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The PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainPlantar FibromaIn this episode of The PODdoctors podcast, Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon, discuss plantar fibromas, benign tumors that form in the plantar fascia of the foot. The doctors discuss the characteristics, causes, and treatment options for these growths, emphasizing that while they can cause discomfort, they are typically not a cause for alarm. The conversation covers various diagnostic methods, including ultrasound and MRI, and explores conservative and surgical treatment approaches. Listeners will gain insights into the importance of addressing these fibromas before they lead to...2024-11-0815 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainBig Toe Hammer Toe SurgeryIn this episode of The PODdoctors podcast, Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon, discuss the surgical correction of big toe hammertoe, a condition that, while seemingly benign, can pose significant risks for individuals with neuropathy, particularly those with diabetes. The Doctors discuss the complexities of treating this condition and share insights from a specific case involving a high-risk diabetic patient, highlighting the delicate balance between managing diabetes and ensuring proper foot health. The episode covers surgical techniques, including the use of screws for fixation, and the...2024-10-1716 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. Hussain3 Best Treatments for Athlete's FootIn this episode of The PODdoctors podcast, Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon, discuss the prevalent issue of athlete's foot, its symptoms, and the best treatment options. They provide a detailed analysis of three primary treatment methods for athlete's foot: topical antifungals, moisture control, and oral antifungals. Highlighting the importance of treating even minor symptoms, particularly in diabetic patients, they share professional recommendations to prevent severe complications. Quotes"It’s been estimated that one in four people have some level of fungal pathology go...2024-08-2811 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. Hussain3 Best Treatments for Plantar FasciitisIn this episode of The PODdoctors podcast, Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon, discuss one of the most common foot ailments: plantar fasciitis. This episode's comprehensive guide covers everything from the basics of plantar fasciitis to the most effective treatments currently available. The doctors discuss the anatomy and mechanics of plantar fasciitis, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing between heel spurs and plantar fasciitis pain. They also highlight the significance of stretching, the use of proper orthotics and footwear, and the benefits of steroid injections.2024-07-0321 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainComplex Achilles Repair with Flexor Tendon TransferIn this episode of The PODdoctors podcast, Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon, evaluate the complexities of an Achilles tendon repair using a Flexor Hallucis Longus (FHL) tendon transfer. This particular case involved a patient with a history of clubfoot, multiple surgeries, and a significant Achilles tendon rupture. The doctors explain their surgical approach to repairing the damaged Achilles tendon by harvesting the FHL tendon. They emphasize the importance of this technique in providing the necessary strength and functionality for the patient to regain a normal...2024-06-1926 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainAchilles Rupture SurgeryIn this episode of The PODdoctors podcast, Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon, discuss a case involving a severe Achilles tendon injury in a young athlete. They highlight the importance of having backups for backups when relying on imaging, as MRIs can sometimes be misleading. Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. Hussain explain the surgical procedure they performed, including the use of a cadaveric calcaneal Achilles graft. They also discuss the post-operative care and rehabilitation process. Quotes"When tamping the bone you c...2024-06-0518 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainPeroneal Nerve SurgeryIn this episode of The PODdoctors podcast, Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon, cover the intricacies and surgical treatment of fibular nerve release, a crucial procedure for patients experiencing various complications often associated with nerve entrapments in the lower limbs. They discuss the nitty-gritty of podiatric surgery, specifically the peroneal, or technically the fibular nerve, and its susceptibility to injury or entrapment. Doctors Dauphine and Hussein then discuss the surgical nuances of nerve release, providing critical insights into how such procedures substantially improve patient outcomes.2024-05-2230 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainFailed Bunionectomy: What Can I do?In this episode of The PODdoctors podcast, Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon, discuss bunion surgery and its various outcomes, especially focusing on revision bunionectomy. They explore the numerous techniques to correct bunions, emphasizing the importance of matching the surgical approach to the patient's specific condition. The doctors also suggest that one solution does not fit all, and the choice of procedure can greatly impact long-term satisfaction and functionality. They also suggest personalized surgical plans, which are crucial for achieving the best outcomes in foot and...2024-05-0826 