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About me - Christopher R. Hood jR, DPM, FACFAS

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Employment:
  • Hunterdon Podiatric Medicine (June 2020 - present)
    • 1100 Wescott Dr, Ste 303, Flemington NJ 08822 (908-788-6449 work / 908-788-6668 fax)
 
  • Neuhaus Foot and Ankle (August 2018 - May 2020)
    • 20th Ave Medical Office Building, 300 20th Ave N Ste 103, Nashville TN 37203 (615-625-7834 work / 615-220-8688 fax)
 
  • Premier Orthopaedics (August 2016 - July 2018)
    • Malvern - 266 Lancaster Avenue, Suite 200, Malvern PA 19355 (610-644-6900)
      • TOP 25: LARGEST ORTHO GROUP BY NUMBER OF PHYSICIANS (#11) in 2016
      • TOP 25: LARGEST ORTHO GROUP BY NUMBER OF LOCATIONS (#7) in 2016
      • ​Main Line Today Magazine - "Top Doc" (Podiatry) for 2016, 2017, and 2018.
    • Phoenixville - 826 Main Street, Suite 202, Phoenixville PA 19460 (610-415-1600)
    • Pottstown - 1561 Medical Drive, Suite 200, Pottstown PA 19464 (610-792-9292)

Education:
  • Undergraduate: Temple University - B.S. Biology, 2007
    • ​Philadelphia PA, 19122.
  • Graduate: Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine - D.P.M, 2012
    • ​Philadelphia PA, 19107.
  • Residency: Crozer Keystone Health System - 2012-2015 (Chief Resident - 2015-2016)
    • ​Crozer Chester Medical Center, Upland PA, 19015.
  • Fellowship: Pennsylvania Intensive Lower Extremity Fellowship - 2015-2016
    • ​Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Center, Premier Orthopaedics. Malvern PA, 19355.
    • ACFAS Accredited Post-Graduate Fellowship
  • ​Board Certified - Foot and RRA - American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgey (ABFAS) - May 2021

Organizations:
  • American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) – Member
    • APMA – Young Physician Liaison, Clinical Practice Advisory Committee (CPAC) – Section Head
    • APMA – Young Physician Leadership Panel
    • APMA – Social Media Plan Committee
  • Tennessee Podiatric Medical Association (TnPMA) - Member
  • Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association (PPMA) – Member
  • American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) – Member, Associate
  • American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ABFAS) – Member, Qualified (ABFAS - CBPS Forefoot/RRA passed certification exam, May 2019)

