What Is A Podiatrist?

A Podiatrist, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM), is the only health care professional whose total training focuses on the foot, ankle and related body systems. After obtaining an undergraduate degree, the podiatric doctor spends four years in a college of...

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Causes Of A Bunion Deformity

The classic bunion, medically known as hallux abductovalgus or HAV, is a bump on the side of the great toe joint. This bump represents an actual deviation of the 1st metatarsal and often an overgrowth of bone on the metatarsal head. In addition,...

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Did You Know….

Did you know the foot has 26 bones, 37 joints, 107 ligaments, 19 muscles, and numerous tendons? These parts all work together to allow the foot to move in a variety of ways while balancing your weight and propelling you...

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Resources

Here are some links to resources that you may find informative: American Podiatric Medical AssociationOhio Podiatric Medical AssociationAmerican Board of Foot and Ankle SurgeryAmerican College of Foot and Ankle SurgeonsAmerican Board of Podiatric MedicineAmerican Diabetes Association

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Tips for the Diabetic Patient

Ulcerations, infections and gangrene are the most common foot and ankle problems that the patient with diabetes must face. As a result, thousands of diabetic patients require amputations each year. Foot infections are the most common reason for hospitalization of...

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