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February 26, 2008 #3,178 Editor-Barry Block, DPM, JD

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APMA Announces Stickel Award Winners

The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) has announced that the 2007 William J. Stickel Award for Research in Podiatric Medicine has been awarded to “Effective Orthotic Therapy for the Painful Cavus Foot: A Randomized Controlled Trial,” written by Joshua Burns, PhD, Jack Crosbie, PhD, Robert Ouvrier, MD, and Adrienne Hunt, PhD. The winning paper was published in the May/June 2006 issue of the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association (JAPMA).

The William J. Stickel Award is a retrospective honor that recognizes the best original research paper published in the Journal during the preceding calendar year.

Dr. Joshua Burns

Joshua Burns, PhD of Sydney, Australia has previously won the Young Tall Poppy Science Award for outstanding achievement in podiatry and currently serves as a consulting podiatrist and researcher at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead in Sydney and senior lecturer at The University of Sydney.

Jack Crosbie, PhD of Sydney has also won awards from the Australasian Podiatry Council and the University of Leeds’ School of Medicine, and is currently Associate Professor of Physiotherapy at The University of Sydney.

Robert Ouvrier, MD of Sydney has won several distinguished awards previously, including the 2004 Medal of the Order of Australia . Professor Ouvrier currently serves as Petre Foundation Professor of Pediatric Neurology at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Head of the Institute for Neuromuscular Research and is President of the International Child Neurology Association.

Adrienne Hunt, PhD of Sydney has authored numerous journal publications on foot biomechanics, and has received a Novel Award clinical paper award with the current APMA award team and several research grants in podiatric medicine. She is currently an honorary Senior Lecturer at The University of Sydney.

NJ Podiatrist Makes Fundraising a Father & Sons Event

Temperatures were hovering just above freezing. The wind was light, but it still stung. The sun was obscured by light-gray clouds. All in all, it was a regular Saturday in February. Except 2,400 people stripped down to their bathing suits, and charged the Atlantic Ocean's pounding gray-and-white surf to raise money in the 15th Law Enforcement Polar Bear Plunge for Special Olympics New Jersey.

Dr. Hal Ornstein with son's Tyler (L) and Zack (R)

Among those participating in this fundraiser were podiatrist Dr. Hal Ornstein of Howell and his two son’s Tyler, 12 and Zack, 10, who raised $2,700. The plunge is Special Olympics New Jersey's single-largest fundraiser. As of late Saturday afternoon, an estimated $800,000 was raised, said Lynn Schindel, a Special Olympic New Jersey spokeswoman.

Source: Matthew McGrath, Asbury Park Press [2/24/08]

WA Podiatrist Charged In High-End Bicycle Thefts Takes His Own Life

A Longview, WA man who faced multiple charges for allegedly stealing a string of expensive bicycles throughout the Northwest killed himself Saturday morning. Jacob Bos, a 35-year-old podiatrist, had been admitted to the psychiatric hospital after attempting suicide twice while out on bail. He had pleaded not guilty in Cowlitz County Superior Court to 12 counts of possessing or selling stolen bikes.

Dr. Jacob Bos

Bos had been convicted of a felony in Ohio, where he used another man's identity to buy furniture on credit. DNA from that case was used to link him to the Seattle bike theft.

Source: Christine Willmsen, Seattle Times [2/24/08]

Query: Topical and Oral Treatments for Tinea Versicolor

What are the current recommended topical and oral treatments for tinea versicolor?

Frank DiPalma, DPM, Athens.GA

RE: Antibiotics for Dialysis Patients (Jim Clark, DPM)
From: Multiple Respondents

I always defer to the nephrologist regarding any medications (save for topicals). I've cared for a large number of renal impaired patients over the last 2 decades and find these specialists to be extremely familiar with their patients (they see them three times per week) and most helpful regarding any potential solutions to the myriad of problems these truly debilitated patients face. Teamwork is the approach, and your personal concern will be rewarded with numerous referrals.

Kenneth L. James, DPM, MPA, Fort Worth, TX, docjammin@sbcglobal.net

From years of experience I have always found that it best to run all prescriptions past the patients personal nephrologist and document it in the patients chart. In many cases you might not be able to reach the patients personal physician and they will place you on the phone with another doctor. Always document the name of the doctor, time of the call and the decision. Nephrologists will often have different ideas on what antibiotics and what doses to allow. It is best to leave a nephrology decision up the nephrologist even if you many not agree with the decision.

