The key to managing dangerous foot and leg wounds is preventing reoccurrence. People with reoccurring foot sores or ulcers are in a constant battle to save their feet from amputation. Nearly 85 of lower extremity amputations are preceded by foot wounds that simply won’t heal or keep coming back. But, is there more than meets the eye with these type of wounds? Foot ulcers can be caused by many different ailments in the body, from diabetes to circulatory problems, to issues with the mechanics … [Read more...] about Strategies to Treat Foot, Leg Ulcers Before They Start
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Spring is Ankle Sprain Season in Flagstaff
Spring is sport season for many amateur athletes and weekend warriors in the Arizona area. It’s also ankle sprain season. Ankle sprains are one of the most common sports injuries we treat this time of year. As people emerge from their winter hibernation and start to get active again, they can injure their ankles playing sports such as basketball, baseball, tennis and soccer. Anyone who injures an ankle requires prompt medical treatment, whether it’s their first sprain or their fifth. Rest, … [Read more...] about Spring is Ankle Sprain Season in Flagstaff
