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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 18,459 Subscribers Daily
April 01, 2019 #6,386  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
When Your Feet Hurt, Your Face Shows it: PA Podiatrist
When your feet hurt, everything hurts and your face shows it. According to Kenneth Kilgore, DPM, foot and ankle specialist at Lititz Podiatry at the Warwick Center, heel pain can be caused by ill-fitting or worn out footwear, overexertion, outright trauma, and biomechanical problems that involve the alignment of the foot with the leg.
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Dr. Kenneth Kilgore |
In the early stages, conservative non-invasive methods often suffice. However, many patients go untreated for many months or even years before seeking professional help and may require more involved means to help resolve the condition. "The longer one waits, the more difficult it is to successfully treat. The best treatment protocol for any ailment should be tailored to the patient’s specific needs, taking into consideration the causes, the daily activities of the patient, and potential downtime required for certain treatments," says Dr. Kilgore.
Source: Lititz Record Express [3/20/18]
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS - PART 1 | |
Aussie Podiatrists Create World's First 3D-Printed Feet
It’s gory, sticky, and undoubtedly on the nose, but a blend of icing sugar, chicken stock, and flexible resin is proving to be the just the right recipe for creating realistic foot ulcers as part of a world-first podiatric training initiative at the University of South Australia (UniSA). Concocted by Drs. Helen Banwell and Ryan Causby, the gooey mixture is being added to newly printed 3-dimensional feet and is designed to mimic infected and non-infected diabetic foot wounds.
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Drs. Helen Banwell and Ryan Causby |
The 3D printed feet are created with wound-like cavities in place. Made from thermoplastic polyurethane (a plastic with many properties, including elasticity, transparency, and resistance to oil, grease, and abrasion), each takes a week to print, and costs less than $4 to produce. The addition of life-like ulcers and effects is added by the creative hands of UniSA’s podiatry team and can encompass anything from dry gangrene to oozing pus.
Source: Newser via University of South Australia [3/19/19]
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRY IN THE NEWS - PART 2 | |
Aussie Podiatrist Creates Orthotic for Alan the Wombat
A Queensland podiatrist and a prosthetist have branched out from their usual profession of treating humans to help create an orthotic for an injured wombat. Rockhampton Zoo staff approached a local podiatrist about an ulcer on wombat 'Alan's' back leg. Fate, it would seem, led them to a podiatrist of the same name, Allan Harwood, who said he was instantly keen to see what he could do for the furry marsupial. "Alan was a wombat that the zoo picked up quite some years ago," Harwood said. "He was hit by a car, which left him with an injury to his right rear foot, which left it misshapen."
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Allan Harwood and Alan the Wombat |
"Standing on that foot, there was a pressure point that kept breaking down. While his health was good, in his latter years, he needed some extra help and the question was asked whether the podiatrist could do anything to help this spot and help heal the ulcer." Harwood said they attempted to take a plaster cast of Alan's foot but he didn't enjoy sitting still for too long. Instead, they managed to take a print of his paw using foam, which they were then able to derive measurements from.
Source: Alice Roberts and Inga Stünzner, ABC Capricornia [3/15/19]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE MEDIA | |
FL Podiatrist to Host Musical Cable TV Show About Feet
Foot doctors are making it on TV. The popular A&E Series Dr. Toe Bro features Canadian chiropodist Jonathan Tomines. TLC recently premiered a new series. My Feet are Killing Me, featuring Brad Schaeffer, DPM and Ebonie Vincent, DPM. Now Alan Sherman, DPM, CEO of PRESENT e-Learning Systems which focuses on podiatric post-graduate education, has added another notch to his belt…this time hosting a new series intended to inform the public called Musical Feets.
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Dr. Alan Sherman |
Bravo has announced that Sherman, a podiatrist who gained fame before becoming a podiatrist with his campy song Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh! will have podiatric residents present songs about podiatric issues with selections such as Wart’s Up?, My Feet Stink, and There’s a Fungus Among Us.
Soure: April Fools News [4/1/19] (Creative idea: Dr. Paul Kesselman)
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
Partnership Agreements: Why it May be Time for an Overhaul - Part 2
When was the last time you reviewed your partnership agreement? Even if you are not currently contemplating new shareholders or partners, if you haven’t looked at your agreement in the last three or more years, now may be the time. From the perspective of business operations, let’s break out some of the key questions that you should consider in every partnership agreement:
2. Division of duties: Will all partners carry equal responsibility and be expected to dedicate equal time to administrative and clinical duties? Or is there one 'managing partner,' or even a Board of Directors? If so, how are those partners compensated differently?
Source: Susanne Madden, Physicians Practice [3/27/19]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER |
Query: Midfoot Exostectomies
A patient with previous triple arthrodesis had a bony prominence on the dorsal medial side of the foot with a history of ulcerations and another prominence on the plantar medial aspect of the same foot. I did a 3:1 excision of the scar tissue on the dorsal medial side of the foot and an excision of the underlying bony prominence. I made a separate incision plantar-medially to remove the other prominence. Would you code CPT 28122, Partial excision tarsal or metatarsal bone except talus or calcaneus twice? Or would they just reject the second procedure? Would you code this as a CPT 28122 and CPT 28122-51?
Ronald Douglas, DPM, Spokane, WA
Response: I agree that CPT 28122 is appropriate for both of the procedures you described. I suggest coding this on one line with CPT 28122 X 2 units.
