Dr. Alan J Block D.P.M.
Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)
920 N Hamilton Rd Suite 600 Columbus OH, 43230About
Dr. Alan Block is a podiatrist practicing in Columbus, OH. Dr. Block is a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of the foot , ankle and related parts of the leg. As a podiatrist, Dr. Block diagnoses and treats conditions of the feet. The feet are key body parts that give a person stability, absorb shock, allow for walking and standing and are necessary for overall well-being. So, the feet need expert care. Podiatrists can specialize in surgery, wound care, sports medicine, diabetic care and pediatrics.
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Evaluation of the anterior and middle talocalcaneal articular facets and the Evans osteotomy.
- Reducing the risk of wound infections. Examining the role of antimicrobial resistance in the management of lower extremity infections.
- Abatacept in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled withdrawal trial.
- Long-term safety and efficacy of abatacept in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
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