Jane Pontious

 
Jane Pontious, DPM, Clinical Professor, Department of Podiatric Surgery
Diplomat, Clinical Education
Phone:  215-777-5808
 
Educational Background:
 
Wagner College
Staten Island, NY
 
College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
 
Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
 
Professional Memberships and Societies
 
American Podiatric Medical Association
Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association
American Association of Women Podiatrists
American Board of Foot + Ankle Surgery
American College of Foot Surgeons, Fellow
American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine
American College of Foot and Ankle Pediatrics
Temple University Teaching Academy
 
Board Certification(s):
 
Board Certified American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and ABPOPPM
 
Honors + Awards:
 
American College of Podiatric Radiologists – Honorable Mention: The Diabetic Charcot Foot
Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
Dr. Majorie Sitkoff Memorial Award for Academic Excellence, PCPM
Leonard Hymes Memorial Award, PCPM
Clinical Award, PCPM
Professor Louis M. Newman Honorary Surgery Award
Nominee from TUSPM for Stauffer Award for Distinguished Faculty Service
Nominee from TUSPM for Linback Award for Distinguished Teaching
First Annual Outstanding Faculty Service Award             
Leadership Academy Temple University                            
Higher Education Certificate                                              
Provost Academy at Temple University   
Outstanding Faculty Service Award                                               
Speaker at the Annual Faculty Conference on Teaching Excellence
Outstanding Leadership and Teaching Recognition Provost Dia and Temple Athletics Department
 
Clinicians of the Year:
 
Fourteen Time Clinician of the Year, 1989-2010
 
Publications:
 

The misdiagnosis of verrucous carcinoma as verruca vulgaris in the foot: a case report.
Fils-Aime, I., Mateen, S. and Pontious, J. accepted for Goldfarb 2022 Poster Competition.

A Rare Case Report of Multiple Myeloma of the Foot with Superimposed Osteomyelitis.  accepted for Goldfarb 2022 Poster Competition. Mateen, S., Cherian, A and Pontious J.

The misdiagnosis of verrucous carcinoma as verruca vulgaris in the foot: a case report.
Fils-Aime, I., Mateen, S. and Pontious, J. in progress for submission to Podiatry Today

Hassenstein, T, Mateen, S. Buckmaster, M. and Pontious, J.B/L Digital Ischemia with subsequent Limb Salvage secondary to Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia: A case study accepted to JAPMA, pending publication (July 2023)  


Skolnick, J., Dougherty, M., Pontious, J. Metastatic Melanoma of the Foot: A Case Study. Submitted to 
Goldfarb as a Poster Presentation Fall, 2021-2nd Place.

Mateen, S. and Pontious, J. Cutaneous Manifestation of Neurolemmoma of the Foot: A Case Report. Published in JFAS: Techniques, Reports and Cases. October 2021.

Fils-Aime, I., Mateen, S., Pontious, J. The misdiagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma as verruca vulgaris in the foot: a case report. Submitted to Goldfarb Clinical Conference 2022-poster competition. 
Mateen, S., Levi, J., Pontious, J. Case Report-Extensive Metastatic Malignant Melanoma in the Foot. Submitted to Goldfarb Clinical Conference 2021-2nd place

Mateen, S. and Pontious, J. Cutaneous Manifestation of Neurolemmoma of the Foot: A Case Report. Presented at 2021 Annual Goldfarb Clinical Conference

Mateen, S., and Pontious, J.Thyroid Dermopathy Treatment of the Foot in the Setting of Graves Hyperthyroidism
JFAS, 26 Jan. 2021 

Hassenstein, T., Mateen, S., Pontious, J.: Bilateral Digital Ischemia with Subsequent Limb Salvage Secondary to Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia: A Case Study. 1st Place at the William Goldfarb foundation 48th Annual Clinical Conference, Marc A. Karpo 
Poster Competition.

Magodia, S. Hasenstein, T. and Pontious, J Uterine Fibroids and their relation to recurrent Plantar Fibroma’s-presented as a poster at ACFAS Scientific Seminar in 2019


Skolnik, J., Pontious, J. and Hassenstein, T. Development of Multiple Epidermoid Inclusion Cysts after Topaz Microtenotomy for Plantar Fasciitis-Case report-1st Place:  2019 Goldfarb Clinical Conference as a poster presentation

Skolnik, J., Pontious, J. and Hassenstein, T, Development of Multiple Epidermoid Inclusion Cysts after Topaz Microtenotomy for Plantar Fasciitis-ACFAS Journal (March 2020)

Mateen, S. Pontious, J. A Case Report of NonBlanchable Purpura of B/L feet in a 61-year-old secondary to Methotrexate Toxity-Podiatry Today Online Journal March 2020.

