop, rolling bag, small inventory of shoes, insoles, all cords, parts and hardware Asking $10k.OBO! Please contact Jeff at Jhunt@psbank.net for further information, pictures.

ASSOCIATE POSITION - NY (MID-TOWN MANHATTAN & WESTCHESTER COUNTY)

Multi-office, well-established medical/surgical practice with on premises OR, digital x-rays, vascular testing, sonogram, F-scan, bone density testing, fluoroscopy & NCV. Additionally, EMR with voice recognition charting coming soon, and many other perks are available. We are looking for personable, well-trained & well-motivated individual. Patient base available for immediate in-office productivity. If you are new or ready to change locations, contact us ASAP to discuss opportunities. Send resume and cover letter to terri.bobson@verizon.net

POSITION AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY - IOWA

Looking for Board Certified/Board Qualified Foot and Ankle Surgeon to join a very busy hospital-based practice. We see over 6000 patient visits per year in the county hospital and take all lower extremity trauma call. Must be 2yr residency trained minimum, with trauma experience or willingness to learn. You will be joining a group of 4 dynamic, hard working podiatrists who enjoy great benefits, pay for performance options and a great Midwestern lifestyle. Please send your CV and letter of interest to: Dr. Denise Mandi, Section Chief, Foot & Ankle Surgery, Broadlawns Medical Center, dmandi@broadlawns.org

PRACTICE FOR SALE - FLORIDA—CENTRAL/SOUTH

Turn-key operation grossing $570,000 annually based on one full-time doctor. Great opportunity for growing the top-line. Surgery is only 14% of the professional man-hours; it can significantly increase income. Medicare makes up 64% of revenues. Seller will assist with transition. Call 863-688-1725, ask for Chas.

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