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: Nerve Decompression In Diabetic Patients: Should It Be Done?
06/03/2005
   Yes. This author discusses the etiology of diabetic peripheral neuropathy, cites reports of efficacy for peripheral nerve decompression in the literature and shares insights from his experience in performing the procedure. By Stephen L....
   Yes. This author discusses the etiology of diabetic peripheral neuropathy, cites reports of efficacy for peripheral nerve decompression in the literature and shares insights from his experience in performing the procedure. By Stephen L....
   Yes. This author discusses...
06/03/2005
Podiatry Today
Blog
Why Declining To Train Your Residents Is A Missed Opportunity
03/25/2019
Paying it forward is a concept I blog about frequently. Occasionally, paying it forward means swallowing your pride to do what is right, even when it seems unfair or wrong. Recently, I was informed of some attending physicians associated...
Paying it forward is a concept I blog about frequently. Occasionally, paying it forward means swallowing your pride to do what is right, even when it seems unfair or wrong. Recently, I was informed of some attending physicians associated...
Paying it forward is a concept I...
03/25/2019
Podiatry Today
Blog
How To Be An Effective Grassroots Advocate For Your Future
08/12/2016
Ask any lobbyist on Capitol Hill to identify the key to successful lobbying and the list will begin with an engaged grassroots lobbying base: a membership that responds to calls to action by contacting their legislators.
Ask any lobbyist on Capitol Hill to identify the key to successful lobbying and the list will begin with an engaged grassroots lobbying base: a membership that responds to calls to action by contacting their legislators.
Ask any lobbyist on Capitol Hill...
08/12/2016
Podiatry Today
Blog
Campaigning For The HELLPP Act To Clarify Gray Areas In Podiatric Medicine And Surgery
02/11/2014
There are many gray areas in podiatric medicine and surgery. I tend to lean much more to the conservative side on those gray podiatric issues. However, last week I ran into something that really made me think outside of my normally...
There are many gray areas in podiatric medicine and surgery. I tend to lean much more to the conservative side on those gray podiatric issues. However, last week I ran into something that really made me think outside of my normally...
There are many gray areas in...
02/11/2014
Podiatry Today
Blog
Why Orthotics Are Not The Answer For Plantar Fasciitis
05/23/2011
There are approximately 2 million documented cases of plantar fasciitis per year in the United States. For most podiatrists, this is the most common foot pathology we see in our practices.1 The “sacred cow” in the podiatric community for...
There are approximately 2 million documented cases of plantar fasciitis per year in the United States. For most podiatrists, this is the most common foot pathology we see in our practices.1 The “sacred cow” in the podiatric community for...
There are approximately 2...
05/23/2011
Podiatry Today
Patrick DeHeer, DPM, FACFAS, FASPS
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Supporting Podiatry Through Professional Advocacy and Analysis
01/19/2023
The APMA Board of Trustees and staff recently completed our strategic plan, which guides the association’s operational plan and budgetary decisions for the next 3 to 5 years. One aspect of the mission regarding defending podiatric physicians'...
The APMA Board of Trustees and staff recently completed our strategic plan, which guides the association’s operational plan and budgetary decisions for the next 3 to 5 years. One aspect of the mission regarding defending podiatric physicians'...
The APMA Board of Trustees and...
01/19/2023
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
Essential Pearls On Effective Orthotic Modifications
06/01/2009
   Orthotic modifications can play a valuable role in the treatment of various lower extremity ailments. Accordingly, these expert panelists offer their insights on the use of orthoses and key modifications within the treatment plan for turf...
   Orthotic modifications can play a valuable role in the treatment of various lower extremity ailments. Accordingly, these expert panelists offer their insights on the use of orthoses and key modifications within the treatment plan for turf...
   Orthotic modifications can...
06/01/2009
Podiatry Today
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Striving To Report Author Conflicts Of Interest More Accurately
04/18/2018
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Open Payments Database (OPD) began publishing industry payments to physicians in 2013 as a legislative means to improve transparency in healthcare.1 Unfortunately, many authors in...
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Open Payments Database (OPD) began publishing industry payments to physicians in 2013 as a legislative means to improve transparency in healthcare.1 Unfortunately, many authors in...
The Centers for Medicare and...
04/18/2018
Podiatry Today
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Delving Deeper Into Isolated Gastrocnemius Contracture
10/09/2015
Sometimes when reading an article, you come across something that is extremely profound, an idea that you know will change a practice paradigm. The discussion on equinus at first glance may seem to have reached its pinnacle but I propose that...
Sometimes when reading an article, you come across something that is extremely profound, an idea that you know will change a practice paradigm. The discussion on equinus at first glance may seem to have reached its pinnacle but I propose that...
Sometimes when reading an...
10/09/2015
Podiatry Today

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