by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | Mar 18, 2010 | Carthage, Diabetes, ETFA Blog, Heel, Nacogdoches, Podiatry, Sports Medicine
Orthotics, also known as orthoses, refers to any device inserted into a shoe, ranging from felt pads to custom-made shoe inserts that correct an abnormal or irregular, walking pattern. Sometimes called arch supports, orthotics allow people to stand, walk, and run more...
by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | Mar 9, 2010 | Carthage, Diabetes, ETFA Blog, Nacogdoches, Podiatry, shoes
The diabetic shoe bill provided through Medicare is a great program. This bill provides diabetic patients on Medicare an opportunity to get one pair of shoes and three sets of inserts annually. Like all Medicare programs, there are abuses of this coverage by...
by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | Mar 5, 2010 | Carthage, Diabetes, ETFA Blog, Nacogdoches, Podiatry, Skin
Basic footcare guidelines: Don’t ignore foot pain. It is not normal. If you experience any type of persistent pain in the foot or ankle, please contact our office. Inspect your feet regularly. Pay attention to changes in color and temperature. Look for thick or...
by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | Feb 26, 2010 | Diabetes, ETFA Blog, Infection, Nacogdoches, Woundcare
As a podiatrist, I see many unusual things. Diabetics who have stepped on a sewing needle and not realized it, puncture wounds from thorns that went through a hunting boot and holes completely through a foot due to a misguided pressure washer! All of these injuries...
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