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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
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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
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Quiz
11/10/2025
Jennifer J. Spector, DPM, FACFAS
Dive into this subject matter with a few key questions.
Dive into this subject matter with a few key questions.
Dive into this subject matter...
11/10/2025
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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
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Clinician Commentary
11/01/2025
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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Cover Feature
11/01/2025
Robert Snyder, DPM, MSc, MBA
Debridement is a cornerstone of wound management. While sharp debridement is considered the gold standard, it is not always feasible due to patient-specific contraindications. This article examines barriers to sharp debridement, presents...
Debridement is a cornerstone of wound management. While sharp debridement is considered the gold standard, it is not always feasible due to patient-specific contraindications. This article examines barriers to sharp debridement, presents...
Debridement is a cornerstone of...
11/01/2025
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Feature
11/01/2025
Jean V. Archer, DPM, FACPM, CWS, FACCWS, FASPS, FAPWHc
Diabetes-related lower extremity amputations are a significant but preventable complication, especially in underserved areas. This author presents creative solutions, centered around leadership and cohesive teamwork, for podiatry to lead the...
Diabetes-related lower extremity amputations are a significant but preventable complication, especially in underserved areas. This author presents creative solutions, centered around leadership and cohesive teamwork, for podiatry to lead the...
Diabetes-related lower extremity...
11/01/2025
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Case Study
11/01/2025
Eric Kaplan, DPM, DABFAS; Jacob Kaplan, BS
Myopericytoma is a rare, typically benign soft-tissue tumor that can present in the foot and ankle as a slowly enlarging, painless mass that often mimics other neoplasms. This case presentation highlights key clinical clues and practical...
Myopericytoma is a rare, typically benign soft-tissue tumor that can present in the foot and ankle as a slowly enlarging, painless mass that often mimics other neoplasms. This case presentation highlights key clinical clues and practical...
Myopericytoma is a rare,...
11/01/2025
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Case Study
11/01/2025
Arthur Evensen, DPM, CWSP; Joshua Davis, DPM; David Jolley DPM, DABFAS
Hallux rigidus remains a challenging condition to treat when joint preservation is desired. In this report, surgeons detail the novel use of a pericardium allograft for interpositional arthroplasty, achieving excellent functional recovery and...
Hallux rigidus remains a challenging condition to treat when joint preservation is desired. In this report, surgeons detail the novel use of a pericardium allograft for interpositional arthroplasty, achieving excellent functional recovery and...
Hallux rigidus remains a...
11/01/2025
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Slideshow
11/01/2025
Eric Kaplan, DPM, DABFAS; Jacob Kaplan, BS
These authors present revealing MRIs of a myopericytoma in the right ankle.
These authors present revealing MRIs of a myopericytoma in the right ankle.
These authors present revealing...
11/01/2025
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Feature
11/01/2025
Lee Curbo, DPM; Arthur Evensen, DPM, CWSP; David Jolley DPM, DABFAS
This case report presents a compelling example of limb salvage in a high-risk patient with necrotizing fasciitis caused by Prevotella bivia—a rare but increasingly recognized anaerobic pathogen. In this case, the authors used a multi-layered...
This case report presents a compelling example of limb salvage in a high-risk patient with necrotizing fasciitis caused by Prevotella bivia—a rare but increasingly recognized anaerobic pathogen. In this case, the authors used a multi-layered...
This case report presents a...
11/01/2025
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Podcasts

Visser
Podcasts
10/24/2025
Harry John Visser, DPM, FACFAS
Dr. Visser discusses another unique condition as part of the concept of the convergent talus.
Dr. Visser discusses another unique condition as part of the concept of the convergent talus.
Dr. Visser discusses another...
10/24/2025
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Elizabeth Piselli, DPM, and Alyssa Carroll, DPM, AACFAS headshots
Podcasts
10/10/2025
Elizabeth Piselli, DPM; Alyssa Carroll, DPM, AACFAS
In partnership American Association for Women Podiatrists, these two DPMs discuss how they chose private practice and the challenges of benefits.
In partnership American Association for Women Podiatrists, these two DPMs discuss how they chose private practice and the challenges of benefits.
In partnership American...
