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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 13,500 Podiatrists Daily
July 20, 2012 #4,519 Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A service of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com E-mail us by hitting the reply key. COPYRIGHT 2012- No part of PM News can be reproduced without the express written permission of Kane Communications, Inc.
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PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS - PART 1 |
NY Podiatrist Discusses Athlete's Foot
You don’t have to be a basketball star to catch athlete’s foot, the itchy ailment also known as tinea pedis. Athlete’s foot thrives in warm, moist places, making summer prime time to contract the highly contagious fungus. “You can get athlete’s foot from sharing a bath mat, walking barefoot in a gym, swimming in the pool, showering in a public place or visiting a nail salon,” Dr. Jacqeline Sutera said. Instead of avoiding public pools or leaving toenails unkempt, the podiatrist, who has offices in New Jersey and Manhattan, recommends wearing water shoes and flip-flops when using a public pool or shower (including those in hotels), and bringing your own tools to the nail salon. Spraying closed shoes, like sneakers, with an anti-fungal spray also can help guard against infection after a long day of walking. If you suspect you’ve contracted athlete’s foot, see a podiatrist immediately for treatment — and don’t always rely on over-the-counter creams, Dr. Sutera warned.
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Dr. Jacqueline Sutera |
“The most common mistake with anti-fungal creams is that people stop using them too early,” she said, explaining, “Skin has a lot of different layers to it, and though the top layer of the skin may improve right away, athlete’s foot can still live underneath.” Dr. Sutera advises using the cream for at least six weeks under the supervision of a podiatrist and notes that oral anti-fungal medications may be necessary for treating stubborn cases.
Source: Keely Mohin, Staten Island Advance [7/16/12]
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PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS - PART 2 |
Flip-Flops Not for Everyday Use: CA Podiatrist
Shoes should flex where your foot bends, said Dr. Noreen Oswell, a podiatrist at The Foot Center at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Towers in Los Angeles. But the rubber soles of most flip-flops just bend all over the place, while the stiff soles of some stylish varieties may not bend at all, she said. Oswell said wearing flip-flops can be seriously detrimental for people whose feet are already at risk: For people with diabetes, who often have poor circulation and feeling in their feet, wearing flip-flops can expose them not only to injury but to infection.
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Those with balance issues may find it hard to feel secure when wearing rubbery flip-flops. And for those suffering from obesity, sporting the unstructured shoe can add strain to feet that are already stressed with carrying extra weight. The real problem is that people are wearing flip-flops while doing everything from skateboarding to gardening to running errands, Oswell said.
Source: Marina Csomor, CNN [7/18/12]
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PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY |
NJ Podiatrist to Re-Run for School Board Seat
Four residents will run for three three-year seats on the Freehold Borough K-8 School District Board of Education in November. The candidates are Dr. Michael Lichardi, Maureen MacCutcheon, Susan Greitz, and Michael McKeon. Lichardi, MacCutcheon, and Greitz are current members of the board.
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Dr. Michael Lichardi |
Lichardi, 44, has lived in the borough since 1998. He is a doctor of podiatric medicine and surgery, and is a physician associate in orthopedic trauma and anesthesiology. He has three children, ages 4, 7 and 13. Two of his children attend borough schools.
Source: Jack Murtha and Clare Marie Celano, Freehold New Transcript [7/17/12]
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PODIATRIC PRODUCTS IN THE NEWS |
Dr. Jill's Foot Pads Expands to Service VA and Federal Agencies
GSA Applications has announced that Dr. Jill's Foot Pads, Inc. has been awarded a GSA Schedule 65 IIA contract and is now certified to provide foot pads and padding supplies to all agencies of the federal government. Dr. Jill's Foot Pads has placed their extensive foot pad inventory of felts, foams, moleskin, gels, insoles, and more on the government's electronic ordering system, GSA Advantage!®.
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Dr. Jill Scheur |
Dr. Jill Scheur worked within the VA Medical system from 1993 through 1998. Her hands-on experience uncovered a true need for an affordable, domestically produced foot pad line. Dr. Jill’s Foot Pads was established in 2001 and has long outgrown their original facility. Dr. Jill's Foot Pads is the only company in the USA that specializes in this product line and goes directly to the medical professionals with 99% of their products proudly "Made in the USA."
Source: Miami Herald
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HEALTHCARE LEGISLATION |
Lawmakers Urged to Consider SGR Alternatives
Lawmakers should consider patient-centered medical homes, value-based payments and incentives to coordinate patient care as Congress explores how to change the way Medicare reimburses physicians, a panel of experts testified Wednesday. As physicians face a cut of around 30% to their Medicare payments in five months, House Republicans hosted the first of two hearings in a week to learn from the private sector about effective payment strategies. On Wednesday, lawmakers and witnesses at the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing started with the premise that the current system—the contentious sustainable growth-rate formula—is unworkable.
Dr. David Bronson, a physician at the Cleveland Clinic and president of the American College of Physicians, said that the ACP strongly recommends that the Medicare program broadly adopt the patient-centered medical home model, and that Congress should enact payment policies to accelerate the adoption of the medical home neighborhood model. The neighborhood concept, Bronson testified, is essential to the success of the medical home because it recognizes that specialties, sub-specialties, hospitals, and other entities that provide treatment should receive incentives for engaging in patient-centered practices.
Source: Jessica Zigmond, Modern Healthcare [7/18/12]
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QUERIES (CLINICAL) |
Query: Xiaflex for Plantar Fibromas
Has anyone used Xiaflex (collagenase) injections for plantar fibromas? If so, how much does it cost? I know it has been FDA-cleared for Dupuytren's in the hand, and appears to be a viable option for plantar fibromatosis.
