How Does Bunion Surgery Impact Our Lives?
What is Surgical Risk? Surgical risk is simply the chance of a problem arising at the time of surgery. However, it can feature hours, days or even weeks afterwards. But what impact does this have on our lives? Do you know the impact of a surgical risk? We sit with the...
Writing to a GP About Your Patient
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 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
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...
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