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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,046 Subscribers Daily
August 27, 2015 #5,456  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| ANNUAL SURVEY NOW ONLINE - WIN VALUABLE PRIZES |
Congratulations to both Drs. Margaret Portela of Union City, NJ and James Diresta of Newburyport, MA, winners of last week's prizes, ShoeZap Ultra Violet Shoe Sanitizers (Retail $125). We encourage you to participate in this year's important annual survey. Completing this anonymous survey provides us with valuable data, which we will publish in the March 2016 issue of Podiatry Management. It also makes you eligible to win thousands of dollars of valuable prizes. Enter by completing this confidential survey and providing your e-mail address in the comments section on the last page of the survey. The earlier you enter, the more chances you have to win.
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This is also your opportunity to vote for the next DPM and Non-DPM inductees into the PM Podiatry Hall of Fame.
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| HOSPITAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
MD Podiatrist Joins Northwest Hospital
The Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics has announced that Noman A. Siddiqui, DPM, a foot and ankle surgeon, chief of the Division of Podiatry at Northwest Hospital, and the co-medical director of the Center for Diabetic Limb Preservation at LifeBridge Health, has expanded his practice. He is now seeing more patients at Northwest Hospital, in addition to the time at his other offices.
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Dr. Noman Siddiqui |
Dr. Siddiqui graduated from medical school at the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and completed his residency at Geisinger Community Medical Center of Scranton. He went on to complete his foot and ankle deformity correction fellowship at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore.
Source: Helen King, Pikesville Patch [8/25/15]
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| PODIATRIC RESEARCH | |
Podiatric Research Honored by American Society of Plastic Surgery
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(L-R) Drs. David Armstrong and Adam Isaac |
The Southern Arizona Limb Salvage Alliance (SALSA) was awarded a coveted "Best Paper Award" for their work entitled “Mechanically Powered Negative Pressure Wound Therapy as a Bolster for Skin Grafting”. David G. Armstrong, DPM, MD, PhD, Professor of Surgery and Director of SALSA, was senior author on the manuscript. Adam Isaac, DPM and Jessica Rose, DO co-authored the paper. The awards will be formally given out in a ceremony at the American Society of Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting to be held in Chicago in October.
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| FROM PM's CURRENT ISSUE | |
Twice a week, PM News posts an entire article from a recent issue of our partner, Podiatry Management Magazine. Please note that the views expressed in Podiatry Management Magazine do not necessarily reflect the views of PM News or Barry Block.
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF OF THE DAY | |
10 Strategies for Protecting Patient Data - Part 10
10. Instill a Culture of Security
Every employee is a guardian of the patient’s data. Although employee negligence and lost/stolen devices continue to be primary causes of data breaches, as Rick Kam, president and co-founder of security firm ID Experts, points out, one of the major findings of a recent Ponemon Institute report is that criminal attacks are now the leading cause of breaches in healthcare. While criminal attacks are often referred to as cyber-attacks, they can also include malicious insider threats, according to Kam.
Source: Adapted from Health Data Management
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| QUERIES (CLINICAL) | |
Query: Discolored Toes
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Discolored toes |
A 19 year old female patient presented with very mild contractures of the toes without any hyperkeratotic skin of the pigmented areas. X-rays have not been taken yet to look at any underlying deformity. I really don't think that any hammertoe procedure will remove the skin other than removal of the lesions. I have never run across this discoloration before. Any other thoughts?
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
From: Dock Dockery, DPM
In reference to the article on alcohol injections into the rat sciatic nerve, I have a few observations:
1. This study doesn't explain why literally hundreds of thousands of patients have had permanent relief from nerve symptoms that were injected with a 4% ethanol solution.
2. This study explained that the sciatic nerves were "exposed" prior to injections and were not injected into an intact animal.
3. This study only used one injection of each trial agent: 0.5 ml of 0.5% Marcaine alone, left sciatic nerve in 11 rats and 0.5 ml of 4% ethanol with 0.5% Marcaine, right sciatic nerve
in 11 rats, and also 0.5 ml of 20% ethanol with 0.5% Marcaine,...
