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## [What is minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery?](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/what-is-minimally-invasive-foot-and-ankle-surgery)

*on* August 16, 2021

 Dr. Bill Metaxas, a San Francisco Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgeon, explains why these techniques are getting attention. Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is a technique used by Podiatric foot and ankle surgeons to correct specific foot and ankle conditions with very small incisions.

## [AMA To Consider Resolution With Goal of Allowing DPMS to Take USMLE Exams](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/ama-to-consider-resolution-with-goal-of-allowing-dpms-to-take-usmle-exams)

*on* May 09, 2021

 Since 2018, the Joint Task Force of Orthopaedic and Podiatric Surgeons has worked on mutually beneficial policy goals. The four participating organizations are the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), the American Orthopaedic...

## [At Risk Foot Care: 8 Top Tips](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/at-risk-foot-care-8-top-tips)

*on* April 09, 2020

 What is At Risk Foot Care? At Risk Foot Care is a part of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery dedicated to the prevention of life threatening complications associated with Peripheral Artery Disease, Diabetes, and other systemic diseases.

## [Ode to the feet](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/ode-feet)

*on* July 17, 2019

 Ode to the feet

## [The Helping Ensure Life- and Limb-Saving Access to Podiatric Physicians (HELLPP) Act](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/the-helping-ensure-life-and-limb-saving-access-to-podiatric-physicians-hellpp-act)

*on* July 16, 2019

 On April 25, HR 1761, The Helping Ensure Life- and Limb-Saving Access to Podiatric Physicians (HELLPP) Act,Â was introduced in the 113thÂ Congress by US Rep. Lee Terry (R-NE). Unlike previous DPM access legislation that has focused solely on rectifying the exclusion of podiatrists from Medicaid,...

## [Can Science Make a Wearable High Heel? – Racked](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/can-science-make-a-wearable-high-heel-racked)

*on* June 14, 2019

 https://www.racked.com/2017/3/21/14908150/wearable-high-heel-comfort-science

## [Survey finds prior authorization hurdles have led to serious adverse events](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/survey-finds-prior-authorization-hurdles-have-led-to-serious-adverse-events)

*on* February 19, 2019

 More than one-quarter of physicians (28 percent) report the prior authorization process required by health insurers for certain drugs, tests and treatments have led to serious or life-threatening events for their patients, according to a new survey by the American Medical Association (AMA).

## [Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus – Allograft no better than micro fracture?](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/osteochondral-lesions-of-the-talus-allograft-no-better-than-micro-fracture)

*on* May 31, 2018

 A new multicenter study has ruled out a newer allograft technology in the fight against cartilage injuries.

## [NBC News features story on Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/nbs-news-features-story-on-minimally-invasive-bunion-surgery)

*on* April 27, 2018

 The doctors of San Mateo Podiatry Group have been among the earliest adopters of minimally-invasive surgery to treat hallux valgus, also known as a bunion deformity.

## [3D Weight Bearing CT Finds Important Imaging Differences in Patients with Hallux Valgus](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/3d-weight-bearing-ct-finds-important-imaging-differences-in-patients-with-hallux-valgus)

*on* April 27, 2018

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 As our Doctors commonly tell our patients, Hallux Valgus, also known as a “bunion” deformity, is a three-dimensional problem; 3D problems require 3D Solutions.

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