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Volume 39 - 2026 Compendium

Point-Counterpoint
Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery: 5 Controversies in Correction and Recurrence Prevention
10/05/2026
Lawrence A. DiDomenico, DPM, FACFAS; Eric Baskin, DPM, FACFAS
Two experienced foot and ankle surgeons debate 5 unresolved questions in minimally invasive bunion surgery, including frontal plane correction, lateral release, Akin osteotomy, proximal articular set angle correction, and ancillary...
Two experienced foot and ankle surgeons debate 5 unresolved questions in minimally invasive bunion surgery, including frontal plane correction, lateral release, Akin osteotomy, proximal articular set angle correction, and ancillary...
Two experienced foot and ankle...
10/05/2026
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TAR Incisions
An Update On Incisional Approaches for Total Ankle Replacement
10/01/2026
Henry D. Spingola, III, DPM, FACFAS; Remi Minh Khang Le, DPM, FACFAS
As total ankle replacement volumes rise, selecting the appropriate surgical approach remains critical to balancing implant access, deformity correction, and soft-tissue preservation. This review examines the indications, benefits,...
As total ankle replacement volumes rise, selecting the appropriate surgical approach remains critical to balancing implant access, deformity correction, and soft-tissue preservation. This review examines the indications, benefits,...
As total ankle replacement...
10/01/2026
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Employment Contracts
Beyond the Contract: Navigating Modern Podiatric Careers
10/01/2026
Christopher R. Hood Jr., DPM, FACFAS
In this Q&A, Christopher R. Hood Jr, DPM, FACFAS, discusses how podiatry residents and early-career physicians can approach employment contracts, interviews, and career decisions with greater clarity.
In this Q&A, Christopher R. Hood Jr, DPM, FACFAS, discusses how podiatry residents and early-career physicians can approach employment contracts, interviews, and career decisions with greater clarity.
In this Q&A, Christopher R. Hood...
10/01/2026
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Peptide Therapy
Peptide Therapy and the Lower Extremity: What Every Podiatrist Should Know
10/01/2026
Louis D. Santangelo, DPM, DABPM; Sajjad Momenibigdeli, BSN, RN
This review covers commonly encountered peptide therapies and examines potential implications for lower extremity care, with particular emphasis on adverse effects and practical considerations relevant to podiatrists.
This review covers commonly encountered peptide therapies and examines potential implications for lower extremity care, with particular emphasis on adverse effects and practical considerations relevant to podiatrists.
This review covers commonly...
10/01/2026
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TAR Staging
Total Ankle Arthroplasty With Concomitant Reconstruction: When to Choose Single-Stage vs Staged Surgery
09/01/2026
Michael J. Radcliffe, DPM, AACFAS; Ramez Sakkab, DPM, AACFAS; Jeffrey E. McAlister, DPM, FACFAS
This review examines when single-stage reconstruction may offer an efficient approach—and when deformity severity, rehabilitation demands, or surgical risk make staged reconstruction the better strategy.
This review examines when single-stage reconstruction may offer an efficient approach—and when deformity severity, rehabilitation demands, or surgical risk make staged reconstruction the better strategy.
This review examines when...
09/01/2026
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Complex Navicular Fracture
Custom 3D-Printed Navicular Implant for Complex Fracture Reconstruction: A Case Report
09/01/2026
Harsh Varshney, DPM; Luan Pham, DPM
A custom 3D-printed total navicular implant offered an alternative reconstructive approach for an 86-year-old patient with a severely comminuted navicular fracture and osteoporosis. At 12 months, the patient maintained alignment, returned to...
A custom 3D-printed total navicular implant offered an alternative reconstructive approach for an 86-year-old patient with a severely comminuted navicular fracture and osteoporosis. At 12 months, the patient maintained alignment, returned to...
A custom 3D-printed total...
09/01/2026
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Charcot Reconstruction
3D-Printed Implant for Charcot Ankle Reconstruction: A Limb Salvage Case Report
09/01/2026
Dolly Basaldua Rivera, DPM; Mina Abadeer, DPM; Chris Patel, DPM
A staged limb salvage approach using a 3D-printed implant achieved stable alignment and progressive fusion in a patient with severe Charcot ankle neuroarthropathy and significant bone loss. Despite postoperative hardware loosening requiring...