Literature:
  • Hood CH, Lehrman JD. Charcot neuroarthropathy following dorsiflexory wedge osteotomy of the first metatarsocuneiform joint. J Diabetic Foot Complications. 2015; 7(2).
  • Hood CR, Cornell R, Greenfield B. Liquid adhesive contact dermatitis after bunionectomy: a case report and literature review. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2016; 55(1): 209-214.
  • Hood CR, Miller JR. Post traumatic hallux valgus – a rupture of the medial collateral ligament. Foot Ankle Online Journal. 2016; 9(1):3.
  • Hood CR, Miller JR. The triad of osteobiology – rehydrating calcium phosphate with bone marrow aspirate concentrate for the treatment of bone marrow lesions. Foot and Ankle Online Journal. 2016; 9(1):11.
  • Hood CR, Samuel DE. Hematogenous osteomyelitis in an adult: from axilla to metatarsal – a case report. Clinical Research in Foot and Ankle. 2016; 4(1-185):1-5.
  • Hood CR, Blacklidge DK, Hoffman SJ. Diverging dual intramedullary kirschner wire technique for arthrodesis of the proximal interphalanageal joint in hammertoe correction. Foot and Ankle Specialist. 2016; 9(5): 432-437.
  • Hood CR, Miller JR. The rare lesser metatarsal bipartite sesamoid – a case report and literature review. JAPMA. 2016; 106 (No. sp1): 8-8.
  • Hood CR, Hoffman SM, Miller JM. Lateral column of the foot arthroplasty with interpositional fascia lata graft – a new technique. Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2017; 16(1): 33-40.
  • Hood CR, Miller JR. Intramedullary rodding of a toe - hammertoe correction using an implantable intramedullary fusion device – a case report and review. Foot and Ankle Online Journal. 2017; 9(4):1.
  • Hood CR, Miller JR. The rare lesser metatarsal bipartite sesamoid – a case report and literature review. JAPMA. 2017; 107(6): 548-550.
  • Hood CR, Hollinger JK, Miller JR. Defining talar head and neck pathology – the malvern classification system. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2018; 57(1): 131-139
  • Hood CR, Miller JR, Eldridge S, Tran M. The annular verruca plantaris in cantharidin use – a case report. JAPMA. 2018; 108(2): 189-193.
  • Hood CR, Jackson WA, Floros RC, Bernstein DA. The vacuum phenomenon in the ankle joint – air bubbles on CT. Foot and Ankle Online Journal. 2018; 11(2)2.
  • ​Hood CR, Riding PJ, Cook TC. Another classification of first metatarsophalangeal joint dislocation-type 3: review and case description of the plantar dislocation. JFAS. 2019; 58(3): 534-539.
  • Educational Resources Present: Lauge-Hansen Ankle Fractures. American Podiatric Medical Association. Educational Resources, University of Georgia. April 2020. Apple Books ID: id1508175577.
  • Hood CR, Jackson W. Pediatric osteoid osteoma of the digital distal phalanx – a case report. JAPMA. 2020. 110(4).
  • Hood CR (2020). Midfoot Arthritis (Ch 6.). In D Tower (Ed.) Evidence-Based Podiatry: A Clinical Guide to Diagnosis and Management, 1st. Springer. (85-119)
  • Miller JR. Dunn KW. Hood CR. “Calcaneal Fractures.” McGlamry's Comprehensive Textbook of Foot and Ankle Surgery. Wolters Kluwer. (In Progress – 5th Edition Update)

