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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 15,673 Podiatrists Daily
January 07, 2014 #4,961  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| IN YOUR MAILBOX SOON | |
We've just mailed the January 2014 issue of Podiatry Management. Our cover story is titled "In-Office Dispensing: It's Much More Than Selling Products." In addition, you'll find our usual assortment of features, including our columns, and a CPME-approved CME.
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| PODIATRISTS AND DIABETES | |
Vigilance By Diabetics Can Prevent Complications: MD Podiatrist
"Practicing good foot care is something you should start from a young age. Once you first know you have diabetes, you need to gather your healthcare team and plan for the future. It's important to keep an eye out for any foot abnormalities," says Dr. John Murphy, Ellicott City, MD podiatrist.
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Dr. John Murphy |
If you check your feet regularly, you may catch diabetic foot problems early on, and they will be easier to treat. To combat further complications, you may need to alter your lifestyle to accommodate your diabetes. Dr. Murphy recommends that diabetics control their diabetes and develop better habits.
Source: Big News Network [1/5/14]
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| IFAF NEWS | |
IFAF Holds Board of Directors Meeting
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(L-R) Drs. Rex Nilson, Mary Crawford, Cherie Johnson, Byron Hutchinson, Dock Dockery; Tresha Carter, Drs. Marc Kravette and Gerald Kuwada. |
The first meeting of the International Foot & Ankle Foundation's Board of Directors for 2014 was held on January 2. The board reviewed the past year's events and projects and then previewed all of the upcoming scientific meetings and venues for 2014 and 2015. "It looks like it is going to be an exciting line-up of wonderful locations, top speakers, up-to-date topics and research projects," says Dr. Dock Dockery, Chairman of the Board and Director of Scientific Affairs.
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| SUCCESS TIPS FROM THE MASTERS | |
Bret Ribotsky: Now that you have started a residency program, what have you seen regarding residents and their use of technology?
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Dr. David Yeager |
David Yeager: One of the things I hate is that many students do not commit to knowledge items that I feel are important. Going to Google and getting me an answer a few minutes later is not going to make an outstanding surgeon. You can't search for information while wearing gloves in the OR; thus, I encourage all residency applicants to really learn all the information and not rely on Google.
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(L-R) Drs. Barry Block and Bret Ribotsky |
Meet the Masters airs live every Tuesday night. This week Dr. Bret Ribotsky, host of Meet the Masters and Dr. Barry Block, Editor of Podiatry Management and Publisher of PM News will be reviewing 2013 and looking ahead to what's coming in 2014. You can register for this and future events by clicking here
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 1A | |
From: Brian Timm, DPM
This would be a very rapid AVN onset, if indeed this is the case. I am not certain that this is not more a case of bone remodeling with two nearby metallic screws in place and nothing more. No diagnostic tests would help, considering the recent surgery.
Why would AVN present without pain/swelling, and fragmentation of the bone with loosening of the hardware? Does this patient have polyneuropathy or other underlying conditions? If they are now NWB, would this not just be osteopenia from lack of weight forces?
I would wait this one out and allow the bone remodeling to continue. Purchasing HBO chambers would be a last option with little clinical strength behind it; and if that sort of income is available, why not consider placental graft injections with PRP to the joint in place of an HBO chamber? At least with some orthobiologics, you can increase bone depostion; thus strengthening the osteotomy, with slightly more data behind it.
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From: Coyle DeMoss, DPM, Kazu Suzuki, DPM
I have not heard of superficial oxygen therapy as a therapy. My recommendation is a series of posterior tibial nerve blocks every other day for 8-10 days. The vasodilation does wonders in RSD. It certainly would not hurt.
Please note that any "HBOT chamber" that the patient can buy herself at home, won't provide therapeutic compression above 2.0 ATA (Atmospheric pressure absolute). Those chambers with zippers or the boxes that you put your extremities in won't do it. If you want genuine HBO therapy, I suggest contacting your local wound care centers. You can learn more about HBOT from the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society webpage (uhms.org). Unfortunately, AVN is not one of the recognized HBOT indications.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (RESIDENCY SHORTAGE CRISIS) | |
From: KSUCPM Graduate
After not matching on March 20th, 2013, along with more than 100 other qualified residency applicants, I truly believed that the APMA and CPME, along with the whole of the podiatry community would come together and deal with this devastating situation. Other than publish a couple of letters asking existing programs to increase their programs by one or two spots, absolutely nothing has been done.
I have spoken to several very frustrated people who have shown interest in creating new programs, but who claim that the CPME is exceedingly difficult to deal with and have shown no...
Editor's note: This extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PM NEWS QUICK POLL) | |
RE: Have you recently been dropped from an insurance network?
From: Al Musella, DPM
According to last week's PM News Quick Poll, 23% of us were dropped by an insurance network. This should be the number one issue for the APMA. This means that these doctors will not get paid from some of the largest insurers, and those patients affected will have to change doctors. The entire concept of an insurance panel is insane. How could we have let insurance companies decide which doctors a patient can use. They have no right to interfere with that selection.
We should fight it - and get the MD groups as well as patient groups to press for an "any willing provider" law. About 1/2 of the states have it - but NY does not. It should be enacted in all states.
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MEETING NOTICES - PART 1
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Feet of the Day
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| There must be an ICD-10 code for this! |
Submitted by Dr. Alec Hochstein
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MEETING NOTICES - PART 2
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| CLASSIFIED ADS |
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Advanced Podiatry is seeking a full-time podiatrist in a professional environment for all ages in the office and nursing homes. Applicants must be BC/BE in ABPM or ABPS. Advanced Podiatry is located in Harrisburg, PA. Position pays salary plus benefits. If interested call 717-657-5050 or email at lvgreerdpm@verizon.net.
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Ethical business-minded practitioner to join a small growing group in the Tampa Florida area. Owner/Buy-In should be your goal. Must have strong marketing skills and be willing to get out into the community. You will need strong business development and practice management skills with willingness to research and bring new ideas to the table. Write to us and explain why you want to join our practice and what you have to offer. I will assume that you have strong surgical skills so please elaborate on other qualities. Send CV and Check our website www.thetampapodiatrist.com/. Emaildocmkatz@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA
Group practice seeking personable well trained podiatrist. ABPS Qualified/Certified. Must be motivated with excellent clinical, charting and surgical skills – comfortable with all aspects of podiatry including limb salvage and flatfoot reconstruction. Practice has all modern conveniences and experienced support staff. Send email of intent (subject: New Associate) with CV:1footassociate@gmail.com
PODIATRY OFFICE FOR RENT IN NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY
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PODIATRY OFFICE FOR RENT - STATEN ISLAND, NY
1000 square foot (approximate) office in large modern medical center. Good parking, public transportation, 36 years as a podiatry office. 5 exam rooms, business office, lab, reception room, bathroom, central air. Great layout. Designed for Podiatry/medical. Call 212 794 0089
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SOUTHWEST FL
Multilocation multidoctor practice in beautiful Southwest Florida. Practice has grossed over seven figures consistently and currently shows 10-15% growth in revenues with increase in new patients and patient visits. EHR is already implemented with meaningful use criteria met. Practice has been professionally evaluated by Provider Resources. Only serious inquiries to this email address. This is a great practice in Paradise and a good opportunity for the right doctor or doctors. Email to: practiceforsaleswfla@gmail.com
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