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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 14,864 Podiatrists Daily
October 25, 2013 #4,898  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| OBITUARIES | |
Thomas V. Melillo, DPM
Thomas V. Melillo, DPM, who served as chief executive officer of Kent State University’s College of Podiatric Medicine, died Oct. 22 after a battle with cancer. He was 68 years old. Melillo led one of the largest and most respected podiatric medical education institutions in the country and the only accredited podiatry school in Ohio since August 1984. The college was known as the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine before becoming a part of Kent State in July 2012.
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| Dr. Thomas V. Melillo |
Melillo graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine in 1969, receiving his podiatric medicine degree. He completed his residency and received his MS in surgery at the California College of Podiatric Medicine in 1971. Between 1971 and 1984, Melillo served in several key positions at the California College of Podiatric Medicine, including academic dean, professor of surgery, chief of podiatry and director of hospital education. In 1996, Dr. Melillo was inducted into the PM Podiatry Hall of Fame.
Source: KSUCPM
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OH Podiatrist Named Interim Dean at KSUCPM
Bryan Caldwell, DPM will serve as interim dean of Kent State’s College of Podiatric Medicine. Caldwell has been serving as assistant dean of clinical education and operations at Kent State’s College of Podiatric Medicine. He has been with the podiatry school since 1994. Caldwell received his bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida, master’s degree from the University of Notre Dame and podiatric medicine degree from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine. He completed his residency at Florida Hospital in Orlando, FL.
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Dr. Bryan Caldwell |
Caldwell has been board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Podiatric Primary Medicine since 1997. He has received numerous awards and honors, including being named Faculty Member of the Year twice by the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine. He also serves as a journal reviewer for the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery and the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association.
Source: KSUCPM
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| PODIATRISTS AND FOOTWEAR | |
Sneakers Better for Tots Than Boots: OR Podiatrist
Until now, your baby got by just fine with socks and soft shoes or no shoes at all -- both good options for optimal growth. Now that she has moved into toddlerhood, she’ll need something sturdier for walking, climbing, and everything that comes with exploring her new skills.
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Sneakers vs. boots: Foot and ankle specialist Steven G. Tillett, DPM, says, "Sneakers are good because they generally don't constrain the foot and allow for proper development." Plus, he says, sneakers are usually constructed out of canvas and pliable leather, allowing the shoe to mold to a child's foot for a good fit.
Source: Heather Hatfield, WebMD [10/23/13]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) - PART 1A | |
RE: The Passing of Thomas Melillo, DPM
I am truly saddened to report that I have learned this morning of the untimely passing of Tom Melillo following a short but courageous battle with lung cancer. Many of you know Tom was the President of the old OCPM for over 30 years, and most recently the CEO of the current Kent State School of Podiatric Medicine. Tom planned on retiring this coming June and spending most of his time in the new home he just completed constructing in Arizona. Everyone who knew him appreciated his dedication to his College and to the profession. He was a jovial and upbeat guy whose presence everyone enjoyed being in. He will be sorely missed. He leaves behind his lovely wife Judy and six children, as well as numerous grandchildren and friends.
Michael J. Trepal, DPM, NY, NY
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RE: The Passing of Thomas Melillo, DPM
With great sadness, I'm sorry to report that Dr. Thomas Melillo passed away last evening at the Cleveland Clinic Hospice. Dr. Melillo had been battling lung cancer. The past two weeks were marked by a very rapid decline in his physical condition. Sadly, his battle ended last evening. Please keep the entire Melillo family in your thoughts.
Tom was a long-standing member of Ohio’s podiatric community and always attended our House of Delegates to bring greetings on behalf of the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine. He routinely attended the June Scientific Seminar and always stopped by registration to chat with staff and volunteers. He shall be sorely missed as a friend and as a member of our professional community.
Jimelle Rumberg, PhD, Columbus, OH
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 1A | |
From: Jeff Kittay, DPM
Hooray, Hooray, Hooray! A DPM who acknowledges that the fact that a new and expensive technology exists may not be the justification to utilize it! Old and cheap technology that accomplishes approximately what the new and expensive one does - what a concept.
