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  1. Gibby
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    Is minimal incision surgery (MIS) making a comeback?

    Interesting- I have heard negative things about MIS- and the practitioners I've known to perform MIS were older docs without residency training....
    Post by: Gibby, Jul 16, 2012 in forum: Foot Surgery
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    Nail Surgery Issue

    I have had patients show edema and localized erythema after nail avulsion/matrixectomy procedures... it is usually due to premature wound healing....
    Post by: Gibby, Jan 13, 2012 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  3. Gibby
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    Anyone using the mini-tight rope/bunionectomy procedure?

    Previous colleague performed them, resulted in 2nd met fractures too often-
    Post by: Gibby, Jan 4, 2012 in forum: Foot Surgery
  4. Gibby
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    Ways to Succeed in Biomechanics

    My check was returned. Where should I send the payment?
    Post by: Gibby, Jan 4, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  5. Gibby
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    Differential: plantar fascitis, gouty arthritis, others pls help...

    I suggest an immunologic/ rheumatologic profile, some of which was mentioned a couple of posts ago. I did not see any mention of MRI studies---...
    Post by: Gibby, Jul 26, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    cold exposure

    A new patient, 58 Y/O poorly-controlled DM, seen through ED for consult. Six weeks ago, he was exposed to high concentrations of dry ice,...
    Thread by: Gibby, Mar 9, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  7. Gibby
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    Any Advice on Neurolysis for Morton's Neuroma ?

    I agree with Dr. Kirby- Good advice, as recurrence is a concern, especially if there are compliance issues. Lots of women buy and wear narrow...
    Post by: Gibby, Mar 9, 2011 in forum: Foot Surgery
  8. Gibby
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    Seen as pedicurist and not as podiatrist

    I agree with mtdpm. Nicely put.
    Post by: Gibby, Nov 3, 2010 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  9. Gibby
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    Seen as pedicurist and not as podiatrist

    The reason patients see you as a manicurist is because there are still hundreds and hundreds of podiatrists who only perform primary care- nail...
    Post by: Gibby, Nov 3, 2010 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  10. Gibby
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    Foot Orthoses in the Prevention of Injury in Initial Military Training: A Randomized Controlled Tria

    Wow- orthotics help soldiers avoid injury? As a podiatrist and a soldier, I already knew that. Perhaps I will do a study- "helmets help...
    Post by: Gibby, Nov 3, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  11. Gibby
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    Use of 10g monofilament in diabetic foot assessment

    We use a standard, mass-produced, disposable 5.07mm monofilament. It's use is based on the Carville approach, used at the Hansen's Disease...
    Post by: Gibby, Jun 10, 2010 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  12. Gibby
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    Pre-operative Assessment of the Diabetic

    I'd suggest something like we use here, which is based on what I learned in school and in residency. Base the evaluation on the 4 basic areas-...
    Post by: Gibby, May 10, 2010 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  13. Gibby
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    Do you personally treat charcot feet?

    We treat Charcot neuroarthropathy- acute, chronic; surgical, conservative-- seeing less acute cases as of late -John jfasic@lsuhsc.edu
    Post by: Gibby, Mar 16, 2010 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  14. Gibby
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    Difficult Case

    she is scheduled for next Friday---
    Post by: Gibby, Mar 11, 2010 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  15. Gibby
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    What do podiatrists wear?

    We wear black Speedo swimming trunks and New Orleans Saints sweatshirts. Just kidding. The medical center has switched from the old scrubs to...
    Post by: Gibby, Mar 5, 2010 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  16. Gibby
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    Difficult Case

    I have a very challenging case- I was wondering if anyone has seen anything similar and could offer some help. She was referred to me for her...
    Thread by: Gibby, Mar 4, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  17. Gibby
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    Foot silicone injections

    I know Orthopedic surgeons use the graft jacket for difficult rotator cuff surgical repairs--- I will have to research the product's use in our...
    Post by: Gibby, Mar 4, 2010 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  18. Gibby
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    Hello - monofilament test

    We use 9 sites with a 5.07 Symmes-Weinstein monofilament. There are journal articles, based on our CD-LEAP (Comprehensive Diabetes- Lower...
    Post by: Gibby, Feb 25, 2010 in forum: Introductions
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    Government Run Healthcare- Good or Evil

    this will continue to be a popular thread- when the rest of the world senses the finest in the world is in trouble, they will all have something...
    Post by: Gibby, Sep 5, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  20. Gibby
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    Government Run Healthcare- Good or Evil

    We should also consider one simple idea- it has not been stated but I think it is true- people who get something for nothing do not value it-...
    Post by: Gibby, Sep 4, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  21. Gibby
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    Government Run Healthcare- Good or Evil

