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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 16,038 Podiatrists Daily
October 07, 2014 #5,183  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| IN YOUR MAILBOX SOON | |
The October issue of Podiatry Management has just been mailed. This special footwear issue includes our cover story, "The Changing Face of Podiatry", as well as an assortment of features, including our informative columns, and a CPME-Approved CME.
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| PM NEWS QUICK POLL |
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
CA Podiatrist Discusses Childhood Obesity
Our nation's children have entered a perfect storm for becoming obese - consuming diets that are high in fat, sugar, and salt, while engaging in an increasingly sedentary lifestyle, where they are tethered to computers, television, video games, tablets, and smartphones, which have replaced running, biking, swimming, slides, swings, and monkey bars, said California Podiatric Medical Association (CPMA) President Thomas J. Elardo, DPM.
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Obesity affects almost every organ in the body, and its impact is even more detrimental in children in that their bodies are still growing and developing, said Dr. Elardo, a podiatric physician and surgeon in private practice in Los Gatos, California. Disease consequences of obesity include increased cardiovascular disease (high blood pressure, heart attack and stroke), increased rates of diabetes, breathing problems, including asthma and sleep disturbances - namely sleep apnea, increased digestive and liver problems, and increased orthopedic problems, including degenerative joint disease of the back, hips, knees, ankles, and feet.
Source: Consumer Electronics Net [10/6/14]
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| HOSPITAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
TN Podiatrist Joins Tennova Healthcare
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Dr. David Harrison, a podiatrist, has joined Tennova Healthcare and will practice at Tennova Foot and Ankle in Clinton and Powell. Harrison graduated from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Independence, OH and completed his podiatric surgical residency at the Detroit Medical Center in Warren, MI
Source: Knoxville News Sentinel [10/6/14]
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| PODIATRIC PRODUCTS IN THE NEWS | |
TX Podiatrist Uses High Frequency Wave Machine to Treat Plantar Fasciitis
Dr. Caesar Zuniga, a podiatrist with the El Paso Orthopaedic Surgery Group, said the patients he sees are very active, or on their feet most of the day. "I've had soccer players, men and women in the Armed Forces and I've had a few policemen," he said. "Anyone who sprints, runs, or jumps a lot - those are the people who have more problems with plantar fasciitis."
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"The evolution for treatment of heel pain has progressed from having an open incision which is 2 to 3 centimeters and requires you to be non-weight-bearing and in a cast for four to six weeks," he said. "That evolutionized to an endoscopy procedure, which was two small holes that needed to be done arthroscopically where you have a blade that actually cuts the medial band of the plantar fascia." Using Tenex Health TX, a small instrument that vibrates high frequency waves to break up scar tissue, Zuniga now does the procedure in under 10 minutes using a local sedative.
Source: Victor R. Martinez, El Paso Times [10/6/14]
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| SUCCESS TIPS FROM THE MASTERS | |
Bret Ribotsky: Mass market companies are selling pre-fabricated $20 orthotics for $250. What's your reaction?
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Dr. Roy Lidke |
Roy Lidtke: I rejoice that people are spending good money for these poor devices. Eventually those patients will find their way to a podiatrist who has the biomechanical knowledge that will help them. Once patients are willing to spend money to solve a problem, they will continue to spend until they find relief.
Meet the Masters airs live every Tuesday night. This week's guest is to be announced. You can register for this and future events by clicking here
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| QUERIES (CLINICAL) | |
Query: Varicosities as a Cause of Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
According to a terrific article "Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome: Part 1" by Dr. Kyle Scholnick [Podiatry Management, January 2014], 13% of tarsal tunnel syndromes are the result of varicosities within the tunnel. Is there any consensus as to the treatment? One of my patients certainly has varicosities which were discovered (on MRI) within the tarsal tunnel. Injections, orthotics, ultrasound, physical therapy have failed to reduce this patient's pain. I was considering using a NormaTec device to reduce the venous pressure within the leg as one more non-surgical approach. Any thoughts on this would be well-appreciated.
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| QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) | |
Query: Recent Change in Credit Scoring
I read in Kiplinger's Personal Finance (November 2014 issue, page 70) new information about a new change in the FICO credit-score calculations. It states "Medical bills in collection will no longer affect the calculation" of an individual's credit score. "Consumers whose only negative is an unpaid medical debt in collection are not a credit risk."
