“Routine” foot care means toenail clipping and the removal of corns and calluses, which is not considered for an annual foot exam. However, your insurance may cover these in specific circumstances. It depends on what your insurance considers medically necessary. For example: If you have foot problems that are caused by conditions such as diabetes, … Continued
No matter how careful you try to be as you go through life, minor cuts, scrapes, bruises, and sometimes even more serious wounds do happen. When the injury occurs on your toes, feet, ankles, or legs, it can be especially painful and hard to heal. That’s why proper care and treatment for a foot wound … Continued
Did you know, worldwide over 425 million people suffer from complications of diabetes? In a non-diabetic, insulin facilitates the movement of glucose from the blood to the liver, muscle or fat cells for storage and energy. In type 2 diabetics, insulin cannot properly bind to transport glucose. In type 1 diabetics, the pancreas doesn’t produce … Continued
What is it? Arthritis is a condition that occurs when the cartilage that covers both sides of a joint deteriorates and the joint space narrows. Arthritis of the big toe can cause disabling pain, limited motion, and loss of the normal function of the foot when walking. This can make shoe selection difficult and limit … Continued
The foot is a complicated body part – home to 26 bones, says Dr. Ariel Lepoff, a podiatrist at The Medical Group of South Florida in Jupiter, Florida. This complexity and the heavy-duty wear-and-tear they endure over the years places a lot of stress and strain on our feet causing problems. After a lifetime of supporting … Continued
As we patiently wait for this pandemic to end, many of us have been spending more time at home. With this new environment, we may have started to notice our feet feeling achy and painful. The main concern – why is that? At The Medical Group of South, we’re hearing from more and more patients … Continued
With so much attention focused on protecting yourself from infection during the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be overlooking one part of your body as you shelter at home—your feet. So much time is being spent indoors that many people don’t wear shoes for extended periods during quarantine. This may feel like you’re giving your feet … Continued