Jeffrey D Lehrman, DPM, CPC, Fort Collins, CO
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1A | |
From: Howard Bonenberger, DPM
In the fall of 1980, while attending orientation at PCPM, this same discussion arose under the guise of a degree "name change". I recall several incoming first year students pushing for PMD. One showed his character by going so far as to suggest we could put a pen in our breast pockets that hid the monogrammed P so it would look like MD.
While our training has evolved dramatically it is not, no matter what anyone says, global or detailed enough to be equivalent to that of an MD or DO. Are there not podiatrists who rail against orthopedists who treat the foot? They are licensed to do so yet some DPMs argue they are not competent. This is not about intellect, but about training and competence.
Howard Bonenberger, DPM, Nashua, NH
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RE: Using a DPM Degree Outside of Podiatry (Allen Jacobs, DPM)
From: Ira Baum, DPM
Allen Jacobs, DPM makes reasonable points regarding podiatric medical school education. I’m sure the education in medical school is more comprehensive, as is their training, compared to podiatric medical school. Where I take issue with his position is the pride, excellence, and credibility podiatrists should exercise, not legislate our way to another degree. I don’t think that’s the core problem. The core problem is the disparity in reimbursements for the same Dx and Tx, and how institutions deal with podiatrists. Yes, there are prominent extraverted podiatrists that are treated as equals by MDs and DOs, but that’s not the primary concern. I’m certain that even the “prominent” podiatrists have confronted professional discrimination by doctors’ insurance companies, hospitals, and other institutions.
Ira Baum, DPM, Naples, FL
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RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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Best shoes to hail a cab? |
Source: Submitted by Dr. Arnold Ross
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
FACULTY POSITION - DES MOINES, IOWA
The College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery (CPMS) at Des Moines University is actively seeking applicants and nominations for a faculty position that will participate in academic, clinical patient care, scholarly, and service activities within the College, University and community. Qualified candidates are invited to apply by submitting a CV and cover letter to www.dmu.edu/employment. Candidate review and/or interview scheduling will commence immediately and continue until position is filled.
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 POSTION - CENTRAL NJ
Associate needed for 30+ year busy private practices in Central NJ. Applicant should be personal, independent and motivated. Practice entails all aspects of podiatry. Surgery, orthopedics, wound care, primary care and sports medicine. Competitive compensation package. To apply please email letter of intent and CV to toefx176@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ALABAMA
Love the beach? Busy, established practice located in a coastal community is looking for a full-time or part-time podiatrist! ABFAS board qualification or certification is required. Must be motivated, hardworking, positive, and dedicated to growing the practice and individual career and reputation. Must have great people skills, caring bedside manner, and positive demeanor. Must work well with staff and local medical community. Competitive pay and partnership track available. Send CV and contact information to: manager@southbaldwinpodiatry.com
PODIATRIST POSITION – BALTIMORE METRO/ PASADENA MD AREA
Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic, LLC is looking for an upcoming or recent residency graduate or an experienced practitioner to join our group of 45+ providers with 24 locations and growing. If you are enthusiastic, personable, motivated and well-trained, we would be delighted to discuss an associate position with you. We are leaders in quality care and forward thinking. Please send cover letter and resume to: newdpm@footandankle-usa.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
POSITIONs AVAILABLE – EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA
Looking for podiatrist to see residents in nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities in Eastern Pennsylvania. Great opportunity for full or part-time income. Positions available immediately! Send inquiries to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
FULL-TIME MOBILE PODIATRIST NEEDED - NEW JERSEY
Well-established and fast growing House-call podiatry practice (www.homefootcareservices.com) is looking for Full-Time podiatrist to do home visits to home-bound patients in mostly Central and Southern parts of NJ. Salary - 100K Plus Bonus, Health Insurance, Vacation time, 4 days work week. Email resume - Lana.Raginsky@homefootcareservices.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTHERN VIRGINIA
I am looking for an associate who aspires to become a partner and eventually own their own practice. The practice takes care of a large senior population in Northern Virginia consisting of over 70 senior buildings, nursing homes, assisted living facilities and over 50 handicapped group homes. We also see patients of all ages in our office. We have a growing practice with over 17,000 patients in our database. Surgical skills are a plus but an honest and even tempered Physician with good communication skills are more important. Please call or write for more information. Office: 703-941-7770, Cell: 301-943-5401, DrBob272@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW JERSEY
Part time associate with active NJ licensed podiatrist needed in a busy practice. Please send your CV to Kcorona@footandankleps.com
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SPACE AVAILABLE – PLAINVIEW NY (NORTH SHORE OF LONG ISLAND)
Office available to sublet and share. Fully equipped (turn-key) with state-of-the-art extremity MRI, diagnostic ultrasound, x-ray, and the availability to become a staff member of a certified ambulatory surgical center. Call 516 476-1815 podo2345@aol.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE – SAN DIEGO COUNTY
Great opportunity for a new or established practitioner to acquire a busy and successful practice. Busy from first day with great income. Located next to hospital in a medical office complex. Real estate also available for sale or lease. Seller financing available. All reasonable offers considered. Email sandiegodpm@gmail.com.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - 495 BELTWAY, MD
Established 30+ year old practice for sale. Busy practice with in office surgery suite. Steady patient flow with good patient/payor mix. Opportunity to purchase building as well. Priced to sale. MCrosby518@gmail.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.
8,000 PATIENT CHARTS FOR SALE - MANHATTAN
8,000 podiatry patients on an external hard drive. 27 podiatric file boxes securely stored. Successful podiatry practice patients from every major medical center in New York City. Worldwide patient flow over 40 years practice. Closed one month. Immediate responses requested. dr.philwhitman1@gmail.com
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