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainChilblains: The Painful Winter Toe ConditionIn this episode of The PODdoctors podcast, Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon, dive deep into a lesser-known yet intriguing condition called chilblains. Characterized by itchy, red, and tender skin lesions, chilblains is often exacerbated by cold, damp conditions, without necessitating freezing temperatures. Leveraging their practical experience, Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. Hussain delineate the distinction between chilblains and related conditions like Raynaud's phenomenon and frostbite. The doctors also provide tips for prevention and treatment, including wearing thick socks, using topical medications, and avoiding hot foot baths.2024-04-2412 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainHow to Dress a WoundIn this episode of The PODdoctors podcast, Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon, discuss the proper technique for applying wound dressings and the different types of wounds commonly seen in podiatric medicine. They emphasize the importance of maintaining a balanced, moist wound environment and provide tips for choosing the appropriate dressing based on the level of moisture or drainage. The doctors demonstrate a simple dressing change using Hydrofera Blue and Coban wrap, highlighting the importance of sterile technique and proper dressing application. They also debunk the...2023-12-0612 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainCRPS SurgeryIn this episode of The PODdoctors podcast, Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon, discuss a case of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) type two. They explain the difference between CRPS type one and type two, and how a discrete nerve injury can be misdiagnosed as CRPS. They share the story of a patient who developed debilitating nerve pain after bunion surgery and was suffering for six and a half years before being properly diagnosed. The doctors perform a diagnostic block and identify a specific nerve injury...2023-11-2021 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainLipoma Excision SurgeryIn this episode of The PODdoctors podcast, Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon, discuss the excision of a lipoma, a benign fatty nodule that can cause pain in the foot and ankle. They explain that lipomas are commonly found in the subcutaneous layer of the foot and ankle, and while they are usually benign, they can become painful. The doctors emphasize the importance of clinical diagnosis, as an MRI may not show whether the lipoma is causing pain. They also mention that lipomas are often misdiagnosed...2023-10-2316 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainToe AmputationIn this episode of The PODdoctors podcast, Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon, discuss a surgical case of a gangrenous toe amputation in a patient with severe peripheral arterial disease and diabetes. The patient had dry gangrene and underwent vascular treatment to open up two vessels, but the tibialis anterior vessel remained blocked, leading to tissue death in the big toe. The doctors talk about the potential use of bone marrow aspirate concentrate injections to stimulate collateralization and neovascularization in patients with severe vascular disease.2023-08-0125 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainGangreneIn this episode of The PODdoctors podcast, Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon, discuss wet gangrene vs. dry gangrene and the advanced treatments available to prevent amputations in diabetic patients. They highlight the modern use of wound care technology such as antibiotic beads for wound healing and water jet wound cleaning. Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. Hussain also share their expertise in treating peripheral nerve problems and talk about the benefits of hyperbaric therapy for wounds. QUOTES:"Ischemic pain is deep. It's not re...2023-07-1341 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainChat GPT AnalysisIn this episode of The PODdoctors podcast, Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon, explore the potential of using Chat GPT in healthcare for diagnosing common foot and ankle problems. While the technology has limitations, it could prove helpful in narrowing down differential diagnoses for obscure disease states. The POD Docs also discuss how AI can assist in distinguishing between different skin lesions and conditions, and help in the management of underlying conditions.QUOTES:"I really do think that for certain disease states...2023-06-0731 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainMicrolyte MatrixIn this episode of The PODdoctors podcast, Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon, are joined by Michael Schurr and Elliot Phillips from Embed to discuss Microlyte Matrix. They talk about the advancements in wound care technology for diabetic patients that have taken place in the past twenty years and how this has helped to save limbs and save lives. They also discuss a fully synthetic wound dressing and revolutionary bioresorbable wound healing technology that was developed over the course of 8 years with 8 Million dollars of the...2023-05-0331 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainRadiofrequency Ablation: Advanced Treatment Option for Plantar Fasciitis / FasciosisIn this episode of The PODdoctors podcast, Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon, take a deep dive into a specific technique used for treating difficult cases of plantar fasciitis, also known as plantar fasciosis. They discuss the differences between these two conditions and how only about 2% of patients need surgery for this issue. They explore various conservative treatments, including stretching, good shoes with insoles, steroid shots, custom orthotics, physical therapy, laser therapy, and stem cell injections. They also discuss the growing use of biologics in medical...2023-04-0815 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainRestless Leg SyndromeIn this episode of The PODdoctors podcast, Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon talk about the common symptoms of restless leg syndrome and how they overlap with the symptoms of fibular nerve entrapment. They discuss how restless leg syndrome can cause insomnia, irritability, discomfort, and sensitivity in the lower extremities. Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. Hussain also discuss the use of drugs such as Gabapentin and Lyrica to manage chronic pain conditions, such as entrapment syndrome, and explain how these drugs can help to stabilize the nerve.2023-03-0726 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainTreating Heel Pain Caused by Plantar Fasciitis and Tarsal Tunnel SyndromeIn this episode of The PODdoctors podcast, Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon, talk about the intersection of plantar fasciitis and nerve pain in heel pain sufferers. They also discuss the differences between fasciitis, an acute inflammation, and fasciosis, a degenerative problem with scar tissue and fibrous tissue build up. Dr. Hussain and Dr. Dauphinee recommend steroid shots for space-occupying lesions like cysts and lesions, and orthotics to address foot structure problems.Quotes:“One of the reasons why we wanted to do th...2023-02-0625 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainClassic Bunion Correction Surgery: Austin Akin WeilIn this episode of The PODdoctors podcast, Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon, analyze the x-ray of a patient experiencing a bunion and hallux valgus deformity, a lateral deviation of the big toe on the first metatarsal, and discuss treatment options. “Depending on who you read they estimate the first MPJ should take about forty to sixty percent of the forefoot pressure and the lesser metatarsal should take about ten percent across the board. When you have a bunion you have a toe that ha...2023-01-2037 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainAnkle Replacement Options & RecoveryIn this episode of The PODdoctors podcast, Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon, talk about all things total ankle replacement. They break down when it’s time to get ankle surgery, the types of replacements, and the recovery process for a total ankle replacement.QUOTES:“Generally speaking, ankle replacements are super new as far as joint replacements go.” - Dr. Raafae Hussain [08:13]“The 3D printed options for these templates has really made a huge difference in that those templates literally fit the...2022-11-0522 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainTreating Chronic Wounds and Diabetic Foot UlcersIn this episode of The PODdoctors podcast, Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon, talk about the common chronic wounds or ulcers they see every day, particularly diabetic foot ulcers, and how to treat them.QUOTES:“Probably the most common that we’ll see is your neuropathic, aka your diabetic, foot ulcer. This is when you have uncontrolled diabetes, you have that neuropathy, you have that poor healing potential, and they end up walking until they get a sore, typically on the bottom of t...2022-11-041h 05The PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainDiagnosing and Treating Plantar Warts (Foot Warts)In this episode of The PODdoctors podcast, Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon, talk about everything you need to know about diagnosing, treating, and healing plantar warts, aka warts on the feet.QUOTES:“The way that salicylic acid works is it’s an anti-karatolytic agent, fancy words for saying that the cells, the way that they adhere to one another like bricks and mortar, it goes in and breaks up that mortar around the bricks and lets that skin just kind of shed...2022-11-0323 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainThe PODdoctors: Interview with Dr. Ramnik Singh - #49In this episode of The PODdoctors podcast, Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon, speak with Dr. Ramnik Singh, a podiatrist from the UK. Dr. Singh shares what it’s like being a podiatrist from education to scope of work. He also talks about why the biggest need for podiatrist is diabetic wound care.QUOTES: “Even here in the U.S., diabetic foot care, ulcers, wounds, very common. We just started with a wound care clinic of our own just because it’s become...2022-09-1440 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainThe PODdoctors: TayCo ankle braceIn this episode of The PODdoctors podcast, Dr. Raafae Hussain, fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon, speaks with Dr. Jordan Meyers, a podiatrist at Raleigh Foot and Ankle. They talk about the TayCo brace that is used for ankle problems. They discuss the features of the TayCo brace and the benefits of using it. QUOTES:“It pretty much works like a canned boot or a fracture boot in the sense that it locks up the ankle, except it has some nice little differences that make it that much more better.” -Dr. Raafae Hussain [04:52]“The big...2022-08-2435 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainThe PODdoctors: RheumatoidIn this episode of The PODdoctors podcast, Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon, talk about rheumatoid foot, an autoimmune disease that affects the joints. They talk