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04/01/2025
Michael H. Theodoulou, DPM, FACFAS; Anna Guo, DPM, MS
Adequately treating diabetic foot infections in the setting of end-stage peripheral arterial disease poses a significant challenge to the treatment team. Here, the authors outline their experience with their developed technique modification...
Adequately treating diabetic foot infections in the setting of end-stage peripheral arterial disease poses a significant challenge to the treatment team. Here, the authors outline their experience with their developed technique modification...
Adequately treating diabetic...
04/01/2025
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04/01/2025
Robin Judge, BA
In this review, the author analyzes the prevalence of anemia among patients with diabetic foot ulcers, investigates gender disparities, and possible correlations between the severity of these conditions.
In this review, the author analyzes the prevalence of anemia among patients with diabetic foot ulcers, investigates gender disparities, and possible correlations between the severity of these conditions.
In this review, the author...
04/01/2025
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04/01/2025
Jennifer J. Spector, DPM, FACFAS
Wound healing and limb preservation are vital objectives for many DPMs today. In celebration of the 25th anniversary of Podiatry Today with HMP Global, these thought leaders detail their experiences with some notable developments in the field.
Wound healing and limb preservation are vital objectives for many DPMs today. In celebration of the 25th anniversary of Podiatry Today with HMP Global, these thought leaders detail their experiences with some notable developments in the field.
Wound healing and limb...
04/01/2025
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04/01/2025
Arthur Evensen, DPM; Valarie N. Samoy, DPM, DABPM; David Jolley, DPM
In this case, the authors highlight a novel approach to a complex clinical case of infection and dehiscence post-transmetatarsal amputation in a patient with vascular compromise.
In this case, the authors highlight a novel approach to a complex clinical case of infection and dehiscence post-transmetatarsal amputation in a patient with vascular compromise.
In this case, the authors...
04/01/2025
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04/01/2025
Jennifer A. Skolnik, DPM
Technology is an ever-evolving world, and its application in medicine is no exception. Here, the author outlines what the literature reveals on several “smart” devices that could have an impact for podiatric patients dealing with diabetes...
Technology is an ever-evolving world, and its application in medicine is no exception. Here, the author outlines what the literature reveals on several “smart” devices that could have an impact for podiatric patients dealing with diabetes...
Technology is an ever-evolving ...
04/01/2025
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Levick
03/30/2025
Lisa T. Levick-Doane, DPM, FACFAS
How do physicians learn to set boundaries professionally, and what might the impact be on their practices?
How do physicians learn to set boundaries professionally, and what might the impact be on their practices?
How do physicians learn to set...
03/30/2025
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Cicchinelli
03/29/2025
Luke D. Cicchinelli, DPM, FACFAS
Where are we today when it comes to physician wellness, and what points of view should foot and ankle surgeons consider? Learn more from this interview with an ACFAS ASC faculty member.
Where are we today when it comes to physician wellness, and what points of view should foot and ankle surgeons consider? Learn more from this interview with an ACFAS ASC faculty member.
Where are we today when it comes...
03/29/2025
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Surgeon
03/29/2025
What does the research reveal about first metatarsal shortening and metatarsalgia? A recent abstract presents a review of the literature.
What does the research reveal about first metatarsal shortening and metatarsalgia? A recent abstract presents a review of the literature.
What does the research reveal...
03/29/2025
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DFU
03/28/2025
These abstract authors present a novel adjunctive treatment for diabetic foot ulcers.
These abstract authors present a novel adjunctive treatment for diabetic foot ulcers.
These abstract authors present a...
03/28/2025
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Surgery
03/28/2025
Learn more about these research findings from the ACFAS ASC abstracts.
Learn more about these research findings from the ACFAS ASC abstracts.
Learn more about these research...
03/28/2025
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Nusgart
Blog
03/26/2025
Marcia I. Nusgart, RPh
Learn more about key regulatory changes in the wound care community.
Learn more about key regulatory changes in the wound care community.
Learn more about key regulatory...
03/26/2025
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Online Exclusives

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Case Report
05/01/2024
The authors present a unique case in which retained acupuncture needles led to chronic pain and nerve damage. Conservative treatment was unsuccessful, leading ultimately to surgical intervention with moderate success.
The authors present a unique case in which retained acupuncture needles led to chronic pain and nerve damage. Conservative treatment was unsuccessful, leading ultimately to surgical intervention with moderate success.
The authors present a unique...
