Episode 43

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15th Jun 2022

MEND Surgery

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 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 pain and typical symptoms
  • A walkthrough of MEND surgery

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Book Mentioned: Saving Limbs, Saving Lives: Advanced Treatments for Preventing Amputations in Diabetic Populations by Dr. Damien Dauphinee

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About the Podcast

The PODdoctors with Dr. Dauphinee and Dr. Hussain
ThePODdoctors are Dr. Damien Dauphinee, double board certified in Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery and Wound Management and his partner Dr. Raafae Hussain, fellowship trained podiatric surgeon. Each week ThePODdoctors will be discussing aspects of podiatric medicine and surgery to educate our audience on common foot and ankle problems and the latest treatment options available.