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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 22,123 Subscribers Daily
November 17, 2022 #7,384  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management https://podiatrym.com
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What do you think about nurses being certified in foot care?
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| APMA COMPONENT NEWS | |
APMWA Announces 37th Annual Student Writing Competition
The American Podiatric Medical Writers Association (APMWA) has announced its 37th Annual Student Writing Competition.
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All papers MUST be non-technical in nature. Appropriate subjects include practice management, ethics, law, education, healthcare, or any topic that would be suitable for a lay publication.
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There is no word limitation. Papers will be graded for content, style, grammar, neatness, and overall impact.
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First prize one thousand dollars ($1,000), Second prize seven hundred and fifty dollars ($750) Third prize five hundred dollars ($500) sponsored by an APMA Educational Foundation endowment from Dr. and Mrs. Steven Berlin, and recognition in the APMA NEWS and the APMWA Newsletter. Honorable Mention Certificates may also be awarded.
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This competition is open to ANY enrolled podiatric student.
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Entries must be received by 4/1/23 via e-mail at bblock@podiatrym.com
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Entries become the property of APMWA, which may arrange publication of the entry.
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| PODIATRY AND SPORTS MEDICINE | |
Proper Footwear Can Prevent Pickleball Injuries: DC Podiatrist
Pickleball has exploded in popularity in recent years, especially among those 50 and older. And, as is often the case when a new sport catches on, injuries are growing along with participation. DC podiatrist Sheldon Laps, DPM says he commonly sees inversion ankle sprains from pickleball, injuries that occur when the foot twists upward and the ankle rolls inward, often the result of inappropriate shoes. Many runners who take up pickleball assume they can play in running shoes: Don’t.
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Dr. Sheldon Laps |
“Many running shoes today have a ‘rocker’ sole, that is, viewing the shoe from the side, the forefoot of the shoe is curved up,” Laps says. “This aids push-off off during running and walking. But rocker-type soled shoes should not be used to play a court sport. The side-to-side motion on a pickleball court increases the likelihood that the player will twist the foot at the ankle and thus, sprain the ankle.’’
Source: Marlene Cimons, The Washington Post [11/15/22]
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| PODIATRISTS AND DIABETES | |
MA Podiatrist Participates in Webinar Panel on DFUs
David Alper, DPM, a member of the APMA Board of Trustees, was an invited guest panelist on a webinar/radio show combination hosted by the patient advocacy organization, The Way to My Heart, on November 12th. Broadcast on SRO radio station in California, the discussion revolved around the importance of off-loading and footwear to allow proper healing and prevention of recurrence of DFUs.
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Dr. David Alper |
The panel consisted of an interventional cardiologist, a wound care nurse from the United Kingdom, a post-TMA patient, and a designer of an off-loading walking boot. It was joined by over 5,000 listeners.
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| PODIATRIC PRODUCTS IN THE NEWS | |
HEDIS® measure Can Reduce Diabetes-Related Amputations: NY Podiatrist
To combat diabetes-related lower extremity amputation, Arche Healthcare has founded LEAP 2030 and the HEDIS PedisTM initiative. The goal of LEAP 2030 is to establish a formal HEDIS® measure for diabetic foot assessments, called the HEDIS Pedistm. The HEDIS PedisTM would ensure the early detection of risk factors for diabetic foot ulcers, leading to a reduced incidence of lower extremity complications of diabetes. A similar HEDIS® measure already exists for diabetes-related retinal exams, preventing blindness in millions of patients with diabetes.
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Scott Kantro, DPM, CEO of Arche Healthcare, founded the LEAP 2030 initiative because he believes adding a formal HEDIS® measure is imperative to significantly reducing diabetes-related lower extremity amputations by 2030. "The problem of diabetes-related amputations has only gotten worse in recent years," says Dr. Kantro. "It's time for action. We can enormously impact people's lives by implementing a HEDIS® measure. Healthcare providers can start now by performing an annual three-minute foot assessment."
Source: wfmz.com [11/15/22]
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| FROM PM's CURRENT ISSUE | |
Several times 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 THE DAY | |
Five Telephone Etiquette Tips for Medical Practice Staff
Meeting patient expectations is the surest way to increase their satisfaction with your practice. Telephone management is a good place to start.
4) When taking a message, tell the caller when there will be a response.
The objective here is to minimize uncertainty and manage expectations. If the caller knows that there will not be a callback until the clinic session is over, she won't expect one sooner. That makes it less likely she will call back three more times before noon - an obvious boon for staff productivity. Of course, she also needs to know that she can expect a call no later than the start of the afternoon clinic at 1 p.m.
This only works when physicians and staff members keep the practice's promises to patients. Some will object to this practice because there may not be an answer available by the promised time. That's OK. Call the patient back within the promised window, explain the delay, and tell him that you will call again when you have an answer to his question.
