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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 18,465 Subscribers Daily
February 28, 2019 #6,364  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| PM NEWS QUICK POLL |
Quick Poll
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What is the best way to achieve parity with other allopathic physicians?
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| PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS MEDICINE | |
OH Podiatrist Discusses Running Shoes for Those with Flat Feet
For those with flat feet, picking the right pair of running shoes means following a few rules for support. The flat foot can also cause instability of the foot bones, which then puts more stress on ligaments, tendons, and muscles, says Scott Spencer, DPM, associate professor at Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine. “These structures try to stabilize the foot, and as a result, they can get injured or damaged in the process,” he explains. “One thing to keep in mind is that having flat feet isn't necessarily bad. There are many people with flat feet that have no problems at all.”
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Dr. Scott Spencer |
If you have flat feet and experience discomfort, it might show up in the form of shin splints, pain in the posterior tibial tendon (or the tendon behind the shin bone that supports the arch), Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, midfoot arthritis, or ankle or knee joint conditions, according to Dr. Spencer.
Source: Mallory Creveling, Prevention [2/14/19]
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| PODIATRISTS AND HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS | |
CT Podiatrist Returns to Nigeria for Annual Medical Mission
Chioma Odukwe Enu, DPM recently returned from Enugu state, Nigeria for a second successful medical outreach. Chioma was joined by Drs. Christopher and Ikay Enu, optometrists and dental hygienists who saw over 800 patients.
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Dr. Chioma Odukwe Enu |
Data processing of common diseases collected from 2017 and 2018 demonstrates that high blood pressure, visual difficulty, osteoarthritis, and allergic disorders were the most common health problems seen in Nigeria.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
MI Podiatrist Is Board President of Educational Choice Center
James Schelberg, DPM, a podiatrist, knew he had a lot of catching up to do in 2012, when he became president of the board of the Michigan Educational Choice Center, a network of charter schools in Detroit. He was disappointed to learn that he wouldn’t get much help. “There was no training,” he recalled. “None. We just kind of jumped into it.” He said he had to play catch-up on questions about governance and compliance.
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Dr. Schelberg says he’s a beneficiary of Central Michigan’s focus on training. He has already attended one training and expects to attend at least one more before the end of the school year. “And they push us to take more,” he said. “Which is a good.”
Source: Koby Levin, Chalkbeat [2/26/19]
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| PODIATRISTS AND FOOTWEAR | |
Health Risk of Wearing Secondhand Shoes Low: CA Podiatrist
When it comes to secondhand shopping, there’s undoubtedly a market for shoes. In fact, according to the area manager for Buffalo Exchange consignment stores in New York, Alyson Lutynski, footwear is one of the chain’s best-selling category of items. The thought of slipping into another person’s shoes may seem gross to some, but according to California-based podiatrist Diane Koshimune, DPM most shoppers have little reason to be concerned about their health being affected in doing so.
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Dr. Diane Koshimune |
“The safety of wearing used shoes should be considered carefully in high-risk patients who are immunocompromised [or have a reduced ability to fight off infections],” said Dr. Koshimune. “However, gently used shoes that have been properly cleaned and deodorized should not negatively impact the foot health of a new owner.”
Source: Samantha Peters, Footwear News
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
Key Steps to Mitigating Your Cyber Risk - Part 3
Continuing cyberattacks on healthcare providers emphasize the need for medical practices of all sizes to make cybersecurity an essential part of their business. Here are some steps to strengthen your practice’s cybersecurity position.
3. Restrict access to data - Not every staff member needs, or should have, access to all of your practice’s data. Staff should have access only to data they need to properly perform their job functions. Determine access and privileges by following a three-tiered data classification system which restricts access according to data sensitivity.
Public data is non-sensitive data that poses no risk to the practice or patients, requires minimal security, and may be accessed by all staff. Private data is moderately sensitive data that poses a relatively low risk, but should be handled guardedly with limited staff access. Sensitive data is data that if compromised could cause severe damage and requires a high level of security. Access to sensitive data should be permitted only on a need-to-know basis. All data should be accessible only with user authentication to verify the person accessing the data, and audit logs should be created to monitor access.
Source: Joseph E. Guimera, JD, Physicians Practice [2/21/19]
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| QUERIES (CLINICAL) | |
Query: IM angle correction from Austin Bunionectomy
From: Greg Caringi, DPM
I understand that it is the lateral displacement of the distal capital fragment that effectively reduces the gap between the metatarsals, but it does not directly reduce the IM angle. With improved overall alignment of the soft tissues, an acceptable cosmetic and functional result is obtained without the potential drawbacks of proximal osteotomies/fusions.
