Osteomyelitis, also known as "Diabetic Foot Infection" is one of the most significant complications a diabetic patient can have. .
Diabetics often suffer from poor blood flow and nerve damage because of neuropathy. This puts them at great risk for developing osteomyelitis.
The seriousness of this condition cannot be ignored because a severe chronic infection that does not get better may require the removal of the infected part of the body (amputation). At that point, without amputation, the infection could spread to the blood and be fatal.
Board-Certified Podiatric Foot and Ankle Specialist, Dr. Gary Briskin, DPM, FACFAS, began his medical training by serving a residency at Flint General Hospital in Michigan. Once completed, he established a practice in Century City Hospital, where he soon became chief of podiatric surgery.
Dr. Briskin is a Diplomat of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He also serves as an assistant clinical professor at the UCLA School of Medicine and is co-founder and co-director of University Foot and Ankle Institute.