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December 26, 2016 #5,826  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
NM Podiatrist Discusses Causes and Treatments of Bunions
“In my experience, a good share of bunions are formed due to the way your foot functions. If you overpronate or have a bit of an unstable walk, your muscles overwork and cause the deformity,” said Dr. Derek Harper, podiatrist with The Memorial Hospital.
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“If symptoms are not too severe, my first approach is suggesting wider, more comfortable shoes and fitting orthotics. If pain persists and interferes with your daily life, then surgery is likely needed to bring relief,” Harper said.
Source: Craig Daily Press [12/24/16]
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| IN THE COURTS | |
IL Court Limits Talk Between Docs In Malpractice Case
A woman suing her former foot doctor over complications from a surgery was partially successful in keeping the defendant from talking about the case with her current doctor, who is part of the same medical group, thanks to an Illinois appellate court ruling Wednesday. A Patient sued podiatrist Dr. B. and his affiliate in 2009 after having a left toe amputated because of an infection that supposedly arose from a foot surgery Dr. B. performed in 2003. Last year, Dr. B’s defense team put forward fellow podiatrist Dr. K. as an expert witness in the case. Dr. K. is a controlling member of the foot center and thus has a stake in the case’s outcome, but also happens to be the Patient’s current doctor.
A lower Illinois judge in September 2015 granted Dr. B. and the foot center’s motion to communicate with Dr. K. about the case but the Patient appealed, claiming the communication is barred by patient-doctor privilege. In a split decision Wednesday in what it called a case of first impression, Illinois’ First District Court of Appeals found that the communication was allowed, but placed certain limits on it. Because Dr. K. was put forward as an expert witness, the Patient will be granted the opportunity to take his deposition before he’s allowed to speak with the attorneys for Dr. B. and the foot center about the extent of the patient’s injuries, the appeals court ruled. “By barring ex parte communications until after the injury deposition, we afford plaintiff the opportunity to secure Dr. K’s testimony on damages without coaching by defense counsel, and to have her privacy interests adequately protected without unnecessarily impinging upon Dr. K’s right to assistance of counsel for the corporate entity on the liability and causation issue,” the majority wrote.
Source: Steven Trader, Law360 [12/22/16]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
4 Branding Tips for Medical Practices - Part 2
Your brand isn't just what you say your practice is about. Your brand is about your relationship with your patients, and the emotional response they have to your practice. You can influence it through branding efforts, but the patient ultimately decides his perception based on his own experience. Here are four ideas that can help you meet your goals for branding, while minimizing wasted time, money, and effort.
1A. Prioritize consistency:
Consistency in your communications is a time- and money-saver. Develop a logo and color scheme that relates to the image you're aiming to convey, and use it in all your materials: letterhead, website, brochures, and signage. Repeating your logo and color scheme is the shortest path to memorability (and shorter means less effort and money). Make a strong visual impression that conveys your branding goals, and combine it with an experience that matches.
Source: Joe Capko, Physicians Practice [12/14/16]
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| QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) | |
Query: Encrypted email Vender
Could someone recommend a vendor to provide encrypted email services?
Gary Hoberman, DPM, Chicago, IL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
From: Simon Young, DPM, Dennis Shavelson, DPM
What about psoriasis?
Simon Young, DPM, NY, NY
When Dr. Chaskin writes, “This probably is a biomechanical fault caused by ill-fitting footgear or something else,” he is sadly revealing the vestigial nature of biomechanics in podiatry. Is something else a loss of subtalar neutral in one's feet? Is something else a flexible flatfoot deformity? Is something else an inhibited peroneus longus muscle engine? Is something else a poor neural strategy for managing afferent proprioception?
Podiatrists who have actually read Root, follow the biomechanical literature, and dispense orthotics by testing for activation of the 1st ray rocker and conformity to optimal casting position are in inverse proportion to those claiming competency in Ilizerov. For the foot sufferers of humanity, that is sad.
Dennis Shavelson, DPM, NY, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 2 | |
From: Don Peacock, DPM, MS
Dr. Fellner, you are exactly right. This procedure has not been subjected to scientific evaluation. A modification of the Wilson has been performed MIS and it is in the literature. This particular modification has not been.
In order for us to truly back up what we are saying about this procedure, we are going to need to publish it. I would not go as far as to calling it a sound-bite because we do have some case presentations that have been published in non-peer-reviewed journal articles. However, from a purely academic standpoint...