My question deals with the length of the dorsal arm of the osteotomy. Although many believe that the degree of correction improves with a longer arm, I know that there have been papers published that refute this idea, stating that the long arm simply facilitates rigid internal fixation with screws. I am asking my colleagues their opinion on the long dorsal arm. Does it help with IM correction? Can anyone supply references that address this subject?
Greg Caringi, DPM, Lansdale, PA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
RE: Axolotl Biologics (David Kahan, DPM)
From: Steven E Tager, DPM
I practice podiatry within a family practice with MD and PA providers. Feet, as well as other body parts, are also treated. The practice has injected Axolotl A about 9 times in both feet and knees. I must admit that I am a skeptic and considering the alternative in these cases, I felt the patient had very little to lose (except some money) since the alternative was surgery. To our mutual surprise, all but one case improved dramatically.
The failure was a hand with end-stage O/A of the 1st metacarpal phalangeal joint. The remaining cases were B/L end-stage hallux rigidus (95% relief), 4 knees with O/A after multiple steroid injections, PRP, and Hyalgan by others, with almost 100% relief, one slap tear of a shoulder with 100% relief, and one attenuated AT with 100% relief. The hallux rigidus and knees were also treated with rigid rear foot posted Root functional orthotics to control the involved pathomechanics.
Disclosure: I have no association with the company other than being a customer.
Steven E Tager, DPM, Scottsdale, AZ
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PM NEWS QUICK POLLS) | |
From: Wenjay Sung, DPM
I have found donating to APMAPAC and my state PPAC (California) has been the best way to achieve parity and achieve actual results. Yes, I’ve made numerous positive relationships and have been a shining example of working with our allopathic and osteopathic brethren, but the best dollar spent toward parity has been investing in our leaders in APMA, ACFAS, and state components (mostly California) in terms of results.
Wenjay Sung, DPM, Los Angeles, CA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PM ARTICLES) | |
From: Allen Sherman, DPM
Since publishing my two pieces on the “Advanced Surgery Divide - Is Podiatry a Surgical Specialty or is Surgery a Sub-Specialty of Podiatry?” and “A New Direction in Podiatric Residency Training – Dual Track Third Year”, I have read only very positive responses and a lot of personal identification with the issues expressed. I was waiting for a serious rebuttal, because as I have acknowledged, this represents an important identity re-adjustment for podiatry, and the changing of the structure of the third year of residency education will be a challenge.
So I thank John L. Trench III, DPM for providing an all-out emotional assault on everything that I observed and proposed, as I look forward to addressing each of his observation and...
Editor's note: Dr. Sherman's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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From chic to formal... convertible shoes (photo: David Collart) |
Source: Katrien Herdewyn, Virtual Shoe Museum
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NBPME Seeks Nominations
The following positions on the Board will be open for election to a three-year term at the annual meeting in July, 2019.
- A candidate with prior experience as a member of the Council on Podiatric Medical Education.
- A candidate who has served as a member of his or her state’s professional licensing board within the five years prior to the initial term.
- A candidate representing the consuming public (the “Consumer Trustee”). Neither the Consumer Trustee nor any person of the Consumer Trustee's immediate family shall be a podiatric healthcare provider or be employed by a provider of podiatric healthcare services.