A staged limb salvage approach using a 3D-printed implant achieved stable alignment and progressive fusion in a patient with severe Charcot ankle neuroarthropathy and significant bone loss. Despite postoperative hardware loosening requiring...
A staged limb salvage approach...
09/01/2026
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Interview
SGLT2 Inhibitors and Amputation Risk: David Armstrong, DPM, Separates Evidence From Myth
09/01/2026
David G. Armstrong, DPM, MD, PhD
Early concerns from the CANVAS trial linked canagliflozin to an increased risk of lower-extremity amputation, but nearly a decade of additional evidence has reshaped the conversation. David G. Armstrong, DPM, MD, PhD, discusses what...
Early concerns from the CANVAS trial linked canagliflozin to an increased risk of lower-extremity amputation, but nearly a decade of additional evidence has reshaped the conversation. David G. Armstrong, DPM, MD, PhD, discusses what...
Early concerns from the CANVAS...
09/01/2026
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Research Review
Fall Prevention in Older Adults: New Research Highlights Footwear, Foot Strength, and Exercise Strategies
09/01/2026
Brian McCurdy
Emerging research underscores the important role podiatrists can play in reducing fall risk among older adults. Three recent studies highlight how evidence-based footwear recommendations, intrinsic foot muscle strengthening, and targeted...
Emerging research underscores the important role podiatrists can play in reducing fall risk among older adults. Three recent studies highlight how evidence-based footwear recommendations, intrinsic foot muscle strengthening, and targeted...
Emerging research underscores...
09/01/2026
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Research Review
Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis: Study Finds Improvements in Ultrasound and Function
09/01/2026
Jennifer J. Spector, DPM, FACFAS
A 12-week case series in JAPMA evaluated pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy combined with stretching in patients with plantar fasciitis.
A 12-week case series in JAPMA evaluated pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy combined with stretching in patients with plantar fasciitis.
A 12-week case series in JAPMA...
09/01/2026
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Retrocalcaneal MIS
Minimally Invasive Surgical Options for Haglund's Deformity and Retrocalcaneal Heel Pain
08/01/2026
Zeeshan S. Husain, DPM, FACFAS, FASPS; Manuel Cohen, DPM; Yash Panchal, DPM
Advances in minimally invasive surgery have expanded treatment options for patients with Haglund's deformity, insertional Achilles tendinopathy, and retrocalcaneal heel pain. This review outlines imaging-based decision-making, procedure...
Advances in minimally invasive surgery have expanded treatment options for patients with Haglund's deformity, insertional Achilles tendinopathy, and retrocalcaneal heel pain. This review outlines imaging-based decision-making, procedure...
Advances in minimally invasive...
08/01/2026
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Social Determinants of Health
Social Determinants of Health Screening Reveals Virtual Care and Social Isolation as Leading Barriers for Podiatry Patients
08/01/2026
Kanika Kochhar, DPM; Elizabeth Tronstein, DPM, MPH; Gary M. Rothenberg, DPM, CDCES, CWS
Routine screening for social determinants of health identified virtual care challenges and social isolation as the most common unmet needs among patients receiving podiatric care at a large academic medical center.
Routine screening for social determinants of health identified virtual care challenges and social isolation as the most common unmet needs among patients receiving podiatric care at a large academic medical center.
Routine screening for social...
08/01/2026
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Prescription Medical Food
L-methylfolate, Methylcobalamin, and Pyridoxal-5′-Phosphate in Wagner Grade 2 Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Retrospective Case Series 
08/01/2026
Eric S. Trathen, DPM, FACPM, CWSP; William V. Nikolic, PhD; Eric Kassel, PharmD
This small retrospective case series suggests that adjunctive use of a prescription medical food with standard wound care  was associated with favorable healing outcomes in patients with  Wagner grade 2 diabetic foot ulcers. While preliminary...
This small retrospective case series suggests that adjunctive use of a prescription medical food with standard wound care  was associated with favorable healing outcomes in patients with  Wagner grade 2 diabetic foot ulcers. While preliminary...
This small retrospective case...
