One in four American's suffer from foot problems that require professional help. As people age, they are more prone to problems that can cause these major foot problems, with diabetes and vascular disease being more prevelent. Our podiatrists are extensively trained in management of all foot and ankle problems that affect geriatric patients and are readily available for treatment of these problems.

All of our podiatrists are board certified in wound care of the lower extremity. This ensures that the podiatric care being given is second to none. With modalities to aid in diagnosis such as compression dressings, pressure relief devices and will refer for x- rays, bone scans, and vascular testing (if necessary) we can properly treat all foot & ankle pathologies.

The following is the criteria to follow for podiatric treatment:
• All patients should be initially referred for a podiatric lower extremity examination to determine baseline vascular and neurologic status.
• Patients with diabetes mellitus, both insulin and non-insulin dependent should be referred for care.
• Any patient with a history of peripheral vascular disease.
• Patients taking medication to improve circulation.
• Any patient with complaints of cold feet.
• Any patient with discoloration of the feet especially the toes.
• Any patient with significant swelling or edema of the leg and feet.
• Any patient who has lost sensation in the feet or legs due to diabetes, alcoholism, or anemia.
• Any patient with slow healing sores of the feet or leg.
• Any patient with thick, crumbly yellow, brown, elongated or distorted toenails.
• Any patient with ingrown or infected toenails.
• Any patient with rashes, dermatitis or athlete's foot.
• Any patient with painful corns or callouses.
• Any patient with bunions, hammertoes, or other symptomatic foot deformities.
• Any patient with ulcers or diabetic ulcerations.

The Senior Healthcare Podiatrists follow all Medicare and Medicaid guidelines, and can provide comprehensive foot and ankle care to your geriatric residents. We help improve quality of life and decrease the chances of limb threatening foot and ankle disorders.