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- Foot and Ankle Surgeon Advises Athletes
- Female Runner? You've Got Some Nerve
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- Daily Care Helps Avoid Diabetic Foot Complications
- Back to school Flip Flop Foot Pain
- Amputations Due to Diabetes can be Prevented
- Achilles Tendon Surgery Helps Prevent Diabetic Foot Ulcers
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- How to Wear High Heels Pain Free
- ENJOY ZUMBA BUT BEWARE
- FROSTBITE
- Skiing and Your Feet
- A Team Approach to Diabetes
- Kick Athlete's Foot to the Curb
- Stress Fractures
- How To Prevent Clots (DVT) During Travel
- Heel Pain is Real Pain
- These Shoes Were Made for Walking (and running)
- Is Your Foot Fracture an Early Sign of Osteoperosis?
- 5 Signs Your Child Might Have a Foot Problem
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Dr. Daniel D. Michaels, DPM, MS, FACFAS with offices in Frederick and Hagerstown, Maryland, reminds residents with diabetes that following simple foot care tips can reduce their risk of toe, foot or leg amputations.
People with diabetes are 10 times more likely to have a lower limb amputated than people without diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. Dr. Michaels says the disease can cause poor blood circulation and nerve damage in the feet, making them vulnerable to developing ulcers, infections, deformities and brittle bones.
The Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Institute, LLC consumer Web site www.rfainstitute.com provides these foot care tips for people with diabetes:
- Inspect feet daily for injuries that could lead to dangerous ulcers.
- Gently wash feet in lukewarm (not hot!) water.
- Moisturize feet, avoiding the area between the toes.
- Never trim corns or calluses; this can lead to serious infections.
- Inspect the inside of shoes before wearing.
People with diabetes must always be vigilant, says Dr. Michaels. They should see a foot and ankle surgeon at the first sign of trouble. Early treatment can keep diabetic foot problems from progressing, and reduce the risk of amputations.
For further information about foot or ankle conditions, contact one of our foot and ankle surgeons at the Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Institute, LLC. Visit us on the web at www.rfainstitute.com or make an appointment with one of our state of the art offices in Maryland:
Hagerstown 301.797.8554, 1150 Professional Court, Suite C, 21740
Frederick 301.418.6014, 2100 Old Farm Drive, Suite D, 21702