08/01/2026
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Research Review
Pes Planus May Affect Active Proprioception and Dynamic Balance in Young Adults, Study Finds
08/01/2026
Jennifer J. Spector, DPM, FACFAS
A new case-control study suggests that young adults with asymptomatic flexible pes planus may demonstrate subtle but measurable differences in active ankle proprioception and dynamic balance compared with peers without pes planus. The...
A new case-control study suggests that young adults with asymptomatic flexible pes planus may demonstrate subtle but measurable differences in active ankle proprioception and dynamic balance compared with peers without pes planus. The...
A new case-control study...
08/01/2026
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Research Review
Preoperative Dorsiflexion Predicts Postoperative Motion After Total Ankle Arthroplasty
08/01/2026
Jennifer J. Spector, DPM, FACFAS
A new retrospective study suggests that preoperative ankle dorsiflexion may be the strongest predictor of postoperative weight-bearing dorsiflexion following total ankle arthroplasty (TAA). The findings may help foot and ankle surgeons better...
A new retrospective study suggests that preoperative ankle dorsiflexion may be the strongest predictor of postoperative weight-bearing dorsiflexion following total ankle arthroplasty (TAA). The findings may help foot and ankle surgeons better...
A new retrospective study...
08/01/2026
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Percutaneous Fracture Fixation
Percutaneous Management of Calcaneal Fractures: Evolution, Indications, and Surgical Pearls
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
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Stump Neuroma
Contiguous Stump Neuromas After Morton's Neuroma Surgery: Surgical Management, Outcomes, and Clinical Considerations
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
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Ex-Fix Holiday
Should We Really Be Taking an “Ex-Fix Holiday” in Charcot Reconstruction?
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
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Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis Searches Surge Worldwide, Peaking in Summer Months, Recent Analysis Finds
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
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Relative Value Units
Understanding RVUs: Why Relative Value Units Matter for Today’s Podiatrist
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
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05/15/2026
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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.
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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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...
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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; Jamie 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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Lower Extremity Compression
Comprehensive Compression Therapy for the Lower Extremities
04/01/2026
Loan Lam, DPM, FAWPHc, FAPWCA, CWSP, CHWS, CLWT
Compression therapy remains the gold standard for managing lower extremity edema, yet its application is often underutilized due to clinical uncertainty. Understanding the edema continuum—and how patients move along it—is essential to...
Compression therapy remains the gold standard for managing lower extremity edema, yet its application is often underutilized due to clinical uncertainty. Understanding the edema continuum—and how patients move along it—is essential to...
Compression therapy remains the...
04/01/2026
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TAR Contraindications
Absolute and Relative Contraindications for Total Ankle Replacement: A Practical Guide
04/01/2026
Alan Ng, DPM, FACFAS; Oliver Knauer, DPM, AACFAS
Understanding absolute and relative contraindications to total ankle replacement helps surgeons minimize complications such as loosening, wound failure, and early revision. This article provides a practical, evidence-informed framework to...
Understanding absolute and relative contraindications to total ankle replacement helps surgeons minimize complications such as loosening, wound failure, and early revision. This article provides a practical, evidence-informed framework to...
Understanding absolute and...
04/01/2026
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Ankle Fracture Fixation
When to Fix, and When Not to Fix, Ankle Fractures: Evidence-Based Decision Making for the Foot and Ankle Surgeon
04/01/2026
Alexa Bykowski, DPM; Brian Burgess, DPM, FACFAS
Ankle fracture management is increasingly guided by mortise stability and patient factors, not simply fracture pattern or the number of malleoli involved. Even subtle talar malalignment can dramatically alter tibiotalar contact mechanics and...
Ankle fracture management is increasingly guided by mortise stability and patient factors, not simply fracture pattern or the number of malleoli involved. Even subtle talar malalignment can dramatically alter tibiotalar contact mechanics and...
Ankle fracture management is...
04/01/2026
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Perioperative GLP-1 Considerations
Perioperative Considerations for the Podiatric Surgical Patient on GLP-1 Therapy: A Surgeon’s Perspective
04/01/2026
Melissa Lockwood, DPM
For podiatric surgeons, the shift to using GLP-1 receptor agonists introduces new perioperative considerations. A thoughtful, multidisciplinary approach is essential to safely optimize outcomes in this growing patient population.
