Foot Care Information Center

2011-09-19T22:52:00.000-04:00

Check out my tribute to my late mentor Richard O. Lundeen, DPM on Podiatry Today.

http://www.podiatrytoday.com/blogged/memory-richard-o-lundeen-dpm

New Blog - Podiatry Today

2011-08-01T23:23:00.001-04:00

http://www.podiatrytoday.com/blogged/surveying-literature-find-absolute-definition-equinus

My New Article on Podiatry Today

2011-06-23T22:22:00.000-04:00

http://www.podiatrytoday.com/point-counterpoint-are-locking-plates-necessary-first-mpj-fusion

What Not to Do with a Clubfoot Repair - Why You Should Do Th

2011-06-19T23:37:00.000-04:00

1st MPJ Fusion with Locking Plate and Compression Device Syn

2011-06-19T23:35:00.000-04:00

1st MPJ Fusion with Locking Plate and Compression Device Syn

2011-06-19T23:34:00.000-04:00

1st MPJ Fusion with Locking Plate and Compression Device Syn

2011-06-19T23:30:00.000-04:00

1st MPJ Fusion with Locking Plate and Compression Device Syn

2011-06-19T23:28:00.000-04:00

1st MPJ Fusion with Locking Plate and Compression Device Syn

2011-06-19T23:27:00.000-04:00

Silfverskioid Examination for Equinus

2011-06-19T23:25:00.000-04:00

Silfverskioid Examination for Equinus

2011-05-24T00:18:00.000-04:00

Blog Podiatry Today.

2011-05-23T23:11:00.000-04:00

Check out my latest blog at Podiatry Today.

http://www.podiatrytoday.com/blogged/why-orthotics-are-not-answer-plantar-fasciitis

Patient Testimonial from Pat

2011-05-15T22:03:00.000-04:00

Bacterin OsteoSponge Bone Graft in Foot Surgery

2011-05-07T18:30:00.000-04:00

An Open Letter to Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgeons

2011-04-12T10:56:00.001-04:00

Check out my new blog for Podiatry Today - http://http://podiatrytoday.com/blogged/open-letter-foot-and-ankle-orthopedic-surgeons

Transmetatarsal Amputation and TAL for Gangrene of Forefoot

2011-03-05T22:14:00.000-05:00

Transmetatarsal Amputation and TAL for Gangrene of Forefoot

2011-03-05T14:23:00.000-05:00

Transmetatarsal Amputation and TAL for Gangrene of Forefoot

2011-03-05T00:04:00.000-05:00

Surgery Shoe By Henley

2011-03-04T23:52:00.000-05:00

Peroneal Tendon Repair with Topaz

2011-02-27T17:21:00.000-05:00

Patient Testimonial 2

2011-02-27T17:13:00.000-05:00

Traumatic Partial Toe Amputation

2011-01-23T21:57:00.000-05:00

Heel Ulcer Debridement with Calcanectomy and Graft Jacket/An

2011-01-23T21:49:00.000-05:00

Diabetic Heel Ulcer with Osteomyelitis of Calcaneus

2011-01-21T22:55:00.000-05:00

Debridement of Heel Ulcer and Partial Calcenectomy with Graf

2011-01-21T22:48:00.000-05:00

Debridement of Heel Ulcer with Partial Calcanectomy and Graf

2011-01-21T22:45:00.000-05:00

Debridement of Heel Ulcer and Partial Calcanectomy with Graf

2011-01-21T22:42:00.000-05:00

Heel Ulcer Debridement with Calcanectomy and Graft Jacket/ A

2011-01-19T22:27:00.000-05:00

Surgery Shoe Design by Millie

2011-01-19T22:18:00.000-05:00

Ulcer Due to Equinovarus with External Fixation

2011-01-18T00:18:00.000-05:00

Ankle Instability with Arthrscopic Talar Tilt and ATFL Exam

2011-01-18T00:11:00.000-05:00

Modified Cotton Procedure with Biofoam Wedge

2011-01-16T17:02:00.000-05:00

1st MPJ Fusion with Locking Plate and 4.0 Screw - Part 3

2011-01-11T20:48:00.000-05:00

1st MPJ Fusion with Locking Plate and 4.0 Screw Part 2

2011-01-10T23:18:00.000-05:00

New Blog Podiatry Today

2010-11-30T22:57:00.000-05:00

http://www.podiatrytoday.com/blogged/how-attain-best-results-phenol-and-alcohol-onychoplasty

