Writing to a GP About Your Patient

Writing to a GP About Your Patient

by | Jun 21, 2021 | Clinical Articles

How to Undertake the Best Referral    Writing a letter to your GP about your patient is not just a skill but a requirement. An effective referral letter from you to the GP can open doors for both the patient and yourself. I set out to discuss the process with...
The Heel Spur myth

The Heel Spur myth

by | Jun 18, 2021 | Clinical Articles

The Spur and Plantar Fasciitis  Nothing has been so maligned as the heel spur myth as a cause of heel pain. Many professionals dealing with MSK will no doubt have to consider this. To radiology professionals, it seems pretty clear, as indicated in this X-ray [1]....
Patients Who Mislead Clinicians

Patients Who Mislead Clinicians

by | May 15, 2021 | Clinical Articles

Reflecting on the Lesson Learnt The subject of patients who mislead clinicians is not intentional. However, being misdirected can cause delays in diagnosis. Dr Paul Stepanczuk is an experienced podiatric physician and surgeon from the USA, and today, he shares a case...
Ankle Fracture or Sprain

Ankle Fracture or Sprain

by | Mar 9, 2021 | Clinical Articles, Clinician Portal

 A Case from Clinical Practice This article covers ankle fractures and ankle sprains and comes from the pen (or keyboard) of my North American colleague, Dr Paul Stepanczuk, DPM. I first met Paul in the Autumn of 1981, and we often shared notes and got together, or we...