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April 21, 2026 #8,252  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| IN YOUR MAILBOX SOON | |
We've just mailed the April 2026 issue of Podiatry Management. The cover story is titled, "Dealing with the Challenges of Patients in Pain". In addition, you'll find our usual assortment of columns and features and a CPME-Appoved CME.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
OH Podiatrist Launches New Healthcare Advocacy Coalition
Former Rep. Brad Wenstrup, DPM (R-Oh), is launching Americans for Health Excellence (AFHE), a new political advocacy group to push for better healthcare policies. The former congressman from southwestern Ohio, who is also a podiatrist, retired from the House in 2025. He currently serves on President Donald Trump’s President's Intelligence Advisory Board (PIAB).
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Dr. Brad Wenstrup |
Dr. Wenstrup said the coalition will lobby for policies that improve patient access, protect U.S. innovation and preserve free and fair markets. “A lot of times in Washington, you talk about something and it sounds good on paper, but they're not realizing how it might affect patients in the long run,” said Wenstrup. “So we look at the things that address transparency and accountability and affordability.”
Source: Harri Leigh, Spectrum News [4/17/26]
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| FIP NEWS | |
International Federation of Podiatrists (FIP) Installs New Officers
At the Annual General Meeting of the International Federation of Podiatrists (FIP) on April 15, 2026, new officers were installed to guide the federation into its next chapter of international leadership. Pauline Wilson, PhD (Ireland), was installed as President, and Lee C. Rogers, DPM (U.S.) was installed as President-elect. Continuing in their leadership roles are Treasurer Brendan Bennett, BSc (Hons) Pod.(Canada), and Secretary Lea Stentoft Berling (Denmark) and moving into the role of Immediate Past President is Daniel Weisz, BSc Pod (Israel). Together, the new board of directors will help lead FIP’s ongoing work to strengthen collaboration, professional recognition, education, and advocacy for podiatry around the world.
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(L-R) Brendan Bennett, Lea Stentoft Berling, Daniel Weisz, Drs. Pauline Wilson and Lee Rogers. |
Founded in 1947, FIP serves as the global voice of podiatry, uniting national organizations to advance foot health, professional recognition, and high-quality education worldwide. Representing approximately 40,000 podiatrists across 24 countries, the federation continues to build a stronger international profession through shared knowledge, partnerships, and strategic leadership. The installation of the 2026 officers marks an important moment for FIP as it continues its mission of keeping the world on its feet.
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| MEETING NEWS | |
CFAR Hosts “Sports Medicine Orthoses & Surgery Meeting”
Complex Foot & Ankle Reconstruction (CFAR) successfully hosted the 1st “Sports Medicine Orthoses & Surgery Meeting” (SOS) in Portland, Oregon. SOS Meeting attendees were treated to a cadaver lab, Nike Sports Research Lab tour, 12+ hours of lectures and hands-on workshops, and a happy hour hosted by Hoka One One and the Portland Running Company.
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(L-R) Drs. Bhavesh Shah, Amol Saxena, Maggie Fournier, Bob Anderson, Adam Tenforde, Marc Benard, Paul Langer, Karli Richards, and David Campbell |
The meeting was co-chaired by Amol Saxena, DPM, MPH and Bhavesh Shah, DPM, EdD, MBA. Attendees got an inside look at the science behind Nike shoes, free Hoka and Oofos shoes, along with hands-on workshops on shockwave, 3D printing orthoses, physical therapy, and case studies by world-renowned orthopedist and Foot & Ankle International co-editor, Bob Anderson, MD. CFAR will host additional meetings and webinars to support Operation Footprint, a charitable Foot & Ankle surgery organization co-founded by Marc Benard, DPM.
