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The Voice of Podiatrists
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August 29, 2016 #5,740  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| ANNUAL SURVEY NOW ONLINE - WIN VALUABLE PRIZES |
Congratulations to Dr. Ronald Werter, winner of last week's prize, Sony Extra Bass Bluetooth Headphones (Value $100). 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 2017 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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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
Spanish Podologists Gain Critical Surgical Skills at NYCPM
Anatomical dissection and surgical skills were among the subjects that thirteen podologists from Spain studied during a week in August at NYCPM’s Bako Anatomy Lab. Michael J. Trepal, DPM, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean, directs the semi-annual program for NYCPM. Professors Ricardo Becerro de Bengoa Vallejo, DPM, PhD, a member of NYCPM’s Class of 1995, and Marta Los Iglesias, PhD, work with Dr. Trepal to direct the program.
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(L-R) Magaly Karina Perez Alfaro; Noor Mahesh Dadiani Ramchandani; Luis Carlos Ostos Gomez; Maria Antonia Tomas Ferrer; Josep Farradellas Guitart; Silvia Molina Berrocal; Ma Teresa Montero Fernandez; Ivo Daniel Brochado Silva; Miriam Del Villar Cruz; Marta Elena Losa Iglesias; Esperanza Nieto Basaran; Alberto Sanchez Herrera; Raquel Rodriguez Siruela; Frederic Guiot; Eileen Chusid (NYCPM); Ricardo Becerro Bengoa Vallejo; Michael J. Trepal, (NYCPM). |
The two course directors accompanied the students, as did Professor Juan Carlos Carrera Merino, BS Podiatry. Dr. Trepal and Kevin Jules, DPM (’84), also taught the students. Lower extremity cadaver dissection and videotaped demonstrations were included in the podologists’ curriculum.
Source: Footprints [August 2016]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE VA | |
New Mexico Albuquerque VA Hires New Podiatric Section Chief
The Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center in Albuquerque has announced the hiring of S. Jeffrey Siegel, DPM. Dr. Siegel graduated from Samuel Merritt University/California College of Podiatric Medicine in 1990 with top honors, and completed an adult and pediatric reconstructive surgical residency at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Santa Clara, CA.
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Dr. S. Jeffrey Siegel |
Over the years, Siegel has held many academic positions; his most recent posts were at TUSPM as an Adjunct Professor and at Cooper University Hospital and Medical School, a Level 1 trauma center, as an Attending Physician. Siegel replaces Dr. Mark Margiotta who left the VA after 24 years of federal service for private practice in Albuquerque, and will continue to be an active member of the teaching faculty in the VA’s prestigious residency program.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
KS Podiatrist Delivers Keynote Address at Women of Influence Reception
Topeka native Dr. Priti Lakhani knows from personal experience that circumstantial constraints can influence an individual’s capabilities. Lakhani, who works for Cerner as an adviser to hospital corporations, shared personal stories Wednesday in a keynote address at the Women of Influence reception at the Capitol Plaza Hotel to illustrate that catalyst. She challenged attendees to ask the event’s honorees what their constraints were and how they defied them.
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Dr. Priti Lakhani |
When Lakhani was 6 years old, she arrived home after school to find her mother lying on the floor. Lakhani said she didn’t know it then, but her mother had contracted typhoid fever, which she said still carries a 25 percent mortality rate in India. “My only thought — my singular, recursive rumination — was simply this: ‘She needs a doctor. She needs a doctor. She needs a doctor,’” she said. “So I became a doctor.” Lakhani, a surgical podiatrist and social entrepreneur focused on global health, identifies it as “a seminal moment” in her life. “I watched those that were really dear to me suffer, and that became the fire that fueled me. That constraint became my capability,” she said.
Source: Samantha Foster, The Topeka Capital-Journal [8/24/16]
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| PODIATRIC PRODUCTS IN THE NEWS | |
Thermogram Mat is Early Detector of DFUs: AZ Podiatrist
One good thing about foot ulcers is their early warning system. When a foot ulcer is developing, it may not be obvious even to a doctor, but it will likely be a warmer spot on your foot. To take advantage of this warning, a new medical system uses temperature data to predict that an ulcer will develop more than a month before it surfaces. With this system, doctors would have more time to treat it. Dr. Robert Frykberg was the principal investigator of a prospective, multicenter cohort study that followed 129 high-risk people for 34 weeks. Those at a highest risk of developing a foot ulcer are people who already had one, he says. The study included only those people with diabetes who had a healed ulcer or an amputation of the foot.
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Dr. Robert Frykberg and Podiometrics |
During the study, 37 of the subjects developed a total of 53 ulcers. The study showed that using the mat could predict the development of 97 percent of the ulcers about five weeks ahead of time. “People who use it have nothing to do except keep it turned on and step on it each morning,” Dr. Frykberg says. This takes a thermogram of their feet and sends off the data to a central server. A difference of four or more degrees Fahrenheit on two successive days will register an alert, which is then transmitted to the user and to his or her doctor for necessary treatment.
