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September 13, 2011 #4,258 Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD

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Roll-up Ballet Flats Not Designed for Walking: CA Podiatrist

Those cute little roll-up ballet flats women carry in purses to slide on during foot-pain emergencies have rapidly achieved most-favored streetwear status among millions — and worst-footwear status among podiatrists. When used only for their intended purpose — worn just a few minutes as relief from aches, or while deskbound or on a plane — they're not terrible, foot specialists say.

Dr. Michelle Colon

But it's a problem when women wear the slipperlike coverings, made by several companies and selling for $8 to about $35, as regular shoes. "There's no structure, essentially no sole, they're too flat, and there's no support," says Dr. Michele Colon, a podiatrist and shoe blogger in El Monte, CA.

Source: Sharon L. Peters, USA Today [9/11/11]

MPMS Elects New Officers for 2011-2012

Scott Aronson, DPM has been elected president of the Massachusetts Podiatric Medical Society (MPMS) for the 2011-2012 year. Dr. Aronson is a past chairman of the MPMS marketing committee and also serves as secretary/treasurer of the APMA Region One Conference and secretary of the MPMS Community Service Foundation, the non-profit, public health and education arm of the MPMS. Dr. Aronson has been in private practice in Stoughton, MA for the past 12 years. 

(L-R) Drs. Jay Phillips and Scott Aronson

James DiResta, DPM has been elected to the president elect position and Alfred “Jay” Phillips, DPM became immediate past president. Susan Walsh, DPM was elected as vice president and Robert J. O’Leary, DPM was elected to fill the secretary/treasurer position. Frank Campo, DPM, Dominick Garibaldi, DPM, Barry Rosenblum, DPM, Harry Schneider, DPM, and Louis DeCaro, DPM, all members of the 2010-2011 board of trustees, were elected to continue for 2011-2012. They are joined by new board members Emily Cook, DPM, Jeremy Cook, DPM, Caroline Gauthier, DPM, Thanh Dinh, DPM, and Michael Theodoulou, DPM.

GA Podiatrist Owns Medically-Staffed Salon

Dr. Alap P. Shah, a podiatrist, is passionate about his work.While he takes care of all kinds of foot problems, he specializes in diabetic foot and wound care. He’d rather not have to take care of those problems, however. Shah wishes more people would visit a podiatrist before they develop severe problems. 

Dr. Alap Shah

Shah owns a salon called Footique. It is is the only podiatrist-owned salon in Columbus. "When you have an establishment affiliated with medical personnel, people feel more comfortable and safer. We make sure all the instruments are cleaned properly in an autoclave. My goal is to franchise this in Auburn or Newnan. I think little cities get gypped," says Shah.

Source: Sandra Okamoto, Ledger-Enquirer [9/12/11]

Editor's Note: PM News is proud to present excerpts from Meet the Masters.

Bret Ribotsky: What have you learned from being involved in podiatric politics? 

Dr. Sam Mendicino

Sam Mendicino: I learned that politics is politics, whether you are running for school board or you are running for a position in your state professional organization. I learned that politically you have to build a consensus and a groundswell of grassroots support among your own membership before you attempt to move to negotiate or compete or combat other groups trying to stop you from advancing your profession. 

Dr. Karen Langone

Meet the Masters is broadcast each Tuesday Night at 9 PM (EST). This week's guest is Dr. Karen Langone, president of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine. You can register for future events by clicking here

Query: MTPJ Stabilization with AVN

A couple of years ago, I performed an Austin bunionectomy on a 50 y/o female who had HAV and an AVN of her third met head. I remodeled the third met head. I chose not to replace the joint due to my less-than-stellar experiences with lesser MTPJ implants. I performed a chylectomy/exostectomy to get the third MTPJ moving and pain-free. This worked initially, but now the patient has laterally-deviated second and third MTPJs, mainly in the transverse plane. The hallux remains in an acceptable position. The third MTPJ is not really painful. There is limited but pain-free motion at the third MTPJ- it looks much worse on x-ray than it is clinically. 

AVN, Post-op Austin Bunionectomy

I am leaning towards a lesser MTPJ joint replacement for the third met, and soft tissue balance procedures for the second and third mets. Are there any lesser met head replacements that don't stay swollen for years? How about a soft tissue interposition with about eight weeks of K-wire immobilization? Suggestions welcome.
 
Tip Sullivan, DPM, Jackson, MS

Query: On-line Courses for ABPS Re-certificaton

I am looking for an on-line course for preparing for ABPS Foot Surgery re-certification. Does anyone have any recommendations?