Source: Carol Stryker, Logan Lutton, Physicians Practice [11/8/22]
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| QUERIES (CLINICAL) | |
Query: Treatment for Plantar Warts
I have been unsuccessfully searching for articles on comparison of success rates of different treatments for plantar warts. Specifically, type of wart i.e.: plaque-like vs. punctate, location weight-bearing or not. There seems to be some articles on using different methods: laser, bleomycin, curette, cryo, acid, and even oral meds, but I can't find a comparison for well designed studies on success rates. Any help out there?
Tip Sullivan, DPM, Jackson, MS
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| QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) | |
Query: Qutenza
Has anyone had experience with Qutenza? This is the 8% capsaicin application that is performed in the office. I'm looking for clinical thoughts, e.g. did the patient tolerate it well? Did it help? Also billing advice. It is quite expensive. Does the company do a pre-authorization and stand behind it?
Donald Carlson, DPM, Hermiston, OR
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) | |
From: Chris Seuferling, DPM
Great video! Here are a few pearls I’ve learned through the years:
1. I have had success with this procedure, even with rigid deformities. My thinking is that release of the FDL tendon removes the dynamic force driving the toe down into the ground while the patient is standing/walking - not completely, but just enough pressure reduction to heal the ulcer, particularly in patients who are poor surgical candidates that I don’t want to do arthroplasty or amputation on.
2. I prefer to perform this procedure while the patient is awake, so they can contribute and actively flex the toe to confirm release of the tendon with a gratifying “pop.” If I’m doing the procedure in the O.R., combined with other procedures, then I do the FDL release first while the patient is awake.
3. I have evolved to do all 3 middle toes at the same time, regardless of which one has the ulcer. Because, as Dr. Kilfoil showed, inevitably the middle toes you DON’T release will eventually develop a transfer ulcer. We affectionately call this trifecta procedure the “Rice Krispy Special…Snap, Crackle, Pop!"
Chris Seuferling, DPM, Portland, OR
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
RE: Podiatrists and the Prevention of Back Pain
From: Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM
I feel we, as podiatrists, can have a big input in caring for the elderly in preventing the need for back surgery. The back surgeons may not be happy, but I do not care. This is for the betterment of outcomes. My whole life, I have worn orthotics with lift therapy for a pelvic rotation, allowing me to subsequently become a runner and lose 60 lbs. I have had the unique opportunity working for a back surgeon. After about 9-10 months, the orthopedic back surgeon came up to me asking what I was doing with his patients? After being puzzled by this, I responded, “I hope helping your patients.” Then he said, “Not the patients I wanted to do surgery on."
Then I started realizing that as a podiatrist I had future many back patients walking into my podiatry office. I was helping so many elderly people with orthotics and biomechanics that I feel we are missing out on a population that we can save by eliminating debilitating back surgery. What I discovered is that you either have a limb length or pelvic rotation, or as you age, you develop one of these conditions. With heel lifts and custom orthotics, I was able to help a lot of people from needing back surgery.
Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM, Delray Beach, FL
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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| Steve Jobs' sandals sell for $218,000. |
Steve Jobs loved Birkenstocks. His old pair just sold for over $218,000.
Source: María Luisa Paúl, The Washington Post [11//15/22] via Dr. Bret Ribotsky
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IMMEDIATE ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHWEST, FL
Work where you want to live. Supportive environment, Sunny SWFL, build your surgical boards cases quickly, busy, modern, technologically advanced offices. ABFAS BC/BQ a must, EMR, CT, DME, Base salary + bonus, PTO, 401K, health ins. 1 ACFAS fellowship position also DrLam@NaplesPodiatrist.com
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SIGNING Bonus. We are looking for a podiatrist that provides service to our in-office patients, skilled nursing home patients, wound care patients and our affiliated hospitals. Required: Completion of a 3-year residency program • Current holder of a state podiatry license • Board certification/qualification is highly preferred • Looking for well trained, well rounded and personable candidate to plug into our growing group of 5 Podiatrists and 4 locations. Competitive 6 figure base with lucrative bonus structure. Full benefits including 401K and match. Email resumes directly to victorian@footnankledoc.com
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ASSOCIATE POSITION – PHOENIX, AZ
Well established, growing, group practice looking for an associate immediately. Multi location practice. Looking for well-rounded podiatrist that is capable of working on your own. Base pay with bonus package. Great opportunity Please submit resumes to: podiatryphoenix@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - COLUMBUS, OH
Seeking DPM to join well-established, multi-office private podiatry practice in Central Ohio. We provide high quality care using state of the art technology. Competitive salary and benefits package with bonus opportunities. Please email Cover Letter and CV to: dkaplansky@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – VA, MD, CT, DE, PA, OH, MO, NJ, NY, TN, FL
PediRite provides care to nursing home residents. Excellent opportunities working in our contracted facilities. Flexible scheduling, very lucrative commissions! Great match if you have open days/hours in your schedule. Resume to sara@sightrite.com (sign-on bonus for VA)
