Podiatry
Podiatrists are medical professionals trained to keep feet and ankles healthy
and working well. No matter what your age or foot problem, podiatrists
at Good Samaritan Hospital do their best to grant prompt and effective
care. While reducing symptoms and working to correct the cause of the
problem, podiatrists coordinate with other members of your healthcare
team, such as your primary care physician, to provide optimal medical
treatment.
Good Samaritan's
Comprehensive Orthopaedic Center is a recognized Center of Excellence with many outstanding clinical programs.
Among those, podiatric programs include:
Foot Surgery provides pain relief, restores function, and improves both
appearance and comfort. Both invasive and surgical treatment options are
explored, with choices focused upon each patient's unique condition
and preventing any future problems. Podiatrists on the Good Samaritan
Hospital medical staff specialize in programs and treatments, for conditions
affecting:
- Bones: bunions, hammertoes, bone/heel spurs, fractures and stiff joints
- Skin: warts, fungal infections, corns and calluses, cracks and sores
- Nails: ingrown nails, thick nails, black-and-blue nails.
- Soft Tissue: tendonitis, plantar fasciitis and ankle sprains
- Arch and nerve problems
Diabetes, circulatory problems and arthritis are major contributors to
foot damage. Diabetes often causes poor blood circulation or loss of feeling
in your feet. When compounded with diabetes, even a tender spot or tiny
break in the skin can turn into a serious infection. However, with prompt
diagnosis podiatrists can alleviate pain and empower patients with preventative
self-care techniques. Treatment options include ultrasounds, Orthotics,
physical therapy, compression, and surgery to help patients regain comfort
and mobility as quickly as possible.
For a referral to specialists practicing at Good Samaritan Hospital call
1-800-GS-CARES.