Mateen, S. Pontious, J. A Case Report of NonBlanchable Purpura of B/L feet in a 61-year-old secondary to Methotrexate Toxity-1st Place Winner Goldfarb Clinical Conference, 2019

Mateen, S. and Pontious, J.:  Lower Extremity Non-Blanchable Purpura Secondary to Methotrexate Toxicity-Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. November-December Issue. Volume 69, Issue 6, 2020. Pages 1272-1274.  

Magodia, S. Hasenstein, T. and Pontious, J.: Uterine Fibroids and their Relation to Recurrent Plantar Fibromas in the Forefoot. – Podiatry Today Online Journal July 2020.


Magodia, S. Hasenstein, T. and Pontious, J.: Uterine Fibroids and their Relation to Recurrent Plantar Fibromas in the Forefoot-submitted to Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, 2020

Diabetic amputations are again on the rise, raising red flags for health care access and equity; Burling, S. June 16, 2019. Quoted in article. Philadelphia Inquirer Newspaper. 

Pontious, J., Meyr, A. and Shim, H. Compendium of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. 2019. Forefoot Pain and Surgery. Pg. 71-85


Pontious J., Meyr A., Greene, T.: Compendium of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery 2018 Chapter 7: Forefoot Surgery

Pontious J., Meyr A., Sheth S.: Compendium of Podiatric Medicine Forefoot Surgery 2018 

Pontious J.: How often or when should you see a podiatrist? PPMA May/June 2017

Pontious J: Pointy-Toed Shoes Cause "Crushed" Toes: -PA Podiatrist Podiatry Management Online February 2017

Pontious J: Worn Heels Mean it’s Time to Replace Shoes: -PA Podiatrist Podiatry Management Online February 2017

Sansosti L, Pontious J, Pertinent Insight on lesser Metatarsal Osteotomies: Podiatry Today, Vol. 29 - Issue 10 - October 2016

Pontious J.: “These 7 Little Shoe Mistakes You Make Are Killing Your Feet”: Readers Digest October 2016  

Compendium of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery 2016, Chapter 7, Forefoot Surgery, Editor, Jane Pontious, DPM, Andrew J. Meyr, DPM and Whitney Ellis-McConnell

Pontious J.: “8 Horrible Things High Heels Do to Your Body”: Readers Digest September 2016  

Pontious J. Podiatrists and Footwear: Wearing High Heels Shortens Achilles Tendon: PA Podiatrist Podiatry Management Online September 2016

Spiess K, Pontious J, Komarnicky L: When There is Proliferative Keloid On the Dorsal Foot Podiatry Today, Vol. 29 - Issue 3 - March 2016

Spiess, K, and Pontious, J. Radiation Therapy for Proliferative Keloid along the Dorsal Foot-presented as a poster at ACFAS Scientific Conference, 2016


Creech, C. and Pontious, J. Avascular Necrosis of the 4th Metatarsal as a Complication of Callus Distraction: A Case Study
ACFAS Scientific Seminar, Poster Presentation: February 2014

Pontious, J., Zinyemba, P.: Current Insights on Treating Graves’ Dermopathy in the Foot: A Case Report Podiatry Today, Vol. 28, Issue 2, February 2015

Compendium of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery 2014, Chapter 7, Forefoot Surgery, Editor, Jane Pontious, DPM, Andrew J. Meyr, DPM

Pontious J, Creech C: Pertinent Pearls On Fifth Metatarsal Osteotomies. Podiatry Today, Vol. 26 - Issue 2 - February 2013

Pontious J, Boc SF, Chairman EL, Schiff S:  The Vascular and Neurologic
Manifestations of Diabetes Mellitus.  Metropolitan Hospital, Central Division, Phila., PA pp 1-31

Pontious J, Lasday S, Mele R:  Piezogenic Pedal Papules Extending into the Arch.  J Am
Podiatric Med Assoc. 80:444-445, 1990.

Camasta CA, Pontious J, Boyd RB:  Quantifying Magnification in Pedal Radiographs. 
J Am Podiatric Med Assoc. 81:545-548, 1991.

Pontious J, Hillstrom HJ, Monahan T, Connelly S:  Talonavicular Coalition Objective Gait Analysis.  J Am Podiatric Med Assoc.  83:379-385, 1993.

Pontious J, Mahan KT, Carter S:  Characteristics of Adolescent Hallux Abducto Valgus. 
J Am Podiatric Med Assoc. 84:208-218, 1994.
 
