Diabetes and Neuropathy

Feel The Difference : Metanx® Feel the Difference



We have many patients that have Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy.  We frequently use Metanx to help with the symptoms.  We have had a lot of good success with metanx.  Ask your doctor about it today!!
Come on in to:
Surprise Foot and Ankle Specialists
14800 West Mountain View Blvd
Ste 160
Surprise, AZ 85374
623-584-5556
623-584-0755
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fixingfeet.com

Diabetic Foot and Wound Care: Part One

Do you or a loved one have Diabetes?  There are 25.8 million children and adults in the US with Diabetes.
There are 7 million people that have not been diagnosed.  79 million people have prediabetes. 
In 2007 diabetes contributed to 231,404 deaths!!!
The complications associated with Diabetes are:
Amputation, Blindness, Heart Disease and Stroke, High Blood Pressure, Neuropathy and Kidney Disease.
There aer many things that you can do to help reduce your risk of these complications.  Checking your feet everyday is one of the biggest things you can do.  If you cannot see your feet, have a loved one check your feet everyday.  If you notice a sore on your foot, get in to see you Podiatrist or Primary Care Physician immediately. 
If you already have a wound, here at Suprise Foot and Ankle Clinics: we can use:

KCI- V.A.C.® GranuFoam™ Bridge XG Dressing


The Vac System is one of the ways that we here at Surprise Foot and Ankle Specialists take care of open wounds. 
Many patients develop wounds from Diabetes, Pressure Ulcers and Venous Stasis.  Here at Surprise Foot And Ankle Specialists we are here to heal your wounds!!

Suprise Foot and Ankle Specialists
14800 West Mountain View Blvd. Ste 160
Surprise, AZ 85374
623-584-5556
623-584-0755
dpmkirk.vpweb.com
fixingfeet.com

Night Splints

Many patients with Plantar Fasciits or Heel Pain need a night splint.  Here at Surprise Foot and Ankle Specialists we have night splints to help.

Purpose of the Night Splint:  To place a light streatch on the plantar fascia while you sleep.  Many people experience pain with the first step our of bed in the morning.  The best night splints are the dorsal types which go on top of the foot and leg. 

If you or a friend or family member are experiencing plantar fasciitis.  Come in to:


Surprise Foot And Ankle Specialists
14800 West Mountain View Blvd. Ste 160
Surprise, AZ 85376
623-584-5556
623-584-0755
dpmkirk.vpweb.com

fixingfeet.com

This is just one part of our comprehensive approach to treating your plantar fascia pain!!

Blue Shine Laser

I have a few new machines that we have in the office to report about!

We now have the Blue Shine Laser. We have been having good success and we are having good feedback from our patients. 

If you are having foot and ankle pain, come on down to:
Surprise Foot And Ankle Specialists
14800 West Mountain View Blvd. Ste 160
Surprise, AZ 85376
623-584-5556
623-584-0755
dpmkirk.vpweb.com
fixingfeet.com

Custom Diabetic Shoes

Some Patients with Diabetes may have other conditions that make it necessary for them to wear custom Diabetic shoes.  Charcot Foot is one of the reasons to make this important.  At our office we are able to cast patients that are in need of custom molded shoes and get them the type of shoes in the colors that they request!  Our goal is to decrease wounds, ulcers and amputations, while giving the patients choices in what they wear!
If you have any foot or ankle problems, come on down to:
Surprise Foot And Ankle Specialists
14800 West Mountain View Blvd. Ste 160
Surprise, AZ 85376
623-584-5556
623-584-0755
dpmkirk.vpweb.com
fixingfeet.com

Amerigel Home Page Consumer

Amerigel Home Page Consumer

This is another way that we treat diabetic foot ulcers here at Surprise Foot and Ankle Specialists.  This is also very good after an ingrown toenail removal!!

If you have any foot pain or problems, come on in to:
Surprise Foot And Ankle Specialists
14800 West Mountain View Blvd. Ste 160
Surprise, AZ 85376
623-584-5556
623-584-0755
dpmkirk.vpweb.com
fixingfeet.com

Organogenesis Inc. Home—the world leading tissue regeneration company

Organogenesis Inc. Home—the world leading tissue regeneration company

Diabetic Wound Care.  This is one of the ways that Surprise Foot and Ankle Specialists help to heal foot wounds. 
We see a lot of patients with Diabetic Foot Wounds and Uclers in our office and this is part of how we treat them. 
Our goal is to close these wounds as quickly as possible!
Put your feet in Good hands!
Come to:
 Surprise Foot and Ankle Specialists
14800 West Mountain View Blvd. Ste 160
Surprise, AZ 85374
623-584-5556
623-584-0755
dpmkirk.vpweb.com
fixingfeet.com