David Weiss, DPM, Richmond, VA
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QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) |
Query: Best Laser for Onychomycosis
I would like feedback from anyone using lasers for treatment of onychomycosis. Are you happy with the results? Are your patients happy with the results? What is the best laser for the treatment?
Greg Teles, DPM, Torrance, CA
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RESPONSES / COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 1A |
RE: Botox for Over-active Tibialis Posterior (Sean S. Ravaei, DPM)
From: Robert Bijak, DPM
Dr. Ravaei states, "I would like to inject the muscle with Botox so he can walk better." May I suggest a diagnosis before attempting a treatment you have not performed before? If the foot is plantarflexing and inverting, perhaps the peroneals and/or extensors are weak and not that the other muscles are hyperactive. A nerve conduction study and/or MRI of the lower back (L-5,S-1) is indicated.
Any abnormalities around the common peroneal at the fibular head? A second opinion from a totally independent and different neurologist may be corrobative. Dr. Ravaei didn't give the patient's age or history. Is he hyper- hypo-reflexic, is there clonus, a positive Babinski, any loss of sensation? A stroke, brain tumor, or spinal cord compression are some of the more serious differential diagnoses to be considered.
Robert Bijak, DPM, Clarence Center, NY, rbijak@aol.com
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RESPONSES / COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 1B |
RE: Botox for Over-active Tibialis Posterior (Sean S. Ravaei, DPM)
From: Ayne Furman, DPM
I assume that Dr. Ravaei feels that the tibialis posterior and Achilles are over-active because of what he is observing on gait analysis: inversion with plantarflexion of the foot during swing phase, with possible increased lateral heel wear of the patient's right shoe.
This could also be a symptom of a weakness of the peroneal muscles. I would not give up on your initial gut feeling that the issue is neurologically-based. Check the eversion muscle strength vs. inversion strength. Rule out some type of peroneal nerve or sciatic entrapment, or radiculopathy. Have the patient consult a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist for another opinion.
Ayne Furman, DPM, Alexandria, VA, l_foot_r@hotmail.com
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RESPONSES / COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) |
RE: Flip-flops Offer limited Protection from Melanoma Danger: NY Podiatrist
From: Bryan C. Markinson, DPM
Before PM News readers get bent out of shape, the news tidbit printed yesterday from the Saturday Evening Post intimated that I stated that foot melanoma is on the rise in my patients. This, of course, is inaccurate and out of context. The original interview was about flip-flops, and I did turn the conversation away from the obvious mechanical issues to the fact that sunburn on the feet is an issue, and that sun burning on the foot was more prevalent in flip-flop wearers. This led to the discussion about skin cancer, but I never got into actual epidemiological aspects.
Bryan C. Markinson, DPM, NY, NY, Bryan.Markinson@mountsinai.org
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PM PODIATRY HALL OF FAME LUNCHEON
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ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTHWEST IOWA
A well-established, midwest multi-physician practice with strong hospital affiliations seeking FT podiatrist. Applicant should be well trained surgical physician, completed a 12/24 month residency, & board eligible. Practice offers high surgical volume, advanced wound care and good mix of general podiatry. Competitive salary, excellent benefits. Fax resume: 712-258-9977
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW YORK CITY & QUEENS
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ASSOCIATE POSITION - NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK
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ASSOCIATE POSITION - LOUISVILLE, KY
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ASSOCIATE POSITION - WEST COAST, FLORIDA
Outstanding opportunity for PSR-36 graduate to join successful group podiatry practice. Seeking a sociable, articulate graduate who is confident in rearfoot and ankle reconstructive cases but also enjoys all phases of podiatry. Long-term opportunity for the right candidate with generous pay and benefits. Reply to: jwicks@cortezfootandankle.com
HOUSE CALL PODIATRIST NEEDED - BRONX, NY
Immediate opportunity for a hardworking and motivated podiatrist to make house calls in the Bronx, part-time. Perfect opportunity for young practitioner just starting out, or experienced podiatrist looking to downsize from private practice. Make your own hours and schedule patients at your convenience. Excellent compensation. We will provide for you all that is required including instruments (if needed), and supplies, EMR charting, billing, and scheduling. 914.584.1434 Email information to Podiodoc@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - YONKERS, NEW YORK
Immediate part time associate position now available. Appx: 3 1/2 days per week with room to grow. Practice is a good balance of all aspects of podiatric foot care, including surgery. Perfect opportunity for new graduate, or experienced podiatrist. Looking for the right person to transition into vacancy that will be left by current associate leaving the area and you will have an immediate, full schedule of patients. Over 25 year well-established practice with large referral base, and both hospital and surgery center privileges available. Interested persons please forward CV and brief summary of surgical log to:Podiodoc@gmail.com914.584.1434
ASSOCIATE POSITION - BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
Immediate opening. Strong established group practice. 30-40 office patients per day to start. Surgery available, but not required. Base salary, production bonus, benefit package, relocation assistance. Aggressive work ethic a must. Email resume and cover letter to: dwh101@bellsouth.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - BAKERSFIELD, CA
IMMEDIATE OPENING: Office and hospital-based podiatry group in Bakersfield, CA seeks highly trained surgical associate to join us. Prefer surgeon with trauma and Charcot reconstructive experience. Staff privileges with 5 local hospitals. Offering health insurance, CME allowance and competitive salary. Must be PSR 24/36 trained, ethical and thoughtful when treating patients. Please forward CV and letter of intent to modpm@aol.com.
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