Foot ulcers are a common complication of diabetes. Learn from our experts what causes them and how to prevent them.
CONTINUE READING →Neuropathy and Nerve Compression: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Learn from our experts what causes neuropathy and nerve compression, the symptoms of these conditions, and how to treat them.
CONTINUE READING →Diabetic Foot Conditions: Charcot Foot
If not addressed in time, Charcot foot can cause joint dislocation or collapse, leading to foot deformity. Learn what you can do to avoid complications.
CONTINUE READING →Diabetic Foot Conditions: Osteomyelitis
Dr. Bob Baravarian discusses diabetic foot infections. Osteomyelitis (also known as “Diabetic Foot Infection”) is one of the most significant complications a diabetic patient can have. If you or someone you know are living with diabetes mellitus you probably already know your feet are at risk, but you might not yet know how severe it can be. Today, we’re going read more »
CONTINUE READING →Why Diabetic Foot Exams Are Critically Important
Catching diabetic foot complications early will allow for proper intervention and prevention of ulcerations, infections, and limb loss. That is why routine exams with a foot and ankle specialist are so critical. At the first sign of diabetic foot pain, ulcers or other diabetic foot issues, get it checked out and do not wait for your next checkup. Otherwise, our read more »
CONTINUE READING →Everything You Need to Know About Charcot Foot… But Were Afraid to Ask
What’s Charcot Foot? Charcot foot (also known as “Neuropathic Arthopathy“) is when your foot starts to “soften.” This happens because of progressive degeneration of the weight-bearing joints of the foot. This is the bones in the foot weakening. It occurs in people who have significant nerve damage (neuropathy), most often those who are diabetic. It has been reported in 29% read more »
CONTINUE READING →Do Your Burning Feet or Numb Toes Need to See a Doctor? Here’s How to Know
Why do I have burning feet? What causes numb toes? And most important: when should I see a doctor? Get the answers from our foot experts!
CONTINUE READING →6 Beach Bummers for Your Feet
Jimmy Buffett, the shepherd of summer vacationers, once famously blew out his flip flop, stepped on a pop top, and cut his heel. Fortunately, a frosty margarita was all it took to nurse the eternal beach bum back to full health, but those of us at University Foot and Ankle Institute would hate for a foot injury to interrupt your read more »
CONTINUE READING →What is Epidermal Nerve Fiber Density (ENFD) testing
Epidermal Nerve Fiber Density (ENFD) testing is the analysis of a 3mm punch biopsy of skin to quantify the number of unmyelinated C-fibers and myelinated A delta-fibers within the epidermis. The skin has a rather consistent number of epidermal nerves at specific anatomical sites. This density is also found to be consistent between different age groups and genders. Small fiber read more »
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