10/10/2025
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Butler
Podcasts
09/12/2025
Nicholas Butler, DPM, AACFAS, FACPM, FASPS
Learn more about the special considerations that come into play when athletes need lower extremity surgery.
Learn more about the special considerations that come into play when athletes need lower extremity surgery.
Learn more about the special...
09/12/2025
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Visser
Podcasts
08/30/2025
Harry John Visser, DPM, FACFAS
Continue your learning with this discussion on RA and its relationship to the convergent talus.
Continue your learning with this discussion on RA and its relationship to the convergent talus.
Continue your learning with this...
08/30/2025
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Visser
Podcasts
08/21/2025
Harry John Visser, DPM, FACFAS
Subtle cavovarus deformity can underlie common lateral foot and ankle pathologies. Proper recognition, biomechanical assessment, and targeted reconstruction are critical to preventing recurrence and optimizing surgical outcomes.
Subtle cavovarus deformity can underlie common lateral foot and ankle pathologies. Proper recognition, biomechanical assessment, and targeted reconstruction are critical to preventing recurrence and optimizing surgical outcomes.
Subtle cavovarus deformity can...
08/21/2025
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Guests
Podcasts
07/05/2025
Nicole M. DeLauro, DPM, FACPM, DABFAS, DABPM; Priya Parthasarathy, DPM, DABPM, FASPS
These two guests discuss their observations and patterns of what attire choices can reflect to patients and colleagues, whether COVID-19 changed this paradigm, and the practicality of how this impacts practice.
These two guests discuss their observations and patterns of what attire choices can reflect to patients and colleagues, whether COVID-19 changed this paradigm, and the practicality of how this impacts practice.
These two guests discuss their...
07/05/2025
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Priya
Podcasts
06/05/2025
Priya Parthasarathy, DPM, DABPM, FASPS
In this episode, learn more about procedure choices and process pearls from Dr. Priya Parthasarathy.
In this episode, learn more about procedure choices and process pearls from Dr. Priya Parthasarathy.
In this episode, learn more...
06/05/2025
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Podcasts
03/06/2025
Nicole G. Freels, DPM, FACFAOM, cPed; Cody Meier, MHA
These speakers discuss the essential elements to include in an org chart and how the chart can improve staff efficiency and morale.
These speakers discuss the essential elements to include in an org chart and how the chart can improve staff efficiency and morale.
These speakers discuss the...
03/06/2025
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Podcasts
02/03/2025
Nicole G. Freels, DPM, FACFAOM, cPed; Cody Meier, MHA
In the first in a series of podcasts, these speakers discussed how they built a rewards system in their practice and how it motivated staff.
In the first in a series of podcasts, these speakers discussed how they built a rewards system in their practice and how it motivated staff.
In the first in a series of...
02/03/2025
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Visser
Podcasts
12/23/2024
Harry John Visser, DPM, FACFAS
In part 4 of this podcast series, Dr. Visser discusses tibiocalcaneal fusion, tricortical titanium struts, and the total talus.
In part 4 of this podcast series, Dr. Visser discusses tibiocalcaneal fusion, tricortical titanium struts, and the total talus.
In part 4 of this podcast...
12/23/2024
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Clinician Commentary

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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
Futuristic photo suggesting technology and future thinking
Clinician Commentary
11/01/2025
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
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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Marcinko
Clinician Commentary
10/03/2025
Dr. David Edward Marcinko, MBA, MEd
There is no way to eliminate all the risks associated with starting a podiatry practice in the current healthcare ecosystem. However, entrepreneurial-focused doctors can improve their chance of success with good planning and preparation.
There is no way to eliminate all the risks associated with starting a podiatry practice in the current healthcare ecosystem. However, entrepreneurial-focused doctors can improve their chance of success with good planning and preparation.
There is no way to eliminate all...
10/03/2025
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Hinkes
Blog
09/29/2025
Mark Hinkes, DPM, FACFAS, FAPWCA, DABFAS
Should comprehensive diabetic foot exams have their own code?
Should comprehensive diabetic foot exams have their own code?
Should comprehensive diabetic...
09/29/2025
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Weiss
Clinician Commentary
09/08/2025
David T. Weiss, DPM, FACFAS
How might post-traumatic stress disorder manifest as lower extremity pathology? Learn more about this potential connection and ongoing related research.
