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A. Douglas Spitalny, DPM, FACFAS

Sports Medicine
07/27/2017
Podiatry Today
Sports Medicine
10/01/2023
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
12/10/2021
Here the author shares his rich experience and support from the literature regarding clubfeet in military service people and athletes.
Here the author shares his rich experience and support from the literature regarding clubfeet in military service people and athletes.
Here the author shares his rich...
12/10/2021
Podiatry Today
Sports Medicine
07/26/2016
Those of us who practice in the military or work at large tertiary hospitals have seen our share of ankle fractures in all shapes and sizes.
Those of us who practice in the military or work at large tertiary hospitals have seen our share of ankle fractures in all shapes and sizes.
Those of us who practice in the...
07/26/2016
Podiatry Today
Sports Medicine
04/01/2023
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
Podiatry Today
Calcific Achilles Tendonitis In Athletes
Sports Medicine
04/20/2021
Calcific Achilles tendonitis, retroachilles bursitis, Haglund’s deformity and insertional tendinosis are very common amongst the athletic and military communities in my experience. Over 30 years of practice, it amazes me how young...
Calcific Achilles tendonitis, retroachilles bursitis, Haglund’s deformity and insertional tendinosis are very common amongst the athletic and military communities in my experience. Over 30 years of practice, it amazes me how young...
Calcific Achilles tendonitis,...
04/20/2021
Podiatry Today
Sports Medicine
01/26/2016
Choosing an ankle brace is often like choosing a car: The options have become limitless. As with picking cars, dealing with athletes’ finicky behavior often makes choosing a brace just as difficult. Prior to going to podiatry school, I was a...
Choosing an ankle brace is often like choosing a car: The options have become limitless. As with picking cars, dealing with athletes’ finicky behavior often makes choosing a brace just as difficult. Prior to going to podiatry school, I was a...
Choosing an ankle brace is often...
01/26/2016
Podiatry Today
Sports Medicine
06/01/2023
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
12/01/2022
Hallux valgus is one the most common conditions we see as podiatrists. We have become so accustomed to painful presentations of bunions; but in our young, military population, that isn’t always the case.
Hallux valgus is one the most common conditions we see as podiatrists. We have become so accustomed to painful presentations of bunions; but in our young, military population, that isn’t always the case.
Hallux valgus is one the most...
12/01/2022
Podiatry Today
Sports Medicine
07/23/2015
For those of us who work with collegiate and professional athletes, keeping our patients on the field of play can be a real challenge. We often need every imaginable modality possible. As with our surgical patients, it is a challenge to...
For those of us who work with collegiate and professional athletes, keeping our patients on the field of play can be a real challenge. We often need every imaginable modality possible. As with our surgical patients, it is a challenge to...
For those of us who work with...
07/23/2015
Podiatry Today