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Issue Date: September 4, 2026
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September 4, 2026 #8,351
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PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS
NY Podiatrist Performs TTT Limb-Saving Procedure
Huntington Hospital has performed its first transverse tibial transport (TTT) procedure, an advanced technique designed to stimulate new blood flow in patients with severe peripheral vascular disease who may otherwise face amputation. Jacqueline Prevete, DPM, a surgical podiatrist at Northwell’s Huntington Hospital, recently performed the procedure on a male patient. The patient was also under the care of vascular surgeon Dr. Sarrina Shraga.
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| (L-R) Drs. Jacqueline Prevete and Sarrina Shraga |
“This is truly a limb salvage procedure for patients who may otherwise have no remaining options. Many of these individuals have already been through multiple vascular procedures and are still at risk for amputation. TTT gives us another tool to help restore blood flow and potentially preserve the limb,” Dr. Prevete said.
Source: Kepherd Daniel, Patch [9/1/26]
AT THE COLLEGES
DMU Partners with Baylor University to Reserve 5 DPM Seats
Des Moines University (DMU) is working with a Texas institution to bring students interested in furthering their healthcare education to Iowa to complete their advanced degrees. The health sciences university announced that it has entered into a partnership with Baylor University (BU) in Texas to offer its students reserved seats and interviews into certain programs.
Five seats in Des Moines University’s doctor of podiatric medicine (DPM) program will be reserved annually for qualifying students in Baylor’s master of science in medical science program. The partnership went into effect in July.
Source: Brooklyn Draisey, News From the States [9/2/26]
ON THE INTERNATIONAL LECTURE CIRCUIT
CA DPM Lectures in India to Olympic Medical Staff
Amol Saxena, DPM, MPH lectured this past weekend at the Sports Authority of India (SAI), their national Olympic training center in New Delhi and the following day at the National Sports Medicine Day meeting “Sports Medcon 2026” in Rohtak, India.
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| (L-R) Drs. Miriam Birth, Amol Saxena, and Bibhu Nayak at the Sports Authority of India |
Dr. Saxena conducted a hands-on session to educate several doctors on shockwave at the invitation of Brigadier General Dr. Nayak at the SAI in New Delhi, along with his former visiting Fellow, orthopedist Dr. Miriam Birth. The next day, they lectured to 200 orthopedists, sports medicine doctors, residents, and physical therapists on various foot and ankle topics.
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RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CODING CORNER)
RE: Oct 1 Plantar Fasciitis Code Change
From: Salman Lakhani
What every podiatry practice needs to do before October 1, 2026. On October 1, 2026, M72.2 — Plantar fascial fibromatosis — is deleted from ICD-10-CM. For years, this has been the code most podiatry practices report for plantar fasciitis. Two separate destinations replace it, and they are not interchangeable. For plantar fasciitis (a new code family): M67.A01 Plantar fasciitis, right foot M67.A02 Plantar fasciitis, left foot M67.A09 Plantar fasciitis, unspecified foot
For plantar fibromatosis/Ledderhose disease: M72.20 Plantar fascial fibromatosis, unspecified foot M72.21 Plantar fascial fibromatosis, right foot M72.22 Plantar fascial fibromatosis, left foot
Why This One is Likely to Slip Through
The obvious re-map is the wrong one. A practice updating its templates sees M72.2 disappear, finds M72.20 / M72.21 / M72.22 in its place, and maps straight across — landing every plantar fasciitis encounter on a...
RESPONSES/COMMENTS (INTERNATIONAL PODIATRY IN THE NEWS)
RE: Saudi Arabia Opens Diabetic Foot Center Focused on Limb Salvage
From: Abdulaziz Kimawi, MD, DPM
Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group has opened a comprehensive Diabetic Foot Center of Excellence at Al Muhammadiyah Hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with the primary goal of reducing preventable amputations through early intervention, coordinated multidisciplinary care, and advanced limb salvage. Diabetes affects approximately 23.1% of Saudi adults, while a Jeddah study reported lower-extremity amputation in nearly 30% of patients with diabetic foot ulcers, underscoring the need for dedicated diabetic foot programs.
Led by Dr. Abdulaziz Kimawi, MD, DPM, the center coordinates timely intervention and directs patients toward the appropriate specialty and treatment pathway. It integrates vascular surgery, endocrinology, infectious disease, wound care, internal medicine, emergency medicine, and other supporting specialties. The center provides comprehensive care including prevention, wound management, complex infection treatment, surgical offloading, Charcot reconstruction, revascularization coordination, and advanced limb-salvage surgery.
Dr. Kimawi graduated from King Abdulaziz University School of Medicine and later earned his DPM from Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine. He completed his podiatric surgical residency at Jackson Health System in Miami, followed by an ACFAS fellowship in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery at CHI Franciscan Health in Washington State. We welcome collaboration with podiatric physicians and limb-salvage programs internationally to advance diabetic foot care and amputation prevention.
Abdulaziz Kimawi, DPM, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
RESPONSES/COMMENTS (GOVERNMENT SEQUESTER)
RE: Sequester Has Not Been Addressed
Gary S. Smith, DPM
Several years ago, the government could not pass a budget increase so they invented the Sequester to cut spending 10% across the board. This led to Medicare cutting doctors' pay by 10%. We were the only people affiliated with the government that got a cut in pay. In my opinion, this was illegal.
Medicare is required to pay 80% of the approved amount, period. They did force us all to renew our contracts the following year to allow them to rip us off. In 2017, the "sequester" was officially ended by the government yet Medicare continues to deduct it. When I call about this they tell us, "well, that's just what we have always done."
I can't help but wonder why the agencies like the PPMA and the APMA have not challenged this! I know some people are big supporters of these organizations but I have been charged over $60,000 so far during my career to be a member and all I've seen is our profession has not advanced and really important issues like this go unaddressed.
Gary S. Smith, DPM, Bradford, PA
RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS)
From: Ben Pearl, DPM
The description of the biomechanics gait adaptation with wide pants is perfect. Saying that the falls are not caused by wide silhouette pants (bellbottoms) itself is a funny thing to say. It is like Owen Wilson joking that it’s not the fire hydrant’s fault that his dog decides to use the facilities at that spot.
Ben Pearl, DPM, Arlington, VA
YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP
RE: Outrageous Boots of the Day
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| These boots make some real points. |
Source: Submitted by Dr. Neil Hecht
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ASSOCIATE POSITION - EUGENE, OREGON
Tracktown USA! Seeking full-time rearfoot associate to join our team, ABFAS BQ/BC. Both strong clinical and surgical skills are required. 1-2 years out of residency preferred. Compensation with base and bonus structure. Benefits: insurance, paid vacation/holidays, paid CME, malpractice. Buy-in possible/suggested. Enjoy: skiing, world class road, gravel and mountain biking, fly fishing, sailing, surfing, the Oregon Coast, University of Oregon Ducks, minor league baseball, great live music, Eugene Ballet, Eugene Symphony. CV to dustydock@gmail.com
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New Jersey Foot & Ankle Institute is seeking a well-rounded Associate Podiatrist interested in a long-term relationship and partnership opportunity within our growing, diverse, and highly successful practice in Northwestern New Jersey. We offer an outstanding work environment, competitive salary, excellent benefits, and significant professional growth potential. To apply, send your résumé to: John.guiliana@gmail.com
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