Presentations/Poster Abstracts:
  • Hood CH (PGY-3), Lehrman JD (DPM). First metatarsocuneiform joint fusion with dorsiflexory wedge osteotomy for the treatment of chronic submetatarsal head one plantar ulceration(s). Presented at: (1) Diabetic Limb Salvage Conference, Poster, Oct 2014; (2) ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference, Poster, Feb 2015; (3) European Wound Management Association (EWMA) 2017 Conference, Poster, May 2017 (Amsterdam, The Netherlands); (4) Goldfarb Clinical Conference Nov  2017.
  • Hood CH (PGY-3), Lehrman JD (DPM). Charcot following elective forefoot surgery in two diabetic patients. Presented at: Diabetic Limb Salvage Conference, Poster, Oct 2014.
  • Hood CH, Miller JR, Overley BD. BMI and total ankle joint replacement - a risk factor? ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference, Poster, February 2016.
  • Hood CH, Miller JR. Lateral ankle sprains and nerve injuries - decompression with amniotic membrane wrap - a case report. ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference, Poster, February 2016.
  • Hood CR, Miller JR. Lateral ankle sprains and nerve injuries - decompression with amniotic membrane wrap – a case report. ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference, Poster, February 2016.
  • Hood CR, Miller JR, Chauhan Y, Baloga M. Where in the watershed does the Achilles rupture? A more detailed analysis of Achilles tendon ruptures with surgical recommendations. (1) AOFAS Annual Conference, Poster Presentation Accepted, July 2016; (2) ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference, Poster, March 2018; (3) Goldfarb Clinical Conference Nov 2018 (2nd Place, Scientific Category)
  • Hood CR, Miller JR. The annular verruca plantaris in cantharidin use – a case report. APMA Annual Scientific Meeting, Poster, July 2016.
  • Hood CR, Miller JR. The rare lesser metatarsal bipartite sesamoid – a case report and literature review. APMA Annual Scientific Meeting, Poster, July 2016 (APMA – Annual Scientific Meeting, The National 2016 – Outstanding Poster Abstract, Resident Category – First Place) (JAPMA Link)
  • Patel SA, Hood CR, Lehrman JD, Cornell RS. A retrospective multi-center review evaluating the safety of diving fiberglass total contact casts in hyperbaric oxygen (hbo) chambers. (1) Spring SAWC 2017, Poster, April 2017 (Research Critique Category Designation); (2) APMA Annual Scientific Meeting, July 2017 (Oral Abstract Designation Acceptance); (3) APWCA 16th Annual National Clinical Conference, Sept 2017 (Top 4 Abstract, Oral Presentation Designation Acceptance); (4) Goldfarb Clinical Conference, Nov 2017 (1st Place, Scientific Category).
  • Hood CR, Miller JR. Intramedullary rodding of a toe – hammertoe correction using an implantable intramedullary fusion device – a case report. APMA Annual Scientific Meeting, Poster, July 2016.
  • Dietrich CC, Hood CR, Miller JR. A unique case of bilateral distal tibia and calcaneal osteonecrosis in an hiv-infected patient on highly active antiretroviral therapy. APMA Annual Scientific Meeting, Poster, July 2016.
  • Miller JR, Hollinger JK, Hood CR. A rare case of concomitant flexor digitorium accessorius longus and accessory peroneocalcaneus internus: the etiology of chronic tarsal tunnel syndrome. ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference, Poster, February 2017.
  • Hood CR, Hollinger JK, Miller JR. Posterior talofibular ligament pathology and kagers triangle – kagers obliteration: What does the imaging say? APMA Annual Scientific Meeting, Poster, July 2017.
  • Hood CR, Hollinger JK, Miller JR. Defining Talar Head and Neck Pathology – The Malvern Classification System. (1) APMA Annual Scientific Meeting, Poster, July 2017; (2) Goldfarb Clinical Conference Nov 2017.
  • Hood CR, Lehrman JD. Now trending: twitter use at the APMA annual scientific meeting. APMA Annual Scientific Meeting, Poster, July 2017.
  • Hood CR, Lehrman JD. How to get the patient you want? Trends in referral to a podiatric surgeon. (1) APMA Annual Scientific Meeting, Poster, July 2017; (2) Goldfarb Clinical Conference, Nov 2017.
  • Hood CR, Lehrman JD. Podiatric state association adoption of twitter – where are we? Goldfarb Clinical Conference, Nov 2017 (3rd Place, Scientific Category).
  • Hood CR, Jackson WA, Floros RC, Bernstein DA. The vacuum phenomenon in the ankle joint – air bubbles on CT. (1) ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference, Poster, March 2018; (2) Goldfarb Clinical Conference Nov 2018 (3rd Place, Scientific Category).
  • Hood CR, Jackson W. O’Hara KA. Osteoid osteoma of the distal phalanx of the second digit – a case report and review. (1) ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference, Poster, March 2018; (2) Goldfarb Clinical Conference Nov 2018.