05/01/2024
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Case Report
04/15/2024
The authors present the diagnosis and treatment of a large multilobular infiltrating angiolipoma at the plantar surface of the forefoot surrounding the region of the hyperostotic bone.
The authors present the diagnosis and treatment of a large multilobular infiltrating angiolipoma at the plantar surface of the forefoot surrounding the region of the hyperostotic bone.
The authors present the...
04/15/2024
Podiatry Today
Case Report
03/01/2024
David T. Weiss, DPM, FACFAS
Charcot neuroarthropathy can have detrimental effects on the foot and ankle if not managed appropriately and rapidly. In this author’s experience, regenerative medicine therapies offer new and exciting modalities that may control the ill...
Charcot neuroarthropathy can have detrimental effects on the foot and ankle if not managed appropriately and rapidly. In this author’s experience, regenerative medicine therapies offer new and exciting modalities that may control the ill...
Charcot neuroarthropathy can...
03/01/2024
Podiatry Today
Case Report
02/13/2024
Michael L. Cooper, MD; Jean V. Archer, DPM, FACPM, CWS, FACCWS, FASPS, FAPWHc
The authors present a case report of a street food vendor with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus who suffered a hot oil scald foot burn requiring skin grafting, providing insight into the mechanism of this particular burn injury and an...
The authors present a case report of a street food vendor with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus who suffered a hot oil scald foot burn requiring skin grafting, providing insight into the mechanism of this particular burn injury and an...
The authors present a case...
02/13/2024
Podiatry Today
Online Exclusive
11/01/2023
Sonia Chuang, BS; Noah Rosenblatt, PhD; Stephanie C. Wu, DPM, MSc, FACFAS
Dry needling therapy can be an effective adjunctive treatment for patients with plantar fasciitis unrelieved by stretching. These authors discuss practical considerations with dry needling, as well as the research.
Dry needling therapy can be an effective adjunctive treatment for patients with plantar fasciitis unrelieved by stretching. These authors discuss practical considerations with dry needling, as well as the research.
Dry needling therapy can be an...
11/01/2023
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Clinician Commentary

Nusgart
Blog
03/26/2025
Marcia I. Nusgart, RPh
Learn more about key regulatory changes in the wound care community.
Learn more about key regulatory changes in the wound care community.
Learn more about key regulatory...
03/26/2025
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Clinician Commentary
02/25/2025
David Edward Marcinko, MBA
This author takes a deeper look at how income sources and expenses factor into when you can retire from practice.
This author takes a deeper look at how income sources and expenses factor into when you can retire from practice.
This author takes a deeper look...
02/25/2025
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Clinician Commentary
02/18/2025
Jennifer Kipp, DPM; Bryanna D. Vesely, DPM, MPH; Madeline Fram, BA; Gregory Russell, MS; Ashleigh W. Medda, DPM, FACFAS
The authors hypothesize that amputations secondary to infection will increase in the spring, whereas amputations resulting from PAD will increase during winter.
The authors hypothesize that amputations secondary to infection will increase in the spring, whereas amputations resulting from PAD will increase during winter.
The authors hypothesize that...
02/18/2025
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Clinician Commentary
01/15/2025
Alyssa Sui Green Miyasato, DPM
Dr. Miyasato discusses the findings of a poster presented by her team at SAWC Fall and whether this common medication plays a role specifically for patients facing digital amputation.
Dr. Miyasato discusses the findings of a poster presented by her team at SAWC Fall and whether this common medication plays a role specifically for patients facing digital amputation.
Dr. Miyasato discusses the...
01/15/2025
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Clinician Commentary
12/09/2024
David G. Armstrong, DPM, MD, PhD, MSc
A recent cohort study published in Diabetologia by Holman and colleagues highlights the alarming short-term mortality rates in individuals presenting with new diabetes-related foot ulcers (DFUs).
A recent cohort study published in Diabetologia by Holman and colleagues highlights the alarming short-term mortality rates in individuals presenting with new diabetes-related foot ulcers (DFUs).
A recent cohort study published...
12/09/2024
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Clinician Commentary
12/04/2024
Julianna Sabile, MA
Women who play Division I tennis play at a high level and require close attention to foot and ankle injuries. This author explores the results of a recent study on which injuries are most common.
Women who play Division I tennis play at a high level and require close attention to foot and ankle injuries. This author explores the results of a recent study on which injuries are most common.
Women who play Division I tennis...
