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Total Ankle Replacement and Arthritis
Ankle Arthritis and TAR: Diagnosis, Instability, and Surgical Decision-Making
05/01/2026
Karissa Badillo, DPM, AACFAS; Roberto A. Brandão DPM, FACFAS
Ankle arthritis is a debilitating condition commonly driven by prior trauma and chronic instability, often progressing despite conservative care. As imaging limitations challenge early detection of intra-articular damage, surgical...
Ankle arthritis is a debilitating condition commonly driven by prior trauma and chronic instability, often progressing despite conservative care. As imaging limitations challenge early detection of intra-articular damage, surgical...
Ankle arthritis is a...
05/01/2026
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Charcot Reconstruction
Advances in Charcot Neuroarthropathy Surgical Techniques
05/01/2026
Zeeshan S. Husain, DPM, FACFAS, FASPS; Athanasios Garbis, DPM; Kyle Lawton, DPM
Charcot neuroarthropathy remains a limb-threatening condition, but evolving surgical strategies are shifting the focus from rigid fixation to functional limb preservation. Emerging techniques—such as the “flipper foot” construct and selective...
Charcot neuroarthropathy remains a limb-threatening condition, but evolving surgical strategies are shifting the focus from rigid fixation to functional limb preservation. Emerging techniques—such as the “flipper foot” construct and selective...
Charcot neuroarthropathy remains...
05/01/2026
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Advances in Charcot Neuroarthropathy Surgical Techniques Video
Videos
Advances in Charcot Neuroarthropathy Surgical Techniques Video
05/01/2026
Zeeshan S. Husain, DPM, FACFAS, FASPS; Athanasios Garbis, DPM; Kyle Lawton, DPM
In this video, we highlight emerging reconstruction strategies that move beyond traditional rigid fixation toward a more functional approach to limb preservation.
In this video, we highlight emerging reconstruction strategies that move beyond traditional rigid fixation toward a more functional approach to limb preservation.
In this video, we highlight...
05/01/2026
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Achilles Tendon Rupture
Can a Complete Achilles Rupture Heal Without Surgery? A 4-Year Follow-Up in a High-Risk Patient
05/01/2026
Kasra Behfar, DPM, MS, DABMSP; Linda Oh, DPM; Kim L. Felder, DPM, FACPM, FAPWCA, FASPS
This case challenges conventional thinking, demonstrating successful nonoperative management despite a large tendon gap, neuropathy, and poor adherence to treatment recommendations. Four-year follow-up findings highlight the potential for...
This case challenges conventional thinking, demonstrating successful nonoperative management despite a large tendon gap, neuropathy, and poor adherence to treatment recommendations. Four-year follow-up findings highlight the potential for...
This case challenges...
05/01/2026
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Gout and Diabetes
When Gout Meets Diabetes: A Metabolic Red Flag for Podiatrists
05/01/2026
Michael S. Nirenberg, DPM
In patients with diabetes, gout should never be viewed as an isolated joint problem. This article argues that concurrent gout and diabetes signal a broader state of insulin resistance, cardiovascular risk, and kidney dysfunction—while also...
In patients with diabetes, gout should never be viewed as an isolated joint problem. This article argues that concurrent gout and diabetes signal a broader state of insulin resistance, cardiovascular risk, and kidney dysfunction—while also...
In patients with diabetes, gout...
05/01/2026
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Peroneal Tendons
Understanding the Peroneal Tendons in Persistent Lateral Ankle Pain
05/01/2026
Jeffrey Dikis, DPM
This review outlines a practical, evidence-informed approach to diagnosis, imaging interpretation, and management to help clinicians identify and treat peroneal tendon pathology effectively. Such disorders are often overlooked due to symptom...
This review outlines a practical, evidence-informed approach to diagnosis, imaging interpretation, and management to help clinicians identify and treat peroneal tendon pathology effectively. Such disorders are often overlooked due to symptom...
This review outlines a...
05/01/2026
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Os Cuboideum Secundarium
Symptomatic Os Cuboideum Secundarium in a High-Risk Foot: A Rare Anatomical Variant with Clinical Consequences
05/01/2026
Arthur Evensen, DPM, CWSP; Jaime Moore, AGNP
A rare accessory ossicle, the os cuboideum secundarium, is typically an incidental finding—but in high-risk feet, it can become clinically significant. This case highlights how an unrecognized plantar-lateral bony prominence contributed to...
