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Total Ankle Replacement Study Compares Anterior vs Lateral Approaches: Similar Complication Rates, Different Reoperation Patterns
Research Review
Total Ankle Replacement Study Compares Anterior vs Lateral Approaches: Similar Complication Rates, Different Reoperation Patterns
06/10/2026
Jennifer J. Spector, DPM, FACFAS
New research suggests that while anterior and lateral transfibular approaches to total ankle replacement (TAR) produce comparable early complication rates and hospital stays, the lateral approach may be associated with longer operative times...
New research suggests that while anterior and lateral transfibular approaches to total ankle replacement (TAR) produce comparable early complication rates and hospital stays, the lateral approach may be associated with longer operative times...
New research suggests that while...
06/10/2026
Podiatry Today
Robert Smith, DPM
Podcasts
From Classroom to Clinic: Gamification Strategies in Podiatry & Healthcare
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
Case Report
Post-Traumatic Total Ankle Arthroplasty in a 46-Year-Old Female Patient: A Case Report
06/01/2026
Kaitlin Thompson, DPM, AACFAS; Joshua A. Sebag, DPM, FACFAS, DABFAS
This case report highlights successful total ankle arthroplasty in a 46-year-old patient with post-traumatic arthritis, demonstrating excellent functional recovery and rapid return to activity. The case adds to growing evidence that modern...
This case report highlights successful total ankle arthroplasty in a 46-year-old patient with post-traumatic arthritis, demonstrating excellent functional recovery and rapid return to activity. The case adds to growing evidence that modern...
This case report highlights...
06/01/2026
Podiatry Today
Case Report
Extreme Limb Salvage in a High-Risk Patient With Chronic Foot and Ankle Deformity
06/01/2026
Ronald D. Troxell, DPM, FACFAS; Dylan Patel, DPM, AACFAS
Medically complex cases pose specific challenges in limb preservation. This report demonstrates that with staged reconstruction, multidisciplinary care, and strong patient commitment, even “non-reconstructable” limbs may achieve a functional...
Medically complex cases pose specific challenges in limb preservation. This report demonstrates that with staged reconstruction, multidisciplinary care, and strong patient commitment, even “non-reconstructable” limbs may achieve a functional...
Medically complex cases pose...
06/01/2026
Podiatry Today
Biomechanics
Retiring “Motion Control” in Running Shoes: Shifting Focus to Force-Based Biomechanics
06/01/2026
Raymond J. Anthony, FRCPodS
This author is calling for a shift away from motion-control and alignment-based thinking toward a force-driven model of how footwear actually influences injury risk and performance.
This author is calling for a shift away from motion-control and alignment-based thinking toward a force-driven model of how footwear actually influences injury risk and performance.
This author is calling for a...
06/01/2026
Podiatry Today
Case Report
Surgical Reconstruction of Chronic Plantar Fascia Rupture with Synthetic Polyurethane Urea-Based Matrix: A Case Study
06/01/2026
Maria Peña Felix, BS, DPM; Benjamin Cullen, DPM, FACFAS
Chronic plantar fascia rupture is uncommon and can leave patients with persistent pain and functional limitation despite conservative care. This case highlights surgical reconstruction with a synthetic polyurethane urea-based matrix as a...
Chronic plantar fascia rupture is uncommon and can leave patients with persistent pain and functional limitation despite conservative care. This case highlights surgical reconstruction with a synthetic polyurethane urea-based matrix as a...
Chronic plantar fascia rupture...
06/01/2026
Podiatry Today
NPWT Alternatives
A Practical Alternative to NPWT in Rural Limb Preservation: A Case Report
06/01/2026
Arthur Evensen, DPM, CWSP; Jamie Moore, AGNP; Gabrielle Miller, MA; Brooke Mulloy, MA
This case report highlights the use of a regulated oxygenated negative pressure-assisted dressing (RO-NPT) as a potential viable, cost-conscious solution for complex wound management.
This case report highlights the use of a regulated oxygenated negative pressure-assisted dressing (RO-NPT) as a potential viable, cost-conscious solution for complex wound management.
This case report highlights the...
06/01/2026
Podiatry Today
Conference Coverage
MIScellaneous at ACFAS: Practical Pearls on Minimally Invasive Foot & Ankle Surgery
06/01/2026
Brian Burgess, DPM, FACFAS; Bradley P. Abicht, DPM, FACFAS; Corine L. Creech, DPM; Kelsey Millonig, DPM, MPH, AACFAS
At the ACFAS 2026 ASC, the event kicked off with a roundtable session on MIS surgery beyond the bunion.
At the ACFAS 2026 ASC, the event kicked off with a roundtable session on MIS surgery beyond the bunion.
At the ACFAS 2026 ASC, the event...
06/01/2026
Podiatry Today
David Yeager, DPM, FASPS, FACFAS
Podcasts
Artificial Intelligence in Podiatry: Augmenting Surgical Decision-Making and Practice Workflow
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
David Edward Marcinko, MBBS, DPM, MBA, MEd
Practice Management
Porter’s Five Forces in Podiatry: A Strategic Model for Practice Growth and Competitive Advantage
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
MIS Bunion Surgery
Minimally Invasive Bunion Correction Using 100% Capital Fragment Translation: A Case Series
05/15/2026
Christian Frey, DPM; Matthew Gorski, DPM, FACFAS; Morgan Jerabek, DPM, FACFAS; Kristine M. Hoffman, DPM, FACFAS
Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) continues to reshape bunion correction, but questions remain around the limits of deformity correction. This case series explores the clinical outcomes of an aggressive approach—100% lateral translation of the...
Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) continues to reshape bunion correction, but questions remain around the limits of deformity correction. This case series explores the clinical outcomes of an aggressive approach—100% lateral translation of the...
Minimally invasive surgery (MIS)...
05/15/2026
Podiatry Today

clinician examining a patient's feet on a chair
Supplement
Designing the Podiatry Space for Continuous Evolution
This Midmark white paper looks at the role design plays in transforming the podiatry POC into a dynamic, patient-focused, tech-enabled environment that continues to evolve.

Podcasts

Robert Smith, DPM
Podcasts
From Classroom to Clinic: Gamification Strategies in Podiatry & Healthcare
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
Artificial Intelligence in Podiatry: Augmenting Surgical Decision-Making and Practice Workflow
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
Minimally Invasive Haglund’s Deformity Surgery: What You Need to Know
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
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
Podiatry Today
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
Podiatry Today
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
Podiatry Today
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
Podiatry Today
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
Podiatry Today
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
Podiatry Today
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
Podiatry Today

Clinician Commentary

David Edward Marcinko, MBBS, DPM, MBA, MEd
Practice Management
Porter’s Five Forces in Podiatry: A Strategic Model for Practice Growth and Competitive Advantage
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
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
Podiatry Today
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
Podiatry Today
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
Podiatry Today
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
Podiatry Today
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
Podiatry Today
a doctor using a laptop
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
Podiatry Today
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
Podiatry Today
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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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
Podiatry Today
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
Podiatry Today
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
Podiatry Today
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
Podiatry Today
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
Podiatry Today
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
Podiatry Today
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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
Podiatry Today
Speakers
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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