Charcot Foot And Ankle Update, San Diego charcot foot specialist Charcot neuroarthropathy of the foot and ankle may be the most devastating disease of the foot. However the treatment options keep getting more promising. I just returned from Dallas, Texas where I was a lecturer and on the faculty of a Charcot solutions seminar. That was

Early detection of charcot foot has been something that has been vexing doctors for a long time. Charcot foot usually presents as a warm swollen foot. The patient feels as if they may have sprained a ligament . They are not feeling sick. Most doctors when presented with a red hot foot think infection ,

Cellutome Diabetic foot wounds Diabetic foot wounds are a serious issue that needs serious treatment. Many diabetics walk around with wounds on their feet that are not getting properly treated. A highly trained foot surgeon should be a part of the team evaluating and treating these wounds. After making sure there is no infection and that

Misonix Ultrasonic bone Scalpel I would like to introduce to you a great new innovation in bone surgery called the Misonix ultrasonic bone scalpel. Misonix Ultrasonic bone Scalpel This is a device that allows for accurate removal of bone when necessary with out the complications that can arise while using traditional bone saws. Many foot

Diabetic Foot Ulceration Diabetes is becoming more common in our society. According to the National Diabetes Statistics Report, almost 30 million Americans in 2012 had diabetes. Diabetes can have a huge impact on your foot health. Long-term poor blood sugar control can affect the vascular system in your foot by damaging the blood vessels. This

wound debridement advancements Wound care of the foot and ankle today has come a long ways from years back of wet to dry dressings. With the growth of wound care centers and limb preservation programs we are able to heal wounds quicker than ever before. As well the need for amputations of toes , feet and

Diabetic Foot Care San Diego Its a new year and time to take back your foot health. Diabetic foot care in San Diego is something that many specialize in. What makes it important is that diabetics have a propensity for circulation issues and nerve issues. Otherwise known as Peripheral vascular disease and peripheral neuropathy. These

Charcot Foot Reconstruction part 2 In a previous post you were introduced to the concept of the charcot foot and its collapse. In This post I will talk about the innovative ways we correct this foot and save these legs from being amputated. Charcot foot reconstruction has gone through an evolutionary process from amputation to

The prevalence of diabetes in the United states is high, it is currently estimated that 14 percent of the united states suffers from diabetes . 4 percent of Diabetics will get a foot ulcer during the year and 25 percent of diabetics will gat a foot ulcer at least once in their life time. Foot