A rare accessory ossicle, the os cuboideum secundarium, is typically an incidental finding—but in high-risk feet, it can become clinically significant. This case highlights how an unrecognized plantar-lateral bony prominence contributed to...
A rare accessory ossicle, the os...
05/01/2026
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Elizabeth Daughtry, DPM, DABFAS, FACFAS
Podcasts
Practical Teaching Tips for Educating Podiatric Patients
04/30/2026
Elizabeth Daughtry, DPM, DABFAS, FACFAS
Effective patient education in podiatry plays a key role in improving treatment adherence, surgical outcomes, and patient satisfaction. In this episode of the Podiatry Today Podcasts, Dr. Elizabeth Daughtry, DPM, shares practical, real-world...
Effective patient education in podiatry plays a key role in improving treatment adherence, surgical outcomes, and patient satisfaction. In this episode of the Podiatry Today Podcasts, Dr. Elizabeth Daughtry, DPM, shares practical, real-world...
Effective patient education in...
04/30/2026
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Conference Coverage
Highlights From ACFAS 2026: TAR Essentials
04/28/2026
Jennifer J. Spector, DPM, FACFAS
Total ankle replacement (TAR) has moved from “niche” to increasingly mainstream, and the standing-room audience at the 2026 ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference underscored that shift.
Total ankle replacement (TAR) has moved from “niche” to increasingly mainstream, and the standing-room audience at the 2026 ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference underscored that shift.
Total ankle replacement (TAR)...
04/28/2026
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Elizabeth Daughtry, DPM, DABFAS, FACFAS
Podcasts
Podiatrists in the Media: Patient Trust, Myths, and Social Media
04/21/2026
Elizabeth Daughtry, DPM, DABFAS, FACFAS
In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Daughtry shares practical strategies to connect with patients and navigate foot health misinformation.
In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Daughtry shares practical strategies to connect with patients and navigate foot health misinformation.
In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth...
04/21/2026
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Marcia Nusgart, RPh
Blog
Policy and the Power of Wound Care Advocacy
04/17/2026
Marcia I. Nusgart, RPh
Medicare payment reform, regulatory decisions, and coverage policy shifts made 2025 a pivotal year for wound care.
Medicare payment reform, regulatory decisions, and coverage policy shifts made 2025 a pivotal year for wound care.
Medicare payment reform,...
04/17/2026
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Podcasts

Elizabeth Daughtry, DPM, DABFAS, FACFAS
Podcasts
Practical Teaching Tips for Educating Podiatric Patients
04/30/2026
Elizabeth Daughtry, DPM, DABFAS, FACFAS
Effective patient education in podiatry plays a key role in improving treatment adherence, surgical outcomes, and patient satisfaction. In this episode of the Podiatry Today Podcasts, Dr. Elizabeth Daughtry, DPM, shares practical, real-world...
Effective patient education in podiatry plays a key role in improving treatment adherence, surgical outcomes, and patient satisfaction. In this episode of the Podiatry Today Podcasts, Dr. Elizabeth Daughtry, DPM, shares practical, real-world...
Effective patient education in...
04/30/2026
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Elizabeth Daughtry, DPM, DABFAS, FACFAS
Podcasts
Podiatrists in the Media: Patient Trust, Myths, and Social Media
04/21/2026
Elizabeth Daughtry, DPM, DABFAS, FACFAS
In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Daughtry shares practical strategies to connect with patients and navigate foot health misinformation.
In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Daughtry shares practical strategies to connect with patients and navigate foot health misinformation.
In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth...
04/21/2026
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Shital Sharma, DPM
Podcasts
Why Podiatry Is Public Health: Expanding Impact Beyond the Foot
04/03/2026
Shital Sharma, DPM, MS, MBA
In this episode of the Podiatry Today Podcasts, host Dr. Jennifer Spector speaks with Shital Sharma, DPM, on the evolving role of podiatry in public health—and why the profession is more integral than ever to population health.
In this episode of the Podiatry Today Podcasts, host Dr. Jennifer Spector speaks with Shital Sharma, DPM, on the evolving role of podiatry in public health—and why the profession is more integral than ever to population health.
In this episode of the Podiatry...
04/03/2026
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Bob Baravarian, DPM, FACFAS
Podcasts
Notes on Biointegrative Fixation
03/20/2026
Bob Baravarian, DPM, FACFAS
Dr. Baravarian dives into key considerations for this type of fixation, including sharing pearls from his experience.
