The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) labels total knee replacements as one of the most significant orthopaedic advances of the last century. That's because successful knee replacement surgeries can alleviate debilitating pain and...
Due to poor circulation and conditions like diabetic neuropathy, individuals with diabetes are prone to foot problems. Keeping the feet clean and protected is important to reduce the risks of ulceration, deformities of the feet and even...
Type II diabetes, once called adult-onset diabetes, develops when the body becomes resistant to the effects of the hormone insulin or when the production of insulin declines. Insulin helps cells import the glucose they need for energy. When cells...
Circulatory problems in the feet are caused by an inadequate blood supply. Poor circulation can make feet feel cold or change to a bluish color. Dr. Mark Stafford with the University of Alabama Health System says that poor circulation is an...
