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“We Shouldn’t Be Doing It”: Lecturer Calls Out Serious Podiatric Myths

During his lecture entitled “Righting the Wrong: Exploding Myths in Podiatric Medicine” last month, Bradley W. Bakotic, DPM, DO, Bako Pathology Services in Alpharetta, GA called out some myths which have inexplicably become part of the modus operandi of the modern podiatrist. “Podiatry is a little bit incestuous,” Dr. Bakotic said. “If you go to MD […]

Ladies! Don’t Let Bunions Give You the Blues!

APMA put out the following notes on bunions – check it out:  Bunions are among the most common type of foot ailment today’s podiatrist treats, especially in women. Studies show that women are anywhere from two to nine times more likely to develop a bunion than men! While your high heels and peep toes are […]

Flatfeet in Children – Cause for Concern?

Flatfeet in Children

An article by the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons warns that Pediatric Flatfoot, a childhood condition can, if left untreated, result in permanent deformity in adulthood. Flatfoot deformity makes mobility and exercise painful, increasing the risk of reduced cardiovascular health and obesity. All reasons why it is imperative for parents to keep a […]

Can Seeing Your Podiatrist Save You $10,000+? A Big Complicated Study Translated

Seeing your podiatrist can save you tens of thousands of dollars in long-term medical costs and helps prevent many patients from having to undergo an amputation – these were the findings of a study performed by 9 PhDs and DPMs regarding the economic value of podiatry.  And while you probably could’ve guessed this already, thanks […]

Sequestration’s Impact on Podiatry?

Let’s start with this – the Sequestration: What is It? Sequestration is a legal term used to describe the act of a higher authority taking control of an asset — usually property or money — until a legal dispute is rectified, thus preventing destruction or loss of the asset until appropriate decisions regarding the asset […]