For podiatric surgeons, the shift to using GLP-1 receptor agonists introduces new perioperative considerations. A thoughtful, multidisciplinary approach is essential to safely optimize outcomes in this growing patient population.
For podiatric surgeons, the...
04/01/2026
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TAR Edema Control
Controlling Edema in Total Ankle Arthroplasty
04/01/2026
Keith A. Crenshaw, DPM, MS, AACFAS; Jeffrey E. McAlister, DPM, FACFAS
Postoperative edema following total ankle arthroplasty is more than a temporary inconvenience—it is a critical determinant of wound healing and long-term outcomes. Emerging evidence suggests that both preoperative soft-tissue characteristics...
Postoperative edema following total ankle arthroplasty is more than a temporary inconvenience—it is a critical determinant of wound healing and long-term outcomes. Emerging evidence suggests that both preoperative soft-tissue characteristics...
Postoperative edema following...
04/01/2026
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Heel Melanoma
What Lies Beneath: Three Distinct Cases of Heel Melanoma
04/01/2026
Kody Jacobson, DPM; Devin Towson, DPM; Jodi Walters, DPM, DABFAS; James Dancho, DPM, FACFAS; Valarie Samoy, DPM, DABPM
Heel melanoma is uncommon, but its location on a weight-bearing surface makes it easy to miss. These three plantar heel cases underscore how delayed recognition can lead to invasive disease and nodal spread, while timely biopsy and...
Heel melanoma is uncommon, but its location on a weight-bearing surface makes it easy to miss. These three plantar heel cases underscore how delayed recognition can lead to invasive disease and nodal spread, while timely biopsy and...
Heel melanoma is uncommon, but...
04/01/2026
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Vibrio Necrotizing Fasciitis

Beyond the LRINEC Score: A Fatal Case of Vibrio vulnificus Necrotizing Fasciitis
04/01/2026
Karin Messiha, DPM; Ksenja Llazar, DPM; Shailee Vishnubhatt, DPM
Vibrio vulnificus necrotizing fasciitis is a rapidly progressive, often fatal soft tissue infection that demands immediate clinical recognition and decisive surgical management. This case underscores the limitations of relying on the LRINEC...
Vibrio vulnificus necrotizing fasciitis is a rapidly progressive, often fatal soft tissue infection that demands immediate clinical recognition and decisive surgical management. This case underscores the limitations of relying on the LRINEC...
Vibrio vulnificus necrotizing...
04/01/2026
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Nutrition
The ABCs of Nutrition and Supplementation: What Every Podiatric Physician Should Know
04/01/2026
Lisa M. Schoene, DPM, ATC, FACFAS
As supplements flood the marketplace and patients arrive armed with questions about nutrition, detoxification, and longevity, podiatrists are uniquely positioned to guide evidence-informed conversations about lifestyle and targeted...
As supplements flood the marketplace and patients arrive armed with questions about nutrition, detoxification, and longevity, podiatrists are uniquely positioned to guide evidence-informed conversations about lifestyle and targeted...
As supplements flood the...
04/01/2026
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Surgeon Wellness
From OR Stress to Decision Fatigue: A Surgeon’s Guide to Mental Fitness and Resilience
04/01/2026
Jennifer J. Spector, DPM, FACFAS
This ACFAS session focused on managing high-stress moments in real time, navigating difficult patient dynamics without losing yourself, and cultivating courage and resilience when life fractures your identity.
This ACFAS session focused on managing high-stress moments in real time, navigating difficult patient dynamics without losing yourself, and cultivating courage and resilience when life fractures your identity.
This ACFAS session focused on...
04/01/2026
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Superficial Venous Arterialization
Superficial Venous Arterialization as an Alternative to Deep Venous Arterialization for Complex Limb Salvage
03/01/2026
Khanjan Nagarsheth, MD, MBA, RPVI; Eleanor F. Dunlap, DNP, ANP-BC, MBA; Suzanna S. Fitzpatrick, DNP, ACNP-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP; Jacob Wynes, DPM, MS, FACFAS
For patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) who lack conventional revascularization options, venous arterialization offers a potential path to limb salvage. While deep venous arterialization (DVA) has gained attention in recent...
For patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) who lack conventional revascularization options, venous arterialization offers a potential path to limb salvage. While deep venous arterialization (DVA) has gained attention in recent...
For patients with chronic...
03/01/2026
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Total Talus Replacement
Total Talus Replacement with Polyetherketoneketone (PEKK) Implant: A Novel Solution for Complex Ankle Pathology
03/01/2026
Jannani Krishnan, DPM; Bhavkaranjeet Kaur, DPM; James Brian Warne, DPM
Total talus replacement is emerging as a powerful salvage option for patients with advanced avascular necrosis (AVN), failed ankle arthroplasty, or end-stage ankle arthritis. This article explores the advantages of 3D-printed...
Total talus replacement is emerging as a powerful salvage option for patients with advanced avascular necrosis (AVN), failed ankle arthroplasty, or end-stage ankle arthritis. This article explores the advantages of 3D-printed...
Total talus replacement is...
03/01/2026
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Multidisciplinary Care
Building Effective Multidisciplinary Wound Care Teams in Podiatric Practice
03/01/2026
Alton R. Johnson, Jr., DPM, DABPM, FACPM, FASPS, CWSP

Multidisciplinary collaboration isn’t limited to academic medical centers—it’s achievable in private and community-based podiatric practices as well. In this interview, Dr. Johnson outlines practical strategies for assembling decentralized...

Multidisciplinary collaboration isn’t limited to academic medical centers—it’s achievable in private and community-based podiatric practices as well. In this interview, Dr. Johnson outlines practical strategies for assembling decentralized...

Multidisciplinary collaboration...
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Campylobacter Osteomyelitis

A Rare Case of Campylobacter-Associated Hallux Osteomyelitis Treated with Novel Biologic Tendon Interposition
03/01/2026
Arthur Evensen, DPM, CWSP; Jamie Moore, AGNP
This case report describes a presumed hematogenous Campylobacter osteomyelitis of the hallux in an immunocompetent adult, complicated by coexisting crystal arthropathy and culture-negative findings.
This case report describes a presumed hematogenous Campylobacter osteomyelitis of the hallux in an immunocompetent adult, complicated by coexisting crystal arthropathy and culture-negative findings.
This case report describes a...
03/01/2026
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MIS for Bunions
Complications of Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery Using a Single-Screw Fixation Technique
03/01/2026
Eric Baskin, DPM, FACFAS; Lawrence A. DiDomenico, DPM, FACFAS; Alexandra Anain, DPM, AACFAS
As minimally invasive (MIS) bunion surgery continues to gain traction, variations in fixation strategy have prompted renewed discussion around complication profiles. This article reviews both established and evolving complications associated...
As minimally invasive (MIS) bunion surgery continues to gain traction, variations in fixation strategy have prompted renewed discussion around complication profiles. This article reviews both established and evolving complications associated...
As minimally invasive (MIS)...
03/01/2026
Podiatry Today
Plantar Fascial Tears
Managing Interstitial Plantar Fascial Tears in Chronic Heel Pain: Diagnosis and Treatment Strategies
03/01/2026
James M. Cottom, DPM, FACFAS; Tyler J. Verdoni, DPM, AACFAS
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common complaints foot and ankle providers diagnose and treat. Interstitial tearing of the plantar fascia is prevalent, especially in chronic or recalcitrant heel pain patients. These authors describe...
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common complaints foot and ankle providers diagnose and treat. Interstitial tearing of the plantar fascia is prevalent, especially in chronic or recalcitrant heel pain patients. These authors describe...
Plantar fasciitis is one of the...
03/01/2026
Podiatry Today
Nitric Oxide in Wound Care
Transforming Wound Care: Does Nitric Oxide Foam Show Promise in Real-World Healing Outcomes?
03/01/2026
Windy Cole, DPM, CWSP, FFPM RCPS (Glasg)
This article explores the science, clinical rationale, and observational data supporting nitric oxide foam as a promising frontline therapy in modern wound management.
This article explores the science, clinical rationale, and observational data supporting nitric oxide foam as a promising frontline therapy in modern wound management.
This article explores the...