Please colleagues, you do not have to employ every new and expensive technology when you have one or more in your toolbox that works perfectly well and provides you with the results you are seeking. Thank you, anonymous DPM for your insight regarding K-wires. Did I mention that they are less expensive?
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From: Eric Edelman, DPM
I agree with the simplicity of a K-wire, peg-in-hole, or even splinting the toe with Coban. This patient came in for a second opinion on a painful, swollen toe following a digital implant done a few months ago.
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Digital Implant Issue |
To me, it looks like the other doctor missed the middle phalanx - post-op and intra-op films are nowhere to be found. I have some happy patients from taking these out and just removing a little extra bone from the proximal phalanx.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 2 | |
From: Barry Mullen, DPM
Transient pain in the 4th toe is more consistent with a local phenomenon, like a nerve entrapment/neuroma of the 3rd inter-metatarsal nerve. How does the patient characterize the pain? If it is described in neuritic terms, voila. The diagnostic nerve block, if one were so inclined, would be to anesthetize the intermetatarsal nerve proximal to the ligament w/ local anesthetic only. Steroid is completely unnecessary unless you are actually trying for a therapeutic, rather than a diagnostic response. Check for a Mulder's click upon percussion of the plantar web space while performing a medial to lateral forefoot squeeze. It's probably there, and if so, you can make that clinical call.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1A | |
From: R. Alex Dellinger, DPM
I read with alarm and great concern the story of the doctor who was embezzled. I have been worried about this since I've been in practice, and try to have policies and practices in place to prevent that, however, as was presented, even with great care, embezzlement can occur. We work way too hard and too many hours to fall victim to trusted employees. I would appreciate what specific procedures/protocols others have in place to mitigate embezzlement.
My best to Name Withheld.
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From: Simon Young, DPM
It's sad to hear this tale. The people you believe you trust the most are least scrutinized and oftentimes are your billers and office managers. They rely on the fact that you are too busy to follow up. OF COURSE THIS HASN'T AND CAN NEVER HAPPEN TO ME! but it did once. I am certain to learn from Name Withheld's mistake and certainly will assimilate his suggestions to try to avoid his misfortune. I thank him and the Editor for that.
Nevertheless: Never leave checks in your office. Have insurance company checks either direct deposited or mailed home. The person reconciling insurance checks should never open mail. The doctor should be the only one depositing checks. Checks can be scanned to your bank account from your office. As Ronald Reagan said, "trust, but verify." Never give anyone undue excessive authority or personal trust, since they will abuse it and violate your trust in the end. You often find out when they leave.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) | |
From: Marc Katz, DPM
I agree with Dr. Kornfeld. As a profession, we need to get out of the business of treating people after they have a problem or condition. Vitamin D and K2 are essential in many of our patients who have osteoporosis, diabetes, autoimmune disease, and many other conditions. It would be nice to take a holistic look at our patients for prevention of future problems, not only provide treatment after they are sick. Prevention is true medicine.
There are many resources for understanding many of these holistic approaches. Life Extensions (lef.org) has tons of research and info that can be valuable to everyone. I also encourage podiatrists to start looking at what was called alternative medicine (vitamin D deficiency) for years, and now has been claimed by mainstream medicine as a hot item. I'm glad they finally figured out what has been pushed for years.
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CENTRAL KENTUCKY DIABETES MANAGEMENT FELLOWSHIP
Directed by Dr. Jonathan Moore of Cumberland Foot and Ankle Centers of Kentucky, this non-accredited, 1-year fellowship starts in July and offers a wide variety of training opportunities that focus on diabetes, but span a wide variety of pathologies and unique training opportunities. Work hands-on with our office administration team to learn ICD-10. Our on-staff certified orthotist, physical therapist, shoe store staff, MRI director and other team members will make this the most valuable training year of your career. Generous stipend, benefits, and free housing. Learn more at www.myhappyfoot.com (click the Fellowship Tab). Send CVs to jmoore@aappm.org.
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