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Seeking a well-trained physician to join a multi-office practice in northern Virginia. Good variety of pathology with multiple hospital and surgery center affiliations. Competitive salary and benefits package. Ability to work with and train residents. Seeking a start date over the summer, however immediate start date is available for the right individual. If interested, please email resume to: krpsgold@cox.net.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - VIRGINIA
Growing podiatry practice is seeking a high energy associate interested in providing care to multi senior living facilities as well as working into a partnership to own the practice in 2 to 4 years. The office is located in Annandale, Virginia. Great opportunity to add a surgical aspect to the practice as surgery is currently referred out. Compensation is personal productivity commission based. Please respond to: DrBreiner@AOL.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW YORK CITY/BROOKLYN
Great opportunity for a recent graduate to join a rapidly growing team. Will have hospital privileges at a prestigious, institution in NYC. Looking for a self-motivated, positive individual willing to work hard. Competetive benefits package. Please send resume to: simonpodiatrystaff@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ALBANY, NY
We are looking for a surgically trained podiatrist to join our busy practice. We are a well-established office with local hospital affiliations, and see a good variety of pathology. If interested, please send CV to: Steven.Lam2@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS
Wonderful Opportunity! #1 Place to live in the USA. Multi-physician, multi-office, successful practice. Own surgery center, physical therapy, and imaging. Seeking well-trained, personable and highly motivated Foot and Ankle Surgeon. Immediate opening! Send resume to: Alexandra_lopezsuarez@yahoo.com
FULL-TIME PODIATRY POSITION - NEW YORK & NEW JERSEY
Esteemed Metropolitan Practice looking for a surgical podiatrist to join our well established team. Starting $90,000, w/PTO, w/401K, and insurance. Starting $150,000 if surgically experienced. Position for Immediate filling, Moonlighting and fulltime applicants only. Submit resume to enlist@deloorpodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION FOR FELLOWSHIP TRAINED - SUBURBS OF NYC
Live and work in a great community. Successful and supportive practice. Only 30 minutes from NYC. Desirable area. High volume surgery to build cases for surgical boards quickly - elective, trauma, diabetic limb salvage. Busy, modern, technologically advanced offices. ABFAS BQ/BC required. Competitive Salary + Bonus, PTO, Paid Vacations, Retirement Plan with Employer Matching, All Professional Fees Paid, Generous Signing Bonus. Please send CV to: linchpindpm@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – HUDSON VALLEY, NY
Opportunity to improve your quality of life and start a thriving career in the beautiful Hudson Valley. Offices are located in Hudson and Catskill. We are looking for skilled, well rounded podiatric surgeon. Position available immediately but also willing to wait for skilled resident to begin in July. Please send CV to: mzhubrak@yahoo.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 POSITIONS - FLORIDA, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND GEORGIA
Join a podiatric team whose work positively impacts the lives of seniors every day! KG Health Partners, the largest podiatric practice in Florida, is seeking full and part-time podiatrists who will provide mobile-based lower extremity care to residents living in long-term facilities throughout the states of Florida, South Carolina, and Georgia. Achieve work-life balance with a Monday through Friday schedule, competitive wages, malpractice insurance, and exceptional benefits for full-time employees (health, paid time off, 401K retirement plan with company match). You must maintain active Medicare and State licenses. Email CV to kgadmin@kghealthpartners.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – HUDSON VALLEY, NY
We are a high-volume, diversified, multi-office podiatry practice utilizing state-of-the-art modalities. Excellent mix of general podiatry, surgery (forefoot and rearfoot) and diabetic wound care. We service Ulster, Orange, Dutchess, Greene, and Delaware counties. Ample growth opportunity for a personable and highly-motivated DPM. Excellent wound care opportunity, if desired. info@hvfa.com
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, FLORIDA, PENNSYLVANIA and BUFFALO, NY
Looking for reliable and ethical podiatrists to service Nursing Homes and Skilled Nursing Facilities throughout Massachusetts, Michigan, Florida, Pennsylvania and the Buffalo, NY region. Send inquiries and CV to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
PODIATRIST WANTED - NASSAU COUNTY, NY
Experienced, board certified PODIATRIC SURGEON to join busy, multi-podiatrist state-of-the-art practice in Nassau County, NY. Must possess surgical skills, Salary commensurate with experience and surgical skills. Must be hard working and personable. Please email CV to jobke@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY TX, VA, & KY
Podiatrist positions available for immediate hire to treat patients in Nursing Facilities in Texas (Dallas/Ft Worth, San Antonio +), Virginia, and Kentucky. A unique opportunity with flexible schedules and an unmatched potential for growth. Send CV and Cover letter to office@easternpodiatrypllc.com
FOOT & ANKLE SURGEON - SOUTH CAROLINA, GEORGIA
Physicians Footcare, is seeking a highly skilled and personable physician to join our TEAM. If work-life balance and above average compensation is important to you send letter of interest and CV to: careers@physiciansfootcare.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MARYLAND
Thriving podiatry practice with 3 office locations and ASC seeking a highly motivated and reliable full-time associate. Candidate must be board eligible, residency with RRA preferred. Great work environment with strong support staff. Competitive compensation and benefits package with bonus opportunities offered. Please email CV to: careers@mynewfeet.com
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