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New Therapy Might Help Relieve Painful Foot Condition
Posted 9 Feb 2012 by Drugs.com
WEDNESDAY Feb. 8 – For people struggling with plantar fasciitis --- a painful and sometimes disabling foot condition – a small, preliminary study suggests that a new type of therapy is more effective than standard cortisone injections in restoring mobility. So-called "platelet-rich plasma" therapy is injected directly into the foot. It harnesses two main ingredients found in blood – plasma and platelets – to promote inflammation, connective-tissue growth and vascular healing. This contrasts with cortisone injections, which are designed to reduce inflammation. "The focus here is on very difficult patients for whom well-recognized nonsurgical and surgical approaches are not effective," said study author Dr. Raymond Monto, an orthopedic surgeon with Nantucket Cottage Hospital in Nantucket, Mass. "Because while 90 percent of patients usually get better with standard treatment, about 10 ... Read more
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Health Tip: Footcare Suggestions for Diabetics
Posted 3 Jan 2012 by Drugs.com
-- Two common complications of diabetes are nerve damage and poor circulation, which make foot problems common among diabetics. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offers these footcare suggestions for people with diabetes: Avoid walking barefoot to reduce the risk of injury. Carefully wash your feet with warm water and gentle soap each day, making sure the water isn't too hot and that you carefully dry your feet. Moisturize the skin on your feet frequently. Keep toenails trimmed. Cut them straight across to help prevent ingrown nails. Avoid using over-the-counter medications, antiseptic solutions, anything sharp or heating pads on your feet. Keep your feet warm at all times. Don't smoke. Read more
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Foot Doctors Can Help Diabetics Avoid Amputation: Study
Posted 8 Aug 2010 by Drugs.com
FRIDAY, Aug. 6 – Being treated by a podiatrist helps diabetes patients reduce their risk of amputation, research shows. Podiatrists, also called podiatric physicians, are medical specialists of the foot, ankle and lower leg. "More than half of all amputations in the U.S. are related to diabetes. Podiatrists are detecting conditions that can lead to amputation. That's just what we do," study co-author Dr. James Wrobel, an associate professor of medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, said in a university news release. The study of nearly 29,000 diabetes patients, aged 18 to 64, found that those who had had at least one visit with a podiatrist prior to receiving a foot ulcer diagnosis had a lower risk of amputation and hospitalization (nearly 15 percent and 17 percent, respectively). The study findings were presented in July at a meeting of the ... Read more
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