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November 25, 2010 #4,020 Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD

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FL Podiatrist Discusses Causes and Treatments of Ingrown Toenails

“Contrary to popular belief, it’s not the nail that’s growing into the skin, but the skin that’s growing up over the nail,” says Dr. Amber Shane. Ingrowns happen when a nail is cut too short or its corners are rounded with a file, or when there’s too much pressure from shoes. Sports in which you frequently start and stop, like tennis or basketball, can jam toes and cause ingrowns.

Dr. Amber Shane

Soak your foot in an Epsom salt bath to help relax the tissue, decrease inflammation and separate the nail from the skin a bit, Dr. Shane recommends. If it gets infected, see your podiatrist, who can remove just the part of the skin that’s ingrown. To prevent them, trim toenails straight across and leave them slightly longer than the end of the toe.

Source: Jennifer Tzeses, Womansday.com

AZ Podiatrist Offers Advice on Buying Running Shoes

Dr. Glenn Nelson, a local podiatrist, says the time of day actually makes a difference when it comes to shoe buying as well. "Buy your shoes in the afternoon because your feet have a tendency to swell as the day wears on."

Dr. Glenn Nelson

And when you do go to buy the shoes, remember these key tips: look for shoes with good shock absorption, support, and about a thumb-width's distance of wiggle room in front of your longest toe. Additionally, change shoes on a regular basis.

Source: KVOA.com [11/22/10]

NY Podiatrist and Wife Named Co-Chairs of Hospital Black Tie Dinner

Washington Mills CEO Ron Campbell, Patty McPherson, and Anne & Dr. Richard Sawicki have been named co-chairs of The 2011 Premier, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center’s annual black tie dinner and entertainment gala. Dr. Sawicki is a podiatric surgeon and a member of Memorial’s medical staff.

Ron Campbell, Patty McPherson, and Anne & Dr. Richard Sawicki

The Premier, to be held Jan. 15 at the Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel,  will feature rhythm and blues’ legends, The Spinners, who will be followed by Buffalo Music Hall of Fame members JoyRyde and the Hitmen Horns. The event will honor the Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M., president of Niagara University and Ajit Trivikram, M.D., for their service to the hospital and community.

Source: Niagra Gazette [11/15/10]

TX Podiatrist Runs in NYC Marathon

Local podiatrist Dr. Robert Klein joined 45,000 other runners for the New York City Marathon on Nov. 7. It was his second go at the event. He also ran it in 2006 and says it’s an experience unlike any other.

Dr. Robert Klein at NYC Marathon

“There are two million people that line the streets of New York. There’s just nothing like it,” said Klein, who finished the 26.2 miles in a little more than four hours and 36 minutes. “There’s so much energy and a really cool vibe when you run through the City.”

Source: Ashley Gardner, Texarkana Gazette [11/22/2010]

MinXray Installs More Portable X-Ray/Digital CR Systems in Nigeria

MinXray Inc., a leading supplier in the portable x-ray equipment marketplace, recently installed seven more portable x-ray/digital CR systems throughout Nigeria, thereby increasing its presence in the healthcare arena in Africa.

MinX-ray Machine in Nigeria

The purchased systems included MinXray's HF120/60HPPWV PowerPlus, one of the most powerful portable x-ray units available today, and Carestream POC 140 CR computed radiography systems. The systems were installed in multiple locations around the country, in some cases where there was no existing x-ray imaging capability. System purchases were funded by the U.S. Government as part of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).

Query: PM Lexis 3 Exam

Has the current test PM Lexis 3 exam been updated, or is it still using test questions from years ago that are not really practical today?

Peter Bregman, DPM, Tewksbury, MA

RE: APMSA Urges Profession’s Intervention to Avert Residency Crisis
From: Roody Samimi, DPM, Robert Bijak, DPM

Another option for graduating DPM students is to follow/shadow podiatrists in their community for however long it takes to obtain a residency position, and that could involve observing in the O.R. as well as the clinic. During that time, they could even prepare to take their Part 3 board exams. Also, they could do research, for however long it takes to find a surgical residency position. Many residency programs have fellows who do only research. Many of the masters of podiatry who are researchers could surely use a fellow, and I'm sure many of the residency programs which encourage research could open a pure research position. Coming from a residency program with a significant research emphasis (San Diego), I could certainly imagine doing research full-time, such as at the Temple school of podiatric medicine gait lab.

