Michelle L. Butterworth, DPM, FACFAS

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A Closer Look At Scope Of Practice Battles In South Carolina

05/06/2009

While I enjoy living in South Carolina, I do not enjoy its limited scope of practice for podiatry. I did a four-year residency, which involved reconstructive rearfoot and ankle procedures, foot and ankle trauma, and limb salvage. I moved to...

While I enjoy living in South...

05/06/2009

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How To Address Complications Of Plantar Fascia Release

10/21/2010

Michelle L. Butterworth , DPM, FACFAS;

Although the literature has shown favorable results for plantar fascia release, patients can experience complications such as biomechanical instability and persistent post-op pain. Accordingly, this author reviews the literature on surgical...

Although the literature has...

10/21/2010

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Surgical Pearls

Maximizing The Effectiveness Of The Evans Calcaneal Osteotomy

08/20/2013

Michelle L. Butterworth , DPM, FACFAS;

The Evans calcaneal osteotomy, first described in 1975, is a lateral column lengthening procedure that preserves the calcaneocuboid joint.1 This laterally based opening wedge osteotomy is historically known to provide transverse plane...

The Evans calcaneal osteotomy,...

08/20/2013

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A Systematic Approach To Pediatric Flatfoot: What To Do And When To Do It

12/22/2009

Michelle L. Butterworth , DPM, FACFAS;

Pediatric flatfoot is a common yet challenging deformity. Infants are usually born with a flexible flatfoot and typically do not develop a normal arch until they are 7 to 10 years old. One of the biggest challenges for the physician is...

Pediatric flatfoot is a common...

12/22/2009

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Understanding The Role Of Advanced Imaging Techniques In Diagnosing Infection

11/10/2009

Michelle L. Butterworth , DPM, FACFAS;

Unfortunately, many physicians rely on various imaging modalities to deliver a diagnosis of infection, particularly osteomyelitis. I have seen a multitude of imaging modalities worthlessly ordered and performed with the physician desperately...

Unfortunately, many physicians...

11/10/2009

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Ankle Sprains In Athletes: Key Tips On Facilitating A Return To Activity

09/23/2009

Michelle L. Butterworth , DPM, FACFAS;

Managing ankle sprains in athletes and ensuring an appropriate return to activity can be quite challenging. In addition to being a podiatric surgeon and my partner in practice, my husband is a high school football and baseball coach. Needless...

Managing ankle sprains in...

09/23/2009

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Taping Versus Bracing: Which Is More Effective In Preventing Ankle Sprains In Athletes?

08/06/2009

Michelle L. Butterworth , DPM, FACFAS;

Ankle sprains are the number one sports-related injury. Approximately 2 million ankle sprains occur each year. Yet there is controversy over treatment and rehabilitation protocols. Prevention of ankle sprains in athletes is another topic that...

Ankle sprains are the number one...

08/06/2009

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Pertinent Pearls On Brachymetatarsia Repair With Callus Distraction

07/02/2009

Michelle L. Butterworth , DPM, FACFAS;

When considering surgical intervention for the repair of brachymetatarsia, there are basically three main techniques to utilize: lengthening/slide osteotomy; osteotomy with insertion of bone graft; and callus distraction. Although I have...

When considering surgical...

07/02/2009

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An Update On The Scope Of Practice Battle In South Carolina

06/05/2009

Michelle L. Butterworth , DPM, FACFAS;

Podiatrists from South Carolina are once again trying to change our practice act to include the ankle and lower extremity amputations. As I noted in the previous blog (see “A Closer Look At Scope Of Practice Battles In South Carolina” ...

Podiatrists from South Carolina...

06/05/2009

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