Podiatry Today Podcasts

Podiatry Today Podcasts

Podiatry Today Podcasts delivers practical, expert-driven insights for today’s foot and ankle specialist, with a strong focus on topics including surgical techniques, sports medicine, limb salvage, and dermatologic conditions of the lower extremity. Each episode features leading podiatrists and multidisciplinary experts discussing real-world approaches to forefoot and rearfoot surgery, minimally invasive techniques, biomechanics, regenerative medicine, return-to-play decisions, and complex skin and nail pathology. Listeners will also gain perspective on practice management, coding and reimbursement, and evolving technologies that influence podiatric practice. Whether you are in private practice, academia, or training, this podcast provides actionable clinical pearls, case-based insights, and strategies you can apply immediately.

  1. Aug 11

    Conservative Foot and Ankle Care: Practical Strategies Before Surgery

    When is the best surgery the one you never perform? In this episode of the Podiatry Today Podcast, host Dr. Jennifer Spector continues her conversation with Priya Parthasarathy, DPM, focusing on conservative treatment strategies that can help patients improve function, reduce pain, and potentially avoid surgery. Dr. Parthasarathy discusses underutilized nonsurgical therapies, practical approaches to improving patient adherence, and how podiatrists can set realistic expectations while managing chronic foot and ankle conditions. From plantar fasciitis and tendinopathies to everyday patient communication, this episode highlights why thoughtful conservative care remains a cornerstone of successful podiatric practice. Whether you're managing patients in a busy clinic or looking to optimize treatment plans before considering surgical intervention, this discussion offers practical pearls you can apply immediately. In this episode, you'll learn: Which conservative treatments deserve more attention in podiatric practice Strategies to improve patient adherence and long-term outcomes How to manage expectations for chronic foot and ankle conditions When conservative care should continue—and when it may be time to consider surgery Practical clinical pearls for evidence-informed, patient-centered treatment Guest: Priya Parthasarathy, DPM Topics: conservative treatment, podiatry, plantar fasciitis, tendinopathy, foot and ankle care, patient adherence, non-surgical management, rehabilitation, orthotics, physical therapy, evidence-based podiatry

  2. Aug 7

    Opioid Prescribing in Podiatry: Pearls, Pitfalls, and Practical Updates

    In this episode of the Podiatry Today Podcast, host Dr. Jennifer Spector welcomes Dr. Savannah Santiago for a timely discussion on responsible opioid prescribing in podiatric medicine. Building on her upcoming presentation at the APMA Annual Scientific Meeting, Dr. Santiago shares practical, evidence-informed strategies for balancing effective postoperative pain control with safe prescribing practices and regulatory compliance. The conversation explores how opioid prescribing has evolved over the past decade, common misconceptions that still influence clinical practice, and why individualized pain management is essential. Dr. Santiago discusses multimodal analgesia, patient-specific risk assessment, preoperative counseling, documentation, and the importance of setting realistic expectations to improve outcomes while minimizing opioid-related risks. In this episode, you'll learn: Why multimodal pain management should be the foundation of postoperative care Common opioid prescribing pitfalls and how to avoid them How to tailor pain management plans to individual patients and procedures The value of preoperative counseling, patient education, and family involvement Documentation strategies that support both quality patient care and regulatory compliance Whether you're in private practice, residency, or hospital-based care, this episode offers practical guidance for improving postoperative pain management while promoting responsible opioid stewardship. Guest: Dr. Savannah Santiago Host: Dr. Jennifer Spector

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Podiatry Today Podcasts delivers practical, expert-driven insights for today’s foot and ankle specialist, with a strong focus on topics including surgical techniques, sports medicine, limb salvage, and dermatologic conditions of the lower extremity. Each episode features leading podiatrists and multidisciplinary experts discussing real-world approaches to forefoot and rearfoot surgery, minimally invasive techniques, biomechanics, regenerative medicine, return-to-play decisions, and complex skin and nail pathology. Listeners will also gain perspective on practice management, coding and reimbursement, and evolving technologies that influence podiatric practice. Whether you are in private practice, academia, or training, this podcast provides actionable clinical pearls, case-based insights, and strategies you can apply immediately.

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