How might post-traumatic stress disorder manifest as lower extremity pathology? Learn more about this potential connection and ongoing related research.
How might post-traumatic stress...
09/08/2025
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Clinician Commentary
07/23/2025
Tavin B. Morgan, DPM; Anthony J. Popoff, DPM
As current literature available is sparse and conflicting, further research could provide more insight regarding its efficacy. Additional investigation may lead to new findings on new indications for PRP’s use in the field of podiatry.
As current literature available is sparse and conflicting, further research could provide more insight regarding its efficacy. Additional investigation may lead to new findings on new indications for PRP’s use in the field of podiatry.
As current literature available...
07/23/2025
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Dr. Snyder
Clinician Commentary
06/09/2025
Jennifer J. Spector, DPM, FACFAS
Review these highlights from a recent poster at SAWC Spring, along with salient commentary from one of the researchers.
Review these highlights from a recent poster at SAWC Spring, along with salient commentary from one of the researchers.
Review these highlights from a...
06/09/2025
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Clinician Commentary
04/11/2025
Lt. Camellia Russell, MBA
As Lt. Camellia Russell, MBA, writes, by reframing our paradigms of care to include preventive measures, patient education, and team collaboration, we can be part of a positive evolution for those we care for.
As Lt. Camellia Russell, MBA, writes, by reframing our paradigms of care to include preventive measures, patient education, and team collaboration, we can be part of a positive evolution for those we care for.
As Lt. Camellia Russell, MBA,...
04/11/2025
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APMA National

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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
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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
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Verdin
Conference Insider
07/26/2025
Craig J. Verdin, DPM, DABPM, AACFAS
This oral abstract from the 2025 APMA National dives into research findings on the parabola after transmetatarsal amputation.
This oral abstract from the 2025 APMA National dives into research findings on the parabola after transmetatarsal amputation.
This oral abstract from the 2025...
07/26/2025
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Russell
Conference Insider
07/26/2025
Camellia Russell, MBA
Learn more about recent research from the 2025 APMA National.
Learn more about recent research from the 2025 APMA National.
Learn more about recent research...
07/26/2025
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Rothenberg
Conference Insider
07/25/2025
Gary M. Rothenberg, DPM
Dr. Rothenberg shares insights from a poster presented at the APMA National 2025.
Dr. Rothenberg shares insights from a poster presented at the APMA National 2025.
Dr. Rothenberg shares insights...
07/25/2025
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SAWC Spring
04/30/2025
Brian McCurdy
Bromelain-based debridement (BBD) is advantageous compared to debridement via gel vehicle, according to a poster presented at SAWC Spring.
Bromelain-based debridement (BBD) is advantageous compared to debridement via gel vehicle, according to a poster presented at SAWC Spring.
Bromelain-based debridement...
04/30/2025
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SAWC Spring
04/29/2025
Brian McCurdy
A poster presented at the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC) Spring evaluated a multimedia educational resource platform, Health Literacy + Innovation for Positive Patient Outcomes (HIPPO), for its effect in reducing the risk of...
A poster presented at the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC) Spring evaluated a multimedia educational resource platform, Health Literacy + Innovation for Positive Patient Outcomes (HIPPO), for its effect in reducing the risk of...
A poster presented at the...
04/29/2025
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SAWC Spring
04/28/2025
Ashton L. Stahl
How does the microcirculatory response differ between the feet of patients with and without diabetes? A poster recently presented at the Symposium for Advanced Wound Care provides an update on this knowledge.
How does the microcirculatory response differ between the feet of patients with and without diabetes? A poster recently presented at the Symposium for Advanced Wound Care provides an update on this knowledge.
How does the microcirculatory...
04/28/2025
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DFU
Conference Insider
03/28/2025
Jennifer J. Spector, DPM, FACFAS
These abstract authors present a novel adjunctive treatment for diabetic foot ulcers.
These abstract authors present a novel adjunctive treatment for diabetic foot ulcers.
These abstract authors present a...
03/28/2025
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Surgery
Conference Insider
03/28/2025
Jennifer J. Spector, DPM, FACFAS
Learn more about these research findings from the ACFAS ASC abstracts.
Learn more about these research findings from the ACFAS ASC abstracts.
Learn more about these research...
03/28/2025
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