Marian Footcare Podcast

Not every day in the clinic ends with a win. In this episode, Dr. Marian Davis pulls back the curtain on what podiatric medicine actually looks like — the full-thickness wounds that respond to surgical intervention, and the patients whose living conditions make even basic wound care nearly impossible. Homeless patients, socioeconomic barriers, severe wounds with no reliable environment to heal in....

In this episode, Dr. Davis walks us through a compelling non-diabetic case where a history of Achilles tendon rupture permanently altered a patient's gait, and with the patients existing hammertoes caused repetitive toe-to-floor dragging that ultimately led to a 2nd toe amputation. Rather than stopping there, Dr. Davis takes a proactive approach, performing Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) on the...

In Episode 5 of the Marian Footcare Podcast, Dr. Imaze Marian Davis presents a complex limb salvage case involving revision of a prior transmetatarsal amputation (TMA) to address a diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) that failed to heal. Dr. Davis begins by reviewing the patient’s history, including the initial amputation performed elsewhere and the factors that contributed to delayed healing. She discusses...

In Episode 4 of the Marian Footcare Podcast, Dr. Imaze Marian Davis takes listeners inside the in-office surgical suite for a real-time look at a partial nail avulsion combined with excision of a pyogenic granuloma. This episode captures the procedure as it happens, providing a unique perspective on both the clinical decision-making and surgical technique involved in treating a painful ingrown toe...

In Episode 3 of the Marian Footcare Podcast, Dr. Imaze Marian Davis presents a detailed case review of a ganglion cyst located on the dorsal aspect of the foot. She begins by outlining the patient’s presentation, including symptoms, clinical findings, and how ganglion cysts develop. The episode explores common causes, typical locations, and when conservative management may be appropriate versus wh...

In Episode 2 of the Marian Footcare Podcast, Dr. Imaze Marian Davis, DPM presents a detailed case review of a "forefoot slam" hammertoe deformity treated using Minimally Invasive Surgery. This episode begins with the patient’s clinical presentation, including the structural deformities, symptoms, and functional limitations that led to surgical intervention. Dr. Davis explains the underlying causes...

In Part 2 of Episode 1, Dr. Davis dives into the first clinical case of the Marian Footcare Podcast, a severe overlapping bunion and hammertoe deformity - two of the most common conditions seen in podiatry. Through a real patient case, she breaks down the underlying pathology, clinical presentation, and treatment with Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS). The discussion also touches on the specific mi...

In Part 1 of Episode 1 of the Marian Footcare Podcast, Dr. Imaze Marian Davis introduces herself, sharing her journey into podiatric medicine and the experiences that have shaped her approach to patient care and surgery. Recorded on International Women’s Day, this episode also highlights the importance of representation, perseverance, and leadership as a woman in medicine. Dr. Davis discusses her...