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September 28, 2012 #4,578 Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD

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Charcot Foot is the Most Humbling of All Deformities: AZ Podiatrist

Charcot foot can affect any upper or lower limb joint (forefront, mid-tarsal, ankle joint) but the hallmark deformity associated with this condition is mid-foot (or Lisfranc joint) collapse, described as a 'rocker-bottom' foot. The radiographic hallmarks are bone destruction, fragmentation, bony remodeling and joint destruction. Dr. Robert Frykberg, Chief of Podiatry Section at Carl T Hayden VA Medical Centre, USA, calls it "the most humbling of all deformities, and a difficult and challenging diagnostic dilemma."

Dr. Robert Frykberg

Dr. Frykberg sums up the problem of Charcot foot succinctly: 'It is early diagnosis, early offloading, catching it early which minimizes the problems associated with it. If we wait, if it is left undiagnosed and the patient keeps walking, then it is very limb-threatening as ulcers get infected. So everything is dependent upon a high degree of clinical suspicion, early diagnosis, and early off-loading."

Source: Shobha Shukla, Citizen News Service [9/27/12]

MPMA Donates Shoes to Kids in Need

The Michigan Podiatric Medical Association, along with a matching donation from the Southeast Division of the MPMA, purchased 250 pairs of athletic shoes to donate to children for the new school year. The shoe donation was enhanced by a generous contribution from the podiatrists at NorthPointe Foot & Ankle in Berkley who gave new socks for each pair of shoes.

Dr. Jodie Sengstock finds the right pair of shoes for a child in need.

MPMA partnered with four non-profit agencies to distribute the shoes: Lighthouse of Oakland County in Pontiac; Coalition on Temporary Shelter (COTS) in Detroit; Turning Point in Mt. Clemens; and Lutheran Child & Family Services in Farmington Hills. The agencies support programs for families in need. Dr. Jodie Sengstock of Feet First Podiatry in West Bloomfield, and Dr. Jeffrey Frederick of NorthPointe Foot and Ankle in Berkley - both MPMA members - fit over 50 children in the PATH program of Lighthouse of Oakland County.

Source: Observer & Eccentric [9/27/12]

DC Podiatrist Discusses Running Shoe Buying Considerations

According to Stephen Pribut, a doctor of podiatric medicine and past president of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, runners should generally go one size larger than their standard shoe size. A runner may actually have different size feet. Time of day also matters when shoe shopping. Pribut suggests going shoe shopping at the end of the day when feet have expanded, or around the time of day you normally run.

Dr. Stephen Pribut

Confused about manufacturer shoe categories? You're in good company. "The industry just made up a bunch of words to describe their shoe lines," said Pribut. "Everyone has their own meaning for the terms."

Source: Shelby Sheehan-Bernard, The Macon Telegraph [9/26/12]

NJ Podiatrist Joins the Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation

Dr. Christian Robertozzi has joined the Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Board which serves as the governing board for Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice. He began his Newton practice in 1983 and is certified by both the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. He is a past president of the APMA. He is an author and lecturer on various podiatric subjects and has been instrumental in starting podiatric residency programs.

Dr. Christian Robertozzi

Over the last 30 years, Dr. Robetozzi has received numerous awards including the Stanley S. Bergen Jr. MD Award for Achievement in Medicine, Service Citation from NJPMS, Podiatric Physician of the Year from the Fund for Podiatric Medical Education, Podiatry Management Top 150 VIP DPMs, John Lucas, MD Emerging Physician Leader Award, The Carl R. (Bud) Luthman Spirit Award, and the Sussex County Chamber of Commerce Customer Service Award.

Source: The Sparta Independent [9/26/12]

"Bad Feet Saves My Future" - French Podiatrist

Bastien Gonzalez certainly knows his pieds. He started up his own podiatrist studio when he was only 23, in the glamourous Place des Vosges in Paris’s Marais district. He was working on up to 20 people a day, six days a week, with an appointments list stretching to one month ahead. “I called it my happy depression,” he laughs. “Happy because I had amazing artistic clientele, and good money by the time I was 24, but I saw my life being the same for the next 45 years.”

Bastien Gonzalez

Gonzalez loves a challenge; a few weeks ago he came back, exhilarated, after working on athletes at the U.S. Open Championships in New York. “By the way, they all have horrible feet,” he confides, visibly shocked. “You have no idea. I thought high heels and pointy shoes create bad feet, but [the effect from] sport is phenomenal.” "Bad feet are what saves my future,” he jokes, before adding, on a more serious note: “With 26 bones, 103 ligaments, 51 muscles, and three arteries, feet are the most complicated part of the body. So you need to take good care of them.”