03/01/2026
Podiatry Today
Microbiome
The Landscape of Skin and Wounds: Exploring the Role of the Microbiome in Podiatric Health and Chronic Wound Healing
03/01/2026
Lekha Mutyala, DPM; Tal Boussi, DPM; Rachel Wagman, DPM; Elizabeth Ansert, DPM, MBA, MA, DAPBM, AACFAS
From pathogenic colonization to probiotic potential, this article reviews the skin-gut axis as it applies to chronic wound care. Learn more from this review about how the microbiome can influence wound healing—and what this means for the...
From pathogenic colonization to probiotic potential, this article reviews the skin-gut axis as it applies to chronic wound care. Learn more from this review about how the microbiome can influence wound healing—and what this means for the...
From pathogenic colonization to...
03/01/2026
Podiatry Today
TAR Billing and Coding
Billing and Coding for Total Ankle Replacement Surgery
02/12/2026
Danielle N. Butto, DPM, FACFAS; Zachary Flynn, DPM, FACFAS
As total ankle arthroplasty expands to address increasingly complex deformities, surgeons must navigate strict NCCI edits and bundling rules to ensure accurate coding and reimbursement. Understanding when adjunct procedures are separately...
As total ankle arthroplasty expands to address increasingly complex deformities, surgeons must navigate strict NCCI edits and bundling rules to ensure accurate coding and reimbursement. Understanding when adjunct procedures are separately...
As total ankle arthroplasty...
02/12/2026
Podiatry Today
Ankle Surgery
From Chronic Ankle Instability to Total Ankle Arthroplasty
02/01/2026
Jeffrey E. McAlister, DPM, FACFAS; Keith A. Crenshaw, DPM, MS, AACFAS
Chronic ankle instability (CAI) is a well-established precursor to post-traumatic ankle osteoarthritis, driven by altered joint mechanics and progressive cartilage degeneration. This article reviews the pathophysiologic link between CAI and...
Chronic ankle instability (CAI) is a well-established precursor to post-traumatic ankle osteoarthritis, driven by altered joint mechanics and progressive cartilage degeneration. This article reviews the pathophysiologic link between CAI and...
Chronic ankle instability (CAI)...
02/01/2026
Podiatry Today
Heel Ulcers
Percutaneous Imbrication of the Achilles Tendon to Treat a Plantar Central Heel Ulceration: A Novel Indication
02/01/2026
Jacob Wynes, DPM, MS, FACFAS; Korey DuBois, DPM, AACFAS; Kelly McKeon, DPM; Nicole K. Cates, DPM, AACFAS; Azeen Farahani, DPM
This article introduces a minimally invasive technique designed to functionally shorten an over-lengthened or weakened Achilles tendon and correct calcaneal gait, reducing pathologic heel loading without a formal tendon transection. The...
This article introduces a minimally invasive technique designed to functionally shorten an over-lengthened or weakened Achilles tendon and correct calcaneal gait, reducing pathologic heel loading without a formal tendon transection. The...
This article introduces a...
02/01/2026
Podiatry Today
Lumbosacral Pathology
Think Proximal: Recognizing Lumbosacral Spine Disorders in Foot and Ankle Presentations
02/01/2026
Nicholas Romansky, DPM, FACFAS
Lower extremity pain, numbness, or weakness frequently presents to podiatry as an isolated foot problem, yet a substantial proportion originates proximally from the lumbosacral spine or nerve roots. Because radiculopathy and stenosis often...
Lower extremity pain, numbness, or weakness frequently presents to podiatry as an isolated foot problem, yet a substantial proportion originates proximally from the lumbosacral spine or nerve roots. Because radiculopathy and stenosis often...
Lower extremity pain, numbness,...
02/01/2026
Podiatry Today
Lower Extremity Wounds
A Retrospective Comparison of Standalone and Combination Therapy Using Synthetic Extracellular Matrix Dressings and Amniotic Allografting in Lower Extremity Wounds
02/01/2026
Arthur Evensen, DPM, CWSP; Jodi Walters, DPM, DABFAS; Nicklett Johnston, DNP; Amanda Sepulveda, NP; James Dancho, DPM; David Jolley DPM, DABFAS; Valarie Samoy, DPM, DABPM; Lorrie Mills, BSBM, CCRP
This retrospective evaluation takes a look at wound healing outcomes using synthetic extracellular matrix dressings, amniotic allografts, and combination therapy in lower extremity wounds of varying complexity.
