Friday, November 13, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Dr. Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM - Removal of Ingrown Toenail with Phenol and Alcohol Procedure
Here is a video of an ingrown toenail surgery under a local anesthesia.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Dr. Patrick DeHeer, DPM - Lapidus Arthrodesis Part 1 for Hallux Abducto Valgus
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.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Dr. Patrick DeHeer, DPM - MBA Implant for Pediatric Flatfoot
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.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Dr. Patrick DeHeer, DPM - Gastroc Recession for Pediatric Flatfoot Deformity
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.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Dr. Patrick DeHeer - Haiti Medical Mission Trip May 2009 for Clubfoot Program and
Here is a video from a May 2009 trip to Port Au Prince, Haiti for the Haiti Clubfoot Program.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Dr. Patrick DeHeer, DPM - Terminal Symes Prcocedure for 3rd Toe Ulceration on Diabetic
Here is a surgical video of an amputation of a toe distal aspect for a diabetic ulceration on the 3rd toe with bone infection.
Dr. Patrick DeHeer, DPM - Surgical Repair of Lawnmower Accident to Right Great Toe
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.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
Foot Care Information Center: Your Child's Clubfoot Is Not A Surgical Problem
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
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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
Friday, May 1, 2009
Your Child's Clubfoot Is Not A Surgical Problem
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.
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