Elliot Udell, DPM, Hicksville, NY, Elliotu@aol.com

I recall a little pocket reference called The Sanford Guide for Antibiotics had a section about dosing renal patients because they usually require smaller doses than normal and on certain days in regard to their dialysis treatments. The pocket reference is printed and updated yearly.

Steven H. Goldstein, DPM, Royal Palm Beach, stevefootdr1@cs.com

RE: DPM’s Still Prescribing Lac-Hydrin?
From: Marc Greenberg, DPM

I always give the surveys done annually by several prominent podiatry organizations a look and there is usually something in every survey that surprises me. I would like the 14% of DPMs who said they prescribe Lac-Hydrin (a non-supporter of podiatry) in the Podiatry Management survey to please contact a company rep and see if they will detail your office, and ask why when they tell you no. If you are an employee of one of our VA hospitals, you get a pass on this unless your formulary has alternatives.

Marc Greenberg, DPM, Dayton, OH, tripperdpm@yahoo.com

RE: Tear of Peroneal Longus (Stuart W. Honick, DPM, PT)
From: Paul Kesselman DPM

Many years ago, I repaired a severe calcified peroneus longus tendon. A few years later, the patient’s symptoms on the contra-lateral foot were severe enough to warrant surgical repair. Use of Graft Jacket Max Force, a product of Wright Medical, significantly reduced the amount of surgical dissection (no need for auto-graft), and significantly reduced her return to weight bearing activities as compared to her initial surgery.

I now routinely use Graft Jacket Max Force, for tears and calcifications of the peroneus longus, peroneus brevis tendons, Achilles, anterior and posterior tibial tendons and for augmentation during STATT and Jones teno-suspension procedures. Use of this material is quite simple, only requiring some re-hydration at the time of surgery.

Perhaps others can provide insight on other new products which have recently come on the market, which may also be applicable to this clinical scenario.

Paul Kesselman DPM, Woodside, NY, pkesselman@pol.net

RE: ACFAS to Poll Members on Membership Policy
From: Gene Mirkin, DPM, Bruce G Blank, DPM

Way to go, PM News! You helped bring this issue to our attention. Now, colleagues, vote to keep us united.

Gene Mirkin, DPM, Silver Spring, MD, gsmirkin@comcast.net

I too would like to see that ACFAS members who resigned since the dual membership policy change be included in the poll. It would be a shame not to include former members who resigned over this policy not be represented in the poll since they would likely still be members if not for the policy change.

Bruce G Blank, DPM, Martins Ferry, OH, bruceblan@aol.com

PODIATRISTS TO SHARE OFFICE SPACE - BROOKLYN, BRONX

Office space to rent on busy 737 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn. New Bronx building and offices at 1250 E 223 St. Bronx. PRIVATE OFFICE, 3-4 treatment rooms, separate receptionist area, waiting room and 2 bathrooms.CALL CRISPIN ADAMS: (917) 301-6284

PODIATRISTS NEEDED - CHICAGO --NORTHWEST INDIANA

Home Physicians, a medical group specializing in house calls is looking to hire podiatrists. We are located in Chicago and Northwest Indiana. 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 -- www.homephysicians.com

P/T ASSOCIATE POSITION - QUEENS, NY

10 yr old practice seeks motivated, surgically-trained individual. Fax CV with hours available to (718) 458-0053.

ASSOCIATE WANTED – NEW YORK IMMEDIATE OPENING

Busy multi-dimensional practice; 70 miles north of New York City . Currently four (4)-doctor practice. looking to expand – all phases of podiatric medicine. contact: (845) 454-8308 EXT: 106

ASSOCIATE WANTED -BOCA RATON-DELRAY BEACH AREA

Great opportunity-must be hard-working, reliable, Responsible and good with patients & staff-surgical Training a plus-partnership after 1yr. Florida License required fax resume to 561-865-2225.

ASSOCIATE POSITION- KANSAS CITY, MO

Excellent opportunity for a hard working, ethical podiatrist to join a vibrant, successful and growing podiatric medical and surgical practice. Dedicated, supportive staff with strong marketing and medical knowledge. Must be board eligible/certified. PSR/24. Partnership opportunity. Competitive salary, bonus structure, benefits. Wonderful place to raise a family. Fax CV to 816-455-8901

Connecticut- Part time or Full time position available for a PSR 24 trained Podiatrist in the New Haven Area. We are seeking a hard working, ethical, charismatic practitioner for a well rounded established office Please email resumes to Surgeonseven@aol.com. Position available ASAP or July.

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