CLINICAL EVENTS CALENDAR
- Nov 18,2009Nov 21,2009Yucatan Pediatric Seminar11/18/2009 - 12:2111/21/2009 - 12:21
Northwest Podiatric Foundation
Yucatan Crippled Children's Project
Merida, Mexico
Hyatt Regency Merida Hotel
1-866-286-NWPF - Jan 10,2010Jan 17,2010Winter Seminar at Sea01/10/2010 - 12:2401/17/2010 - 12:24
Northwest Podiatric Foundation
Southern Caribbean Cruise
RCCL - The Adventure of the Seas
1-866-286-NWPF - Apr 17,2010Apr 20,20102010 SAWC Spring04/17/2010 - 11:2304/20/2010 - 11:23website:
Gaylord Palms Hotel and Convention Center
Orlando, FL - Jul 15,2010Jul 18,2010The 2010 APMA Annual Scientific Meeting07/15/2010 - 13:2607/18/2010 - 13:26website:
Washington State Convention & Trade Center
Seattle, Washington
Non-Accredited Education
Managing the Diabetic Foot: A Clinical and Economic View Complimentary Archived Webcast
Non-Accredited
Understanding Collagen Dressings and their Benefit in Wound Care
Complimentary Archived Webcast
non-accredited
Automated Technology And Custom Foot Orthoses: What You Should Know
Previously, I discussed the fact that several large podiatric labs commonly provide an orthotic fabricated over a prefabricated mold and sell this device to a doctor under the guise of a “custom foot orthoses.”
Are You Really Getting A Custom Foot Orthotic?
When you order and pay for a custom prescription foot orthotic from an orthotic laboratory, how sure are you that the device received is truly “custom”? When your patient pays you for a perceived custom foot orthotic, is the patient really getting what he or she paid for?
This will be the first in a series posted on my blog, which will explore a potential crisis facing the podiatric profession and the custom prescription foot orthotics industry.
Praising The Diversity Of Topics At The ACFAOM Conference
I recently attended the 2009 annual clinical conference presented by the American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine (ACFAOM). This was an outstanding meeting which covered the key areas of podiatric medicine: biomechanics, diabetes and surgery. A stellar faculty included Robert Frykberg, DPM, Lee Rogers, DPM, John Steinberg, DPM, David Armstrong, DPM, PhD, Paul Scherer, DPM, and Marc Benard, DPM.
Kudos To JAPMA
In case you have not had a chance to read it yet, the May/June 2009 issue of the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association (JAPMA) is among the best ever in terms of content for the fan of lower extremity biomechanics.
Hats off to Warren Joseph, DPM, who has driven this journal to a level of excellence, which is admired around the world. One only has to look at the diverse contributions from international researchers to appreciate that JAPMA is now a stage for publishing landmark articles relevant to all aspects of podiatric medicine.
Why Podiatrists Should Not Fear Custom Foot Orthotics At Costco
A few months ago, a patient said she saw a service advertised at Costco, which provided custom foot orthotics to customers for a price of $89 per pair. She asked if I was concerned about this “competition” from a mass retailer. I replied that this type of commercial offering of custom foot orthotics would only help drive more patients into the offices of podiatric physicians.
Can Podiatrists Be The Premier Surgeons Of The Foot And Ankle Without An Understanding Of Current Biomechanics Research?
I recently had the privilege of serving on the faculty of a seminar entitled
“Biomechanics for the Foot and Ankle Surgeon,” which was recently held in Oakland, Ca. This conference was sponsored by the California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University in association with the Prescription Foot Orthotic Laboratory Association (PFOLA).
The content of this meeting was certainly the first of its kind in the podiatric profession. The purpose was to update the attendees on recent advances in knowledge in biomechanics, which would have direct application to improving outcome
William Fishco, DPM, FACFAS
Michelle L. Butterworth, DPM, FACFAS
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Hampton Bays and Long Island, New York
Various Locations- Indiana , Ohio
CME Showcase
"Current Concepts In Healing Chronic Diabetic Foot Ulcerations"
A Complimentary On-Demand CE/CME Webcast This activity is supported by an educational grant from Advanced Biohealing. To access this Webcast, visit www.naccme.com/program/n-550/ |
 Current Concepts In Diagnosing And Treating MRSA In The Diabetic Foot This activity is supported by an education grant from Pfizer. To access this activity, visit www.naccme.com/program/n-528/ |
 MRSA And Diabetic Foot Wounds: Where Do We Go From Here?Archived Accredited Webcast with Q&A This activity is supported by an educational grant from Pfizer. This activity is sponsored by the North American Center For Continuing Medical Education (NACCME). |
 PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE (PAD) AND CRITICAL LIMB ISCHEMIA (CLI):Managing Vascular and Wound Healing Challenges with Current and Emerging Technologies Archived Accredited Webcast with Q&A This activity is supported by an educational grant from Baxter Healthcare Corporation. |
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