12/04/2024
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Clinician Commentary
12/02/2024
Jeesha Patel, DPM
Podiatry Today touched down with Jeesha Patel, DPM, a second-year resident at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts for highlights from the poster she co-authored at the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care Fall.
Podiatry Today touched down with Jeesha Patel, DPM, a second-year resident at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts for highlights from the poster she co-authored at the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care Fall.
Podiatry Today touched down with...
12/02/2024
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Clinician Commentary
11/25/2024
David G. Armstrong, DPM, MD, PhD, MSc
Osteomyelitis in patients with diabetes presents significant clinical challenges, often leading to prolonged treatments and complex surgical decisions. A recent study delves into whether complete resection of infected bone improves outcomes...
Osteomyelitis in patients with diabetes presents significant clinical challenges, often leading to prolonged treatments and complex surgical decisions. A recent study delves into whether complete resection of infected bone improves outcomes...
Osteomyelitis in patients with...
11/25/2024
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Clinician Commentary
10/21/2024
Windy E. Cole, DPM, CWSP, FACCWS
Together, we can help to develop advanced, cutting-edge therapies to help our at-risk patients.
Together, we can help to develop advanced, cutting-edge therapies to help our at-risk patients.
Together, we can help to develop...
10/21/2024
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Clinician Commentary
08/20/2024
Lawrence A. DiDomenico, DPM, FACFAS; Stanley Newell, DPM
Dr. Hansen was a transformational leader, researcher, teacher, and surgeon and who had great vision of what foot and ankle surgical education could be. He had a gift of innovative thinking, a visionary spirit, and the tenacious patience...
Dr. Hansen was a transformational leader, researcher, teacher, and surgeon and who had great vision of what foot and ankle surgical education could be. He had a gift of innovative thinking, a visionary spirit, and the tenacious patience...
Dr. Hansen was a...
08/20/2024
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Podcasts

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Podcasts
03/06/2025
Nicole G. Freels, DPM, FACFAOM, cPed; Cody Meier, MHA
These speakers discuss the essential elements to include in an org chart and how the chart can improve staff efficiency and morale.
These speakers discuss the essential elements to include in an org chart and how the chart can improve staff efficiency and morale.
These speakers discuss the...
03/06/2025
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Podcasts
02/03/2025
Nicole G. Freels, DPM, FACFAOM, cPed; Cody Meier, MHA
In the first in a series of podcasts, these speakers discussed how they built a rewards system in their practice and how it motivated staff.
In the first in a series of podcasts, these speakers discussed how they built a rewards system in their practice and how it motivated staff.
In the first in a series of...
02/03/2025
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Visser
Podcasts
12/23/2024
Harry John Visser, DPM, FACFAS
In part 4 of this podcast series, Dr. Visser discusses tibiocalcaneal fusion, tricortical titanium struts, and the total talus.
In part 4 of this podcast series, Dr. Visser discusses tibiocalcaneal fusion, tricortical titanium struts, and the total talus.
In part 4 of this podcast...
12/23/2024
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Visser
Podcasts
12/23/2024
Harry John Visser, DPM, FACFAS
What do surgeons do when there is no talus to work with? In part 3 of this podcast, this author discusses historic and contemporary approaches.
What do surgeons do when there is no talus to work with? In part 3 of this podcast, this author discusses historic and contemporary approaches.
What do surgeons do when there...
12/23/2024
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Visser
Podcasts
11/16/2024
Harry John Visser, DPM, FACFAS
In the second part of this discussion, Dr. Visser covers zero-cable scenarios and more pearls for evaluating and treating peroneal tendon dysfunction.
In the second part of this discussion, Dr. Visser covers zero-cable scenarios and more pearls for evaluating and treating peroneal tendon dysfunction.
In the second part of this...
11/16/2024
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Visser
Podcasts
11/05/2024
Harry John Visser, DPM, FACFAS
Learn more about this unique approach to the peroneal tendons from Dr. Visser.
Learn more about this unique approach to the peroneal tendons from Dr. Visser.
Learn more about this unique...
11/05/2024
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Piselli
Podcasts
09/10/2024
Elizabeth Piselli, DPM
Dr. Piselli discusses nutritional considerations that may contribute to addressing athletes in podiatric practice.
Dr. Piselli discusses nutritional considerations that may contribute to addressing athletes in podiatric practice.
Dr. Piselli discusses...
09/10/2024
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rader
Sponsored Podcast
08/27/2024
Andrew J. Rader, DPM, FAENS, FAPWCA, FASPS, FAPWH
In this episode, Dr. Rader dives into the latest research, including key information on extracellular matrices.