Roody Samimi, DPM, Cincinnati, OH, roody.samimi@gmail.com

To the APMSA president, welcome to podiatry, where you pay dues and are obsequious to the APMA, yet they ask YOU for help starting residencies, instead of providing them. Where is the flurry of letters from the rest of the profession? Perhaps they're too busy writing out checks to the APMA, checks to the ABPS and/or the ABPPOM, state dues, continuing ed. seminars, state license renewals, DEA renewals, malpractice premiums, ad infinitum. Senior students - in about six months you'll be into it. Start being proactive early. It's your future, your money, your reputation.

Robert Bijak, DPM, Clarence Center, NY, rbijal@aol.com

RE: Foot And Ankle Hardware and Airport Security (Charles Morelli, DPM)
From: Samantha Bark, DPM

I recommend the article by Ramirez MA, Rodriguez EK, et al., "Detection of orthopaedic implants in vivo by enhanced-sensitivity, walk-through metal detectors." JBJS(Am) 2007;89:742-746. Their conclusion: "More than half of all orthopedic implants may be detected by metal detectors used at commercial airports. Total joint prostheses will routinely set off the detector, whereas nails, plates, screws, and wires are rarely detected. Cobalt-chromium and titanium implants are more likely to be detected than stainless-steel implants."

This was obviously before the TSA switched to the full body scans that are currently all over the news. I often have patients ask this question, and in response I quote this study above. I have not seen a study that quantifies the amount needed to set off the metal detector. Nor have I seen a card given to patients by orthopedists who do total joints. 

Samantha Bark, DPM, San Jose, CA, krabmas@yahoo.com

RE: On-Hold Message System (Dennis Shavelson, DPM)
From: Charles Morelli, DPM

I have been using On Hold/OMG National for this service. This is their website and I am very happy with the quality of their product and service: omgnational.com/subsections/onhold.php.

Charles Morelli, DPM, Mamaroneck, NY, podiodoc@gmail.com

RE: Pain-killers Darvon, Darvocet Withdrawn at FDA Request
From: Robert Kornfeld, DPM

Vioxx, Avandia, now it's Darvon/Darvocet. What's next? As more careful clinical data is compiled and statistical analyses are completed, there will be many more drugs pulled off the market. What does this say about our RCT science? I know many of you have had a lot of negative things to say about holistic/integrative medicine, but the reality is that the protocols I use are not killing people. They are supportive to the immune system. It is when we use a drug to suppress a natural bodily function that we run into unpredictable side-effects.

It is also well documented that deaths from "properly" prescribed prescription medications are the cause of well over 100,00 deaths in this country every year (10% of which are from NSAIDs). There is huge momentum in the field of integrative medicine. Please do not tell me about all of the therapies that do not help people. I am not talking about irresponsible medicine (which certainly comes into the mainstream as well). I am talking about well studied doctors who apply their craft diligently and appropriately. The time is now to acquaint yourselves with the new paradigm.
 
Robert Kornfeld, DPM, Manhasset, NY, Holfoot153@aol.com

IMMEDIATE OPENING - GEORGIA

Multi Office Specialty Group seeking a Qualified, Motivated, Surgically-trained Board Eligible/Certified Podiatrist to join our Practice. Must be licensed in the State of Georgia. Salary and Benefits commensurate with experience, etc. Interested Candidates please forward updated CV to: Executiveinfo1@yahoo.com 

PODIATRIST NEEDED - NY (ALBANY/HUDSON)

2 hours North of NYC. Busy podiatric practice all phases of podiatry. Full-time position available immediately/possible part-time considered. competitive salary, fringe benefits package. NYS license required. If interested e-mail resume to footspecialistassopc@yahoo.com or fax to 518-828-9510 or call 518-869-5799 ask for Lori.

PART-TIME / FULL-TIME PODIATRIST NEEDED ASAP - CHICAGO

Part-time podiatrist needed for 2 offices in Chicago with an average of 20 hours/week. Must have Illinois license. Must have completed 2 years of surgical residency. If qualified, email to: f-massuda@footexperts.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - LEADING TO PARTNERSHIP - MARYLAND/DC

High volume, state-of-the-art podiatric practice in prestigious Montgomery County Looking for a highly motivated, well trained podiatric physician to help manage a very busy in-patient and out-patient based practice. Minimum of PSR-36 with interest in hindfoot surgery, ankle reconstruction, and complex wound care. Salary and benefits are commensurate with the position...and exceptional opportunity for the right individual. Please send CV and a letter of interest to adassili@gmail.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - TAMPA BAY AREA

Excellent opportunity to join a well established multi-office group practice in the Tampa Bay area starting July 1, 2011. We are seeking a hard-working, ethical and outgoing physician with Florida license. Salary commensurate with training plus benefits. Please email or fax CV. podiatryfl@yahoo.com 813-254-8262.

