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Timothy Miller, DPM
Podcasts
07/14/2026
Timothy Miller, DPM, FACFAS
Limb salvage is often associated with major academic medical centers, but much of the work happens in community-based practices where clinicians must coordinate complex care with limited resources. In this episode of the Podiatry Today...
Limb salvage is often associated with major academic medical centers, but much of the work happens in community-based practices where clinicians must coordinate complex care with limited resources. In this episode of the Podiatry Today...
Limb salvage is often associated...
07/14/2026
Podiatry Today
David M. Schweibish, DPM, MBA
Risk Management
07/10/2026
David M. Schweibish, DPM, MBA
In this episode, Dr. David Schweibish discusses how risk exposures differ across private practice, hospital-employed, and outpatient settings, and shares practical strategies for reducing liability.
In this episode, Dr. David Schweibish discusses how risk exposures differ across private practice, hospital-employed, and outpatient settings, and shares practical strategies for reducing liability.
In this episode, Dr. David...
07/10/2026
Podiatry Today
Anterior and Lateral Transfibular Approaches Offer Advantages and Tradeoffs in TAA
Research Review
07/10/2026
Brian McCurdy
A new review of total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) techniques concludes that anterior and lateral TAA approaches can provide predictable outcomes and preserve motion for end-stage ankle arthritis.
A new review of total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) techniques concludes that anterior and lateral TAA approaches can provide predictable outcomes and preserve motion for end-stage ankle arthritis.
A new review of total ankle...
07/10/2026
Podiatry Today
Percutaneous Fracture Fixation
07/01/2026
Sharon Dei-Tumi, DPM, MPH; Michael H. Theodoulou, DPM, FACFAS
This review explores the evolution of minimally invasive management, patient selection criteria, surgical pearls, and evidence supporting modern percutaneous techniques.
This review explores the evolution of minimally invasive management, patient selection criteria, surgical pearls, and evidence supporting modern percutaneous techniques.
This review explores the...
07/01/2026
Podiatry Today
Stump Neuroma
07/01/2026
Harry John Visser, DPM, FACFAS; Rahul Pedagandham, DPM
This review examines the anatomical basis, clinical presentation, and surgical management strategies for challenging revision cases, with insights into outcomes and postoperative considerations.
This review examines the anatomical basis, clinical presentation, and surgical management strategies for challenging revision cases, with insights into outcomes and postoperative considerations.
This review examines the...
07/01/2026
Podiatry Today
Ex-Fix Holiday
07/01/2026
Sharon Dei-Tumi, DPM, MPH; Claudia Barajas, DPM; Michael H. Theodoulou, DPM, FACFAS
As staged reconstruction becomes increasingly common in the management of Charcot neuroarthropathy, the concept of an “ex-fix holiday” has emerged as a potential step between external and internal fixation. This commentary examines whether...
As staged reconstruction becomes increasingly common in the management of Charcot neuroarthropathy, the concept of an “ex-fix holiday” has emerged as a potential step between external and internal fixation. This commentary examines whether...
As staged reconstruction becomes...
07/01/2026
Podiatry Today
Plantar Fasciitis
07/01/2026
Jennifer J. Spector, DPM, FACFAS
Public interest in plantar fasciitis has increased steadily over the past 2 decades, according to a new analysis in the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association. The findings suggest that patients are increasingly turning to...
Public interest in plantar fasciitis has increased steadily over the past 2 decades, according to a new analysis in the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association. The findings suggest that patients are increasingly turning to...
Public interest in plantar...
07/01/2026
Podiatry Today
Relative Value Units
07/01/2026
Jennifer J. Spector, DPM, FACFAS
Relative Value Units (RVUs) sit at the core of physician reimbursement in the United States, yet many podiatrists only encounter them indirectly through billing or compensation models. Understanding RVUs is essential for navigating Medicare...
Relative Value Units (RVUs) sit at the core of physician reimbursement in the United States, yet many podiatrists only encounter them indirectly through billing or compensation models. Understanding RVUs is essential for navigating Medicare...
Relative Value Units (RVUs) sit...
07/01/2026
Podiatry Today
Timothy Miller, DPM
Podcasts
06/30/2026
Timothy Miller, DPM, FACFAS
Thinking like a surgeon extends far beyond the operating room. In this episode of Podiatry Today Podcasts, Dr. Timothy Miller discusses how surgical training can strengthen clinical decision-making, improve patient selection, and help...
Thinking like a surgeon extends far beyond the operating room. In this episode of Podiatry Today Podcasts, Dr. Timothy Miller discusses how surgical training can strengthen clinical decision-making, improve patient selection, and help...
Thinking like a surgeon extends...
06/30/2026
Podiatry Today
Windy Cole, DPM, CWSP, FFPM RCPS (Glasg)
Preventive Medicine
06/22/2026
Windy Cole, DPM, CWSP, FFPM RCPS (Glasg)
This article explores how clinical, psychological, and financial incentives favor late-stage intervention over prevention—and why redefining success around ulcer-free survival and limb preservation is essential for improving outcomes and...
This article explores how clinical, psychological, and financial incentives favor late-stage intervention over prevention—and why redefining success around ulcer-free survival and limb preservation is essential for improving outcomes and...
This article explores how...
06/22/2026
Podiatry Today
Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM, FACFAS, FASPS, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg)
Podcasts
06/19/2026
Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM, FACFAS, FASPS, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg)
When it comes to fifth metatarsal stress fractures, surgery is often considered the gold standard—but emerging evidence may be shifting that perspective. In this episode, Dr. Patrick DeHeer explores new data on shockwave therapy and what it...
When it comes to fifth metatarsal stress fractures, surgery is often considered the gold standard—but emerging evidence may be shifting that perspective. In this episode, Dr. Patrick DeHeer explores new data on shockwave therapy and what it...
When it comes to fifth...
06/19/2026
Podiatry Today