In this episode, Dr. Rader dives into the latest research, including key information on extracellular matrices.
In this episode, Dr. Rader dives...
08/27/2024
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Podcasts
07/01/2024
Maryellen Brucato, DPM, FACFAS; Bela Pandit, DPM, FACFAS
What are the differences between these professional documents, and how should physicians utilize each?
What are the differences between these professional documents, and how should physicians utilize each?
What are the differences between...
07/01/2024
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brucato pandit
Podcasts
07/01/2024
Maryellen Brucato, DPM, FACFAS; Bela Pandit, DPM, FACFAS
Where does one even start when it comes to buying a practice? These thought leaders dive into some of the starting concepts.
Where does one even start when it comes to buying a practice? These thought leaders dive into some of the starting concepts.
Where does one even start when...
07/01/2024
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Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine
06/01/2024
A. Douglas Spitalny, DPM, FACFAS
The focus for this column is 3-fold: functional hallux limitus, symptomatic hallux limitus, and traditional surgical outcomes.
The focus for this column is 3-fold: functional hallux limitus, symptomatic hallux limitus, and traditional surgical outcomes.
The focus for this column is...
06/01/2024
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Sports Medicine
04/01/2024
Fencing is an ever-growing, high-intensity sport involving asymmetric stances with rapid dynamic movements, resulting in high-impact forces to the musculoskeletal system. These forces most commonly affect the lower extremity, which can then...
Fencing is an ever-growing, high-intensity sport involving asymmetric stances with rapid dynamic movements, resulting in high-impact forces to the musculoskeletal system. These forces most commonly affect the lower extremity, which can then...
Fencing is an ever-growing,...
04/01/2024
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Sports Medicine
02/03/2024
A. Douglas Spitalny, DPM, FACFAS
My focus is simple: I want to highlight commonly missed MRI pathology. This educates not just our patients but ourselves on the benefits of surgery.
My focus is simple: I want to highlight commonly missed MRI pathology. This educates not just our patients but ourselves on the benefits of surgery.
My focus is simple: I want to...
02/03/2024
Podiatry Today
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Sports Medicine
02/01/2024
A. Douglas Spitalny, DPM, FACFAS
The supplement to this month's Sports Medicine column includes 24 slides.
The supplement to this month's Sports Medicine column includes 24 slides.
The supplement to this month's...
02/01/2024
Podiatry Today
Sports Medicine
12/05/2023
A. Douglas Spitalny, DPM, FACFAS
As a longtime sports fan, I have seen how Jones fractures can alter the success of a season and change the careers of athletes across professional and collegiate sports. The majority do return to their sport, but some do not, with multiple...
As a longtime sports fan, I have seen how Jones fractures can alter the success of a season and change the careers of athletes across professional and collegiate sports. The majority do return to their sport, but some do not, with multiple...
As a longtime sports fan, I have...
12/05/2023
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Slideshow
12/01/2023
A. Douglas Spitalny, DPM, FACFAS
This slideshow features more than 30 images of Jones fractures in five case studies.
This slideshow features more than 30 images of Jones fractures in five case studies.
This slideshow features more...
12/01/2023
Podiatry Today
Sports Medicine
10/01/2023
A. Douglas Spitalny, DPM, FACFAS
Another school sports season is upon us, and we may be getting asked in the hallway, in the lunch room, or any number of places —“Doc, what brand of cleats should I buy my 7-year-old for soccer?” For most podiatrists, we don’t necessarily...
Another school sports season is upon us, and we may be getting asked in the hallway, in the lunch room, or any number of places —“Doc, what brand of cleats should I buy my 7-year-old for soccer?” For most podiatrists, we don’t necessarily...
Another school sports season is...
10/01/2023
Podiatry Today
Sports Medicine
08/01/2023
A. Douglas Spitalny, DPM, FACFAS
Bone cysts are rarely symptomatic but always problematic as they grow in size. Regardless of type, the potential for pathologic fracture is always present amongst our athletes and military. Evaluation and treatment are routinely an elective...
Bone cysts are rarely symptomatic but always problematic as they grow in size. Regardless of type, the potential for pathologic fracture is always present amongst our athletes and military. Evaluation and treatment are routinely an elective...
Bone cysts are rarely...
08/01/2023
Podiatry Today
Sports Medicine
06/01/2023
A. Douglas Spitalny, DPM, FACFAS
If you suspect a stress fracture, treat it as if patients do have one.
