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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 15,752 Podiatrists Daily
July 04, 2014 #5,102  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| EDITOR'S NOTE | |
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Summer Presents Added Foot Risks for Diabetics: TX Podiatrist
Summer foot problems are magnified for diabetics, who often suffer from neuropathy, or numbness, in their feet. “I tell them not to go outside barefoot,” podiatrist Dr. Matthew Babich says. “One patient went out to get the mail on a 112-degree day on hot asphalt. They walk out slowly, stand at the mailbox, walk on back. They might as well have walked on an iron.”
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Dr. Matthew Babich |
Some diabetics know what to do, he says; others haven’t a clue. “I’ve pulled out of red, swollen feet a gold clasp from a necklace. That’s on top of needles, staples, wood, glass.” A blister between the toes of a healthy person tends to heal; not necessarily so for a diabetic, he says. He has had some tell him, “I can’t believe I got a blister from flip-flops and am now in the hospital on IV antibiotics.”
Source: Leslie Barker, Dallas Morning News [7/1/14]
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| PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS MEDICINE | |
CA Podiatrist Discusses Achilles Tendon Problems
In addition to running, said Dr. Ryan Lee, a San Diego podiatrist, Achilles tendon problems usually result from “impact type” activities such as jumping, tennis, volleyball, and soccer. He said there are also common biomechanical reasons that may predispose someone to the condition such as flat feet, high arched feet, a tight heel cord, or limb-length discrepancies.
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Dr. Ryan Lee |
When it comes to treatment for Achilles tendinitis, Lee said, initial measures include immobilization in a walking boot and/or a major decrease in activity. He said anti-inflammatory or pain medications are also useful for pain. Treatment can also include heel lifts, higher-heeled shoes, or arch supports.
Source: Erinn Hutkin, San Diego Union Tribune [7/1/14]
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| PODIATRISTS AND THE LAW | |
IL Podiatrist Pleads Guilty in Voyeurism Case
A former Richmond, IL foot doctor pleaded guilty to attempted voyeurism Tuesday during a hearing in Wayne County Superior Court. Brian J. Altman, 37, was arrested in December 2012 on a warrant charging him with voyeurism (a Class D felony), after authorities said they located evidence that Altman placed a video camera on a supply shelf in the employee restroom at his former Chester Boulevard office.
Source: Robert Sullivan, Richmond Palladium-Item [7/1/14]
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| RESIDENCY CRISIS UPDATE | |
Unmatched Podiatric Graduates Now at 70
AACPM provides periodic status reports on residency placements from Match Day through the end of June. The following is residency placement data as of June 27, 2014:
Class of 2014 Placements:
Placed in Residencies 510 (90.4%)
Not Eligible/Not Seeking Training 10 (1.8%)
To Be Placed 44 ( 7.8%)
Total 564 (100.0%)
Class of 2013 Placements:
Placed in Residencies 34 (77.3%)
To Be Placed 10 ( 22.7%)
Total 44 (100.0%)
Class of 2012 Placements:
Placed in Residencies 7 (36.8%)
To Be Placed 12 ( 63.2%)
Total 19 (100.0%)
Prior to 2012 Placements:
Placed in Residencies 5 (55.6%)
To Be Placed 4 (44.4%)
Total 9 (100.0%)
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| QUERIES (MEDICAL/LEGAL) | |
Query: Journal Articles and Legal Issues
Are there malpractice or other legal issues in writing reviews of journal articles? The reviews are solicited by the publisher.
Phil Organ, DPM, Naples, FL
Editor's comment: PM News does not provide legal advice. Since no doctor/patient relationship is established, there are insufficient grounds for a malpractice action. More common issues are plagiarism and copyright infringement.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
From: Stuart W. Honick, DPM
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) - PART 1A | |
From: Tip Sullivan, Jackson, DPM, MS
I hope that everyone remembers that cosmetic plastic surgeons are actually trained to do just that. I don’t know of any podiatry cosmetic surgery residencies or recognized fellowship programs.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) - PART 1B | |
From: Bryan C. Markinson, DPM
Removing a bump on one’s nose, breast augmentation or reduction, fillers, implants, and the whole gamut of what plastic surgeons do for aesthetic reasons only are subject to the same potential disastrous complications as non-aesthetic surgery. The issue for podiatry is the use of the term “minimally invasive” to intimate that less of an incision and/or dissection is somehow tied inextricably to “aesthetic foot surgery.” Certainly, one can perform “aesthetic” foot surgery procedures in traditional open fashion. The question ultimately is that if the patient states that the foot can’t fit in a fashionable shoe, does that make the surgery “aesthetic” and NOT medically necessary, rendering that scenario a cash fee for service procedure?
I think all who do aesthetic surgery need to soul search a little bit and decide these questions. I do believe there is probably a pain component in most “aesthetic” procedures. I also believe that the ACFAS position is justifiably conservative, and I also believe that much more trouble arises form podiatric surgery taken on by those who are inadequately skilled or experienced, aesthetic or not, rather than just from surgery for purely aesthetic reasons.
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MEETING NOTICES - PART 1
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) - PART 1C | |
From: Ed Cohen, DPM
I think most surgery should be done for painful conditions. If a patient has a corn, callus, or bunion that is not painful, I certainly wouldn't recommend surgery. A lot of times, a patient will want me to operate on a second, third, or fourth toe with a minor lesion for a painful toe which is actually a neuroma, which can usually be treated with injections.
The goal of surgery should be to get the patient back to work or normal activity as soon as possible and to have a nice-looking, functional foot. Sometimes surgery which would be considered cosmetic is a good idea to...
Editor's note: Dr. Cohen's extended-length letter can be read here.
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MEETING NOTICES - PART 2
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ASSOCIATE POSITION FOR UNMATCHED GRADUATE - PA
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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
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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
FELLOWSHIP POSITION - NY
One year CPME-Approved fellowship in WOUND CARE AND TISSUE HEALING immediate opening. Salary: $74,000, for graduates of 3 year podiatric residency. This program is at St. John's Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway, New York. Fellows will treat in-patients as well as out-patients in our Hyperbaric Wound Care Center. Please e-mail your CV and contact information to JTFOOTCARE@GMAIL.COM or call Dr Arnold Hertz at 516-698-2321
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PRACTICE FOR SALE - SOUTHWEST FL
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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.
SPACE TO SHARE - MANHATTAN AND LI
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