Editor's note: Dr. Dockery's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 2 | |
RE: Are We Still "Kings" of Orthotics? (Doug Richie, DPM)
From: Elliot Udell, DPM
True, the paper by Wrobel, et al., did not show that custom orthotics were the be all and end all in the management of all symptoms caused by plantar fasciitis. Yes, it showed a 125% improvement in spontaneous activity over three months as compared to pre-fabricated orthoses. It did not show improvement in pain. This is why all of us use injections, physical medicine, NSAIDs, etc., in addition to custom orthotics in the management of plantar fasciitis.
What is most significant with Wrobel's paper, however, is that it is a good attempt at bringing evidence-based medicine to one aspect of biomechanics and foot orthoses. Up until now, education in biomechanics has been, by and large, in the domain of self-declared experts. They occupy bully pulpits at conventions where they espouse their own theories of how an orthotic should be made and why it works.The obvious problem is that if you attend five lectures by five different individuals on this topic, you will hear five different sets of conflicting theories and recommendations. This is because the information given by these speakers has not stood up to the scrutiny of solid university-based research. We need more papers like that of Wrobel, et al. Then biomechanics and custom orthoses will graduate from pet theories into actual science.
Elliot Udell, Hicksville, NY
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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Perfect for Chinese New Year's Day? |
These shoes are inspired by Shisa, a traditional Ryukyuan decoration, often in pairs, resembling a cross between a lion and a dog, from Okinawan mythology. People place pairs of shisa on their rooftops or flanking the gates to their houses. Shisa are wards, believed to protect people from some evils. When in pairs, the left shisa traditionally has a closed mouth, the right one an open mouth. The open mouth wards off evil spirits, and the closed mouth keeps good spirits in.
Source: Masaya Kushino, Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 2 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE, SURGERY & BIOMECHANICS
Western University of Health Sciences College of Podiatric Medicine is seeking podiatrists interested in the education and training of future doctors of podiatric medicine. Applicants must be at least board-qualified in either ABPM or ABFAS with preference for dual board certification. For further details, please see https://jobs.westernu.edu/. Academic rank will be commensurate with scholarly and clinical credentials. To be considered, please send letter of intent, curriculum vitae, 3 references, and salary expectation to https://jobs.westernu.edu/. Western University of Health Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University embraces diversity and is committed to attracting qualified candidates from historically underrepresented groups.
1 YEAR FELLOWSHIP IN RRA SURGERY
Get additional experience in arthroscopy, fusions, trauma and complex hindfoot/ankle deformity corrections. Must be BQ by ABFAS in foot & RRA or on track to be. CV, DPM school transcripts, director LOR, LOI. ALSO AVAIL Associate pos, now or Aug '16: must be RRA BC or BQ, ability to work indep on complex cases. Long hours, hospital rounds, ER calls, office calls. great work ethic needed. Superstars only. LOI, LOR from director, CV Naples, FL klamdpm@hotmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - WISCONSIN/TEXAS/OKLAHOMA
Podiatrists needed to join the nation’s largest growing, most technologically advanced and expertly managed nursing home medical and podiatry practice. We ensure your success by providing an established patient base, scheduling and billing assistance, medical assistant, allowances for equipment, coverage of travel expenses, and the newest tablet-technology EMR system to dramatically reduce your workload so you can spend more time providing quality care to patients. We offer generous benefits and flexible scheduling: base salary available, bonus opportunities, malpractice coverage, matching 401(k), health insurance benefits. Part-time positions available. Send CV tocareers@aggeus.org. Call 866-216-5518, ext. 305. www.aggeus.org. Confidentiality assured
ASSOCIATE POSITION - KANSAS CITY
You're not looking for a typical podiatry practice. We're not looking for the typical podiatrist. We need another doctor who understands the importance of creating an amazing patient experience as much as providing great medical care. You will be working with doctors who are committed to your success. Go to: www.YourFutureInPodiatry.com for full details
ASSOCIATE POSITION – WALDORF, MARYLAND