Podcasts

Timothy Miller, DPM
Podcasts
07/14/2026
Timothy Miller, DPM, FACFAS
Limb salvage is often associated with major academic medical centers, but much of the work happens in community-based practices where clinicians must coordinate complex care with limited resources. In this episode of the Podiatry Today...
Limb salvage is often associated with major academic medical centers, but much of the work happens in community-based practices where clinicians must coordinate complex care with limited resources. In this episode of the Podiatry Today...
Limb salvage is often associated...
07/14/2026
Podiatry Today
David M. Schweibish, DPM, MBA
Risk Management
07/10/2026
David M. Schweibish, DPM, MBA
In this episode, Dr. David Schweibish discusses how risk exposures differ across private practice, hospital-employed, and outpatient settings, and shares practical strategies for reducing liability.
In this episode, Dr. David Schweibish discusses how risk exposures differ across private practice, hospital-employed, and outpatient settings, and shares practical strategies for reducing liability.
In this episode, Dr. David...
07/10/2026
Podiatry Today
Timothy Miller, DPM
Podcasts
06/30/2026
Timothy Miller, DPM, FACFAS
Thinking like a surgeon extends far beyond the operating room. In this episode of Podiatry Today Podcasts, Dr. Timothy Miller discusses how surgical training can strengthen clinical decision-making, improve patient selection, and help...
Thinking like a surgeon extends far beyond the operating room. In this episode of Podiatry Today Podcasts, Dr. Timothy Miller discusses how surgical training can strengthen clinical decision-making, improve patient selection, and help...
Thinking like a surgeon extends...
06/30/2026
Podiatry Today
Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM, FACFAS, FASPS, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg)
Podcasts
06/19/2026
Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM, FACFAS, FASPS, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg)
When it comes to fifth metatarsal stress fractures, surgery is often considered the gold standard—but emerging evidence may be shifting that perspective. In this episode, Dr. Patrick DeHeer explores new data on shockwave therapy and what it...
When it comes to fifth metatarsal stress fractures, surgery is often considered the gold standard—but emerging evidence may be shifting that perspective. In this episode, Dr. Patrick DeHeer explores new data on shockwave therapy and what it...
When it comes to fifth...
06/19/2026
Podiatry Today
Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM, FACFAS, FASPS, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg)
Podcasts
06/15/2026
Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM, FACFAS, FASPS, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg)
Heel pain is one of the most common complaints in podiatric practice—but are clinicians sometimes oversimplifying the diagnosis? In this episode of the Podiatry Today Podcasts, Dr. Jennifer Spector speaks with Dr. Patrick DeHeer, President of...
Heel pain is one of the most common complaints in podiatric practice—but are clinicians sometimes oversimplifying the diagnosis? In this episode of the Podiatry Today Podcasts, Dr. Jennifer Spector speaks with Dr. Patrick DeHeer, President of...
Heel pain is one of the most...
06/15/2026
Podiatry Today
Robert Smith, DPM
Podcasts
06/08/2026
Robert George Smith, DPM, MSc, RPh, cPed, CPRS
Gamification is transforming how clinicians, students, and patients engage with healthcare education.
Gamification is transforming how clinicians, students, and patients engage with healthcare education.
Gamification is transforming how...
06/08/2026
Podiatry Today
David Yeager, DPM, FASPS, FACFAS
Podcasts
05/22/2026
David Yeager, DPM, FASPS, FACFAS
In this episode, Dr. David Yeager shares practical insights on how AI is being used today—and where it may take foot and ankle surgery next.
In this episode, Dr. David Yeager shares practical insights on how AI is being used today—and where it may take foot and ankle surgery next.
In this episode, Dr. David...
05/22/2026
Podiatry Today
Scott Carrington, DPM, FACFAS
Supported Podcast
05/08/2026
Scott Carrington, DPM, FACFAS
Learn more about advances in MIS approaches to surgical intervention for Haglund's deformity, including this surgeons on-the-ground experience and results.
Learn more about advances in MIS approaches to surgical intervention for Haglund's deformity, including this surgeons on-the-ground experience and results.
Learn more about advances in MIS...
05/08/2026
Podiatry Today
Elizabeth Daughtry, DPM, DABFAS, FACFAS
Podcasts
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
Podiatry Today
Elizabeth Daughtry, DPM, DABFAS, FACFAS
Podcasts
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
Podiatry Today