Dr. Baravarian dives into key considerations for this type of fixation, including sharing pearls from his experience.
Dr. Baravarian dives into key...
03/20/2026
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Bob Baravarian, DPM, FACFAS
Podcasts
Biologics in Foot and Ankle Pathology
03/13/2026
Bob Baravarian, DPM, FACFAS
Dr. Baravarian shares his insights on the role of various biologics tools when treating ailments of the lower extremity.
Dr. Baravarian shares his insights on the role of various biologics tools when treating ailments of the lower extremity.
Dr. Baravarian shares his...
03/13/2026
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Lowell Weil, Jr., DPM, MBA
Podcasts
Hammertoe Surgery: What We Learn From Difficult Cases
02/27/2026
Lowell Scott Weil, Jr., DPM, MBA, FACFAS
In this Q&A from the 2026 ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference, Dr. Lowell Weil Jr. discusses where hammertoe procedures most often go off track.
In this Q&A from the 2026 ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference, Dr. Lowell Weil Jr. discusses where hammertoe procedures most often go off track.
In this Q&A from the 2026 ACFAS...
02/27/2026
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Rachel Albright, DPM, FACFAS
Podcasts
Reflecting on Forefoot Failures: Highlights from the ACFAS ASC
02/26/2026
Rachel H. Albright, DPM, MPH
Dr. Albright reflects on her recent session at the ACFAS ASC on when forefoot cases do not have the desired outcomes.
Dr. Albright reflects on her recent session at the ACFAS ASC on when forefoot cases do not have the desired outcomes.
Dr. Albright reflects on her...
02/26/2026
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Rachel Albright, DPM, FACFAS
Podcasts
Patient Expectations in HAV Surgery: Highlights from the ACFAS ASC
02/25/2026
Rachel H. Albright, DPM, MPH
Learn more about patient expectations in HAV surgery from Dr. Albright's ACFAS ASC session.
Learn more about patient expectations in HAV surgery from Dr. Albright's ACFAS ASC session.
Learn more about patient...
02/25/2026
Podiatry Today
Brett Chatman, DPM
Podcasts
Discussing Deep Vein Arterialization
02/10/2026
Brett Chatman, DPM
In this episode, Dr. Chatman points out applications and results of DVA for limb preservation in otherwise no-option cases.
In this episode, Dr. Chatman points out applications and results of DVA for limb preservation in otherwise no-option cases.
In this episode, Dr. Chatman...
02/10/2026
Podiatry Today
Visser
Podcasts
More Insights on the Convergent Talus
01/21/2026
Harry John Visser, DPM, FACFAS
The podcast emphasizes that convergent talus is not a diagnosis, but a pathomechanical pattern seen in conditions such as talar neck malunion, Charcot midfoot collapse, perinavicular pathology, and neuromuscular disease.
The podcast emphasizes that convergent talus is not a diagnosis, but a pathomechanical pattern seen in conditions such as talar neck malunion, Charcot midfoot collapse, perinavicular pathology, and neuromuscular disease.
The podcast emphasizes that...
01/21/2026
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Clinician Commentary

Marcia Nusgart, RPh
Blog
Policy and the Power of Wound Care Advocacy
04/17/2026
Marcia I. Nusgart, RPh
Medicare payment reform, regulatory decisions, and coverage policy shifts made 2025 a pivotal year for wound care.
Medicare payment reform, regulatory decisions, and coverage policy shifts made 2025 a pivotal year for wound care.
Medicare payment reform,...
04/17/2026
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Marcinko
Rule of Three
Rule of Three in Podiatric Practice Management
04/10/2026
Dr. David Edward Marcinko, MBA, MEd
As consolidation reshapes podiatry, the “Rule of Three” offers a strategic lens to understand who will survive—and thrive. From large-scale market leaders to agile mid-sized groups and highly specialized niche practices, today’s competitive...
As consolidation reshapes podiatry, the “Rule of Three” offers a strategic lens to understand who will survive—and thrive. From large-scale market leaders to agile mid-sized groups and highly specialized niche practices, today’s competitive...
As consolidation reshapes...
04/10/2026
Podiatry Today
David Edward Marcinko, MBA, MEd
Clinician Commentary
Public Relations in Podiatry: How Strategic PR Builds Trust, Visibility, and Practice Growth
02/19/2026
David Edward Marcinko, MBA
Public relations is more than publicity—it’s a strategic tool that helps podiatry practices educate patients, strengthen community relationships, and build long-term credibility.
