Podiatry This Week
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The Clear Choice for Today's Practitioners
Atlas Orthotic Lab Limited®
With the largest selection of in-stock premium footwear and a reliable 3-5 day turnaround, it's no wonder that Atlas Orthotic Lab is the clear choice of today's practitioners for custom made orthotics.
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Dormer Laboratories Inc.
Dormer Laboratories Inc.
Industry News
SOURCE: Podiatry Today
Diabetes increases patient mortality rates by two- to four-fold compared to those without diabetes. These rates increase another two-fold in patients with a diabetic foot ulceration (DFU). Mortality rates in patients with a DFU range from 10 percent at 16 months to 24 percent at five years. Most fatalities in these patients occur due to cardiovascular disease, specifically a myocardial infarction.

 
SOURCE: Lower Extremity Review
Ankle sprains account for a large number of acute sport-related injuries presenting to the emergency department with a cost of over $1,000 per lateral ankle sprain. The ankle joint is the most common injured body site in an athletic population. The sports with the highest prevalence of ankle sprains have been reported as men’s and women’s basketball, as well as women’s track, women’s soccer, and women’s field hockey.

 
SOURCE: Foot & Ankle Surgery: Techniques, Reports & Cases
Compartment syndrome is a well-known surgical emergency within the scope of Podiatry.  However, cases can be atraumatic and present without the traditional findings of pain, pallor, paresthesia, pulselessness, paralysis, and poikilothermia. Thus, posing a diagnostic dilemma for clinicians, leading to delayed surgical intervention and poor outcomes.

 
SOURCE: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Ankle joint distraction (AJD) has been described to be a valuable joint-sparing alternative to arthrodesis or arthroplasty; however, clinical endpoints associated to this surgical intervention are lacking. The current case report describes clinical and biomechanical outcome measures of ankle joint distraction in a 14-year-old patient with severe haemophilia A.

 
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ToeFX Canada®
The innovative ClearToe Therapy Light by ToeFX is the only photodisinfection product approved by Health Canada for the treatment of toenail fungus.  Used together with ClearToe Serum, and delivered in 30min treatment sessions every 2 weeks for 6-10 sessions, your patients will be happy to show off their toenails!
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Infracare
TELUS Health Solutions Inc.
Job Postings
 

Chiropodist Associate - Wellness Centre 
(posted November 17, 2021) 
- Part time leading to full time or negotiable
- Registered with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario with no restrictions to practice Chiropody
- Must have own liabilty insurance
- Candidate needs to work well in a team environment, friendly, outgoing and patient
- Willing to learn and adapt to a new work environment
- New graduates welcome to apply
Get full details here.

Podiatry Position, Saskatoon, SK (posted November 15, 2021)
Wage/Salary: TBD
Applicants must have a Bachelor Degree in Podiatry or equivalent qualification in order to be eligible for registration with Saskatchewan College of Podiatrists.
Applicants must have:
-Strong diagnostic skills for pathologies affecting the foot and lower limb
-Efficient knowledge and treatment skills for Biomechanics, orthotics, footwear, wound care and routine foot care
-Excellent scalpel skills
-Strong communication skills
-Ability to relate well to staff and patients
Get full details here.
 
The CFPM can post a job posting to reach the chiropody/podiatry community. This service is FREE for all CFPM members and $150 for non-members (for a 30 day posting).

 
Paragon Orthotic Laboratory
Paragon Orthotic Laboratory®
Digital Orthosis Compound is indispensable in fabricating a digital orthosis. The compound is molded directly onto the area and cures to a permanent form in minutes. DOC is superior to other silicone-based products because of the dependability of the setting time. Firm but yielding, soft yet durable, and similar in appearance, touch and resiliency to that of natural rubber.
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Practices for Sale

CFPM can post a practice for sale ad to reach the chiropody/podiatry community. This service is FREE to members only. Click here to post your listing. 

Calendar of Events
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The Canadian Federation of Podiatric Medicine will hold a virtual Annual General Meeting Via Zoom. Members in good standing are strongly encouraged to attend.