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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 15,754 Podiatrists Daily
July 03, 2014 #5,101  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
KY Podiatrist Discusses What Parents Should Observe in Young Walkers
“The most important thing for parents to realize,” says Kevin Bryant, DPM, of Progressive Podiatry, LLC, “is that they need to understand what is normal in order to be able to recognize what is abnormal.” Whether Baby starts walking at 9 or 14 months, parents will want to keep an eye on his gait as well as his feet. “Toe walking is very, very common in kids,” says Dr. Bryant, adding that kids who walk up on their toes typically stop around age 4 or 5. Some kids will walk on their tip-toes because of a neurological or physiological condition — for example, the muscles on their backs of their legs may actually contract the tendons in their ankles, forcing them to walk on their toes. Bryant says that most kids just think that’s the way to walk, and a little retraining with physical therapy resolves the issue.
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Flat feet is another common problem, according to Bryant, and usually requires a visit to a specialist if your little one is in pain, or can’t seem to keep up with other kids while walking or running around. An orthotic insert, which today can be customized from advanced, lightweight materials, can help.
Source: Cincinnati Family Magazine, Susan Day [7/1/14]
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| APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS | |
CPMA Announces New Board of Directors for 2014–2015
The California Podiatric Medical Association (CPMA) introduced its new 2014-2015 Board of Directors for the coming year following elections held on June 18, 2014 during its Annual House of Delegates at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, CA. Thomas J. Elardo, DPM assumed the office of CPMA President, following Carolyn E. McAloon, DPM. Dr. Elardo practices podiatric medicine in Los Gatos, CA and will serve as the chief representative of CPMA’s more than 1,000 podiatric physician members for the next year.
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(L-R) Drs. Carolyn McAloon, Devon Glazer, Rebecca Moellmer, John Chisholm, Roderick Farley, Thomas Elardo, Jon Hultman, Ami Sheth, Adam Howard, Mark Warford, Vladimir Zeetser, and Thomas Tanaka. |
Other elected officers include: Ami A. Sheth, DPM as President-Elect; Rebecca A. Moellmer, DPM as Vice President; and Devon N. Glazer, DPM as Secretary/Treasurer. John A. Chisholm, DPM was re-elected to another two-year term as Director-at-Large. Adam S. Howard, DPM was elected to a two-year term as Director-at-Large, and Vladimir Zeetser, DPM was also elected to a two-year term as Director-at-Large.
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| PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS | |
CT Podiatrist Completes 15th English Channel Swim
Dr. Marcy MacDonald, a podiatrist from Andover, completed her 15th English Channel crossing Monday morning, from Dover to Cap Gris Nez, France, to become the American record holder for Channel crossings. MacDonald, who tied the record with a double-crossing last year, finished the approximately 21-mile crossing in 11 hours, 50 minutes. She started a little past midnight Monday morning and finished at 12:22 p.m. British time.
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MacDonald, 50, swam on the 20th anniversary of her first crossing, June 30, 1994. Captain Mike Oram was her guide boat pilot Monday, as he was 20 years ago. "She keeps telling me she's never going to do it again," Oram said from England. "But she keeps coming back."
Source: Loril Riley, The Hartford Courant [6/30/14]
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| PODIATRIC PRODUCTS IN THE NEWS | |
NY Podiatrist Uses FluoroScan Imaging System
You might call it old technology wrapped in a new package. It’s also — pardon the expression — a healthy step forward for Batavia podiatrist Dr. Joseph Canzoneri. Canzoneri recently started to use a sophisticated imaging device called a FlouroScan at his State Street practice, Advanced Podiatry Associates. The device takes its name from flouroscopy, an imaging technique that uses X-rays to obtain “real-time” moving images of the internal structures of a patient, like the complicated bones and joints of a foot.
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Dr. Joseph Canzoneri with FlouroScan (Photo: Rocco Laurienzo) |
The FluoroScan is described by its manufacturer, Illinois-based FluoroScan Imaging Systems Inc., as a “mini C-arm” imaging device with a flat-panel detector. In practice — and described very simply — the FluoroScan’s imaging arm is positioned around a patient’s foot; the X-rays are collected on a flat detector panel, and converted to digital images displayed on a flat-panel monitor mounted on top of the device.
Source: Raymond Coniglio, The Daily News Online [7/1/14]
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| IN THE COURTS | |
Health Data Privacy Helped Fuel Supreme Court Cell Phone Ruling
The possible presence of healthcare data on cell phones helped put the devices in a legal class worthy of heightened constitutional protections from warrantless searches by police, the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling. That unanimous decision, while narrowly focused on balancing the privacy rights of individuals and the “legitimate government interests” needed to enforce the law at the time of a person's arrest, could have broader healthcare implications, healthcare privacy specialists contend.
The decision could be used as a reference point, highlighting the special nature of healthcare information, as the healthcare industry wrestles to find a similar balance between patients' consent rights over disclosure of their medical records and the interests of healthcare providers, researchers, and other commercial entities in getting less-fettered access to those records.
Source: Joseph Conn, Modern Healthcare [6/26/14]
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| PHARMACEUTICAL NEWS | |
Marcaine Lot Recalled
A recall of one lot of Marcaine (bupivacaine) has been initiated by Hospira, after a customer reported seeing particulate embedded in a glass vial and in the solution. The affected lot (0.5% Marcaine [Bupivacaine HCl Injection, USP], 30 mL, Single-dose Vial — Preservative Free [NDC 0409-1560-29], Lot 33-545-DD) was distributed between November 2013 and March 2014 to wholesalers/distributors, hospitals, and clinics nationwide.