Source: Charmaine Mok, Hong Kong Tattler [9/27/12]

GA Podiatrist Is Renowned Concert Photographer

As told to CL photo editor Joeff Davis by concert photographer — and podiatrist — Dr. Perry Julien: "This photograph was taken during Ludacris' set at Music Midtown. He performed Saturday afternoon. I shot every band at Music Midtown. In addition to shooting for Creative Loafing, for some acts I was also shooting for the festival, so that gave me unprecedented access. Normally, I get to shoot the first three songs from the pit [the area in front of the stage where photographers normally shoot from], but during Ludacris' set, I was able to photograph the show onstage from the side of the stage," said Julien.

Music Midtown (Photo: Dr. Perry Julien)

"From this vantage point, you naturally become part of the show. To be able to experience 50,000 people focused towards you is truly indescribable. In this situation, it is very different from being in the pit, because in the pit you're facing the stage and when you are on the stage, you are facing the crowd."

Source: Joeff Davis, Fresh Loaf [9/27/12]

Late OH Podiatrist's Daughter Finds Success with Support of Big Family

Her life changed forever at the age of 10. So young, yet old enough to understand, Sandra Yu realized her life would never be the same when her father, Gerard, passed away from a heart attack at 51 years old. Dr. Gerard Yu left behind his wife, Barbara, and five children who at the time were between the ages of 10 and 19.

Soccer star Sandra Yu (photo: Michael Chritton)

Seven years later, Sandra and her family remember Gerard and honor him any way they can. Sandra has developed into a top student with a 4.25 cumulative grade-point average and an All-American high school soccer player at Walsh Jesuit. She has an athletic scholarship waiting for her at the University of Notre Dame.

Source: Michael Beaven, Akron Beacon Journal [9/26/12]

Query: Exparel

Now that Exparel (bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension) has been approved and tested in bunion surgery, is anyone starting to use this? Has anyone noticed a difference between this and a Marcaine block post-up?

Bret M. Ribotsky, DPM, Boca Raton, FL

RE: Retirement Options (Joe Borden, DPM)
From: Hal Ornstein, DPM

Having entered my fifties a little over two years ago, I often reflect on my road ahead and how I can make the most impact for myself and humanity in Act II. When you look at the many options we have upon retirement in what we can call the “second half”, you should look at what is coined in the excellent book, Halftime by Bob Buford as taking your life from success to significance.

As podiatrists, we have had a blessed life and in most cases, a fine quality of life. This affords many of us the opportunity to approach midlife and retirement as a chance to begin a better half of life. We have so many resources, life experiences, lessons learned, and a well-stocked tool kit that can help so many outside our offices. In our first half, our focus is on earning, learning, and yearning for more. The second half can transform...

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

SPACE AVAILABLE - NYC & LI

Office to sublet and share - East 60th Manhattan, and Plainview, Long Island. access to an MRI, Joint Commission certified operating rooms, digital x-ray, diagnostic ultrasound, and access to a multi-specialty ambulatory surgical center. Also availability E 22nd between 2nd and 3rd and E 70th off 3rd. Turn-key operation - no investment needed. PODO2345@AOL.COM 516 476-1815.

SPACE AVAILABLE - SO. CAL

Office to sublet and share in El Monte. Ideal for satellite office or part-time practitioner. Potential for group practice. Chiudpm@yahoo.com. 562 307-5589

ASSOCIATE POSITION - MINNESOTA

Rochester Clinic, a multi-specialty clinic in Minnesota, is seeking a BC/BE podiatrist. The clinic provides family medicine, podiatry, psychiatry, and alternative medicine. The podiatrist will provide all aspects of podiatry, including surgery, wound care, and biomechanics, in the office and long term care facilities. careers@RochesterClinic.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK
 
Exciting Opportunity! Associate position. Must be Board Qualified. Joining all Board Certified Doctors in foot surgery and reconstructive rear-foot and ankle surgery. Respond to: Podiatryoffice@doctor.com
 

Open Door is a Level-3 Patient Centered Medical Home & community health center is looking for a PT BC/BE podiatrist interested in working w/ a diverse patient population in our Ossining site. 2-3 days/wk. flexible hrs. Spanish-speaking a plus! forward resume to: nrodriguez@odfmc.org

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

Great opportunity to share “state-of-the-art” offices and equipment in mid-town Manhattan and White Plains with Board Certified podiatrist. Out-of-network or participating providers welcome. Please call 212-704-4310 for additional information and fax your CV to 212-704-4311.

ASSOCIATE POSITION - MARYLAND

If you are a graduating resident, in July, or an established practitioner (available now) and you are enthusiastic, personable, motivated and well-trained, we would be delighted to discuss an associate position in our group with you. We are a 17-doctor group, with 12 locations. Significant patient flow already in place to keep you busy from the start! All the bells and whistles-EMR, digital x-rays, ultrasound, computerized scheduling, certified ambulatory surgical centers, hospital and physician referral base. Please send cover letter and resume to newdpm@footandankle-usa.com. We look forward to hearing from you.