Source: David Mendosa, Health Central
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) | |
From: Steven J. Kaniadakis, DPM
The technique I like the most is to be sure to drive the surgical needle from the nail bed out to nail, not from the nail plate to nail bed. This helps avoid the nail debris, which the body reacts to as though it is a foreign body, potentially creating more harm than good. There are many techniques outlined in the first few chapters of McGlamry's textbook, Comprehensive Textbook of Foot and Ankle Surgery. Inform the patient that the toenail will not grow back normal, and is better off removed.
Steven J. Kaniadakis, DPM, St. Petersburg, FL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
From: Richard Mann, DPM
I would like to thank Dr. Levy for sharing the importance of the work published in the July 2016 edition of Diabetes Care. The paper, "Cognitive Dysfunction: Part and Parcel of the Diabetic Foot", which Dr. Levy cites, found there was decreased cognitive status in patients with diabetic foot ulcerations when compared to diabetic patients without foot ulcerations. Considering the high correlation between diabetic foot ulcerations and polyneuropathy, this work suggests a possible relationship between peripheral and central nervous system degeneration in diabetics.
Although diabetes is a well known cause of both peripheral and central neurodegeneration, this study raises the possibility of a more direct correlation between the two. Are patients with diabetic polyneuropathy more prone to decreased cognitive status than diabetics who do not suffer from polyneuropathy?
Richard Mann, DPM, Boca Raton, FL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 2 | |
From: Anoosh Moadab, DPM
I appreciate Dr. Siegel's point of view on borrowing money, and leverage toward investments. Earlier in my life, this is how the math worked out for me also. I also thought that if we borrowed money at a lower interest rate than what we expected to earn on our investments, we must come out ahead. I do not consider myself naive about investments, as I have invested in mutual funds and the market since I was in my first year in college. Over the years though, I did find myself naive about the math.
Risk versus reward plus psychology plays a significant role in how we manage our money. I am not a gambling man, but I would wager the banks who loan us this money are quite aware of investing in mutual funds and leverage as a tactic to earn higher rates of return. I do not consider myself smarter at the math than the bankers at these large institutions, yet most of us around the country think we are outsmarting the banks at their own game. Cash is king.
Anoosh Moadab, DPM, Fresno, CA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) - PART 1 | |
From: Dennis Shavelson, DPM
In think-tanking with colleagues about biomechanics, many of us are now doing something to raise the navicular and drop the 1st metatarsal when casting and prescribing custom foot orthotics beyond “STJ Neutral casting positioning”. Also, many seem to agree that there are words in our biomechanical language that are ambiguous or possibly even unproven by EBM. One of those is “over-pronation” as quoted by Dr. Pribut.
If we are becoming more concerned with sagittal plane repair and elevating the “arch” of collapsed feet, and if we are moving more towards 3-D scanning, x-raying, and modelling, perhaps the term “undervaulted” may be more understandable and useful when discussing plantar fasciitis. This is a more accurate term because it better describes the 3-D nature of the problem as well as the fact that we are dealing with a 3-D foot, and not simply the inward and outward rolling of the rearfoot in closed chain.
Dennis Shavelson, DPM, NY, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEW STORIES) - PART 2 | |
From: Elliot Udell, DPM
Dr. Rogers deserves to be furious over Mylan Pharmaceutical's price gouging. Any human being of sound mind, hearing this on the news must be upset to hear about a drug company increasing the cost of its potentially life-saving drug from 57 dollars to over 600 dollars. We all know, however, that this is not the first time that drug companies have jacked up their prices overnight. Look at econazole nitrate which most of us prescribed to treat dermatophytosis. It went from a buck fifty for an 80 gram tube to over two hundred and fifty dollars for the same size tube. Percentage wise, that is far more of an increase than what Mylan is getting away with. What about what we pay for a small vial of dexamethazone? In 2016, as compared to what it cost us two years ago, the increase in price is also more than 400%.
I hope that enough people stay upset so that this price gouging does not get swept under the carpet. Congress must either reign in the makers of both brand and generic medications or allow the public to buy medications directly from Canada where drug prices are controlled by the government.