Editor's Note: Dr. Peacock's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 3 | |
From: Dieter J Fellner, DPM
On the question of the shortening of the first metatarsal S/P osteotomy: this is really not an issue, and might often be a desirable effect. With an osteotomy to decompress and reduce the mechanical forces on the joint, this results in the 'buckling' and displacement of the 1st MTPJ.
There are two important caveats:
First, the sesamoid apparatus must be positioned in the correct anatomical alignment in relation to the first metatarsal head. There is very little tolerance to this rule, if a surgeon wants to optimize on outcome, a flexible...
Editor's note: Dr. Fellner's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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A gift for Santa's helpers? |
Source: phillipbrande.com
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 2 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NY & PA
3 doctor, multi-location practice in NY & PA seeking associate. Partnership available after 1 year. Email CV and contact information to atuccio@stny.rr.com
IMMEDIATE ASSOCIATE POSITION AVAILABLE – INDIANAPOLIS
For motivated, hard-working residency-trained podiatrist in busy 3-office practice leading to partnership. Would consider 2017 residency graduate. Two locations in Indianapolis and 1 location outside of Metro area. Competitive salary and benefit package including 401, profit-sharing, Health insurance. Surgery center ownership available. Forward letter and resume to Imalament1@comcast.net.
ASSOCIATE PODIATRIST - FREDERICK, MARYLAND
Group practice seeks well-trained podiatrist to join our group. Our practice has all the bells and whistles. Hospital emergency room call is required. Must be confident in Trauma, Ankle Fractures and Diabetic Limb Salvage. Drsteinberg@mynewfeet.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ST. LOUIS, MO
Expanding group practice seeks full-time podiatrist to join our team, we have state of the art facilities with EHR, lasers, EPAT, digital x-ray, etc. Candidates must have completed a PSR/36 residency and be well-trained, ethical and collegial.
Competitive salary with incentives and benefits. If interested, please Contact CHARLENEW@FACSTL.COM.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - KANSAS CITY
You're not looking for a typical podiatry practice. We're not looking for the typical podiatrist. We’re busy and still growing and need another doctor who understands the importance of creating an amazing patient experience as much as providing great medical care. You will be working with doctors who are committed to your success. Go to: www.YourFutureInPodiatry.com for full details
POSITION AVAILABLE - LOS ANGELES, CA
Multi office, multi physician foot and ankle surgical practice looking for highly trained foot and ankle surgeon to join our growing group. Practice emphasis on sports medicine, reconstructive foot and ankle surgery and revision surgery. Prospective candidate must have excellent personal skills and work well with a team. Competitive compensation and 401K, profit sharing, health insurance, dental and vision insurance. Surgical center partnership potential and full scope hospital privileges available. Facility is state-of-the-art with PT, CT, MRI, ultrasound and digital x-ray all in office. New graduates are welcome. Interviews prior to and at ACFAS in Las Vegas. Contact us at: bbaravarian@mednet.ucla.edu
ASSOCIATE POSITION - EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA
Large Practice in East Central Florida has a fulltime position open. Responsibilities include servicing patients in ALF and SNF facilities along with inpatient hospital responsibilities. To apply please go to www.yourcareerinpodiatry.com
ASSOCATE POSITION – GEORGIA
Village Podiatry Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Extremity Healthcare, Inc. is seeking board qualified/certified associates with a Georgia license. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years’ experience and knowledge of coding/billing, and desire to excel while utilizing our practice owned ancillaries. Our successful model is built to enrich the physicians and their efforts. Serious inquiries only to Tony Brzezicki, Human Resources, at tbrzezicki@extremityhc.com or fax (770.874.1748). Starting salary will be based on experience and the value you bring to the practice. EHI also offers a competitive benefits package.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - UPSTATE NY
Rapidly growing practice seeks associate to join and become partner. Key attributes: Board Qualified/Certified, self-starter, willingness to build practice. Partnership starts beginning year 2 based on per-established criteria. Contact: docryanlee@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – FT/PT NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Immediate opening but will wait for 2017 residency graduate. Looking for a well-trained, well rounded, podiatrist. Should be competent in forefoot, rearfoot and ankle surgical procedures and wound care. All aspects of podiatry, pediatrics, orthopedic and surgical. Competitive salary, bonus, benefits and buy-in potential. Send cover letter, CV to footdocva@cox.net
ASSOCIATE POSITION - START IMMEDIATELY -TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA
Beautiful South Bay of LA - Seeking Doctor/Associate to work full-time in a busy, progressive, modern podiatry group practice. Surgical 2-3-year residency, and ideally, 3 years of practice experience and board qualified. Please email CV and contact information to footcareone@verizon.net if you are interested.
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