--- title: Podiatry Blog | News description: News | Get the latest foot and ankle care updates from San Francisco's top podiatry practice, San Mateo Podiatry Group. --- [![Sanmateo Podiatry Group](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/SMPG_April2021/images/logo.png?width=1000&height=350&name=logo.png "Sanmateo Podiatry Group")](https://www.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/) [![Sanmateo Podiatry Group](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/SMPG_April2021/images/fixed-logo.png?width=1000&height=350&name=fixed-logo.png "Sanmateo Podiatry Group")](https://www.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/) [Make a Payment](https://www.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/payment/) [Call Today! 650-342-2420](tel:650-342-2420) Menu - [Home](https://www.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/) - [About Us](https://www.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/about-us/) - [New Patient Information](https://www.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/new-patient-info/) - [Services](https://www.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/services/) - [Contact](https://www.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/contact/) News ## [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, was introduced in the 113th 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 ## [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 [![3D Weight Bearing CT Finds Important Imaging Differences in Patients with Hallux Valgus](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/2012-07-18_CurveBeam_PedCAT_WEB.jpg)](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/3d-weight-bearing-ct-finds-important-imaging-differences-in-patients-with-hallux-valgus) 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. ## [Joint Task Force of Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgeons and Orthopaedic Surgeons Convenes in Chicago](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/joint-task-force-of-podiatric-foot-and-ankle-surgeons-and-orthopaedic-surgeons-convenes-in-chicago) *on* April 11, 2018 On April 11, 2018, leaders from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society, and the American Podiatric Medical Association came together in Chicago for a first-of-its-kind meeting of a Joint Task Force... ## [Report: California physicians generate $232 billion in economic activity](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/report-california-physicians-generate-232-billion-economic-activity) *on* January 09, 2018 « Previous Page [1](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/tag/news/page/1) [2](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/tag/news/page/2) [3](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/tag/news/page/3) [4](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/tag/news/page/4) [5](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/tag/news/page/5) [...](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/tag/news/page/6) [18](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/tag/news/page/18) [Next Page »](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/tag/news/page/2) ### Subscribe to the Blog ### Recent News ### Categories - [All](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com) - [News](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/tag/news) - [health policy](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/tag/health-policy) - [ACA](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/tag/aca) - [advantage:podiatry](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/tag/advantagepodiatry) - [health insurance and policy](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/tag/health-insurance-and-policy) - [technology & research](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/tag/technology-research) - [trending topics](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/tag/trending-topics) - [affordable care act](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/tag/affordable-care-act) - [artwork](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/tag/artwork) - [healthcare reform](https://blog.sanmateopodiatrygroup.com/tag/healthcare-reform) ### Foot and Ankle Problem? 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