Clinician Commentary

Windy Cole, DPM, CWSP, FFPM RCPS (Glasg)
Preventive Medicine
06/22/2026
Windy Cole, DPM, CWSP, FFPM RCPS (Glasg)
This article explores how clinical, psychological, and financial incentives favor late-stage intervention over prevention—and why redefining success around ulcer-free survival and limb preservation is essential for improving outcomes and...
This article explores how clinical, psychological, and financial incentives favor late-stage intervention over prevention—and why redefining success around ulcer-free survival and limb preservation is essential for improving outcomes and...
This article explores how...
06/22/2026
Podiatry Today
David Edward Marcinko, MBBS, DPM, MBA, MEd
Practice Management
05/21/2026
David Edward Marcinko, MBBS, DPM, MBA, MEd
This author outlines how Michael Porter’s Five Forces framework reveals the competitive, financial, and operational pressures shaping modern podiatric practice—and how DPMs can respond strategically.
This author outlines how Michael Porter’s Five Forces framework reveals the competitive, financial, and operational pressures shaping modern podiatric practice—and how DPMs can respond strategically.
This author outlines how Michael...
05/21/2026
Podiatry Today
Marcia Nusgart, RPh
Blog
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
Podiatry Today
Marcinko
Rule of Three
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
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
Podiatry Today
lower extremities of a tennis player
Research Review
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
Podiatry Today
David Edward Marcinko, MBA, MEd
Clinician Commentary
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
Podiatry Today
Use of phenol to cauterize the root of an ingrown nail at the medial border
Blog
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
Podiatry Today
a doctor using a laptop
Clinician Commentary
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
Podiatry Today
Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA
Clinician Commentary
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
Podiatry Today

ACFAS

TheraMicro
Sponsored Content
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
Podiatry Today
Bradley Abicht, DPM
Conference Coverage
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
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
Podiatry Today
Alan Catanzariti, DPM, FACFAS
Conference Coverage
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
Podiatry Today
Open wound on the posterior aspect of the ankle
Sponsored Content
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
Podiatry Today
Surgeons in an operating room focused on a patient care
Videos
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
Podiatry Today
Windy Cole, DPM, CWSP, FFPM RCPS (Glasg)
Videos
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
Podiatry Today
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Conference Coverage
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
Podiatry Today
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Conference Coverage
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
Podiatry Today
Speakers
Conference Coverage
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
Podiatry Today