Elliot Udell, DPM, Hicksville, NY
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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This is called a hammock shoe. |
Source: Shira Manor via Virtual Shoe Museum
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ASSOCIATE POSITION – DURANGO, CO/FOUR-CORNERS AREA
Busy and growing practice in the 4-corners area looking for high-energy doctor seeking full-time employment. Competitive compensation. Ownership opportunity. Buy-in to surgery center and/or physician owned hospital possible. Board eligible/certified necessary. Competent in all areas of podiatric care. Send CV to nlhuge@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW YORK
Seeking motivated PMS-36 trained podiatric surgeon for full-time associateship in group with offices in Manhattan, Queens, LI, and and the Bronx. Offering competitive salary with room for growth. Surgical-based practice - special emphasis on trauma, reconstruction, rearfoot and ankle surgery. Please email resume to: nypodrecruit@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTH CAROLINA
South Carolina's largest provider of foot care is a multi-doctor, multi-location practice currently seeking a highly skilled, personable, and hardworking physician to join our TEAM. South Carolina License is necessary and next exam is December 2016. Exam application must be submitted 90 days prior to exam date. Starting Compensation package $120k-$140k (base + bonus) and benefits. Please send Letter of Interest and CV to: scdpmjobs@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTH CAROLINA
New associate position available that can lead to partnership. We are a very busy practice providing care in both office and hospital settings. EHR, arterial vascular testing, and ESWT in the office. We are fully integrated in a large tertiary teaching hospital. We are located in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina. Research opportunities are available. Applicant should be ethical, personable, hard-working, and committed to quality and patient care. We are offering a competitive compensation package and a wide range of benefits. All interested candidates should send a CV to MFAS828@aol.com
2017 GRADUATE ASSOCIATE POSITION - LONG ISLAND
Expanding Long Island based, well rounded group practice seeks 2017 third and fourth year graduating residents or fellows to join our state-of-the-art practices. Our practices are affiliated with multiple hospital systems, surgical and wound care centers and a residency program. Requirements: Caring, ethical, board qualified/certified candidates with surgical training and leadership qualities who are willing to live/relocate to the Long Island, NY metro area. Email CV to: Drbrook@countryfootcare.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW JERSEY
Doctor needed in south Jersey for expanding practice. Multidisciplinary setting. Six figures. No weekends. Must be both conservative and surgically capable. ABFAS certified/qualified. jennberlin1@gmail.com
POSITIONS AVAILABLE- FULL TIME/ PART TIME IN MISSOURI, COLORADO, AND OKLAHOMA
Opportunities are available to serve residents of long-term care facilities in Missouri, Colorado, and Oklahoma. High earning potential with superior benefits with Preferred Podiatry Group, P.C. for the right candidates. Contact ckestner@ppgpc.com for additional information.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MARYLAND
Immediate Full-time Opening for Podiatrist in Frederick, Maryland. Great opportunity to join state of the art group practice. Generous salary and benefits package with productivity bonus. Partnership opportunities available. Please email your CV to mynewposition75@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CT (NORTH HAVEN AND FAIRFIELD)
Well-established and progressive offices, including EMR, digital x-ray, vascular and NCV studies, Pinpointe and CO2 lasers, diagnostic ultrasound and electrical stimulation therapy. You can expect a full schedule of patients the day you start, and a very competitive salary. For more info www.greatfootcare.com. Send resume to: Dr.Kassaris@yahoo.com
FULL-TIME PODIATRIST - DALLAS/FORT WORTH AREA
PSR 24-36 Trained Multi-dimensional, Multi-office group treating a wide range of patients to include: forefoot, rearfoot, diabetic wound care, sports medicine and work-related injuries. Modern offices and equipment. A great opportunity for driven personable individual. Please e-mail Cover letter, CV, Letter of references Email: cnunez1940@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Ready for a change? We have an immediate, full-time opening in our fast-paced, technologically driven, Sports Medicine Practice. If you’re looking for a collaborative team environment, free of politics, with an emphasis on work-life balance then we want to hear from you. Partnership track considered. No travel. No wound care. No Medicare. Candidate must have strong biomechanical and surgical background. Generous salary and benefits. Applications accepted online at www.fdfac.com/z/about-careers.html.
FULL-TIME PODIATRIST - DALLAS/FORT WORTH AREA
PSR 24-36 Trained Multi-dimensional, Multi-office group treating a wide range of patients to include: forefoot, rearfoot, diabetic wound care, sports medicine and work-related injuries. Modern offices and equipment. A great opportunity for driven personable individual. Please e-mail the following: Cover letter, CV, Letter of references Email: cnunez1940@gmail.com
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2-Midmark 647 Powder podiatry chair $4,250, 2-PDM chair $1000, 5-Midmark 417 $3000, 1-ultrasound $6000, 1-Mini C-arm $15,000, 2-X-cell x-ray $4000 OBO, 1-All Pro imaging scanner, 4- Exam room cabinets, 1-Ritter M9 Ultra autoclave $2500, 1-Sani Grinder $400, 4-Portable office desks, 8-Waiting room chairs, 1-Waiting room table, 5-Patient room chairs, 5-Ritter chairs, 1-Centrafuse Life Line Medical Life Spin 6T, 1-Sonoace Pico ultrasound with Sony printer (1yr old) $13,000 OBO. Contact docbernz@aol.com
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25+ year well established practice for immediate sale. Turnkey operation with three well equipped patient rooms. Net collections 200k part time with pronounced full time potential. Ideal for motivated physician. Significant growth potential, excellent referral base. Updated office with existing lease and extension options. Located next to existing Family and Physical Therapy practices. Equipment and chairs negotiable. Serious inquiries please reply to jrobinson165@comcast.net.
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