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Podiatric Physician Perspective on the use of Cannabidiol (CBD) in
the Treatment of Foot and Ankle Pathology
Harsh Varshney, B.S. and Douglas Weng, B.S.
Extemitus
Objective: With the growth of alternative medicines and ongoing legalization of marijuana, cannabidiol products
are becoming increasingly popular as a treatment modality. Pre-existing research has found implications for the use
of CBD in pain management which warrants additional research into its application in the field. The aim of this
study was to learn about physician views towards CBD and its potential role for pain management, specifically in
the field of podiatric medicine.
Methods: Data was collected utilizing a Qualtrics survey platform. Questionnaire answers were collected through
optional participation via electronic mail and data was stored through the Qualtrics platform. The study was
designed with anonymous participation to reduce influence of bias. Question content is included in the data and
discussion sections below.
Results: Quantitively, a total of 46 responses were recorded for this study. From a qualitative standpoint, the survey
design included an open response section from participants which also allowed important considerations for
potential future research taking into account different forms of CBD products and their administration.
Conclusion: The data suggests that there is a positive shift towards the perception of CBD use in podiatric practice.
Further research needs to be conducted on the long-term effects of CBD as well as how CBD plays into contextspecific pathologies as they pertain to the field of podiatric medicine.
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