Patient Testimonial 1

2010-09-28T22:56:00.000-04:00

Gunshot Wound

2010-09-28T22:54:00.000-04:00

Removal of External Fixation

2010-09-28T22:52:00.000-04:00

Gunshot Wound

2010-09-27T21:24:00.000-04:00

Check out my new blog on Podiatry Today

2010-09-20T22:48:00.001-04:00

Baxter's Nerve Release Part 1 with Audio Voice Over

2010-03-03T10:08:00.001-05:00

This surgery is a Baxter's nerve release with plantarfasciectomy for chronic heel pain. This patient did not respond to several months of conservative care and decided to undergo surgery for the affected area. The surgery has about 85% success rates according to original studies. Diagnosis of Baxter's nerve entrapment is based on clinical findings, diagnostic injections and MRI findings. Post-operative course is full weight-bearing in a cast boot for 5 to 6 weeks. Fully recovery is about 12 weeks.

Retrocalcaneal Heel Spur Reduction and Repair of Achilles Te

2010-03-01T10:37:00.001-05:00

This is a procedure for a heel spur on the back of the heel with achilles tendonitis. This involves detaching the achilles tendon and removing the boney enlargement, then reattaching the achilles tendon with a suture bridge. This is a two part video.

Retrocalcaneal Heel Spur Reduction and Achilles Tendon Repai

2010-02-28T23:24:00.001-05:00

FDL Transfer to PT Tendon for TPD - Part 2

2010-02-24T22:55:00.001-05:00

This is a flexor digitorum longus tendon transfer to the posterior tibial tendon for a dysfunctional posterior tibial tendon. This video is in 4 parts. The FDL tendon is run through a drill hole in the navicula. This is usually part of several procedures for a Stage 2 TPD deformity.

Calcaneal Osteotomy for TPD - Part 2

2010-02-24T20:46:00.001-05:00

This is an osteotomy of the calcaneus for a flatfoot deformity to correct the hindfoot. This cutting of the heel bone allows the back half to be shifted back under the leg instead of being turned out. This is part two of two parts.

Calcaneal Osteotomy for TPD - Part 1

2010-02-24T20:45:00.001-05:00

FDL Transfer to PT Tendon for PTD - Part 1 (trimmed)

2010-02-24T20:44:00.001-05:00

Total Phenol and Alcohol Procedure for a Fungal Toenail (2).mp4

2010-01-27T09:23:00.001-05:00

This is a total removal of a big toenail for a fungal infection. This is an in-office procedure done under a local anesthesia.

3rd DIPJ Arthroplasty for Hammer Toe Correction

2010-01-26T23:11:00.001-05:00

Hammer toe procedure for a 3rd toe mallet toe deformity.

2nd PIPJ Arthrodesis with Smart Toe Implant from MMI

2010-01-06T11:45:00.001-05:00

Check out this video for hammer toe surgery on YouTube.

2nd PIPJ Arthrodesis with Smart Toe Implant from MMI

2009-11-13T00:20:00.004-05:00

Here is a video of Arthrodesis with Smart Toe Implant from MMI

Dr. Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM - Removal of Ingrown Toenail with Phenol and Alcohol Procedure

2009-10-28T09:25:00.001-04:00

Here is a video of an ingrown toenail surgery under a local anesthesia.

Dr. Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM - Excision of Morton's Neuroma

2009-10-21T23:26:00.003-04:00

Check out this video on YouTube for a Morton's Neuroma.

By: Twitter Buttons

Dr. Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM - Lapidus Arthrodesis Part 3 of 3

2009-10-21T23:16:00.003-04:00

Check out my latest video on YouTube.

Twitter

Dr. Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM - Lapidus Arthrodesis Part 2 of 3

2009-10-21T23:14:00.003-04:00

Check out the my latest video on YouTube.

Twitter

Dr. Patrick DeHeer, DPM - Lapidus Arthrodesis Part 1 for Hallux Abducto Valgus

2009-08-06T10:56:00.003-04:00

This is a video of a Lapidus arthrodesis for a bunion deformity in a pediatric patient, no distal procedure was preformed. Cross-screw fixation was used for fixation, this is a 2 part video.

