Podiatry Today

Should we really be taking an "ex-fix holiday" in Charcot reconstruction?

In this thought-provoking commentary, Sharon Dei-Tumi, DPM, MPH, Claudia Barajas, DPM, and Michael H. Theodoulou, DPM, FACFAS examine the rationale behind the so-called "ex-fix holiday"—a planned interval between external fixation removal and definitive internal fixation—and ask whether this trauma-derived concept truly belongs in Charcot reconstruction.

As reconstructive strategies continue to evolve, thoughtful discussion—and stronger evidence—will help shape best practices for limb salvage.

📖 Read the full commentary to explore the evidence, clinical reasoning, and future research questions surrounding this evolving topic. https://tinyurl.com/5yatu59u

🩺 What does it really mean to "think like a surgeon"—even when you're not operating?

In the latest Podiatry Today Podcast, we spoke with Timothy Miller, DPM, about how surgical training shapes clinical decision-making far beyond the operating room. The conversation explores the balance between conservative care and surgical intervention, patient selection, and the importance of long-term thinking when developing treatment plans.

Tune in to the full episode: https://tinyurl.com/2uaahj7a