14 VITALITY Fall 2022 Are your bunions killing you? Is a nail deformed by toe fungus getting you down? Do you have diabetes and feel worried about the health of your feet? A podiatrist may be just what you need. The prefix “pod-” means “foot” in Greek. These doctors of podiatric medicine (DPM) treat a wide range of conditions involving the foot, ankle and related structures of the leg. Our feet and ankles play a vital role in supporting our overall health and well-being. They let us stand, walk, run, exercise, balance and much more. And we can be hard on them. Most of us log a stunning 75,000 miles on our feet by the time we’re 50 years old. That’s a lot of wear and tear. So it’s not unusual for problems to develop in either the feet or ankles. And when they do, a podiatrist can diagnose the problem and recommend the best treatment. WHEN SURGERY IS NEEDED Conservative treatments, such as medications, orthotics, or taping or strapping can help treat many foot and ankle problems. But sometimes conservative treatments aren’t enough or the right answer to a problem. In those cases, surgery may be recommended. It may be an option for things like: » Addressing skin conditions, including lipomas, fibromas, warts, moles and rashes. Foot health specialists Did you know foot care is an important part of maintaining your health? Podiatrists Brad Jones, DPM, and Creighton Woolsey, DPM, treat patients for podiatry issues including diabetic foot care, toenail problems, bunions, hammertoes, plantar fasciitis, ankle pain, undiagnosed foot pain, foot numbness and foot fractures. PODIATRY CARE ISAVAILABLE in Bolivar, Buffalo, Stockton, Osceola andWillard. Call 417-328-7000 to schedule your appointment today! PODIATRY What is a podiatrist? » Correcting nail damage or deformity due to infections or fungus. » Easing arthritis and metatarsal pain. » Repairing bunions, hammertoes and tendon injuries. » Removing heel spurs. » Removing neuromas, a benign enlargement of a nerve that causes numbness, tingling and burning in the toes. RIGOROUS TRAINING DPMs complete four years of training in a podiatric medical school. They also spend three years in a hospitalbased residency program, just like other physicians. CALL CMH PODIATRY CLINIC at 417-328-7560 to see how a podiatrist can help get you on your feet again, literally. Source: American Podiatric Medical Association Brad Jones, DPM Creighton Woolsey, DPM
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