Twitter

Dr. Patrick DeHeer, DPM - MBA Implant for Pediatric Flatfoot

2009-08-05T21:58:00.003-04:00

Here is a video of a MBA subtalar implant for a pediatric flatfoot deformity, this implant is acting as an internal arch support. Let me know what you think.

Twitter

Dr. Patrick DeHeer, DPM - Gastroc Recession for Pediatric Flatfoot Deformity

2009-08-04T11:26:00.003-04:00

Check out this new video of a Gastroc Recession for a Pediatric Flatfoot reconstruction. This is a partial lengthening of the achilles tendon. Let me know what you think.

Twitter

Dr. Patrick DeHeer - Haiti Medical Mission Trip May 2009 for Clubfoot Program and

2009-07-29T11:05:00.003-04:00

Here is a video from a May 2009 trip to Port Au Prince, Haiti for the Haiti Clubfoot Program.

Twitter

Dr. Patrick DeHeer, DPM - Haglund's Deformity Reduction Part 2 of 2

2009-07-28T22:19:00.003-04:00

Here is part 2 of 2 for Haglund's deformity reduction.

Twitter

Dr. Patrick DeHeer, DPM -Haglund's Deformity Reduction Part 1 of 2

2009-07-28T21:33:00.003-04:00

Here is a surgical video of a Haglund's Deformity reduction. Let me know what you think.

Twitter

Dr. Patrick DeHeer, DPM - Terminal Symes Prcocedure for 3rd Toe Ulceration on Diabetic

2009-07-28T11:21:00.003-04:00

Here is a surgical video of an amputation of a toe distal aspect for a diabetic ulceration on the 3rd toe with bone infection.

Twitter

Dr. Patrick DeHeer, DPM - Surgical Repair of Lawnmower Accident to Right Great Toe

2009-07-28T00:08:00.003-04:00

This is a surgical repair of a lawnmower accident with a partial toe amputation and open reduction with internal fixation of the proximal phalanx fracture.

Twitter

Dr. Patrick DeHeer, DPM - 3rd Metatarsal Osteotomy

2009-07-27T00:34:00.003-04:00

Check out this video on a Weil Osteotomy on Youtube.

Twitter

Dr. Patrick DeHeer, DPM - Plantar Fascia Release

2009-07-27T00:33:00.003-04:00

Check out this video of a plantar fascia surgical release on Youtube.

Twitter

Foot Care Information Center: Your Child's Clubfoot Is Not A Surgical Problem

2009-05-11T17:29:00.001-04:00

Foot Care Information Center: Your Child's Clubfoot Is Not A Surgical Problem

The Ponseti method has taken much to long to become mainstream for clubfoot treatment. For someone your age a horizontal talar osteotomy can do a great deal to realign the foot to a plantargrade or right angle to the ground. This would not help the stiffness but may help the pain you are having depending on where the pain is occurring from. Let me know if I can be of any more help to you.

Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM

Twitter

Your Child's Clubfoot Is Not A Surgical Problem

2009-05-01T22:22:00.008-04:00

Clubfoot deformity is something very important and dear to my heart. It occurs in about 1 per 1000 live births. This is not a surgical problem any longer, except in the older child with an untreated or under corrected deformity. The treatment of clubfoot has evolved over the past 50 years to the Ponseti method. http://www.ponseti.info/v1/

I am currently working as director of education and training for the Haiti Clubfoot Project sponsored by CURE International which promotes and teaches the Ponseti method worldwide. http://www.helpcurenow.org/site/c.nvI1IeNYJyE/b.3404099/k.98E2/Cure_Clubfoot.htm

If you have a child born with clubfoot that is younger than 4 years of age, find someone who is a Ponseti follower and dedicated to the treatment method. If you have a child older than 4 years of age, I still recommend working with a Ponseti follower; but there will be a higher chance of surgery being needed to correct the deformity. If you have a child that has already been treated either by casting or surgery and has recurrence of their deformity, the Ponseti method can still be a viable option. In both the later cases, the Ponseti method used initially will more than likely lessen the severity of any surgical procedures.

In future blogs I will discuss more details of the Ponseti method of treatment and provide some tips and suggestions for your child's care. Keep in mind that with proper treatment, your child can have a relatively normal foot and do all the physical activities any child normally does.

7035ad">

Twitter