Gary Garbus, DPM Spring Valley, NY

RE: Support Homeless Veterans
From: Jeff Stone, DPM

I would like to report some good news. Dr. Michael Rushton of Oregon this weekend donated a 15-passenger Chevy van to the Madison Street Veterans Association in Phoenix. I also received $17,200 in donations this weekend, the 10th anniversary of 9/11. The Madison Street Veterans Association (Marine, Army, Navy, Air Force) houses 52 homeless veterans in downtown Phoenix. I volunteer there two days a week and am proud to report I have raised over $80,000 and obtained three vehicles for the shelter this year.

I invite any members of APMA to donate goods or cash to our benefit, or simply serve as as medical adcvisor to your local veteran shelter. There are 119,000 homeless veterans in the United States. Veterans are 1% of our population, but comprise 30% of homelessness. Also they are triple the national average in joblessness. Never forget!
 
Jeff Stone, DPM, Goodyear, AZ,  desert1doc@aol.com

RE: Professional Attire (Alan Mauser, DPM)
From: Kenneth L. James, DPM, MPA

As an interesting side note to professionalism: Dr. Jeff Schmidt has written that the process of professional training, while it appears to be ideologically neutral, is in fact biased towards those with superior class background and formal education, and more conservative political opinions, who are unlikely to challenge the orthodoxy of the profession. His 2000 book, Disciplined Minds is subtitled "A Critical Look at Salaried Professionals and the Soul-Battering System that Shapes their Lives." Schmidt begins his attack on professionalism by observing that qualified professionals are less creative and diverse in their opinions and habits than non-professionals, which he attributes to the subtle indoctrination and filtering which accompanies the process of professional training. His evidence is both qualitative and quantitative, including professional examinations, industry statistics, and personal accounts of trainees and professionals.
 
Podiatry is one of my forms, not my substance; it is what I do, not who I am. I would be cautious to not advise being "professional" in all aspects of living as this can easily become pathological behavior. We've all witnessed brilliant and highly "successful" physicians and other professionals whose personal lives are train wrecks. Attempting to apply love for my fellow man, while living in the present moment, has been working for me, and has kept me adaptable, creative, and genuine in my relationships. Practice, as life, has been a journey, not a destination.

Kenneth L. James, DPM, MPA, Fort Worth, TX, docjammin@sbcglobal.net

RE: NY Podiatrist Traded in Personal Health to Help Others
From: Ben Pearl, DPM

Because of Dr. Gudeon, our time as volunteers after 9/11 remains the most moving experience that those of us who were there have done in podiatry. My only regret is that I didn't stay longer.

Ben Pearl, DPM, Arlington, VA, abenpearl@netscape.net

RE: PM News Now Reaches Over 13,000 Podiatrists
From: Hal Ornstein, DPM

Dr. C. Everett Koop, former U.S. Surgeon General, once said, “The best prescription is knowledge.”  With PM News  “Serving 13,000 podiatrists daily” the prescription of knowledge for our colleagues leads to an even healthier brain and ability for growth, both personal and professional. Dr. Block, thank you!
 
Hal Ornstein, DPM, Howell, NJ, toetoe@optonline.net

RE: APMA Nixes MD/DO Referendum (Elliot Udell, DPM)
From: Barry Mullen, DPM

Dr. Udell, first, a degree designation is not given...it is EARNED. Podiatry's biggest fear shouldn't be our colleagues wanting to leave our profession; it should be the establishment of a sense of entitlement to practice outside current limited licensure scope, i.e., practicing primary care medicine, once the initials are changed.

To that end, while I support any advancement our profession achieves that fosters attainment of its rightful equitable place in the medical marketplace, from a public safety perspective, the concept of a limited licensure scope commensurate with the DPM degree must be acknowledged, respected, and adhered to throughout our profession. To those wishing to practice primary care medicine, currently, your choice is simple; go back to medical school, or utilize available on-line pathways and EARN that degree.

Now...if our profession wants to expand its scope of practice via a degree designation change, it MUST...

Editor's note: Dr. Mullen's extended-length letter can be read here.

RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day

Atomic High Heel Snow Boot

Source: Submitted by Robert Scott Steinberg

Editor's note: To any of our readers who are offended by these shoes, so are we. That's why we call them "outrageous."