ASSOCIATESHIP - MARYLAND

A great opportunity to join and gain ownership interest of a well established, diversified practice in Maryland. 2-year residency needed, EHR, ultrasound, ASC, hospital close by with wound care center. Fax resume to 410-749-6807.

ASSOCIATE POSITION - MICHIGAN - (OAKLAND COUNTY)

Outstanding opportunity for associate in well established practice, general & surgical podiatry forefoot, rearfoot & ankle (full or part-time). Well-trained, responsible, motivated with good communication skills, ABPS qualified or better. Send CV & letter of interest to: PodiatristWanted@AOL.com. All replies kept strictly confidential

ASSOCIATE POSITION - LOUISIANA

Associate position in busy multi-office practice. Must be highly motivated, hardworking and have good people skills. Residency training required. Competitive salary and benefit package. For more information please submit CV and specify your current location and availability. Confidentiality assured. E-mail dpmposition@gmail.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW MEXICO

Well established, multi-office practice in sunny Albuquerque, NM
is seeking a well-trained (PSR 24/36) associate to start July 2011. Travel required one day/week. Utilize your talent with our "Leg Law" as well as our state-of-the-art practice including digital x-rays, diagnostic ultrasound, PADNet, and an in-office surgical suite. Send your cover letter, CV and 2 letters of reference to:  familyfootww@yahoo.com. Visit our website at www.newmexicopodiatry.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION – IOWA CITY AREA

Modern practice seeking a well-trained (PSR 24/36) associate to start immediately. Excellent opportunity for an energetic, hardworking individual with strong surgical and medical skills. Solid referral network and 13 years of growth. Come live in the Iowa City area and enjoy the quality of life and stability of a Big Ten University community. Competitive salary and benefit package available. If interested, fax CV to 319-354-1014 or e-mail to dave@341foot.com

ASSOCIATE  POSITION - NAPLES, FLORIDA

Great opportunity for PSR- 24/36 BE/BC podiatrist with strong surgical skills to join multi-office multi-doctor practice. Hospital privileges available at 648 bed hospital system, 200 bed hospital system and multiple surgical centers. Florida has a great scope of practice law and we rotate for ER call at all 4 hospitals. Candidate needs to be ethical and motivated. Established practitioner or new practitioner OK. Fax CV to (239)566-8778 or Email CV to Drgordon@gulfcoastfootcare.com

IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE- ASSOCIATE POSITION - DAYTON, OHIO

Join a well-established modern practice with an excellent reputation and referral base. Base salary $100,000 and benefits with a bonus structure. EMR, diagnostic ultrasound, all aspects of DME, Padnet vascular studies, and CO2 lasers. We seek a surgeon that is well trained, personable and motivated to join our group of 3 Podiatric Surgeons. Would like this individual to buy in the practice eventually. Please send resume and photo to ohiodoctors@aol.com

PART-TIME/FULL-TIME PODIATRIST NEEDED - INDIANA

Part-time full-time Podiatrist needed for our Indiana offices. Must have Indiana license. Must have completed two years of surgical residency. If qualified email to f-massuda@footexperts.com

WOUND CARE TISSUE HEALING FELLOWSHIP

St. Johns Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway, NY currently has one opening for its 12 month CPME-approved Wound Care and Tissue Healing Fellowship beginning immediately. St. John's Episcopal Hospital has a major wound care/hyperbaric oxygen center. Fellows are trained in all aspects of wound care including certification in hyperbaric medicine. Surgical residency training required. Competitive salary and benefits. Please contact Lloyd Bardfeld, DPM, Director: Wound Care Tissue Healing Fellowship, 516-592-7075, tnddawg@aol.com

TRAUMA FELLOWSHIP - FOOT & ANKLE

Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines, IA is currently accepting applications for its 12 month trauma surgery fellowship beginning August 1, 2011. Fellowship to include advanced techniques in all foot and ankle surgery with an emphasis on lower extremity trauma, reconstruction & total joint replacement. Residency training required. Competitive salary and benefits. Please submit a letter of interest, CV, and 3 letters of recommendation to: Ben Olsen, DPM, Director: Foot and Ankle Trauma Fellowship, Broadlawns Medical Center, 1801 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50314, 515-282-7927, bolsen@broadlawns.org

PRACTICE FOR SALE - MARYLAND, DC SUBURB

Own your own practice and be your own boss.Great opportunity. Retiring after 38 years in practice at the same location. Practice is fully equipped with digital x-ray, diagnostic ultrasound, computer network, orthotic scanner and state licensed ambulatory surgical center. Owner will stay on as needed for easy transition. dpmpracticeforsale@yahoo.com

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