about the development of DMARD medications and how they help control deformities in patients. QUOTES:“If I was looking at just one joint I would think this is probably osteomyelitis or some type of septic arthritis. But if we are seeing it (no cartilage) uniform across all their joints we know this is most likely rheumatoid art...2022-07-2728 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainThe PODdoctors: Tailor’s Bunions - #46In this episode of The PODdoctors podcast, Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon, talk about Tailor’s bunions. They talk about treatment options and what you can do with your Tailor’s bunion. QUOTES:“A Tailor’s bunion, people assume it’s a bump, it’s a growth, it’s a tumor. Can you knock it down? But then I talk to them, Look, it’s an angulation or a deviation of that fifth metatarsal. It’s literally just slightly rotating out.” -Dr. Raafae Hussain [06:1...2022-07-1321 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainThe PODdoctors: Ankle Scope - #45In this episode of The PODdoctors podcast, Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon, talk about ankle arthroscopy, also known as ankle scope. They discuss how this underutilized technique can help with interior ankle pain, such as synovitis. They walk through the process, including portal placement, the most important part of arthroscopy. QUOTES:“We see ankle problems. We see synovitis. We see these aches and pain. And I feel like we’re doing conservative therapy, steroid shots and all that, and we’re worried...2022-06-2920 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainThe PODdoctors: MEND Surgery - #44In this episode of The PODdoctors podcast, Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon, talk about neuroma pain and Morton’s Endoscopic Nerve Decompression (MEND) surgery. QUOTES:“The downside and the risk are extremely low and the upside when it works makes this an incredibly effective procedure.” -Dr. Damien Dauphinee [11:45]“If you have nerve pain in your foot, talk to your doctor about releasing that nerve rather than cutting that nerve out.” -Dr. Raafae Hussain [13:49]Top Takeaways:What is neuroma p...2022-06-1515 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainThe PODdoctors: Tendon Laceration Surgery - #43In this episode of The PODdoctors podcast, Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon, walk through a recent tendon laceration surgery. They discuss the surgical procedure to repair this common injury. QUOTES:“You want a locking type suture that will help hold the tendon.” -Dr. Raafae Hussain [03:37]“If you lose a centimeter with that tendon, it’s not that big a deal. They can gain that back with physical therapy.” -Dr. Damien Dauphinee [07:42]Top Takeaways:A walk through of the surg...2022-06-0117 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainThe PODdoctors: Gout - #42In this episode of The PODdoctors podcast, Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon, provides a general overview of “The Great Imposter”: gout. A crystalline disorder, Gout is caused by uric acid crystals forming inside the joint and affects 4-6% of the U.S population. The PODdoctors discuss the multifaceted problems attached to this arthritis, the stages of pain and inflammation, and the treatment options currently available. QUOTES:“Seven in ten people don’t know that gout is a type of arthritis. People think it i...2022-05-1826 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainThe PODdoctors: Ankle Pain - #41In this episode of The PODdoctors podcast, Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon, provide a general overview of common ankle pain and ankle problems. They discuss traction neuritis, posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, Os trigonum syndrome and other types of pain people will feel inside the ankle. QUOTES:“Sprain ankle is the number one injury in sports injuries.” -Dr. Raafae Hussain [02:18]“We never want to forget about the nerves. ‘Cause these will come back to bite you if you ignore them.” -Dr. Damien...2022-05-0533 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainHallux Rigidus SurgeryDr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon, walk through a recent hallux rigidus surgery. They also discuss when they decide to do surgery to address the arthritic joint pain and what type of surgery to pursue.QUOTES:“If you’ve got a joint issue, and you’re asking a lot of that joint because of the flexibility of the shoe, you're going to make it worse and it’s gonna really hurt.” -Dr. Damien Dauphinee [02:53]“When we decide to do surgery and what typ...2022-04-2021 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainThe PODdoctors: Nerve BasicsDr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon, walk through peripheral nerve injury and provide a general overview of some of the different classifications of nerve injury. They discuss some of the tests they conduct for nerve injuries and treatment options.QUOTES:“If you’ve got a motor injury, you’ve got up to a year to do something, but realistically, you have nine to ten months.” -Dr. Damien Dauphinee [12:44]“So our different treatment options for all of these, they’re all different. T...2022-02-0230 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainThe PODdoctors: Haglund’s surgeryDr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon, dive into one of their cases and walk through Haglund’s surgery that removes the dreaded “pump bump.” QUOTES:“The paratenon has been argued should you dissect it free or should you not dissect it free. I’ve gone both ways and I feel in my mind that the less trauma you cause to it, the better you end up doing, so I don’t like to dissect mine free too much.” -Dr. Raafae Hussain [04:40]“The dissecti...2021-12-0823 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainThe PODdoctors: Haglund’s deformityDr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon, talk about Haglund's deformity and the associated achilles tendonitis. They discuss the conservative and surgical treatment options. QUOTES:“As far as surgery’s concern, there’s no conservative treatment to get rid of the bone. So when you have a golf ball in the back of your heel... so when you have that mass, that golf ball, that’s going to continue to be a source of irritation and the only way to fix that is surgery.”