Pontious J, Mahan KT, Graham ME:  Digital Dissecting Hematoma a Differential Diagnosis. J Am Podiatric Med Assoc. 84:311-314, 1994.

Pontious J, Mahan KT:  A Retrospective Analysis of Adolescent Hallux Abducto Valgus. In Camasta CA, Vickers NS, Ruch JA (eds.):  Reconstructive Surgery of the Foot and Leg – Update ’94. The Podiatry Institute; Tucker, GA, 1994, pp 118-121.

Mahan KT, Pontious J, MRI and Tibialis Posterior Tendon Joint Pathology. In Camasta, CA, Vickers NS, Ruch JA (eds.): Reconstructive Surgery of the Foot and Leg – Update ’94. The Podiatry Institute; Tucker, GA 1994, pp. 18-20.

Pontious J, Brook JW:  Tailor’s Bunion. In Camasta Cam, Vickers NS, Carter SR (eds.): Reconstructive Surgery of the Foot and Leg – Update ’95.  The Podiatry Institute; Tucker, GA 1995, pp. 119-120.

Pontious J, Brook JW, Hillstrom HJ:  Tailors’ Bunion: Is Fixation Necessary?  J Am Podiatric Med Assoc. 86:63-73, 1996.

Pontious J, Marcoux JT:  Autogenous Calcaneal Bone Graft Repair of a Closing Base Wedge Osteotomy Nonunion.  J Am Podiatric Med Assoc. 86:25-32, 1996.

Pontious J, Flanigan KP, Hillstrom HJ: Role of the Plantar Fascia in Digital Stabilization.
J Am Podiatric Med Assoc. 86:43-47, 1996.

Pontious J, Brook JW:  A Surgical Approach to the Tailor’s Bunion. In Vickers NS, Miller SJ, Mahan KT, Yu GV, Camasta CA, Ruch, JA (eds):  Reconstructive Surgery of the Foot and Leg ’96.  The Podiatry Institute, Tucker, GA 1996:176-179.

Pontious J:  Continuous Passive Motion in Podiatric Surgery.  In Vickers NS, Miller SJ, Mahan KT, Yu GV, Camasta CA, Ruch JA (eds):  Reconstructive Surgery of the Foot and Leg – Update 96.  The Podiatry Institute, Tucker, GA 1996: 105-107.

Pontious J: Martin W:  Lesser Metatarsal Surgery for the Treatment of Chronic Interactive Plantar Keratosis.  In Vickers NS, Miller SJ, Mahan KT, Yu GV, Camasta CA
(eds):  Reconstructive Surgery of the Foot and Leg – Update 97. The Podiatry Institute,
Tucker, GA 15-21, 1997.

Pontious J, Labovitz JM:  Periungual Fibromas Associated with Tuberous Sclerosis:  Discussion and Case Report.  The Lower Extremity, Vol. 4, No. 1, October 1997.

Pontious J, Marcoux, JT:  Injerto Con Hueso Calcaneo Para Reparar Una Osteotomia De Base En Cuna De Cierre Sin Union.  EL PEN. 70:344-351, 1997.

Pontious J, Lane G, Moritz JC, Martin W:  Observation of the “V” Osteotomy Following Lesser Metatarsal Surgery.  JAPMA Podiatric Medical Association. 88:323-331, 1998.

Good J, Pontious J:  Ganglions. Reconstructive Surgery of the Foot and Ankle – Update ’98. The Podiatry Institute, Tucker, GA 255-260, 1998.

Pontious J, Good J, Maxian S:  Ganglions of the Foot and Ankle: A Retrospective Analysis of 63 Procedures.  Accepted for publication, JAPMA 1998.

Martin, D, Pontious J:  Pre-operative Evaluation of HAV Deformity Comprehensive Textbook of Foot Surgery, 3rd edition, 2001

Dalton S, Pontious J, Lemont H:  Contact Coral Dermatitis.  JAPMA 89:143-145, 1999.
- accepted for publication, JAPMA 2001

Lamm B, Pontious J:  Hemangioma:  A Case Report. JAPMA 91: 96-98, 2002 publication, JAPMA 2002
ePregnancy, July 2002: "Pamper your Piggies" p 50-51 (expert opinion)

Pontious J, Zielaskowski L: Extensor Hallucis Tendon Rupture Repair Utilizing Fascia
Lata Allograft.  JAPMA. Vol. 92, #8, 9/02 page 467 - 470

Pontious J, Zielaskowski L, King G:  Extensor Lipoma of the Foot: A case report.
JAPMA Vol. 95, #5, Sept/Oct. 2003 page 402 - 405

Content Expert for Patient Brochure, American College of Foot Surgeons, Topic: Ganglions, published 2005

Real Simple, February 2006 “The Best time of Day to do anything” (expert opinion)

Dunn S, Pontious J: Tailors Bunion.  Reconstructive Surgery of the Foot and Leg – Updated 2008.  The Podiatry Institute, Atlanta, Georgia.  Pg 27-42, 2008.