I find it interesting with all the possibilities for the public to renege on a debt, FICO chooses a medical bill acceptable to ignore. This will likely render turning someone over to collections useless. I am curious what you or others think about this.
John Clarke, DPM, Fremont, OH
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MEETING NOTICES - PART 1
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of The Day
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The latest in "hip" shoes? |
Source: Submitted by Paul Busman
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MEETING NOTICES - PART 3
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ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTHERN CALIFORNIA/SF EAST BAY
We’re seeking a podiatrist to join multi-office practice. Must have great people skills, bedside manner, and positive demeanor. California license required. No nursing home visits. Prefer private practice experience. Send CV and cover letter to: ebpod2008@gmail.com
IMMEDIATE POSITIONS AVAILABLE - SULLIVAN COUNTY and UPSTATE NEW YORK
Looking for podiatrists to see residents in nursing homes in and around Sullivan County and Upstate New York. Great opportunity for full-time or part-time income. Positions available immediately! Email inquiries to phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW JERSEY
Busy practice seeking a Full or part-time associate available. Must be board qualified or certified by ABFAS. Must be self-motivated, Office is state of art with EHR, digital x-ray, ultrasound. Salary with bonus and benefits. Email resume with cover letter: njfootdr722@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MICHIGAN
Professional Foot & Ankle Centers of Davison and Lapeer is seeking personable and self-motivated associate(s) looking to build a career and long-term relationship/partnership. Must have PM&S 36 or equivalent training with a good work ethic and strong surgical skills. ER call and affiliation with a major wound care center is available. Modern offices with EMR and a fantastic staff. Competitive salary, bonus, benefits. E-mail CV with cover letter to: contactus@professionalfoot.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – OH
If you are…a “Buckeye” at heart & want to practice in a small town in the fastest growing county in Ohio; an achiever and know how to work hard for your goals. If you want your patients to know you personally and call you by your first name. to work with 3 podiatrists who deliver quality care with compassion and continually strive to improve; to join a stable thriving practice experiencing increased revenues of 66% in the past 5 years. Send your CV to
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTH CAROLINA
South Carolina's largest provider of foot care is a multi-doctor, multi-location practice currently seeking a highly skilled, personable, and hardworking physician to join our TEAM. South Carolina License is necessary and December 2014 is next exam date. Above average salary and benefits. Please send Letter of Interest and CV to scdpmjobs@gmail.com
PODIATRISTS WANTED FOR NAIL CLINICS – MULTIPLE STATES
Need additional income and more patients? The largest nail clinic in the U.S. is looking for providers in: Honolulu, Kansas City, Hartford, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Orlando, Boston, Indianapolis, Charlotte, Nashville, Houston, San Francisco, San Diego We provide Pinpointe Laser, training, and patients. You get paid for treating the patients. Lasernailtherapy.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
Available immediately in a busy high visibility office with digital x-ray and over 3 years experience in Traknet EMR. Potential for partnership or purchase. Contact samuel10530@yahoo.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CT
60 miles to Manhattan, 15 miles to Westchester county. Busy solo practice, grossing 280k on 2.5 days a week. Extremely low overhead. Beautiful office building with EMR. Practice shares space and staff with 6 MDs. Amazing referral base and growth potential. All surgery is currently referred out. Serious inquiries only contact: Samalsal@yahoo.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - KANSAS
Established practice for sale in Kansas City Metro area city that offers a great family life and work balance. Practice opportunity offers full array of adult and children services, with limited palliative care. Revised scope of practice provides additional levels of surgical care opportunities for qualified physician. Practice has high level patient and provider referrals. Strong commercial insurance mix with Medicare 20%. Well -trained office staff. Owner would assist buyer in practice transition. Contact: MCrosby518@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - LONG ISLAND
30+ year old practice located on a busy street. Referrals from Doctors, Senior residence and Hospital in the community. Neighborhood is very family oriented. Good mix of general podiatry, sports injuries, DME; seniors, working population and children. Please contact: nspfeet@gmail.com
FELLOWSHIP POSITION - NAPLES, FL
Reconstructive Ankle /Rearfoot, Ex Fix, arthroscopy fellowship. Must have 3 years residency + Board Qualified RRA by ABPS. 1 year spot. FL license. LOI and LOR from director required. $50,000 stipend. Start 1/2015 or 8/2015. mny1029@gmail.com
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