A common misperception is that a broken toe has no treatment options. It is most likely because fractured toes are not cast like other broken bones. However, there are several compelling reasons to have an injured toe evaluated by a podiatrist in Houston.
We tend to focus on the harm to the ankle when we sprain our ankle and twist it, such as torn ligaments. A twisted ankle may fracture a bone in your foot. The fifth metatarsal bone is connected to the outside of the ankle by a strong tendon. It can be strained by a sprained ankle, causing your bone to break. Jones fracture is the medical term for this.
There is a strong link between detecting and getting treatment for a diabetic foot problem. The sooner a problem is detected and treated, such as a diabetic foot ulcer, the more likely it is to be adequately treated and healed fast. I’ve seen my Houston patients wait weeks, months, and even years to get their foot addressed, with outcomes ranging from slow healing to limb amputation.
There are so many creams to choose from at the drugstore that it might be overwhelming. There are other companies that provide creams designed exclusively for diabetic feet. However, many of these creams are the same general-purpose cream that has been repackaged for diabetics and marked up greatly.
One of the most difficult problems to endure and repair is a diabetic foot ulcer. Diabetic foot ulcers are caused by a variety of reasons, including diabetic peripheral neuropathy, peripheral arterial disease (PAD), and excessive pressure beneath the foot. A Houston podiatrist treats and heals diabetic foot ulcers. All of these contributing elements must be under control in order for the ulcer to heal.
Diabetic Charcot foot is a kind of diabetic peripheral neuropathy that is quite severe. While peripheral neuropathy usually affects sensibility, producing numbness or discomfort, the Charcot foot develops when the motor neurons are affected, causing the midfoot joints to break down.
