re: 68

Some people think podiatry is a luxury. But it is very important for people with circulatory issues. I always hear my wife give an important piece of advice (hint: pass it on) if you or somebody you know is losing the feeling in their feet, they should get a little mirror and lean it against the wall so they can see the bottoms of their feet, in case there is a wound they can’t feel. It’s amazing how bad some of that stuff can get and the patient is oblivious. There isn’t enough circulation to cause a bloody mess and there is little sensation so it doesn’t hurt. Also, a lot of doctors don’t give a crap, they’d just cut the damn thing off. Wound care can be very tedious, but a lot of times an amputated toe becomes a trans met amputation, than an above ankle amputation, and so on. Moral of the story, catch the wound early.