Well established practice with multiple offices located just south of Washington D.C. Practice amenities include EHR, digital x-ray, state-of-the-art surgical suite, shoe stores, PADnet, and large support staff. Recently renovated hospital minutes away. This is an extremely busy practice with high patient, new patient, and surgical volume with both forefoot and rearfoot surgery. We enjoy a large referral base due to our own practice marketer. We are looking for a highly motivated, personable individual. Must be well trained in a PMSR-36/RRA forefoot and rearfoot surgery. Competitive base salary with bonus structure.Send CV to: feet_r_neat@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA
Join a well-established, busy and growing podiatric practice. We are fully integrated with the medical community in a large tertiary teaching hospital. Research opportunities are available. Applicant should be ethical, personable, hardworking, and committed to quality patient care. We are offering a competitive salary with bonus opportunities and a wide range of benefits. Associate position can lead to partnership. All interested candidates should send a resume to JCMOOREDPM@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CENTRAL ILLINOIS
Are you unhappy in your current associate position? Are you a third year resident looking at Ads thinking - they all look the same? Are you looking for an opportunity where you can help grow a practice and are you an energetic TEAM player looking to work with all-stars? Then WE have the position for you! Fast paced practice in Central Illinois is searching for a ROCK star to join our growing team. Please visit www.HeartlandFootAndAnkle.com (look under employment opportunities) for details regarding this unique opportunity! We can’t wait to meet you!
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – MARYLAND, WASHINGTON D.C., DELAWARE, WEST VIRGINIA
A growing practice is seeking a motivated podiatrist to treat patients in Nursing Facilities in Maryland, Washington D.C., Delaware, and West Virginia. Excellent opportunity for an energetic, ethical, and personable individual. Please send your CV and Cover Letter to tajdpm@verizon.net.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW JERSEY
We are looking for a part or full-time Associate with a passion for learning, growing, and treating patients from start to finish. The ideal candidate should have both surgical and non-surgical experience, be willing to work hard, and always put patients first. Benefits include a full compensation package with salary, insurance, a private office, and more. If you start every day with a passion to help others and a positive attitude, this job’s for you! To find out more information email Dr. Amannda Richline at dramanndaglynn@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL FLORIDA
Associate wanted for well-established practice in central Florida. Experienced support staff, great benefits including malpractice coverage . Excellent opportunity for a promising future. To apply please go to www.yourcareerinpodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – EL PASO, TEXAS
Busy practice seeking a full-time, self-motivated and hard-working podiatry associate to help with second office. Competitive salary offered. Please email CV to: buffdlr1@gmail.com
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 1 - PRACTICE FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICE FOR SALE - HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA
Prominent 25 yr. hospital-based practice for sale. Extremely busy, contracted with most health plans. Mix of surgical and nonsurgical patients. Well diversified, includes staffing contracts with 12 outside multispecialty centers. Next to hospital, affiliated with 3-year surgical residency program. Only podiatry group in building. For more information email mattm@thomopsonhall.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE – CENTRAL FLORIDA
Practice available in a small town in Central Florida. Podiatrist retiring. Was full 4 day practice but now 2 days due to illness. Easily expanded. Same location over 30 years. Surgical and hospital privileges available but not required. Assume overhead and rent. Send inquiries to DDave9388@aol.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE – BONITA SPRINGS, FLORIDA
15 year old well established satellite podiatry practice for sale immediately. Well-equipped treatment rooms, digital x-ray. Located in busy multispecialty medical building with very busy Urgent Care Clinic, Outpatient Surgical Center, pharmacy, CT and MRI imaging center.Email bonitaspringspodiatry4sale@gmail.com
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Midtown, Gramercy, Financial District and Plainview (North shore of Long Island) turn-key. Extremity MRI, Extremity CT scanner, diagnostic ultrasound, digital xray in selected offices. Fair Lawn ASC,LLC a dedicated certified ambulatory surgical center for foot and ankle surgery accepting applications for staff privileges 516 476-1815 PODO2345@AOL.COM
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