ASSOCIATE WANTED - WESTERN SUFFOLK COUNTY LI, NY

Well rounded, well established podiatry practice. A business oriented, mature board eligible/board certified podiatrist who is not just looking for a job, but a secure future. Equity position possible. 2 Hospitals available. No Nursing Homes. Competitive package. Please send CV to 631-581-0857.

IMMEDIATE OPENING: CALIFORNIA

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. Offering competitive salary, CME allowance, health insurance and more. Must be PSR 24/36 trained and must have completed residency. Please forward CV and letter of interest to: modpm@aol.com.

ASSOCIATE POSITION - MASSACHUSETTS

Busy multi-office podiatry practice looking to expand. Need extremely energetic dedicated individual. Must be PSR 12-24 trained, EMR, laser, vascular testing the works. Must have sense of humor. MA License, NH License A+! Surgery, sports medicine, pediatrics, shoe store. Please send resumes to resumesent11@comcast.net.

ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL NEW JERSEY

Established, successful practice with multiple locations in Central Jersey seeking FT/PT Associate. PSR 24/36. Please forward CV to rpg145@gmail.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW YORK

Group practice desires practitioner that brings his/her good medical skills to the table but needs practice management experience to complete the package. Only 1 hour from Manhattan Part-time employment would be considered to start. E-mailmhudes@footcaregroup.com.

ASSOCIATE POSITION - CT (GREENWICH, FAIRFIELD, AND NORTH HAVEN)

Join one of the largest podiatric groups in Connecticut. 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

ASSOCIATE POSITION - OHIO

Ohio practice with excellent reputation and patient base seeks to hire a Podiatric Surgeon. The offices are state of the art including Digital X-Ray, EMR, Diagnostic ultrasound, Padnet Vascular Testing, CO-2 Lasers all aspects of DME. The base salary is $120,000 with a bonus structure and benefits also would like to have this individual buy into the practice eventually. Please send CV to: Ohiopodiatrist@aol.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - FREDERICK, MD

Office and Hospital based Podiatry group is seeking a highly trained, "high powered" surgical associate to compliment our 4 doctor group. Minimum PSR 36 trained with Rearfoot Reconstructive experience is required. Previous practice experience is preferred. Competitive salary and benefits package along with amazing working environment. Please forward cover letter and CV to drsteinberg@mynewfeet.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - KANSAS CITY

Kansas City may be the perfect move for you and your family. I am looking for an entrepreneurial minded associate who wants to grow and then own part of an already successful practice. If you are the right candidate for this associate position, you will enjoy a competitive compensation package and you will be working with a doctor who is as committed to your success as he is to his own. Go to: www.YourFutureInPodiatry.com for full details.

ASSOCIATE POSITION - MANHATTAN

In-network podiatrist needed for busy state-of-the-art offices in Manhattan. Offices are located near Penn and Grand Central Station. 5+ years experience only, and an in-network doctor for most insurances. Please forward your information and CV to: roni@myfcny.com

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - PINPOINTE LASER

PinPointe Laser for sale. All accessories included. In service since 2008. Service policy in place, fully transferable. $30,000. tatarb@verizon.net

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - PADNET

Lightly used: PadNet cuffs, automatic inflation system and cart for sale. asking $7,000. Provide vascular testing in office with ABI and PVR readings. KLAMDPM@hotmail.com

PRACTICE FOR SALE - SOUTHWEST FL

multilocation multidoctor practice in beautiful Southwest Florida . Practice has grossed over seven figures consistently and currently shows 10-15% growth in revenues with increase in new patients and patient visits. EHR is already implemented with meaningful use criteria met. Practice has been professionally evaluated by Provider Resources. Only serious inquiries to this email address. This is a great practice in Paradise and a good opportunity for the right doctor or doctors. Email to: practiceforsaleswfla@gmail.com.

PRACTICE AND EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - QUEENS, NY

Podiatry practice for sale 25 years. Queens location. Solid patient base. Spanish speaking an asset. excellent opportunity. Supplies and new podiatry chair also available. Email:hsd18@aol.com.

PRACTICE FOR SALE - BALTIMORE, MARYLAND

Established 40+ year old well-rounded practice of both surgical and non-surgical care with special emphasis on sports medicine. Medicare and BS/private insurance base, no Medical assistance. Needs to transition to a confident well trained individual. Purchase can include building. Contact: podiatrypracticesale@gmail.com

ASSOCIATE WANTED / PRACTICE FOR SALE - BROOKLYN NEW YORK

28 yrs old established practice for sale $35k . good location , excellent opportunity 7102 13 AVE  Brooklyn, NY . Also available chairs, x-ray machine, ultrasound, supplies.. please call 718-748-3536 or718-238-0002.

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