Moorman, CT, Pontious, J: “Compression Peroneal Palsy Resulting in Extensor Hallucis Longus Dysfunction: A Case Report”, Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery, Vol, 48, #4, July/August, pgs 466-468., 2009

Pontious, J, Mahmood, S: Treating a Patient with Painful and Aggressive Periungual Fibromas: Case Study, Podiatry Today, Vol. 24, Issue 7, 2011.

Pontious, J, Chair, Dept. of Surgery, TUSPM, Spiess, K: Clear Cell Hidradenoma of Dorsal Medial Forefoot: Podiatry Today, Vol. 25, Issue 4, April 2012.

Pontious J, Dunn, S: Tailors Bunion Deformity: McGlamry Comprehensive Textbook of Foot and Ankle Surgery, 4th Edition, Chapter 23, 2012.    
An Analysis of Outcomes after Use of the Maxwell-Brancheau Arthroeresis Implant. Article by SP Brancheau, KM Walker, DR Northcutt. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2012. 

Charcot Neuropathy following Traumatic Hallux Varus Repair:  A Case Report. Pontious, J., Ahsan, I: Podiatry Today, Vol. 26, Issue 4, April 2013
 
Avascular Necrosis following Brachymetatarsia lengthening- in progress. 

Shingles in the Lower Extremity: A Case Report – submitted for publication 2013

Quantitative Analysis of Hallux Abductovalgus Transverse Plane Radiographic Parameters
Submitted as an Oral Manuscript for the 2012 ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference
Authors: Andrew J. Meyr, DPM, Adam Myers, DPM and Jane Pontious, DPM

Descriptive Quantitative Analysis of Hallux Abductovalgus Transverse Plane Radiographic Parameters. Meyr, A., Pontious, J. et al, Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Vol. 53, Issue 4, Pages 397-404, July 2014.

Demographic Description of the Presentation and Treatment of Lower Extremity and Soft Tissue Infection Secondary to Intravenous Drug Use, or “Skin Popping” Kelly Pirozzi, DPM, Jennifer C. Van, DPM, Jane Pontious, DPM, Andrew J. Meyr, DPM –Journal of Foot and Ankle, Vol. 53, Issue 2, March 2014 pgs. 156-159.

Compendium of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery 2014, Chapter 7, Forefoot Surgery, Editor, Jane Pontious, DPM, Andrew J. Meyr, DPM

Pontious J, Sansosti, L:  Vitamin D and Bone Healing. Reconstructive Surgery of the Foot and Ankle – Update 2015. The Podiatry Institute, Tucker, GA. 

The Current State of Emergency Medical Training in U.S. Schools of Podiatric Medicine
Society of Academic Emergency Medicine 
David A. Wald, Jane Pontious, DPM, Christine Miller, DPM, Alvin Wang
Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association (JAPMA)
January 2015, Vol. 105, No. 1, pp. 47-50 


Improved Comprehension by the Use of Small Groups/Workshops in the Podiatric Medical School Curriculum 
Critical Challenges in Teaching in Learning; January 2013
-Christine Miller, DPM and Jane Pontious, DPM Podiatric Medicine, Temple University

The Current State of Emergency Medical Training in U.S. Schools of Podiatric Medicine
2013 Cord Academic Assembly Advances of Emergency Medicine Training in US Schools of Podiatric Medicine, Poster Presentation: March 7, 2013 Denver, Colorado
-David A. Wald, Jane Pontious, DPM, Christine Miller, DPM, Alvin Wang

Epidemiologic Aspects of the Treatment of Lower Extremity Skin and Soft Tissue Infection Secondary to Intravenous Drug Abuse, or “Skin Popping”.
ACFAS Scientific Seminar, Poster Presentation: February 2013
-Jennifer Van, DPM, Kelly Pirozzi, DPM, Jane Pontious, DPM, FACFAS, Andrew Meyr, DPM

The Current State of Emergency Medical Training in U.S. Schools of Podiatric Medicine
Society of Academic Emergency Medicine, Poster Presentation 2013
-David A. Wald, Jane Pontious, Christine Miller, Alvin Wang