QUESTION:
Do you have any information about foot care? - Andy C
ANSWER:
Hi Andy,
This is a great topic to explore, with a lot of information and resources available to us. Dankmeyer prosthetists see patients who come to us after an amputation that may have been related to any number of issues with the health of the foot. The same thing can be said about orthotists - they often see patients to correct issues with the foot as diagnosed by their physician or foot care specialist.
We have a great document we can refer you to, which came from the US Department of Health and Human Services Healthcare Systems Bureau. You can read and download “Footcare for a Lifetime: A Comprehensive Guide for Care of the Insensitive Foot”.
There are other resources you can visit to get more information about foot care:
LEAP Lower Extremity Amputation Prevention Program
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
American Podiatric Medical Association
National Diabetes Education Program
If you have any concerns or specific questions about foot care, you should talk to your physician or foot care specialist. If you are given a prescription for any device, we are here to help you.
Thank you all for your questions!