MISC:
  • Hood CH, Cornell RC. How routine nail care can prevent complications in patients with diabetes." Podiatry Today 27(12), 2014.
  • Hood, CR. Why you should pursue a fellowship. Podiatry Today. 28(7), 2015.
  • Cornell RC, Hood CH. What you should know about biofilms and implants. Podiatry Today 28(8), 2015.
  • Hood CR. What fellowship has taught me about surgical preparation. Podiatry Today. 28(11), 2015.
  • Hood CR. Emphasizing the importance of research to podiatric residents. Podiatry Today. 29(5), 2016.
  • "So What is Plantar Fasciitis?" - Premier Orthopaedics Blog (September 13, 2016)
  • "High Ankle Sprains: Different Than Your Average Ankle Sprain" - Premier Orthopaedics Blog (November 15, 2016)
  • "Cold Feet and Fingers?" - Main Line Health, Well Ahead Blog (December 22, 2016)
  • Hood CR, Kragt LL, Badaczewski AJ. Understanding the relationship of metabolic syndrome and pre-diabetes. Podiatry Today. 2017; 30(3).
  • "Running Shoes - Do They Matter" - Premier Orthopaedics Blog (March 16, 2017) 
  • Hood CR, Hollinger JK, Miller JM. How anticoagulation therapy can affect recurrent acute compartment syndrome. Podiatry Today. 2017; 30(7).
  • "World's smallest IM nail is designed for the toe." OrthoStreams.com  (October 2017)
  • "The Right Way to Clip Your Toenails" - Men's Health Online Magazine (October 30, 2017), contribution
  • Hood CR. Diabetes and mHealth: using smartphones, apps, and other technologies. Podiatry Management. The Diabetic Foot 2017 Edition. November/December 2017.
  • "Ingrown Toenails Are A Menace To Society. Here's How To Get Rid of Them" - Men's Health Online Magazine (February 26, 2017), contribution
  • Hood CR, Morrison S. When a patient with a lower extremity infection develops vancomycin-induced neutropenia and fever. Podiatry Today. 2018; 31(5).
  • Hood CR, Lehrman JDL. The importance of social media adoption in podiatry: can we improve? APMA News. June/July 2018. p13-17.
  • Hood CR, Morrison SE. Recognizing nerve injuries in acute ankle sprains. Podiatry Today. 2018 Nov; 31(11). (Online Exclusive)
  • Hapsel M, Hood CR. PM’s Future Stars, Future Star: Christopher Hood JR, DPM. Podiatry Management. October 2018.
  • Kumar P, Hood CR. A close look at a new fluoroquinolone for skin and soft tissue infections. Podiatry Today, Diabetes Watch. 2019 May; 32(5): 12-16.
  • "10 Ways to Avoid Those Gross, Awful Blisters on Your Feet When You Run" - Self.com (January 24, 2020), contribution
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Designations:
  • DPMQuestions - Editor-in-Chief (content and website moderator)
  • Podiatry Today, Forum Contributor (Post-Graduate Fellow) - July 2015 - June 2016
  • Podiatry Today, Blog Contributor - June 2016 - Present
  • Present Podiatry, Blog Contributor - July 2019 - Present
  • Journal Review:
    • Foot and Ankle Online Journal (faoj.org), Peer Reviewer - June 2016 - Present
    • JSM Foot and Ankle (www.jscimedcentral.com/FootAnkle/), Peer Reviewer - October 2016 - Present
    • Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association (JAPMA) – Peer Reviewer: Dec 2016 – present.
    • Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery (JFAS) – Peer Reviewer: July 2017 – present.
    • American Journal of Care Reports – Peer Reviewer: October 2017 – present.
    • Foot and Ankle Specialist - Peer Reviewer: May 2018 - present.


Lectures Performed:
  • APMA - The National, July 28-30, 2017 – Nashville TN.
    • July 28-30, 2017 (Nashville, TN)
      • “Transition from student to resident and resident to practitioner.”
      • Panel Member – Young Practitioner Panel Discussion. 
    • July 2018 (Washington DC)
      • “Subtalar Dislocations” (Surgical Blitz Track)
      • “Being a new doctor, transitioning from resident to practitioner.”
      •  “Tools for Your Practice” – Assistants’ Educational Program (Panel Member)
      • “Ethics in Practice” – Memorial Coding Seminar (Panel Member)
  • Goldfarb Clinical Conference (PPMA) – Valley Forge PA.
    • 43rd Annual GCC (November 2017)
      • (1) “Ankle sprains – let’s forget about the ligaments for a second.” (2) “Stress fractures.” (3) “The high ankle sprain.”
    • 44th Annual GCC (November 2018) – Accepted (Pending Conference)
      • (1) “Hypermobile 1st ray: is it all about the frontal plane?” (2) Fifth metatarsal diaphyseal fractures – the dancers fracture.”
  • Indiana Podiatric Medical Association (IPMA) - Indianapolis IN.
    • 93rd Annual Fall Convention (October 2018)
      • (1) “Stress fractures.” (2) “Ankle sprains – non-lateral ligament injuries.” (3) “Fifth metatarsal diaphyseal fractures – the dancers fracture.”
  • Present Podiatry –
    • Midwest Podiatric Residency Education Summit – Chicago, IL (9/20-22/2019)
      • (1) ”Fifth metatarsal diaphyseal fractures – the dancers fracture.” (2) “LifeSkills Series: How to conduct an effective first podiatric job search.”
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