Why You Should Not Write Off The Opening Base Wedge Osteotomy

William Fishco DPM FACFAS
5/7/10 | 5383 reads | 2 comments
When it comes to bunion surgery, we all have our “favorite” technique. Not only do we have a comfort level with the technique, we feel we can use this technique or simple modifications thereof to fix most bunion deformities. In this blog, I want to remind you of an old procedure that has become revitalized recently. Read More.

What To Do When A Difficult Patient Walks Through Your Door

William Fishco DPM FACFAS
3/30/10 | 2937 reads | 0 comments
In this blog, I want to share with you strategies to help you better understand and treat the patient that you may deem “difficult.” So what do I mean by difficult? I am not referring to a difficult diagnosis but rather a difficult emotional status of the patient. One of my mentors, John Ruch, DPM, describes this patient as the “delicate flower.” Read More.

Striving To Stay At The Top Of Your Surgical Game

William Fishco DPM FACFAS
3/4/10 | 2086 reads | 1 comments
I have been practicing for 12 years now and some things have not changed. I still worry about my patients. I often wake up in the middle of the night feeling flushed when the stress of a recent surgery or an upcoming surgery is on my mind. You run the surgery over and over in your head questioning whether the fixation is strong enough. Will the patient be adherent? Did I get enough correction? Will the correction hold over time? Did I do the best procedure for that given circumstance? Read More.

The Art Of Dealing With The Challenges Of Hammertoe Surgery

William Fishco DPM FACFAS
1/29/10 | 7624 reads | 1 comments
Hammertoe surgery is a mainstay in every podiatrist’s office. I have personally found that hammertoe surgery is among the most challenging surgery we perform. Although the surgery is seemingly simple, the results are not as predictable as other surgeries that we do. When we look at each toe individually, there are inherent challenges that each one possesses. Read More.

The Top Ten Ubiquitous Patients Who Present To Podiatry Offices

William Fishco DPM FACFAS
1/4/10 | 3191 reads | 1 comments
On the lighter side, I thought I would dedicate this blog to our patients. Here is a top ten list of the ubiquitous podiatric patients for your review and reflections. 1. “The Poor Historian.” The Poor Historian presents to your office for the first time. While you are reviewing his or her intake paperwork, you notice that the patient is not taking any medications, never had any surgery, and has no allergies. On paper, the Poor Historian looks like the epitome of good health. Read More.

Giving Thanks For Those Who Helped Shape My Career In Podiatry

William Fishco DPM FACFAS
12/7/09 | 3684 reads | 2 comments
Given the holiday season, I thought I would dedicate this blog to giving thanks to those who have helped me in my professional life. Read More.

Pivotal Improvements That Have Led To Increased Efficiency And Quality Care

William Fishco DPM FACFAS
11/13/09 | 2540 reads | 0 comments
I want to share with you some of the greatest improvements I have implemented in my office that have changed the way I practice podiatry. Read More.

Lateral Column Pain: Underscoring The Challenges In Diagnosis And Treatment

William Fishco DPM FACFAS
10/12/09 | 8815 reads | 0 comments
The majority of patient encounters to the podiatrist are secondary to pain in the foot and/or ankle. If we draw an imaginary line bisecting the lower leg and extending distally to the third toe, pain in the medial aspect of the foot and ankle is typically straightforward. Read More.

Keeping Surgery Simple: Why K-Wires Are Underrated

William Fishco DPM FACFAS
9/4/09 | 7464 reads | 3 comments
In some of my earlier blogs, I wrote about how I like to keep things simple in daily practice. This concept also applies to surgery. Let’s face it: we are always looking for better ways of doing things in surgery. That is what separates a surgeon from a technician. Maybe you want to tweak the way you make your bone cut or try different fixation techniques. After all, we are always striving for perfection every time we walk into the operating room. Read More.