Public relations is more than publicity—it’s a strategic tool that helps podiatry practices educate patients, strengthen community relationships, and build long-term credibility.
Public relations is more than...
02/19/2026
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lower extremities of a tennis player
Research Review
Return to Tennis After Arthroplasty: What Can We Learn About Total Ankle Replacement?
02/12/2026
Jennifer J. Spector, DPM, FACFAS
A 2025 narrative review in The Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine examined tennis participation after joint arthroplasty, with notably limited and lower-quality data for total ankle arthroplasty.
A 2025 narrative review in The Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine examined tennis participation after joint arthroplasty, with notably limited and lower-quality data for total ankle arthroplasty.
A 2025 narrative review in The...
02/12/2026
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David Edward Marcinko, MBA, MEd
Clinician Commentary
Marketing, Advertising, and Sales Strategies for the Modern Podiatric Practice
01/20/2026
Dr. David Edward Marcinko, MBA, MEd
In an increasingly competitive healthcare environment, podiatric practices must balance clinical excellence with strategic marketing, ethical advertising, and patient-centered sales promotion.
In an increasingly competitive healthcare environment, podiatric practices must balance clinical excellence with strategic marketing, ethical advertising, and patient-centered sales promotion.
In an increasingly competitive...
01/20/2026
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Use of phenol to cauterize the root of an ingrown nail at the medial border
Blog
A Review of Occupational Safety of Phenol Use in Podiatric Practice
12/23/2025
Bethany Robinson, BS
This author explores what the literature tells us about the occupational safety of phenol use in podiatric practice.
This author explores what the literature tells us about the occupational safety of phenol use in podiatric practice.
This author explores what the...
12/23/2025
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Clinician Commentary
Recent AMA Webinar Provides Additional Details on the WISeR Model
11/11/2025
Jennifer J. Spector, DPM, FACFAS
The Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) model will launch as planned in the six impacted states on January 1, 2026, even in the context of the current government shutdown.
The Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) model will launch as planned in the six impacted states on January 1, 2026, even in the context of the current government shutdown.
The Wasteful and Inappropriate...
11/11/2025
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Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA
Clinician Commentary
CMS Announces New Skin Substitute Payment Methodology: Possible Next Steps
11/06/2025
Jeffrey D. Lehrman DPM, CPC, CPMA
This author offers insights on the CMS Final Rule on skin substitute payment, as well as next steps for providers.
This author offers insights on the CMS Final Rule on skin substitute payment, as well as next steps for providers.
This author offers insights on...
11/06/2025
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Futuristic photo suggesting technology and future thinking
Clinician Commentary
Regulatory Update: Calendar Year 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule (CMS-1832-F)
11/01/2025
Jennifer J. Spector, DPM, FACFAS
CMS has finalized the physician fee schedule payment model for skin substitutes in 2026. Learn more about the facts from this update.
CMS has finalized the physician fee schedule payment model for skin substitutes in 2026. Learn more about the facts from this update.
CMS has finalized the physician...
11/01/2025
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Clinician Commentary
Bridging Disciplines in Lower-Extremity Trauma
10/20/2025
Jean V. Archer, DPM, FACPM, CWS, FACCWS, FASPS, FAPWHc; Waleed Al-Hardan, MD
This report presents the unique perspective of a podiatric physician integrated into the surgical management of an unstable ankle fracture, performed by an orthopedic trauma surgeon. The experience highlights both the technical nuances of...
This report presents the unique perspective of a podiatric physician integrated into the surgical management of an unstable ankle fracture, performed by an orthopedic trauma surgeon. The experience highlights both the technical nuances of...
This report presents the unique...
10/20/2025
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ACFAS

TheraMicro
Sponsored Content
Balancing Biomechanics and Biology: TheraMicro Highlights Innovative Soft Tissue and Bone Repair Solutions at ACFAS
02/26/2026
Jennifer J. Spector, DPM, FACFAS
At the ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference, TheraMicro presented newly and soon-to-be released technologies spanning two complementary domains in foot and ankle surgery: advanced mechanical reinforcement and biologic signaling platforms.
At the ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference, TheraMicro presented newly and soon-to-be released technologies spanning two complementary domains in foot and ankle surgery: advanced mechanical reinforcement and biologic signaling platforms.
At the ACFAS Annual Scientific...
02/26/2026
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Bradley Abicht, DPM
Conference Coverage
Invisible Barriers in Radiographic Healing
02/26/2026
Bradley P. Abicht, DPM, FACFAS
In this video, Dr. Abicht dives into key components of radiographic assessments.