PRACTICE FOR SALE - NORTH DALLAS, TX

Great opportunity; 26 year old solo practice, reasonably priced. General practice consisting of hospital surgery, office surgery, orthotics, children, adults, geriatrics. Turn-key office located in medical building inside Loop 635. Will consider owner finance with down-payment. dallasfootdr@yahoo.com

PRACTICE FOR SALE - SOUTHERN OH

Busy, well-established, full-time home visit practice. 100% referral-based. Wound care, pain management, routine care & DME’s. Excellent income, low overhead. DPM relocating out-of-state for family. Contact: nanetter@zoomtown.com

PRACTICE FOR SALE - NORTHERN NJ

Well established, part-time practice is for sale in Northern NJ. Digital X-rays, EMR, located in a medical condo building. Surgery 35%, Routine 30%, Average Gross is $130K on 2 half days per week. Priced for quick sale. Real estate available for purchase. Please call 800-983-4194, or e-mail contactus@podiatrypracticeconsultants.com

PRACTICE FOR SALE - ARKANSAS

Busy, well established practice of 13 years grosses 160K/year for the past 5 years, while working 3.5 days/week. Nursing homes available. 50% Medicare, average of 15 new patients/week. Doctor retiring. Please call 800-983-4194 for more details, or e-mail contactus@podiatrypracticeconsultants.com

ASSOCIATE  POSITION - LONG ISLAND, NY

Immediate Position Available for motivated individual in well established,  diverse office. South Shore of Long Island. New Graduates will be considered. Send CV to dsmith4177@gmail.com

FULL-TIME ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA (LEHIGH VALLEY)

Well-established, rapidly growing practice with multiple offices. Motivated, ethical and personable with well-trained PSR-24/36. Modern office’s with complete EMR, digital radiography, diagnostic ultrasound, and laser. Competitive salary/benefits package with partnership opportunity. If interested please fax your CV, letter of intent and references to: 610-432-4887.

ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTH CENTRAL PA

Martin Foot and Ankle, largest provider of foot and ankle care in South Central Pennsylvania, is seeking a full-time associate interested in future partnership. Practice facilities and technologies include: Surgical Center, in-office Physical Therapy, six appointment locations, in-office MRI, digital x-ray, PSSD and PVR testing, diagnostic ultrasound, and Electronic Medical Records. We are looking to hire candidates with a minimum of a three-year surgical residency. Experience in rear foot and forefoot reconstruction, including complex nerve releases of the foot and leg, Charcot arthropathy, and arthrodesis is helpful. E-mail CV to mfatrans@aol.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - CANADA 

Beautiful Victoria, B.C. Canada on the ocean, fast growing area. Associate for multi-office full scope practice. Reply to dr.cole@shaw.ca

ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTH OF BOSTON

Seeking part-time podiatrist for both office and nursing home work. North Andover, MA (North of Boston) Could lead to possible partnership for the right person. jmclaughlin19@yahoo.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - EAST TENNESSEE

30 year old practice with 5 offices in greater Knoxville area seeking ethical, personable, hardworking, team player. Extremely competitive base salary with bonus incentives and benefits. Knoxville is consistently ranked in top 5 places in U.S. Post-residency experience a plus. Please send resume toddavidphawk@yahoo.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - PORTLAND, OREGON

Busy office with  good steady referral sources looking to expand.  Areas of expertise wanted: wound care, surgery of all aspects, knowledge of running an office. Please come with  good personality and hard work ethics. New main and satellite offices. mail: office.pfac@gmail.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - UPSTATE NEW YORK
 
Outstanding Opportunity. Our medical surgical group is recruiting a well-trained licensed podiatric physician. Located in Beautiful upstate NY. Full hospital privileges, as well as working with two residency programs. Must be highly motivated and great with patients. Opportunity for growth. Competitive salary and benefit package. Please send CV to associateinfoot@yahoo.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION – IOWA CITY AREA

SUB LEASING TIME on MRI (NYC)

.31 tesla extremity MRI in state-of-the-art midtown Manhattan office location. Lease time on magnet in compliance with the Stark laws. This magnet is the only one that will be accepted by Medicare and all other insurance as of 2012. Why not bill out for your own MRI's??? Email today dri@myfcny.com

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - CLASS FOUR LASER

I have a class four pain laser for sale. Used for plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, neuroma, arthritic conditions and even fungus toe nails This laser is portable, re-chargable and can be move from room to room or office to office. This isn't the cold laser that you see. It is a 10 watt laser. We have used this laser on NFL sports players. For those that understand a good laser. E-mail David Zuckerman, DPM for Details and pricing. footcare@comcast.net

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