Our office is pleased to announce that we have partnered with BioMedix and are now conducting PADnet (Peripheral Arterial Disease) exams.
People have P.A.D. when the arteries in their lower extremities become narrowed or clogged with cholesterol or plaque. This buildup causes the arteries to harden and narrow. This is called atherosclerosis. When this occurs, the blood flow to the legs and feet are reduced resulting in "poor circulation". PADnet detects blockages in arteries and the quality of blood flow using Pulse Volume Recordings (PVR's) and segmental blood pressure measurements and results are usually received within 3-4 days after the study is completed.
People over the age of 50 have a higher risk of getting P.A.D. but you are also at increased risk if you:
- Smoke or used to smoke
- Have diabetes
- Have high blood pressure
- Have abnormal blood cholesterol levels
- Are of African American ethnicity
- Have had heart disease, a heart attack or stroke
- Have a family history of P.A.D., heart attack or stroke
Signs and symptoms include:
- Leg pain brought on by walking and relived with rest
- Leg pain due to poor circulation
- A poorly healing wound on a lower extremity
- Injury to lower limb or foot involving blood vessels
- Discoloration of toes and or feet
REMEMBER: finding and treating P.A.D. early can help keep your legs healthy, lower your risk for heart attack or stroke, and can save your life and limbs.
CALL OUR OFFICE TO SCHEDULE YOUR EXAM TODAY!
Dr. Lorry Melnick and Dr. Richard Charles of Cherry Creek Foot Clinic are pleased to announce that we will again be in attendance for the upcoming 2010 American Diabetes Association Expo. The event will be held March 27th, 2010 at the Colorado Convention Center beginning at 8 a.m. The physical address is 700 14th Street, Denver 80202.
This will be a one-stop shop for everything related to diabetes, healthy eating and active living. Attendees will include...
- Over 9,000 people
- Type 1 & 2 diabetics or people at risk for developing diabetes
- Men & women 25-70 years old, with a strong ethnic diversity
- Families with children of all ages who are diabetic
- Healthcare professionals & educators who want to learn more options for the disease &
- Community members who want to learn more about healthy living
Please feel free to attend. See you there!
Cherry Creek Foot Clinic is excited to announce a new partnership with the Orthotic Group, a world leader in custom orthotics, orthotic footwear and revolutionary computerized gait analysis technology. The GaitScan is an innovative diagnostic tool and digital casting device that allows practitioners to analyze patient biomechanics and order custom orthotic products. With 4096 sensors and a scan rate of 300 frames per second, GaitScan is the industry leader in dynamic scanning capabilities.
What does this mean to you? A new, in-depth method of asssessing your gait cycle with dynamic scan gives your podiatrist access to a wealth of information that cannot be obtained with a plaster cast, or the naked eye. Over a million points of data are recorded, tracking minor flaws in your biomechanics and shedding light on issues that if left untreated, could develop into painful conditions over time.
The TOG GaitScan is a valuable education tool that provides practitioners with a comprehensive biomechanical analysis for each patient as well as clear, consise images to articulate the need for orthotic therapy.
Whether you are an existing patient or searching for a podiatrist in the Denverarea, we're excited you are here. With the podiatry industry advancing, we recognize the importance of keeping our patients and visitors up to date with all of the new and exciting things taking place in our practice.
As we move forward with our blog, we hope to promote podiatric awareness as a vital part of your healthy, active lifestyle. Here you will find a variety of articles and topics including the latest developments in podiatry, podiatric treatments and helpful foot care advice from Dr. Melnick, Dr. Charles and their staff.
We hope you find our blog to be helpful, engaging and informational to ensure the long-term health of your feet.
As always, feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.
-- The Cherry Creek Foot Clinic Team