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An Overview Of Surgical Treatments For Stage II Tibialis Posterior Tendon Dysfunction

June 18, 2013

Regardless of the etiology of the deformity, the three principles for flexible flatfoot deformity surgical correction include: • removal of any deforming force of the leg onto the foot; • perpendicular alignment of the hindfoot to the ground; and • a parallel relationship of the forefoot to the rearfoot. This applies to pediatric flexible flatfoot, adult flexible flatfoot and stage II tibialis posterior tendon dysfunction The treatment of stage II tibialis posterior tendon dysfunction has evolved over the years to a well-documented group of procedures

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Meet John Mattiacci, DPM and Michael Wodka, DPM – today at 9 p.m. ET

June 11, 2013

Drs.

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Freshen up your practice waiting room

June 11, 2013

One of the negative consequences of spending countless hours at your office is that it can lead to a unique type of vision loss – one where you overlook the obviously drab décor that your patients see with startling clarity. From reading material to wall color, keeping your reception area contemporary, clean, and comfortable is one more way to demonstrate that your medical skills are up to date. Why

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Another Tip For Eliminating Orthotic-Induced Heel Slippage

June 7, 2013

A fairly common complaint that I hear in my office is that of patients saying that their heel is slipping up inside one or more shoes when they wear their orthotic devices. This is usually a very easy problem to address and one that every orthotic practitioner should be aware of. Jenny Sanders, DPM, recently wrote an excellent DPM Blog ( http://www.podiatrytoday.com/blogged/how-prevent-heel-slippage-orthotic ) on how to use lacing techniques and tongue pads to decrease heel slippage.

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Meet Joseph Caporusso, DPM and Robert Chelin, DPM – today at 9 p.m. ET

June 4, 2013

Drs. Joseph Caporusso and Robert Chelin will be the guests on today’s Meet the Masters audio-conference (at 9 p.m

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Passing Along Recommendations To Patients For Orthotic-Compatible Sandals

June 4, 2013

The most important consideration when making a custom orthotic for a sandal is to make sure the sandal that the orthotic will be going into has a removable foot bed. Next, the orthotic should be made specifically for the purchased sandal.

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Current Insights On Treating Ankle Fractures In Patients With Diabetes

May 29, 2013

Recognizing that ankle fractures in patients with diabetes can lead to potentially dire complications, these authors discuss keys to treatment that can reduce risks and improve outcomes.

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Treating A Patient With A Neglected Calcaneal Fracture And Severe Rearfoot Varus

May 29, 2013

These authors discuss keys to the diagnosis and treatment of a neglected calcaneal fracture in a 25-year-old patient who had suffered a traumatic fall when he was 18. read more

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Meet Richard Daryl Phillips, DPM – today at 9 p.m. ET

May 28, 2013

Dr. Richard Daryl Phillips will be the guest on today’s Meet the Masters audio-conference (at 9 p.m. ET) with host, and former ACFAOM president, Dr

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5 ways to get claims paid at your medical practice

May 28, 2013

Managing insurance accounts receivable (A/R) is certainly a war. Not only do you face battles on the home front in making sure you have all the pertinent information to be able to file the claim, but you fight many battles abroad with the insurance company once the claim goes out the door.

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