    Thank you, Dr. Purdy. How far is your office from Lafayette? I have a brother-in-law with what sounds like Achilles tendonitis, and he does...
    Post by: Gibby, Sep 3, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  22. Gibby
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    Government Run Healthcare- Good or Evil

    Our system has its flaws- major ones. But it is not smart to completely change a system that is working for nearly 70% of people. Your views on...
    Post by: Gibby, Sep 2, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  23. Gibby
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    Government Run Healthcare- Good or Evil

    Although it sounds nice, and fits a politically-correct model to suggest people from the US seek treatment "across the world," it is simply...
    Post by: Gibby, Sep 2, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  24. Gibby
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    Government Run Healthcare- Good or Evil

    It is available here. Primary care, specialists, pharmacy. Based on income and ability to pay-
    Post by: Gibby, Sep 2, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  25. Gibby
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    Government Run Healthcare- Good or Evil

    I may be able to answer those questions- 1. Uninsured patients, at least in LA and MS, can be treated at a state hospital for colon CA. The...
    Post by: Gibby, Sep 2, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  26. Gibby
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    Government Run Healthcare- Good or Evil

    This is an interesting discussion. I am amused at my friends across the ocean, who are quick to criticize the US system and sing the praises of...
    Post by: Gibby, Sep 2, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  27. Gibby
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    Foot silicone injections

    I have been unable to get a source for the silicone in the US- have been referred to a company in Tennessee, but no reply- anyone know of a...
    Post by: Gibby, Aug 19, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Help with an interesting case

    Interesting thoughts, but I'd say start with her back. "Back surgery 2 years ago?" What kind of back surgery? She needs to see a competent...
    Post by: Gibby, Jul 31, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Working in USA as a Podiatry Assistant

    Hey, "Power," have you moved to FL yet? you are able to work as an assistant, and with the right Podiatrist, you'd be able to use your skill...
    Post by: Gibby, Jul 22, 2009 in forum: Employment in the USA
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    new member seeking info

    The scary thing about the new "Healthcare Plan" is the lack of details- Obama has a speech tonight, in primetime, but I doubt specific questions...
    Post by: Gibby, Jul 22, 2009 in forum: Introductions
  31. Gibby
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    Foot silicone injections

    So many patients have fat pad atrophy, prominent metatarsal heads, and complications relative to these conditions--- We have an Orthopedic...
    Post by: Gibby, Jul 21, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  32. Gibby
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    Shoe for Ankle Fusion

    I never considered tax implications- I know our group at LSU (Pedorthists) have received casts and made shoes and custom braces for patients in...
    Post by: Gibby, Jul 21, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  33. Gibby
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    Shoe for Ankle Fusion

    Are there no pedorthists in Portugal? There are groups in the US who would ship overseas. I'll pass your information to them, if you are still...
    Post by: Gibby, Jul 20, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  34. Gibby
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    Hello from deepest darkest Africa

    Welcome, Dr. Dennis. My dream has been to come to S.A. and see old friends from college (Tulane, New Orleans, LA, USA) and to go on some sort of...
    Post by: Gibby, Jul 20, 2009 in forum: Introductions
  35. Gibby
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    Interesting case #4 - 6 toes

    Wow. That looks fantastic. Excellent work. I have done 2 similar cases, but both patients were women in their 20's... I am sure you have made...
    Post by: Gibby, Jul 20, 2009 in forum: Foot Surgery
  36. Gibby
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    Fissured heels

    Return to shoes, as stated. I use Carmol 40% cream, under Tegaderm occlusion, at bedtime. If adhesive tegaderm is not available, saran wrap will...
    Post by: Gibby, Jul 9, 2009 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
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    Mosaic verrucae-help with treatment

    Interesting- I have used this needling technique for mosaic warts. We were taught this in our little Pod-Med teaching blocks in Podiatry School....
    Post by: Gibby, May 27, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  38. Gibby
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    Ankle block for Multiple TNA's

    Thank you for the discussion. I have done 8, 9, 10 nail avulsions at a time. Usually in children, always in response to chronic, painful...
    Post by: Gibby, May 1, 2009 in forum: Foot Surgery
  39. Gibby
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    Testifying in Court

    Thank you very much.
    Post by: Gibby, May 1, 2009 in forum: USA
  40. Gibby
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    Testifying in Court

    Thank you for the messages. Howard, are you the "Vasyli & Dananberg" Dananberg?? If so, and I assume you are, thank you. I am the...
    Post by: Gibby, Apr 30, 2009 in forum: USA
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