A large percentage of our practice is devoted to the diabetic foot.  Complications of diabetes, such as neuropathy and peripheral arterial disease, lead to ulceration and amputation.  The following website shows the impact of diabetes, ulcers and complications. 

If you or someone you know has diabetes, please take the time to explore the link below.

http://www.diabetesfootulcer.com/

Tags: complications of diabetes, peripheral arterial diease, neuropathy, diabetes

A 29 yo California man is the fist person in Kern County to receive a bionic foot.  The Proprio Foot is an artifically intelligent and motor-powered prosthesis.

This prosthesis virtually eliminates limping, compensating, reduces fear of tripping and reduces pain associated with the physical demand placed on the knee, hip and back.

Other models are rigid and have a fixed ankle.  The bionic foot senses motion and is able to adapt to different ground surfaces.

Amputation can result from complications of diabetes, peripheral arterial disease (PAD), traumatic injury and congenital defects.

The bionic foot may be useful for military professionals returning from overseas who have suffered traumatic amputations.

Tags: amputation, below the knee amputation, peripheral arterial diease, diabetes, Proprio Foot, bionic foot