If the particulate is administered to a patient, it could block administration and cause a delay in therapy. However, the identified particulate is so small, it's more likely to pass through the catheter and cause inflammation, mechanical disruption of tissue, or immune response, says the company.
Source: Outpatient Surgery [7/1/14]
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| QUERIES (MEDICAL/LEGAL) | |
Query: Legal Consequences for Giving Medical Advice to Acquaintances
What are the legal issues when I give medical advice to acquaintances. There has been no doctor-patient relationship established. Also, I am retired and no longer carry malpractice insurance?
Phil Organ, DPM, Naples, FL
Editor's Comment: PM News does not provide legal advice. While you may assume that no doctor-patient relations is established, a court of law could differ. The issue will hinge on whether the acquaintance "reasonably believed" that a doctor-patient relation had been established and whether he or she relied on this advice. Therefore, it's safest to say, "I'm now retired. I recommend that you get a complete examination by a podiatrist."
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| QUERIES NON-CLINICAL | |
Query: Billing Service Recommendation
My office billing manager of 30 years just retired. and the woman I hired to replace her is quitting after 2 months of training because she is overwhelmed. Is there a decent billing service out there to take over quickly?
John Moglia, DPM, Berkeley Heights, NJ
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) -PART 1 | |
From: Simon Young, DPM
I don't understand the issues associated with cosmetic surgery. If the patient wants "cosmetic surgery" and is willing to pay the surgeon his fees (since this is not covered by insurance), and the patient is read the "riot act" about risks, complications, and follow-up care, I personally see no problem. So long as the patient is of age to make these decisions and has good mental status, and the practitioner provided a fair assessment of the risks and complications without overly aggrandizing the procedure, then I see no reason why cosmetic surgery should not be performed.
Plastic surgeons are doing this all the time. Why is it okay to have a facelift performed many times on the same person, yet it is unacceptable to perform a surgical procedure on a non-painful joint to achieve the desired goal for the patient, provided the patient is correctly and fairly informed? We should've asked Phyllis Diller or Joan Rivers.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) - PART 1B | |
From: Don Peacock, DPM
There seems to be a lot of negativity toward cosmetic procedures in our field. This is something that I do not understand. Plastic surgeons have long provided worthwhile surgeries for patients seeking aesthetic outcomes. We should do the same. It is my opinion that the future of podiatry will involve more cosmetic endeavors as insurance reimbursement changes. In this regard, minimally invasive surgical correction of foot deformities will gain in popularity. If the orthopedic community decides not to jump on this bandwagon, they will miss out.
My personal interest in MIS began with my desire to provide for a better cosmetic outcome when surgically treating foot deformities. In my opinion, our profession should begin to gravitate towards cosmetic endeavors. Many of us are already doing this with lasers for fungal nails, better cosmetic surgical procedures, etc.
Regardless of whatever name is given to these undertakings, be it the Cinderella procedure or any other name, it doesn’t really matter. There will be a significant subset of the population seeking aesthetic outcomes for foot deformities. I say more power to Dr. Suzanne Levine with her aesthetic surgery interest.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS |
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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
PRACTICE FOR SALE – DELRAY BEACH, FL
Rare opportunity for turn-key practice in Delray Beach, Florida. EMR compliant. All office-based revenue. Full time busy practice. Owner willing to assist with transition as long as needed. Priced to sell. Serious inquires only please. Email for more information: podpractice55@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - QUEENS, NEW YORK
Part-time practice for sale. Podiatrist is retiring. This is excellent for a second office or a starter office. Russian speaking podiatrist is a plus. Please call 718-441-8073.
OFFICE FOR SALE - S.E. FLORIDA
20 year old office, South Palm Beach County. Owners looking to semi-retire. Location in very busy section of Delray - Boynton. Serious inquiries only. Asking $175,000. Email reply - Bafamt@aol.com
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ASSOCIATE POSITION FOR UNMATCHED GRADUATE - PA
Are you un-matched? We are willing to hire/train an ambitious, personable podiatrist in our multiple office practice in NW PA. You can get a license in PA without a residency. Must be willing to learn and practice all aspects of the art of podiatric medicine. Please send letter and CV to penndoc@verizon.net
ASSOCIATE POSITION- LONG BEACH, CA
Seeking a highly motivated, ethical associate to join a well-established practice in Long Beach, CA. Must be comfortable in all aspects of podiatry including surgery, wound care, sports medicine and palliative care. The position is for a part-time leading to full-time based on the associate’s comfort level. Please respond to email dsal826@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION- HUDSON VALLEY REGION, NY
Hudson Valley Foot Associates has a great opportunity available! We’re a high-volume, diversified, multi-office group practice utilizing state-of-the-art modalities. Great growth for a personable and motivated DPM. Please visitwww.hvfa.com and forward cover letter with CV to info@hvfa.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NYC
Busy surgical podiatry group looking for a part time associate to start immediately. This position can lead to full time work within 6 months. Must be willing to rotate through offices in Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan. Great opportunity for personal and professional Please contact drlevy@starrettpodiatry.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTHWEST INDIANA
Busy podiatry practice looking for highly-motivated full time associate to start immediately. Located in Northwest Indiana, about 1 hour from Chicago. Email resume to info@friendlyfootcare.com
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