...2021-11-2422 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. Hussainthe PODdoctors: Jones fracture surgeryDr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon, highlight a surgical technique that they use to fixate Jone fractures. QUOTES:“I tell them if it’s good apposition and you can stay off of it, we can definitely try conservative, but more often than not, these fractures are gapped just on the mechanism of how they're pulled. Their tendon’s pulling one way. Their foot’s pulling the opposite way. There’s typically a gap there and we typically end up fixing these surgically.” - Dr. Raafae...2021-11-1020 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainThe PODdoctors: Bunion SurgeryDr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon, talk about bunion surgery. They walk through the surgical procedure and share their thought process along the way.QUOTES“You can see the curvature of that proximal phalanx or if they just got a lot of soft tissue pulling on that toe, you’re just going to get a better correction, you’re going to have a happier patient, if you just take that wedge out.” - Dr. Damien Dauphinee [16:36]“Quick and easy. You know, your...2021-10-2727 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainThe PODdoctors: Recurrent NeuromasDr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon, talk about recurrent neuroma, a post-op complication from nerve entrapment removal, and the various treatment options.QUOTES:“The issue, we believe and have believed for decades now, is that the ligament is the problem.” - Dr. Damien Dauphinee [03:11]“Here’s what a classic stump neuroma looks like. You have the nerve spindles coming through and the end is blocked off, injured, whatever, so instead of growing out to where it’s supposed to provide either sen...2021-10-1321 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainThe PODdoctors: More Than Your Basic Bunion ProceduresDr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon, address a question from a subscriber on bunion treatments. They talk about basic bunion procedures as well as different incision placements and the suture button technique. QUOTES:“If you don’t fix the boney aspect well the first time, all the soft tissue correction in the world is probably not going to make up for that.” - Dr. Damien Dauphinee [05:24]“One of the big things that we’ve noticed over time is that different specialitie...2021-09-2922 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainThe PODdoctors: Plantar Plate RepairDr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon, talk about plantar plate repair, also known as crossover toe. They discuss what happens with crossover toes and how the conservative therapy and surgery options to repair it. QUOTES:“It’s a complex balancing act between the ligaments and the plantar plate holding that second toe where it’s supposed to be.” - Dr. Damien Dauphinee [04:36]“It’s so, so hard. You have to understand. If this was your finger, we can strap that down. You’re...2021-09-1525 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainThe PODdoctors: Tinea PedisDr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon, talk about the very common fungal infection: tinea pedis, also known as athlete's foot. They discuss the different types of infections and home remedies and topical solutions to treat them. QUOTES:“A lot of this has to do with whether your immune system can fight it off. And some people don’t have that capability so they get this over, over and over.” - Dr. Damien Dauphinee [05:23]“It’s a very straightforward problem and we offer ve...2021-09-0117 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainThe PODdoctors: Ganglion CystsDr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon, talk about Ganglion cysts, a fairly common musculoskeletal problem. They describe what they see in the clinic, how they determine if a lesion is a Ganglion cyst and how they use aspiration surgery to treat it. QUOTES:“One does not simply pop a Ganglion cyst.” - Dr. Damien Dauphinee [06:08]“The surgery part works really well. Like you said, maybe 10-20 percent it’ll come back, but yeah, very low chance of it coming back.” - Dr. Raafa...2021-08-1818 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainThe PODdoctors: Types of Bunion ProceduresDr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon, talk about the different types of bunion procedures and how they decide which procedure to do. QUOTES:“Bunion is not a bony growth.” - Dr. Raafae Hussain [03:27] “When patients are saying, ‘Well Doc, when do I need to get this fixed?’ I usually say, ‘Look, once you start having internal joint pain in the great toe joint or if you start to see it deform your other toes, it’s time to get it fixed.’” - Dr. D...2021-08-0436 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainThe PODdoctors: Pediatric Flat FootDr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon, talk about pediatric flat foot, one of the more common foot problems they see among kids. They discuss what they typically see with this condition in the clinic and how they can treat it with conservative measures and surgery.QUOTES: “So general rule of thumb, all you young docs out there, soft tissue procedures and flat foot deformities, you’re fighting an uphill battle. You got whatever hundred pounds of weight in a young child, 80 pounds of we...2021-07-2127 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainThe PODdoctors: Charcot Reconstruction using a FrameDr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon, give an in depth look of charcot reconstruction. They first provide a recap of what charcot is and why it’s such an issue for diabetic patients. As they walk through the surgery procedure, they share the thinking process with each step. QUOTES:“So just getting the heel into position is a huge part of this. So we’re really kind of yanking on that thing trying to pull it down back into at least a neutral...2021-07-0730 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainThe PODdoctors: Lateral Ankle Ligament & Peroneal Tendon Repair with Groove Deepening SurgeryDr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon, discuss one of their most interesting cases in the last few weeks: lateral ankle ligament with peroneal tendon repair and groove deepening surgery. They break down this common surgery with patients who have chronic lateral ankle pain. QUOTES:“The lack of range of emotion certainly puts people at greater risk for lateral ankle sprains.” - Dr. Damien Dauphinee [03:06]“This is my all-time favorite surgery, especially because at the end of this, this tendon, it looks s...2021-06-2320 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainThe PODdoctors: Heloma MolleDr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon, talk about Heloma Molle, a soft but painful skin lesion. They discuss where they typically find this callus on the foot and why it’s important to address the underlying bone issue. They also talk about the conservative and surgical options to treat the problem. QUOTES:“The worst part about them is it’s so small, but it’s so painful.” - Dr. Raafae Hussain [01:56]“I think addressing this on both sides of the problem is fa...2021-06-0913 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainThe PODdoctors: Freiberg’s DiseaseDr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon, talk about Freiberg’s Disease, also known as Freiberg infraction, a fairly common source of forefoot pain. They discuss what causes this pain and what they see clinically. They also talk about the conservative and surgical treatments.QUOTES: “Once this joint goes, they’re painful until you do something about it.” - Dr. Damien Dauphinee [06:23]“There’s a big push on flexible shoe gear right now, where these slip on type shoes, and they show in the c...2021-05-2623 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainThe PODdoctors: Endoscopic Plantar Fasciotomy and Gastroc RecessionDr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon, talk about surgical treatments for heel pain, specifically for plantar fasciitis. They explain what plantar fasciitis is and why it’s the most common foot problem. They discuss some surgical options including endoscopic and gastroc recession techniques. QUOTES:“This is definitely a problem that we like to say, ‘You got to attack it with everything but the kitchen sink.’” - Dr. Damien Dauphinee [03:03]“Give it some time. It’s something that you’re walking on. You have to g...2021-05-0529 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainThe PODdoctors: Posterior Tibial TendonitisDr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon, talk about posterior tibial tendonitis (PTT) that cause flat foot deformities. The Pod Doctors discuss the symptoms of PTT, what they see in the clinic and how they determine treatment options based on the flat foot stage. QUOTES:“I say get it fixed while you’re younger.” - Dr. Raafae Hussain [06:26]“So getting in early. Getting it checked out. Getting some x-rays. Determining what your options are is important. Burying your head in the sand and...2021-04-2848 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainThe PODdoctors: Peroneal Tendon Repair SurgeryDr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon, talk about peroneal tendon repair surgery, by walking through the process from a recent case.QUOTES:“You see how he’s cutting out that damaged tendon, because we want to get it back to where it’s a solid core. Sometimes if they’re salvageable, we’ll tuberlize them, but in this case, you can tell. That tendon has gone. It’s like string cheese. Like I said this last time, you squish that string cheese and that’s w...2021-04-1431 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainThe PODdoctors: Diabetic Neuropathy: What role does Nerve Decompression play?Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon, start season two of The Pod Doctors podcast talking about diabetic neuropathy and what role nerve decompression plays into it. They discuss what they typically see with patients who have diabetic neuropathy and the various ways to treat it from conservative therapy to surgery.QUOTES: "I think that’s the restriction nowadays. People are like it’s diabetic neuropathy. There’s no treatment aside from treating the diabeties which is not true.” - Dr. Raafae Hussain [05:33]“Th...2021-04-0756 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainThe PODdoctors: Jones fracturesIn this episode of The Pod Doctors podcast, Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon, talk about Jones fractures, a common foot fracture that can be quite complicated. They discuss the mechanics of the injury and treatment options. Listen