In this episode, Robert G. Smith, DPM, MSc, RPh, CPed, CPRS shares his experience with compounding pharmacy and its benefits for the podiatric patient.

In the second part of a two-part podcast, Drs. Duke and McAleer discuss the role of metatarsus adductus in first ray pathology, share post-op protocol principles and emphasize the importance of examining the impact of the deformity beyond the first ray.

Reportedly one-third of patients with hallux valgus have concomitant metatarsus adductus. In the first of a two-part podcast, Drs. Duke and McAleer discuss the potential progression of untreated metatarsus adductus into a rigid deformity in adulthood, anatomical considerations with incision placement and a stepwise approach to intraoperative decision-making.

Reviewing key findings from the recent literature including the CORONADO study, Dr. Cole discusses the potentially elevated risks and susceptibility of patients with diabetes to COVID-19-related complications.

In the second part of a podcast on recent ACR guidelines for the management of gout, Dr. Smith reviews the efficacy, dosing considerations, indications and contraindications for a variety of therapies ranging from colchicine and allopurinol to febuxostat and pegloticase.

Discussing the emergence and array of potential benefits with remote patient monitoring devices, Dr. Cole offers practical insights on how to assess different technologies and ensure the most optimal fit for your patients and your practice.

In the third of a series of podcasts on total ankle replacement (TAR), Drs. McAlister and Miller discuss the use of new negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) technology to help manage anterior ankle incisions for TAR, the merits of post-TAR procedures such as tendo-Achilles lengthening and gastrocnemius recession, and the importance of post-op rehabilitation protocols.

In the second episode of this series, the guests share even more insights on pearls and techniques inf first MTPJ salvage, starting with postoperative considerations.

Dr. Sebag and Dr. Cavins discuss procedure decision making, imaging, and more.

Created in partnership with the American Association for Women Podiatrists, tune in to listen to insights from Elizabeth Piselli, DPM, on how shoe gear plays a role in her orthotic treatment plans.