This retrospective evaluation takes a look at wound healing outcomes using synthetic extracellular matrix dressings, amniotic allografts, and combination therapy in lower extremity wounds of varying complexity.
This retrospective evaluation...
02/01/2026
Podiatry Today
Regenerative Medicine
Regenerative Medicine in Podiatry: From Buzzword to Practice-Changing Reality
02/01/2026
Nicole G. Freels, DPM, FACPM, CPed
Regenerative medicine is rapidly reshaping how podiatrists approach musculoskeletal injury, chronic pain, wound care, and patient expectations. Foot and ankle specialists are uniquely positioned to lead the responsible integration of such...
Regenerative medicine is rapidly reshaping how podiatrists approach musculoskeletal injury, chronic pain, wound care, and patient expectations. Foot and ankle specialists are uniquely positioned to lead the responsible integration of such...
Regenerative medicine is rapidly...
02/01/2026
Podiatry Today
PSI for TAR
Basics of Patient Specific Instrumentation in Total Ankle Replacement
02/01/2026
Jason George DeVries, DPM, FACFAS; Brandon M. Scharer, DPM, FACFAS
Precise implant alignment remains a cornerstone of successful total ankle replacement, driving both longevity and functional outcomes. Patient-specific instrumentation has emerged as a key enabling technology, offering surgeons a CT-based,...
Precise implant alignment remains a cornerstone of successful total ankle replacement, driving both longevity and functional outcomes. Patient-specific instrumentation has emerged as a key enabling technology, offering surgeons a CT-based,...
Precise implant alignment...
02/01/2026
Podiatry Today
Osteotomy Technique
Alternative Lesser Metatarsal Osteotomies: Expanding Your Toolkit
01/27/2026
Karl W. Dunn, DPM, FACFAS; Justin K. Garvin, DPM, AACFAS
This article explores when and why metatarsal osteotomies other than the Weil may offer useful alternatives for deformity-driven correction. By matching osteotomy selection to underlying biomechanics, the authors share how surgeons can...
This article explores when and why metatarsal osteotomies other than the Weil may offer useful alternatives for deformity-driven correction. By matching osteotomy selection to underlying biomechanics, the authors share how surgeons can...
This article explores when and...
01/27/2026
Podiatry Today
MIS Bunion Surgery
Frontal Plane Rotation in MIS Bunion Surgery: A Practical Approach to Triplanar Correction
01/01/2026
Lawrence A. DiDomenico, DPM, FACFAS; Alex Anain, DPM
Frontal plane rotation remains an often-overlooked component of hallux abducto valgus (HAV) correction, despite its importance in achieving true triplanar realignment. With the rise of minimally invasive (MIS) bunion techniques, these authors...
Frontal plane rotation remains an often-overlooked component of hallux abducto valgus (HAV) correction, despite its importance in achieving true triplanar realignment. With the rise of minimally invasive (MIS) bunion techniques, these authors...
Frontal plane rotation remains...
01/01/2026
Podiatry Today
Practice Management
Beyond the Treatment Room: Innovative Income Strategies for Today’s Podiatrist
01/01/2026
Timothy Miller, DPM, FACFAS
As podiatric practice becomes increasingly complex and the cost of delivering high-quality care continues to rise, many podiatrists are seeking new ways to enhance financial stability without compromising clinical focus. Here, the author...
As podiatric practice becomes increasingly complex and the cost of delivering high-quality care continues to rise, many podiatrists are seeking new ways to enhance financial stability without compromising clinical focus. Here, the author...
As podiatric practice becomes...
01/01/2026
Podiatry Today
Case Study
Modified Masquelet Technique with Resorbable Antibiotic Cement and Biologic Dressings
01/01/2026
Arthur Evensen, DPM, CWSP; Angel Lin, DPM; Lee Curbo, DPM; James Dancho, DPM
Surgical management of diabetic foot osteomyelitis continues to evolve as many seek techniques that preserve function and achieve infection control. This case report highlights a unique case, demonstrating rapid wound resolution and limb...
Surgical management of diabetic foot osteomyelitis continues to evolve as many seek techniques that preserve function and achieve infection control. This case report highlights a unique case, demonstrating rapid wound resolution and limb...