as they talk about what makes these fractures so complicated. QUOTES:“This one can have some healing complications and oftentimes require surgery.” - Dr. Damien Dauphinee [02:06]“Jones fractures are known to be at-risk for what is called a nonunion. A nonunion happens when th...2021-03-2424 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainThe PODdoctors: Hammer ToesIn this episode of The Pod Doctors podcast, Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon, talk about hammer toes. They discuss what causes this cosmetic and physical problem, the three main reasons for hammer toe contractures and other associated problems. They also describe the most common treatment options from conservative to surgical treatments. QUOTES:“There’s not a lot you can do conservatively to fix the hammer toe. You’re pretty much cushioning the problem.” - Dr. Raafae Hussain [19:10]“They’re not just a cos...2021-03-1739 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainThe PODdoctors: Charcot FootIn this episode of The Pod Doctors podcast, Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon, talk about Charcot foot, a typical problem seen in neuropathic patients. They discuss the two theories behind this condition: neuro-traumatic theory and neurovascular theory. They share examples of what they see at the clinic and how they treat it through internal and/or external fixations.QUOTES: “The real issue is these feet become severely deformed. And when you have neurotrophy and you can’t feel it, the deformations then...2021-03-1147 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainThe PODdoctors: Hallux RigidusIn this episode of The Pod Doctors podcast, Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon, talk about hallux rigidus, a common problem and specific arthritic joint pain in the big toe. They share what they typically see with the disorder clinically and why x-rays are important to diagnose the problem. They also discuss the various treatment options for hallux rigidus.QUOTES:“A lot of people will come in with those memory foam, the gel inserts. And it’s like look, these are great and...2021-03-0327 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainThe PODdoctors: Achilles RupturesIn this episode of The Pod Doctors podcast, Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon, talk about achilles injuries. They discuss what causes the chronic and acute injuries and how they treat them. Listen to why it’s important to treat an achilles injury as quickly as possible. QUOTES:“A lot of women are in high heel shoes and they come back down. They’re like ‘Oh, my heel hurts, but I’m so comfortable in these shoes. It’s the only shoes I’m comfortab...2021-02-2429 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainThe PODdoctors: Modern Wound CareIn this episode of The Pod Doctors podcast, Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, speaks with Toni Rodriguez on wound care centers. Toni has worked with wound care centers since 1996. She discusses with Dr. Dauphinee the type of services wound care centers offer and how a team of specialists work together. She also talks about how she is helping with developing a wound care program in Argyle that is projected to open this summer. QUOTES:“We are actually a minor emergency, physician specialty center. Kind of a three in one.” - Toni Rodri...2021-02-1736 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainThe PODdoctors: Corns and CallusesIn this episode of The Pod Doctors podcast, Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon, talk about one of the most common (and annoying) skin lesions they see in patients: corns and calluses. They discuss what these skin lesions are and how some could be caused by an underlying bone problem. They also share how they treat them and suggest some ways to treat them at home.QUOTES:"And people, I think, have the misunderstanding that you get rid of it once that...2021-02-1024 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainThe PODdoctors: Tarsal Tunnel SyndromeIn this episode of The Pod Doctors podcast, Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon, discuss the often missed cause of chronic pain in the foot: tarsal tunnel syndrome. Dr. Dauphinee has sub-specialized in peripheral nerve injuries and pathology. He discusses neuritic or nerve-related pain and how this nerve-entrapment problem presents.QUOTES:“Tarsal tunnel syndrome, very similar to carpal tunnel syndrome except of the ankle.” - Dr. Raafae Hussain [05:48]“Diabetic patients get carpal tunnel syndrome about 30% more frequently than non-diabetics, so it mak...2021-02-0333 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainThe PODdoctors: Ankle FracturesIn this episode of The Pod Doctors podcast, Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon, discuss the scourge of winter, the slip and fall injury: ankle fractures. They review some of the mechanics around these injuries and how they approach treating these often challenging musculoskeletal problems surgically. QUOTES:“You have to understand that once you’ve had a significant ankle injury like this, the joint is never going to be the same.” - Dr. Damien Dauphinee [16:58]Top Takeaways:What is an ankl...2021-01-2729 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainThe PODdoctors: Morton's Neuroma...to cut or not to cut!In this episode of The Pod Doctors podcast, Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon, talk about Morton’s neuroma and other nerve-related causes of foot pain. The treatments for this problem have changed over the last two decades, and the docs discuss how this problem presents and what can be done to relieve pain.QUOTES:“That’s what makes nerve problems so difficult because they have so many different sensations and so many different characteristics.” - Dr. Raafae Hussain [10:36]“You’re like how...2021-01-2037 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainThe PODdoctors: COVID-19...frustrations from the sidelinesThePODdoctors Dr. Damien Dauphinee and Dr. Raafae Hussain discuss information presented by Epidemiologist and Harvard physician and researcher Dr. Michael Mina regarding COVID rapid antigen testing and the bottlenecks standing in the way of getting these inexpensive tests in the hands of every American, from his Time Magazine article and podcast with Lex Fridman. Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. Hussain also discuss their frustration in scope of practice bottlenecks that currently prevent qualified medical personnel from delivering the currently available COVID vaccines to high risk patient populations like diabetics whom they see in their offices every day.QUOTES:2021-01-1341 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainThe PODdoctors: Vascular InterventionIn this episode, Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Tadi Ciszak, an interventional radiologist, discuss the changes that have occurred in regards to vascular intervention. They address patients at risk of peripheral artery disease and expand on their multidisciplinary approach. QUOTES:“The amazing thing about what we do for a living in trying to save limbs...is the multi-specialty approach that really benefits the patient and allows us to protect them, sometimes from themselves, and provide them a pathway both with diabetic shoes, with routine care, deformity correction.” - Dr. Damie...2021-01-0624 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainThe PODdoctors: The Dreaded Ingrown Toenail!In this episode, Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon talk about ingrown toenails, how common they are and what causes them. They discuss mainstream treatment approaches, prevention methods, and their surgical answer to the predicament. QUOTES:“Our surgical answer for this is really straightforward and works well and doesn’t have to be painful and I think we are really good at numbing up toes and that's half the battle.” - Dr. Damien Dauphinee [03:05]Top Takeaways:Learn about ingrown toenail...2020-12-3026 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainThe PODdoctors: My Heel is Killing MeIn this episode, Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, a fellowship trained Foot and Ankle Surgeon, discuss plantar fasciitis as the most common reason for heel pain. They talk about how pain originates in the heel area, the variety of treatments that exist to treat plantar fasciitis, and methods of prevention.QUOTES:“It's not like a cold, it isn't gonna go away completely and you'll never have to deal with it again because it's a biomechanical problem, it's a structural support problem” - Dr. Damien Dauphinee [45:19]Top T...2020-12-2348 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainThe PODdoctors: Ankle SprainsIn this episode of The Pod Doctors podcast, Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon, discuss the mechanics behind ankle sprains, strains and other related injuries. They talk about the different treatments they use to address the injury, including physical therapy and surgery. They also discuss related injuries that can be missed on a casual exam and lead to lingering pain. QUOTES:“The only downside of any type of tendon-, muscle-type of injury is that it takes forever… Skin takes two to three weeks...2020-12-1637 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainThe PODdoctors: Diabetic Foot ProblemsIn this episode of The PODdoctors podcast, Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, Fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon, talk about the foot-related complications associated with diabetes, including diabetic foot ulcers. They also discuss the treatment options to prevent amputation and why it’s important to decrease the pressure off an ulcer to help it heal.QUOTES:“It’s really hard to rationalize spending tens of thousands of dollars on wound healing technology, amniotic tissue, growth factors and surgeries when someone’s not going to stop smoking.” -Dr. Damien Dau...2020-12-1056 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainThe PODdoctors: Bunions - The Good, The Bad, and the UglyIn this episode of The PODdoctors podcast, Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, Fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon, talk about bunions. They discuss what causes it and the conservative and surgical treatment options for this common foot problem. Listen as they share ways to slow down the progression and make the bunion more comfortable.QUOTES:“Our general advice is to always catch it early. Fix it early because if you can catch it early, it’s usually the least likely to ever come back type of situation.” -Dr. R...2020-12-0228 minThe PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. HussainThe PODdoctors Podcast Premiere Episode: What is Podiatry?In this premiere episode of the PODdoctors podcast, meet Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, Fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon. This podcast will discuss everything from everyday complaints to complex and unusual problems in podiatric medicine and surgery and their available treatment options. Listen in to learn about the most common foot and ankle problems in podiatric medicine and how they can be treated effectively. This inaugural episode will introduce you to many of the common complaints patients present with every day.QUOTES:“We need to f...2020-11-191h 00