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June 15, 2007 #2,962 Editor-Barry Block, DPM, JD

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Harold Sarles, DPM, 84

Late in life, podiatrist Harold Sarles assumed the persona that matched his personality. He became the clown "Dr. Foot." Dr. Sarles studied to become a clown with the Red Devil Clown Unit of Yaarab Shrine Temple after he retired in Buffalo, N.Y., and moved to Marietta in 1988.

Dr. Foot wore the classic red wig, bulbous nose, greasepaint and, despite his name, regular clown shoes. He entertained at Shrine functions, birthday parties and the neighborhood block party. At Halloween, he greeted trick-or-treaters as Dr. Foot.

Dr. Sarles participated in the Normandy Invasion, the Battle of the Bulge and the crossing of the Rhine, and was awarded the Purple Heart in the process . When he wasn't clowning around or playing golf, Dr. Sarles was gardening, a talent he had to relearn for Southern soil and plants. By 1992, he was a certified Master Gardener.

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Source: Kay Powell, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution [06/13/07]

NY Podiatrist to be Honored By Synagogue

On Sunday, June 24th, 2007 Ivan P. Abrahamson, DPM of Rego Park and Hillcrest, New York and his wife Jean will be honored at the 66th Annual Banquet of the Jewish Center of Kew Gardens Hills at Tivoli Terrace in Westbury, NY.

Dr. Ivan P. Abrahamson

As a member of the Jewish Center of Kew Gardens Hills for the last 36 years Ivan has split his time between family, his practice, the Queens County Podiatry Society and his synagogue. Now after serving in many capacities at his synagogue and presently serving as 2nd Vice President and Chairman of the Board of Directors Ivan and Jean were chosen "Esteemed Members" of their congregation and will be honored on this special day.

Groups Push Congress on Health IT

The AARP, Business Roundtable and Service Employees International Union have sent Congress a set of jointly endorsed principles for implementing the use of health information technology, which the organizations say would help reduce medical errors, and save time and money for patients and healthcare providers.

“The digital age has transformed virtually every other sector of the economy,” said Business Roundtable President John Castellani in a written statement released jointly by the three organizations. “It is time to bring the tremendous benefit of technology to our healthcare system by enacting health IT legislation.”

The principles, created in conjunction with the organizations’ healthcare-improvement campaign Divided We Fail, include recommendations that Congress pass legislation requiring payers and healthcare providers to use secure, uniform and interoperable technology; create grants, loans or tax credits that would assist providers in purchasing such technology; and set a timetable for a uniform healthcare IT system to be universally used. Representatives from the three advocacy groups said they plan to schedule meetings over the coming weeks with lawmakers in the Senate and House.

Source: Shawn Rhea, Modern Healthcare [6/13/07]

Query: Short 1st Metatarsal, Status Post Total Joint Implant

Unfortunately, following a total joint implant of the 1st MPJ the 1st metatarsal was inadvertently made too short. A result from the surgery is the patient has lesser metatarsalgia and sesamoiditis. I have made orthotics with a metatarsal pad and a 1st ray cutout to allow the 1st metatarsal to purchase more effectively, which has provided some degree of improvement. We are discussing surgical correction and I am considering a Lapidus with bone graft for lengthening or external fixator with distraction to gain length. Does anyone have any experience or thoughts on this matter?

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RE: Removable Ankle Brace More Effective Than BK Cast For Low-Risk Ankle Fractures
From: Paul Kesselman, DPM

This appeared in this week's issue of Medscape News. For patients aged 5 to 18 years with low-risk ankle fractures, a removable ankle brace is more effective in recovery of physical function than a below-knee walking cast, according to the results of a randomized single-blind trial published in the June issue of Pediatrics.

The study also concluded: The convenience and efficiency of the brace may reduce costs, avoid ED [emergency department] visits for patients who receive a diagnosis of these injuries in a primary care setting, reduce time spent in the ED, and obviate the need for follow-up visits in busy general or pediatric orthopedic clinics."

This would seem to support the increased use of these devices by both the podiatric and orthopedic community. The full study may be read at: Pediatrics. 2007;119:e1256-e1263

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

OFFICE TO SHARE AND RENT LONG ISLAND & MANHATTAN

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ASSOCIATE PODIATRIC SURGEON – TEXAS

We are looking for an exceptionally trained podiatric surgeon to work in the Houston, Texas area. Candidates seeking this opportunity need to be dynamic, people friendly, and have current licensure in Texas . Future licensure in Arizona will be required. Exceptional opportunity, with attractive benefits, and excellent starting salary. The successful candidate will find a rare opportunity to integrate into a specialized lower extremity practice with emphasis on peripheral nerve surgery, endoscopic and arthroscopic surgery, and other special surgery of the foot and ankle. Please submit a cover letter with current curriculum vitae via email to: Slb99@pdq.net Stephen L. Barrett, D.P.M., MBA

ASSOCIATE POSITION - MIAMI BEACH, FL

Seeking well trained PMS 36 / PSR 24+ for Full-Time associate position. Leading to partnership for the person. practice is 50% hospital based. Must have strong Sx skills, including Limb Salvage & Trauma. Competitive Salary & benefits Package. Fax 305-652-6672 or Call 305-785-2559 Email: doctorsole@aol.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN

Very busy home care and office practice looking for associate/s for full time position. offering great benefit packages, very competitive salaries. excellent opportunity for right individual PM&S 24/36 preferred. partnership possibility significant for right person. please call 248-303-3736 or fax CV to (248)996-1023 poda1@aol.com

PRACTICE FOR SALE - CENTRAL FLORIDA

Practice, all phases, including wound care and hyperbaric, with excellent building and location in central Florida, in 21st fastest growing county in U.S. Outstanding place to live and work; low penetration by managed care. Excellent exposure, and parking at 2000 sq. ft building near hospital and on busy highway. Great price and opportunity to grow large practice. windnwave@earthlink.net

ASSOCIATE POSITION SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO

We are looking for a highly trained, personable, ethical, and caring podiatrist, to work in a two doctor, three office practice, of thirty years. Send CV to sfpodiatry@ aol.com

PRACTICE FOR SALE: SAN DIEGO, CA (LAJOLLA) PRICE REDUCED!

Gross $289K in '06. Asking $120K. Possible finance. 5 y/o practice, affluent community with excellent schools. Selling due to age and health. Wish to consummate sale by summer's end. www.SDFootDoctor.com DrRDWorley@yahoo.com for stats and other info.

PRACTICE FOR SALE - NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

This podiatric practice is located near downtown Berkeley. The practice has been established in Berkeley for 15 years and focuses mainly on biomechanics and conservative care, but would do well with a practitioner who wants to expand the surgical component. The terms of the transition are negotiable. Serious offers only inquiry at : foot4sale@sbcglobal.net

ASSOCIATE WANTED – NYC

Associate wanted for established growing practice with offices in Queens and Manhattan. Applicant should be 2-3 year trained, ABPS certified/ qualified. All aspects of podiatry from necessary routine care to reconstructive rearfoot surgery. Unique opportunity to work with a 40+ physician primary care practice affiliated w/ NYU. Growth/ partnership potential, benefits. Please send CV to METROFOOTAPPS@aol.com

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PGY-2 POSITION AVAILABLE - ILLINOIS

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PGY-2 position available in a large PM&S-36 for an applicant who has successfully completed: -PGY-1 type program including all the basic core rotations RPR/ PPMR/ PSR-12/ PSR-24 -Passed the national Boards 1-2-3 -Must be hard working and personable -Must attain Illinois license. Please contact drzappa@zappafootclinic.com phone 312-243-3769.

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