Mechanicsby Jeffrey C. Davids (no login)I didn't say that DPM's knew their biomechanics. Most probably know more about car mechanics than biomechanics. But they know more than any orthopod. Period. Orthopods are trained to cut bones. They are not trained to cut (most) bones at specific angles. Ever see an orthopod do a TMA? The last one I saw left all the bones different lengths, and did not cut dorsal distal to plantar proximal. They left jagged edges, and the guy dehisced several times. It was just a bunch of bones to the orthopod. And have you ever seen a bunionectomy thru a completely medial incision without a lateral release? My point is that DPM's are better trained in the overall mechanics of the foot (since they live it), and are better trained in the proper surgical techniques. Whether or not the DPM does a good job is more a result of his or her own skills, and not that they were taught poorly. Jeff from IP address 198.81.26.170 Goto Forum Home |
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