Pod Patrol Podcast S1.E16 - Dr. Ashley Dikis, DPM - Des Moines University Faculty

Dr. Ashley Dikis joins the hosts to discuss her role as an assistant professor in the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at Des Moines University. We discuss her origins in the state of Indiana, where every soda pop is called "Coke" for some reason. The conversation covers topics such as commencement, academia, and the group dives into some interesting cases. The conversation covers a range of topics related to foot and ankle surgery, including preoperative documentation, surgical approaches, postoperative care, and patient outcomes. The speakers discuss the importance of documenting disability preoperatively, the choice of surgical approach for ankle joint fusion, the use of therapeutic braces and orthotics postoperatively, and the challenges of reconstructive surgery in complicated cases. They also share insights on pediatric surgery.