Surgical management of diabetic...
01/01/2026
Podiatry Today
Midfoot Pain
The Troublesome Tarsometatarsal 4-5 Joint: An Unrecognized Condition in Lateral Midfoot Pain
01/01/2026
Harry John Visser, DPM, FACFAS; Skylah Faith Lozano, DPM
Lateral midfoot pain is often chronic, diffuse, and diagnostically challenging. This review highlights key anatomical, biomechanical, and clinical considerations to improve recognition and management of this underappreciated involvement of...
Lateral midfoot pain is often chronic, diffuse, and diagnostically challenging. This review highlights key anatomical, biomechanical, and clinical considerations to improve recognition and management of this underappreciated involvement of...
Lateral midfoot pain is often...
01/01/2026
Podiatry Today
Case Study
Beyond the Nail Care Visit: Early Detection of Lower Extremity Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Podiatric Practice
01/01/2026
Aabha Suchak, DPM, FACFAS, DABPM, CWS
Even the most “routine” nail care appointment can prove anything but routine. This case highlights how a nonhealing ulcer in a patient with diabetes ultimately revealed microinvasive squamous cell carcinoma, emphasizing the need for thorough...
Even the most “routine” nail care appointment can prove anything but routine. This case highlights how a nonhealing ulcer in a patient with diabetes ultimately revealed microinvasive squamous cell carcinoma, emphasizing the need for thorough...
Even the most “routine” nail...
01/01/2026
Podiatry Today
Pyoderma Gangrenosum
Pyoderma Gangrenosum: Review and Recent Treatment Recommendations
01/01/2026
Jessica M. Somma, DPM
Pyoderma gangrenosum remains a challenging and often delayed diagnosis due to its variable presentation and overlap with other ulcerative conditions. This review summarizes current understanding of its pathophysiology and highlights emerging...
Pyoderma gangrenosum remains a challenging and often delayed diagnosis due to its variable presentation and overlap with other ulcerative conditions. This review summarizes current understanding of its pathophysiology and highlights emerging...
Pyoderma gangrenosum remains a...
01/01/2026
Podiatry Today
Case Study
Staged Limb Salvage of a Diabetic Foot Infection: A Case Report
01/01/2026
Jean V. Archer, DPM, FACPM, CWS, FACCWS, FASPS, FAPWHc; Hayley Collins, DPM; William Lopez, DPM; Michael L. Cooper, MD
When systemic illness masks evolving limb pathology, timely podiatric evaluation becomes critical. This case illustrates how early surgical management paired with a synthetic electrospun matrix supported effective reconstruction after...
When systemic illness masks evolving limb pathology, timely podiatric evaluation becomes critical. This case illustrates how early surgical management paired with a synthetic electrospun matrix supported effective reconstruction after...
When systemic illness masks...
01/01/2026
Podiatry Today
Interview
The Hidden Risks of Early Sports Specialization: A Podiatric Perspective on Injury Prevention
01/01/2026
Alicia Canzanese, DPM, ATC, FAAPSM, CAQ-SM, DABPM
Early sports specialization is on the rise, and with it, a growing prevalence of overuse injuries among young athletes. In this Q&A, Dr. Canzanese explores how intensive, single-sport participation affects foot and ankle biomechanics,...
Early sports specialization is on the rise, and with it, a growing prevalence of overuse injuries among young athletes. In this Q&A, Dr. Canzanese explores how intensive, single-sport participation affects foot and ankle biomechanics,...
Early sports specialization is...
01/01/2026
Podiatry Today
Case Report
Multidisciplinary Reconstruction of a Severe Foot Degloving Injury Using a Radial Forearm Free Flap: A Case Report
01/01/2026
Christian Frey, DPM; Matthew Gorski, DPM
Degloving soft tissue injuries of the foot represent rare but devastating trauma events that require rapid assessment, staged debridement, and coordinated multidisciplinary care to preserve limb function. This case report describes the...
Degloving soft tissue injuries of the foot represent rare but devastating trauma events that require rapid assessment, staged debridement, and coordinated multidisciplinary care to preserve limb function. This case report describes the...
Degloving soft tissue injuries...
01/01/2026
Podiatry Today

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