11/25/2022    

RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 4

RE: Ageism (Edwin S. Hart, III, DPM)

From: Bruce Smit, DPM

 

I too recognized the hazard of getting older as I aged. Many years ago as a young man and before my medical training, I played in a rock band in the Chicago area that played all the top 40 hits of the time. We were, thankfully, successful competing against a plethora of garage bands all who wished for "Rock and Roll success". We played record hops with the top DJs in Chicago's radio industry. We played with Herman's Hermit's and Wayne Fontana and the Mind Benders on stage at Chicago's Arie Crown Theatre in McCormick Place. We recorded a 45 rpm record at RCA Victor studios, and as it was time to release the single, The Beatles arrived! 

 

55 years later, I ran into the drummer by accident. He was still playing his guitar as a one-man band in the local lounges. We decided to "regroup" and with the help of two more formed a cover band. We have a regular gig at a local bar/grill and host about 75 guests at a time. What a blast we are having at age 76 years, grey hair (no pot bellies), and fortunately good health.

 

Bruce Smit, DPM, Frankfort, IL

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01/23/2024    

RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 4

RE: The Legacy of James Ganley, DPM (Allen Jacobs, DPM)

From: Ann Ganley

 

May I thank PM News for printing the letter “The Legacy of James Ganley, DPM” by Allen Jacobs, DPM. It was brought to my attention by a former resident and the podiatrist wife of our grandson. Since my husband, Jim, died of myelogenous leukemia at the age of 62 on Oct 4, 1992, our family is pleased that he is being remembered after all these years.

 

Allen Jacobs, DPM wrote for the purpose of improving the daily practice of podiatrists today with his thoughts and insight. He highlighted many of Jim’s areas of expertise. He was the ultimate diagnostician. Also, Dr. Jacobs’ reference to William Osler (which I had to look up) was quite a compliment. Thank you for that statement.

 

Jim was quite a storyteller. Our family enjoys retelling his stories and those of our own to remember him at the family dinner table. Thank you to Dr. Jacobs and the other doctors who contributed with their reflections as well.

 

Ann Ganley

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11/28/2022    

RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 4

RE: Podiatrists and the Prevention of Back Pain (Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM)

From: Thomas Silver, DPM

 

I remember the wise words of an instructor who said, "when a patient has knee pain, our job is to determine if the pain is coming from the knee, above the knee, or below the knee. If it's coming from below the knee, then we can fix it; otherwise, refer them to the appropriate specialist who can fix it." I think the same goes for back pain. If it could be coming from the feet, then (hopefully) we can fix it. Over the years, I have found it to be a real bonus when I get patients into orthotics and they tell me that their knee, hip, and/or back pain went away too!

 

Thomas Silver, DPM, Golden Valley, MN