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PODIATRIC CARE CAN REDUCE FALLS
posted: Nov. 01, 2020.
Fall injuries create a heavy financial burden, accounting for $2 billion in annual hospitalization charges and $624 million in annual outpatient emergency department charges. Reducing falls could come down to Read more -
SMART ABI FOR QUICK, ACCURATE, PATIENT-FRIENDLY DIAGNOSIS OF PAD
posted: Oct. 26, 2020.
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is increasing due to asymptomatic spread - it can build up over a lifetime and the symptoms may not be present until arteries have narrowed by Read more -
BACK PAIN WHILE IN A BOOT?
posted: Oct. 26, 2020.
The EvenUp is a patented shoe-lift device that was developed by podiatrists in 2009. Walking boots are generally prescribed for use for 3 months (12 weeks) following a lower extremity Read more -
EXTREMIT-EASE ALLOWS FOR COMPRESSION AND COMPLIANCE
posted: Oct. 26, 2020.
The latest news in compression therapy is "extremit-ease" which allows more compliance with patients suffering from venous insufficiency, lymphedema and swelling disorders in the lower limbs. These conditions can cause Read more -
GRADING SYSTEM FOR WOUNDS
posted: Oct. 26, 2020.
There are two accepted methods for wound classification including the: Wagner Grading System and the Texas Classification system. The Wagner Grading System for Diabetic Feet consists of 6 grades including: 0 - Read more