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Why to keep checking my Feet?

Nearly all doctor's offices have a sign in the exam room directing diabetics to take off their shoes and socks. They don't have to be the only ones monitoring what's happening in the area. Arthritis can affect the feet from osteo and rheumatoid. In fact, RA attacks the smaller bones first. It is important to manage the pain and reduce the damage. For those with OA, it's easy to manage the pain. Topical pain relievers and anti-inflammatory medication can be…
Ankle Joint Anatomy

What is the Ankle Fusion?

Ankle fusion refers to the surgical removal of cartilage and diseased bones from the joint and the fusion (growing) of these bones into one unit. Good cartilage forms the joint and allows for painless movement between bones. While damaged and/or diseased cartilage may allow for some motion, this motion can be very painful and can even lead to disability. There are three types of bones that have their cartilage removed. The talus has a dome-shaped top that is where the…
Plantar fasciitis

What is Diabetic Joint Disease?

Diabetic joint disease is a debilitating form of arthritis that is facilitated by neurological (nerve-related) diseases. Charcot Joint Disease is another name for it. It is named after Jean-Marie Charcot, a French neurologist who noticed a severe pattern in joint destruction in patients suffering from advanced syphilis. Advanced (tertiary), syphilis can cause loss of normal sensation, especially in the lower extremities (foot or ankle). Charcot observed this in 1868. This phenomenon has been observed for the past seventy-years in patients…