Perhaps you have read articles about the new ICD-10 diagnosis code system which is going to be implemented in the United States by October 1, 2014. Every condition a doctor … Read More “Are You Kidding Me?”
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Author austinPosted on Author austinPosted on What Does Dr. Oz Know About Bunion Surgery?
The short answer: about as much I know about cardiac surgery! That’s the problem. In todays’ world, an “expert” in one thing is somehow an expert on things they know … Read More “What Does Dr. Oz Know About Bunion Surgery?”
Author austinPosted on Is There Too Much Surgery in Podiatry?
I’ve been to a lot of Podiatry conferences in my 30 years of practice. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve sat through presentations by the leading lights of … Read More “Is There Too Much Surgery in Podiatry?”
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Author austinPosted on Austin Foot Doctor’s Shoe Tips
Do your shoes feel great when you slip them on in the morning, but pinch by the end of the day? Do you ever wonder why different shoes of the … Read More “Austin Foot Doctor’s Shoe Tips”
Author austinPosted on No one has been able to help me!
Anyone who has worked in the health profession for any length of time has heard this. When I was younger the answer to the question “Can you help me?” would … Read More “No one has been able to help me!”
Author austinPosted on I Love X-Rays!
And not just x-rays, I also love ultrasound images. Modern imaging of the body is like a secret window into our bodies. It’s fast, easy, and painless. For someone like … Read More “I Love X-Rays!”
Author austinPosted on Lipstick on a Piggy???
Well, not exactly on a piggy — but on the foot! What does lipstick have to do with feet anyway? After an examination of your foot and watching you walk … Read More “Lipstick on a Piggy???”
Author austinPosted on Fluoroscopy – Video X-ray of the Foot and Ankle
Often I see patients who suffer foot or ankle pain, but who simply can’t get a satisfactory diagnosis from their primary care manager. At times like these, I turn to … Read More “Fluoroscopy – Video X-ray of the Foot and Ankle”
Author austinPosted on Ultrasound imaging of the foot and ankle
If your doctor uses only x-ray to diagnose a foot or ankle problem, he may be getting only a part of the picture. X-rays reveal the bones, but they do … Read More “Ultrasound imaging of the foot and ankle”