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Can We Compress the Legs of Patients with CHF?

Dr Shapiro answers the question, In patients with congestive heart failure, is compression of the lower extremities a safe practice? The result may surprise you...

Jarrod Shapiro, DPM Practice Perfect, June 30, 2020

A Third of U.S. Health Care Spending Stems from Administrative Costs

In 2017, administrative costs accounted for 34.2% of all health care expenditures in the United States, twice the percentage spent on administration in Canada, according to study findings published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

David U Himmelstein, MD Podiatry News, June 26, 2020

What's New in Podiatry - Journal Article Summary
Midterm Assessment of Subtalar Arthroereisis for Correction of Flexible Flatfeet in Children

Amongst the procedures available for pediatric flatfoot correction, subtalar arthroereisis is a controversial surgery. This study seeks to evaluate the radiographic correction and mid-term clinical outcomes using a subtalar arthroereisis implant.

Pedro Aldape, DPM Residency Insight, June 24, 2020

What's New in Podiatry - Journal Article Summary
Factors Associated with Adverse Events After Distal Tibiofibular Syndesmosis Fixation

Complications following ankle fractures with syndesmosis instability are not uncommon and its risks have not been identified. This study seeks to provide the risks by evaluating related factors associated with complications and unanticipated outcomes.

Pedro Aldape, DPM Residency Insight, June 24, 2020