In this video, Dr. Abicht dives into key components of radiographic assessments.
In this video, Dr. Abicht dives...
02/26/2026
Podiatry Today
Don Buddecke, DPM
Conference Coverage
Focus on the First Ray: Highlights from the ACFAS ASC
02/24/2026
Don Buddecke, DPM
Dr. Buddecke shares high points from his recent session at the ACFAS ASC.
Dr. Buddecke shares high points from his recent session at the ACFAS ASC.
Dr. Buddecke shares high points...
02/24/2026
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Alan Catanzariti, DPM, FACFAS
Conference Coverage
Anatomical Variants in Foot and Ankle Surgery: Avoiding Missed Diagnoses, Surgical Pitfalls, and Recurrence
02/24/2026
Alan R. Catanzariti, DPM, FACFAS
In this expert interview about his ACFAS ASC session, Dr. Catanzariti explores the variants surgeons most commonly overlook and the clinical mindset required to avoid recurrence, instability, and iatrogenic injury.
In this expert interview about his ACFAS ASC session, Dr. Catanzariti explores the variants surgeons most commonly overlook and the clinical mindset required to avoid recurrence, instability, and iatrogenic injury.
In this expert interview about...
02/24/2026
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Open wound on the posterior aspect of the ankle
Sponsored Content
Reel Healing: Fish Skin Grafts to Treat Tendon Repair
02/20/2026
Jonathan Richards, DPM
Learn more and hear about additional case studies related to tendon repair and the versatile use of intact fish-skin for tendon protection and wounds in the operating room at the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
Learn more and hear about additional case studies related to tendon repair and the versatile use of intact fish-skin for tendon protection and wounds in the operating room at the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
Learn more and hear about...
02/20/2026
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Surgeons in an operating room focused on a patient care
Videos
Poster Insights from SAWC Fall
01/07/2026
Patrick McEneaney, DPM, FACFAS, AAPWCA; Rimvydas A. Statkus, DPM, FACFAS
These researchers share highlights from their poster presentations at SAWC.
These researchers share highlights from their poster presentations at SAWC.
These researchers share...
01/07/2026
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Windy Cole, DPM, CWSP, FFPM RCPS (Glasg)
Videos
Antimicrobial Stewardship Highlights From SAWC
12/16/2025
Windy Cole, DPM, CWSP, FFPM RCPS (Glasg)
This SAWC Fall speaker discusses a new consensus document on antimicrobial stewardship recently published in Wounds and what DPMs can learn.
This SAWC Fall speaker discusses a new consensus document on antimicrobial stewardship recently published in Wounds and what DPMs can learn.
This SAWC Fall speaker discusses...
12/16/2025
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Conference Coverage
What’s New in DFUs
11/13/2025
Brian McCurdy
DFUs remain among the most complex and costly complications of diabetes, representing not just localized wounds but indicators of systemic disease. This SAWC Fall speaker discussed how innovative technologies can aid patients.
DFUs remain among the most complex and costly complications of diabetes, representing not just localized wounds but indicators of systemic disease. This SAWC Fall speaker discussed how innovative technologies can aid patients.
DFUs remain among the most...
11/13/2025
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Conference Coverage
Minimally Invasive Surgery in Modern Podiatry: Insights from the APMA Panel Discussion
09/17/2025
Kelsey Millonig, DPM, MPH, AACFAS; Rachel Gerber, DPM; Christopher A. Juels, AACFAS, DPM
At the 2025 APMA National, a lively roundtable discussion explored current perspectives and challenges in minimally invasive surgery (MIS) versus traditional open procedures. Their session delved into key surgical applications including...
At the 2025 APMA National, a lively roundtable discussion explored current perspectives and challenges in minimally invasive surgery (MIS) versus traditional open procedures. Their session delved into key surgical applications including...
At the 2025 APMA National, a...
09/17/2025
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Conference Coverage
Highlights from the APMA 2025 National Conference: Affiliated Organizations Session
08/26/2025
Elizabeth Piselli, DPM; Melissa Lockwood, DPM; Andrew Schneider, DPM; Alicia Canzanese, DPM, ATC, FAAPSM, CAQ-SM, DABPM
Affiliated organizations at the APMA National came together to discuss key components of patient care.
Affiliated organizations at the APMA National came together to discuss key components of patient care.
Affiliated organizations at the...
08/26/2025
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