Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM, FACFAS, FASPS, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg)

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Advances in Progressive Collapsing Flatfoot Deformity Surgery
01/01/2025
These authors evaluate the changing understanding of and treatment options for progressive collapsing flatfoot deformity, offering pointers on clinical and biomechanical exams, as well as fundamental principles to guide treatment.
These authors evaluate the changing understanding of and treatment options for progressive collapsing flatfoot deformity, offering pointers on clinical and biomechanical exams, as well as fundamental principles to guide treatment.
These authors evaluate the...
01/01/2025
Podiatry Today
Point-Counterpoint: Intermetatarsal Neuromas: Is Neurectomy The Best Option?
08/03/2006
   Yes. By Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM. While this author has had success with conservative treatment, particularly sclerosing therapy, he emphasizes that a plantar approach to the neurectomy can be effective when surgery is indicated.    Morton’s...
   Yes. By Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM. While this author has had success with conservative treatment, particularly sclerosing therapy, he emphasizes that a plantar approach to the neurectomy can be effective when surgery is indicated.    Morton’s...
   Yes. By Patrick A. DeHeer,...
08/03/2006
Podiatry Today
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Getting Podiatric Physicians Access To USMLE Testing
05/24/2019
Editor’s note: This DPM Blog was written by guest author James R. Christina, DPM, Executive Director and CEO of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA).
Editor’s note: This DPM Blog was written by guest author James R. Christina, DPM, Executive Director and CEO of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA).
Editor’s note: This DPM Blog was...
05/24/2019
Podiatry Today
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How Can Surgeons Best Correct All Three Planes In Hallux Valgus?
10/13/2016
I made up my mind based on the literature. I painstakingly put together a lecture titled, “The Death of the Austin Bunionectomy.”1 The first part of the lecture examines the 10 steps in the pathogenesis of the hallux abducto valgus deformity....
I made up my mind based on the literature. I painstakingly put together a lecture titled, “The Death of the Austin Bunionectomy.”1 The first part of the lecture examines the 10 steps in the pathogenesis of the hallux abducto valgus deformity....
I made up my mind based on the...
10/13/2016
Podiatry Today
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A Unique Continuing Education Mission Opportunity To Improve Diabetic Foot Care In Haiti
04/15/2014
I love it when solutions to problems evolve naturally and you get the “light bulb” appearing above your head. I have been working on a solution for the Haiti Diabetic Foot Program located in the Hospital Bernard Mevs Project Medishare Program...
I love it when solutions to problems evolve naturally and you get the “light bulb” appearing above your head. I have been working on a solution for the Haiti Diabetic Foot Program located in the Hospital Bernard Mevs Project Medishare Program...
I love it when solutions to...
04/15/2014
Podiatry Today
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Surveying The Literature To Find An Absolute Definition Of Equinus
07/22/2011
“Equinus deformity is the most profound causal agent in foot pathomechanics and is frequently linked to common foot pathology,” is a quote from an article by Johnson and Christensen.1 This statement about equinus is something that is vastly...
“Equinus deformity is the most profound causal agent in foot pathomechanics and is frequently linked to common foot pathology,” is a quote from an article by Johnson and Christensen.1 This statement about equinus is something that is vastly...
“Equinus deformity is the most...
07/22/2011
Podiatry Today
Patrick DeHeer, DPM, FACFAS, FASPS
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An Open Letter to Prospective Medical Students
06/29/2023
Society places great responsibility and respect in physicians. Having the knowledge, power, and authority to ease someone's pain, cure a disease, improve the quality of life for a patient, or correct a debilitating deformity is indescribably...
Society places great responsibility and respect in physicians. Having the knowledge, power, and authority to ease someone's pain, cure a disease, improve the quality of life for a patient, or correct a debilitating deformity is indescribably...
Society places great...
06/29/2023
Podiatry Today
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How To Address Equinus In The Athlete
09/04/2018
Equinus in the athlete is a controversial topic. Some have opined that since almost every athlete has equinus but a smaller percentage of athletes actually suffer from a pathology, equinus may not actually be pathologic
Equinus in the athlete is a controversial topic. Some have opined that since almost every athlete has equinus but a smaller percentage of athletes actually suffer from a pathology, equinus may not actually be pathologic
Equinus in the athlete is a...
09/04/2018
Podiatry Today
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Applauding The APMA And Those Who Worked To Pass The VA Provider Equity Act
06/15/2018
We often use the word “historic” as hyperbole but in regard to the Veterans Affairs (VA) Maintaining Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act (MISSION) Act, the word certainly applies. When the president signed the bill into...
We often use the word “historic” as hyperbole but in regard to the Veterans Affairs (VA) Maintaining Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act (MISSION) Act, the word certainly applies. When the president signed the bill into...
We often use the word “historic”...
06/15/2018
Podiatry Today
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Praising The ACFAP Meeting And The Benefits Of Specialty Organizations
12/10/2015
In addition to the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), there are many outstanding related specialty organizations available to podiatric physicians that provide additional educational opportunities and camaraderie for like-minded...
In addition to the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), there are many outstanding related specialty organizations available to podiatric physicians that provide additional educational opportunities and camaraderie for like-minded...
In addition to the American...
12/10/2015
Podiatry Today

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