If you suspect a stress fracture, treat it as if patients do have one.
If you suspect a stress...
06/01/2023
Podiatry Today
Sports Medicine
04/01/2023
A. Douglas Spitalny, DPM, FACFAS
In the Army, we like to keep it simple. After attending countless conferences and reading almost every article on Achilles tendon repairs over the years, I start to question why so many surgeons want to take such a simple repair and make it...
In the Army, we like to keep it simple. After attending countless conferences and reading almost every article on Achilles tendon repairs over the years, I start to question why so many surgeons want to take such a simple repair and make it...
In the Army, we like to keep it...
04/01/2023
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APMA National

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Blog
08/09/2024
Jennifer J. Spector, DPM, FACFAS
This lecture track dove into practical and contemporary thinking on a variety of scenarios likely presenting to podiatric practices. In this piece, Podiatry Today shares just some of the pearls discussed by the dynamic faculty.
This lecture track dove into practical and contemporary thinking on a variety of scenarios likely presenting to podiatric practices. In this piece, Podiatry Today shares just some of the pearls discussed by the dynamic faculty.
This lecture track dove into...
08/09/2024
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Dort
Blog
08/09/2024
As part of our coverage of the research emerging from the APMA National, Podiatry Today had a chance to touch down with Porscha Dort, DPM, about her team’s inquiry into a treatment option for plantar warts, and what the current research...
As part of our coverage of the research emerging from the APMA National, Podiatry Today had a chance to touch down with Porscha Dort, DPM, about her team’s inquiry into a treatment option for plantar warts, and what the current research...
As part of our coverage of the...
08/09/2024
Podiatry Today
Richie
Conference Insights
07/17/2024
Douglas Richie, Jr., DPM, FACFAS, FAAPSM
Dr. Richie recently spoke to Podiatry Today about his recent presentation at the Western Foot and Ankle Conference.
Dr. Richie recently spoke to Podiatry Today about his recent presentation at the Western Foot and Ankle Conference.
Dr. Richie recently spoke to...
07/17/2024
Podiatry Today
Wynes
Conference Insights
07/09/2024
Jacob Wynes, DPM, MS, FACFAS
Dr. Wynes recently answered a few key questions for Podiatry Today to highlight his recent session at the Western Foot and Ankle Conference, diving into his experience with jigs for midfoot fusion, including important pre- and intraoperative...
Dr. Wynes recently answered a few key questions for Podiatry Today to highlight his recent session at the Western Foot and Ankle Conference, diving into his experience with jigs for midfoot fusion, including important pre- and intraoperative...
Dr. Wynes recently answered a...
07/09/2024
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Kirby
Videos
06/25/2024
Kevin A. Kirby, DPM, MS
Dr. Kirby spoke to Podiatry Today about his session at the Western Foot and Ankle Conference.
Dr. Kirby spoke to Podiatry Today about his session at the Western Foot and Ankle Conference.
Dr. Kirby spoke to Podiatry...
06/25/2024
Podiatry Today
DeHeer
Clinician Commentary
06/23/2024
Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM, FACFAS, FASPS, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg)
Dr. DeHeer recently spoke to Podiatry Today about his session at the Western Foot and Ankle Conference.
Dr. DeHeer recently spoke to Podiatry Today about his session at the Western Foot and Ankle Conference.
Dr. DeHeer recently spoke to...
06/23/2024
Podiatry Today
Lev-Tov
Videos
06/11/2024
This author discusses his SAWC Spring poster.
This author discusses his SAWC Spring poster.
This author discusses his SAWC...
06/11/2024
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Tracey Vlahovic, DPM
Conference Insights
05/17/2024
Jennifer J. Spector, DPM, FACFAS
Dr. Vlahovic shares key points from her Rapid Fire session at SAWC.
Dr. Vlahovic shares key points from her Rapid Fire session at SAWC.
Dr. Vlahovic shares key points...
05/17/2024
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Shrunjay Patel
Videos
05/13/2024
This surgeon shares his recent experience with an innovative approach to limb salvage.
This surgeon shares his recent experience with an innovative approach to limb salvage.
This surgeon shares his recent...
05/13/2024
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Abicht
Videos
02/03/2024
Bradley P. Abicht, DPM, FACFAS
This ACFAS speaker discusses his experience with MIS first MTP fusion, with an eye on his recent research.
This ACFAS speaker discusses his experience with MIS first MTP fusion, with an eye on his recent research.
This ACFAS speaker discusses his...
02/03/2024
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