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| FROM PM's CURRENT ISSUE | |
Several times a week, PM News posts an entire article from a recent issue of our partner, Podiatry Management Magazine. Please note that the views expressed in Podiatry Management Magazine do not necessarily reflect the views of PM News or Barry Block.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 1A | |
From: Paul Kesselman DPM
While in clinical practice, someone introduced me to a 4.0 mghz radiowave unit which I used for over 30 years instead of smelly, caustic phenol. The issue with chemicals and hyfrecator is that you have little control over where the killing field is directed. With the radiowave unit, the electrode used for nail ablative procedures is plated on one side and thus insulated. Thus, the "killing field" is a flat surface and not all 360. Hence, less tissue destruction and more focus of the energy where it needs to go. There is less post-op pain, less drainage, and it's safer for immunocompromised patients, as there is less tissue death and less wound healing.
Not as important is that the ablative portion of the matrixectomy procedure is over in mere seconds as opposed to 90 seconds with phenol. It also does a great job of cauterization of any bleeders for a variety of procedures. Typically, the digital torniquet could be removed prior to dressing and there would be minimal bleeding. As for post-operative healing, since there is much less tissue destruction, the whole post-op period is far more abbreviated, there is less need for soaking, and patients may bathe normally within a few days to a week.
The electrodes and handle can be sterilized in a standard autoclave. Numerous electrodes are available in different sizes for nail and other soft tissue procedures. My unit never needed repairs and the only associated expenses were electrode replacements as needed. The handle and electrodes can be used many times, withstanding sterilization between uses, thus reducing repeat expenses.
Paul Kesselman DPM, Oceanside, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 1B | |
From: Paul Jones, DPM
GUESS WORK entails GUESSING you got all the matrix by applying a GUESS WORK amount of chemical or frequency, counting to a presumed, GUESS WORK amount of time. The more you GUESS right, the more you GUESS you are pretty good at it.
That’s why the sharp matrixectomy was invented. You can see exactly what is done and will stop GUESSING. Then came along the REMY Laser matrixectomy. It has the convenience and quick set-up of PnA with the accuracy of the sharp matrixectomy. I will never go back to GUESS WORK.
Paul Jones, DPM, DeSoto, TX
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (STUDENT RECRUITMENT) -PART 1A | |
From: Lawrence Oloff, DPM
I have enjoyed PM News over the years. Barry Block has done an amazing service for our profession. I am sure it is no simple feet (purposeful misspelling) to find contributors. As a result, some topics get discussed over and over again. The DO degree is one such topic. I enjoyed this in the beginning, and while I appreciate Dr. Tomczak’s passion for this path, maybe we can move on from this discussion? There is barely an issue that goes by without Dr. Tomczak’s gloom and doom predictions. Maybe Dr. Tomczak is right, but more likely he is wrong as podiatry has marched forward as many have posted. The profession barely resembles what it was when I was a student. He does point to a critical concern - student recruitment.
I think Dr. Tomczak’s suggestion to poll incoming students is worthwhile. Maybe this information already exists. My unofficial poll, from talking to students and residents over the past forty plus years, is that most choose podiatry because they or a family member was exposed to podiatry as a patient. I do not remember anyone saying they chose podiatry because they could not get into allopathic medical school. I am not saying that doesn’t occur, but I suspect it is...
Editor's note: Dr. Oloff's extended-length letter appears here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (STUDENT ENROLLMENT) - PART 1B | |
RE: What Podiatry Can’t Afford to Do
From: Rod Tomczak, DPM, MD, EdD
While waiting impatiently for something else, I was cruising through Facebook. I came upon the section with an album of pictures of infants and dogs, sometimes puppies that make the reels even cuter. I was in a hurry which is ironic since I can’t go anywhere. Suddenly it hit me, the puppies and the infants have a quality in common that I have tried to learn a million times. Both of these characters are living in the moment, focused on each other, and not worrying about anything else. They’re not worried about their next meal, where they are going to sleep, being house- or diaper-broken. Nothing else.
Living in the moment is often envied as a large part of a spiritual life. I’m not talking about praying or going to church but keeping our minds uncluttered and open to the moment... like the dog and the infant discovering each other and instantly bonding and enjoying the moment. If we are worried about getting to Jiffy Lube before they close so we can get the oil changed, we’re going to miss our...
Editor's note: Dr. Tomszak's extended-length letter appears here.
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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Official dress shoes of NBC-TV? |
Source: Eva Tremmel via Virtual Shoe Museum
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