In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, I walk you through a busy Tuesday filled with diverse patient cases, from managing fungal infections, plantar fasciitis, and bunions to performing cortisone injections and matrixectomies. I also share insights on treatment kits, patient decision-making, communication challenges with staff, and optimizing workflows to improve both patient care and practice efficiency.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
How I streamline Lamisil treatment protocols for better results
Managing severe plantar fasciitis and Achilles pain effectively
Improving patient education and staff training for better outcomes
Handling complex cases like neuropathy, bunions, and drop foot
Why You Should Listen
If you want practical strategies for treating common and complex podiatry cases while improving clinic operations, this episode offers actionable insights to help you enhance efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Key Topics Covered
[0:01] Simplifying Lamisil treatment with fungal kits and boosters
[1:17] Adding topicals and laser to improve antifungal protocols
[2:09] Managing severe heel pain with cortisone and Pelto specials
[3:26] Handling thick nails and training staff on patient product education
[4:01] Bunion management strategies and when to recommend surgery
[4:42] Matrixectomy for recurrent ingrown toenails and follow-up care
[5:00] Post-injection recovery for plantar fasciitis and maintenance tips
[5:54] Treating kissing corns and when to consider arthroplasty
[6:29] Nail sampling versus immediate oral treatments for complex cases
[7:06] Approaches to neuropathic pain and effective treatment tools
[7:58] Rising gout cases and effective diagnostic strategies
[8:50] Biopsies and managing hallux limitus with associated complications
[9:44] Ordering MRIs for unresolved midfoot pain after prior treatments
[10:39] Patient reluctance in investing in care and managing expectations
[12:07] Solutions for drop foot and recommendations for AFO fittings
[13:24] Improving communication between clinical and front office staff
👉 Tune in to learn how I manage complex podiatry cases, streamline treatments, and refine clinic systems to keep your practice efficient and patient-focused.