Interested individuals should forward a letter and curriculum vitae no later than June 1, 2019 to:
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION – KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE
Turn-key practice with a well-established patient base located 30 minutes outside of downtown Knoxville. Extremity Healthcare has an immediate opening in its Lenoir City practice. We are a 65 physician-plus podiatric super group with outstanding practice management and support services. Looking for compassionate individual with good interpersonal and critical-thinking skills. Must be motivated, hardworking, positive, and dedicated to growing the practice as well as individual career and reputation. ABFAS board qualification in foot and RRA required. Great benefit package to include 401k/health insurance/vacation time/CEU allowance and much more! Contact Director of Business Development, Dr. Ira Kraus, ikraus@extremityhc.com or Talent Acquisition Manager, Loren Erikson, lerikson@extremityhc.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NASSAU COUNTY, NY
Busy practice seeking full time Podiatrist. Competitive salary. State of the art facility. Please email resume to: Medicalofficeinquiry@gmail.com or call: 516-902-1073.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Very busy practice seeking a full-time, self-motivated and hard-working podiatry associate. Competitive salary and benefits offered. Please email CV to: podiatrists@icloud.com
POSITION AVAILABLE – NORTH EASTERN NEW YORK, CORNING, NY AND VERMONT
Looking for podiatrists to see residents in nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities in North Eastern NY, Corning (and surrounding area), and Vermont. Great opportunity for part-time income. Position available immediately! Send inquiries to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
POSITION AVAILABLE - MARYLAND
One owner, group practice looking to hire business minde associate for buy-in/buy-out relationship. I will teach you to become a top earner in the field. Full benefits package including 401k w/ match. I am ready to slow down and sell 2 of the 3 locations in three years. Eventually selling the 3rd location and becoming an employee working a few days a week. I own two of the office locations as well, so real estate investments are also possible. Investment shares available in physician/hospital owned surgical center. Don't miss this unique opportunity. AtlanticFootSurgeons.com. drhenrock@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION W/BUY IN OPTION – MARYLAND
Very busy established practice looking for a full-time or part-time podiatrist! We are participating with three local hospitals and all insurances. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills including ulcer care, diabetes, surgery and general foot care. Must have a strong office personality with the ability to maintain and attract patients. Must be willing to merge into an already established protocol-based office. Great benefit package to include 401k/health insurance/vacation time/CEU allowance and much more!! Please send C/V and cover page to: marylandpodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – TENNESSEE
Well-established multi-specialty physician practice group seeking well trained and ambitious specialist to treat podiatry and wound care patients. Would be joining a podiatry group with a 40+ year-old established practice. Perfect opportunity to enter academic medicine, as the group is the faculty practice plan for a large medical teaching institution. Demonstrated experience in management of foot problems, experience in foot and ankle surgery, and an interest in teaching and training required. Submit CV’s to uch_hr@uthsc.edu
FULL TIME ASSOCIATE POSITION - GREATER NEW YORK CITY AREA
3 location group practice requiring a full-time Associate Podiatric Surgeon with minimum 3 years of surgical residency training in all aspects of foot and ankle surgery, ABFAS board qualification in foot and RRA required. Must be comfortable with all foot and ankle procedures. Must be motivated, hardworking, positive, and dedicated to growing the practice as well as individual career and reputation. Traveling by car is required (not just public transportation). Interested candidates can contact via email: delucia@faasny.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHERN MICHIGAN
Love the great outdoors? Beautiful state parks, fishing, skiing, snowboarding and no crowds! Associate for rapidly growing multi-physician practice. Competitive pay partnership track available. Future plans include surgery center that new associate would have partner opportunity in. Send CV and contact information to: ceo@Advanas.com
ASSOCIATE PODIATRIST WANTED – CALIFORNIA/SF EAST BAY
Join our growing multi-office practice, immediate opening. Must have great people skills, bedside manner, and positive demeanor. Must work well with staff and local medical community. Prefer private practice experience. California license required. Full or Part Time. Send CV and cover letter to: ebpod2008@gmail.com.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICE FOR SALE - BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
80 year old podiatry practice for sale. All phases of podiatry, primarily palliative care close to hospital and public transportation. Two fully equipped treatment rooms, x-ray and dark room, whirlpools, phone system, motorized entry gate long-term lease available with flexible terms. feetdpm@aol.com and drsiegel32@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - CENTRAL TEXAS
Small independent office for sale. Includes all equipment /turnkey. Serious inquiries only. Please call for pictures and price. Located in a lovely small community. Wonderful for families. Physician retiring. Email to Susieintx@aol.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE – WESTERN WASHINGTON
Busy 30-Year established practice in Auburn, Washington in medical office building connected to MultiCare hospital. Practice scope included Clinic, hospital-based surgery, hospital consultations, and hospital wound care clinic encompassing forefoot, rearfoot, and ankle surgery. Will stay on 3 months during transition. Send resume to Dgusman@hotmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - VESTAL, NEW YORK
Well established, part-time practice. Average 3 days/week. Yields personal income range of $200-$250K. Well maintained 2500 sq.’ office and equipment. Willing to introduce and train. Contact: uniquepractice@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SYRACUSE NY
30 year old established practice FULLY furnished/equipped (turnkey). 850 sq feet. Great location in medical district. Over 4000 patient following; 1000 current. Grossed $220,000/yr on 3 days/week. Rental of space NOT INCLUDED. Asking $90,000 or best offer. Will send pics. Doctorsuzi7@aol.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS
30 year established surgical practice in rural East Central Illinois. Re-locating. Turn-key operation with 3 treatment rooms and surgical suite. Certified EHR. Generates $450K, asking $300K. Call 217-549-1887 or email drjoe@myfeethurt.net.
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