Shoes this summer!!

As a foot and ankle doctor people always ask me about shoes. What should I wear? What brand should I buy? Unfortunately, in the summer the type of shoes people wear changes quite a bit. I find it interesting that June and July tend to be the busiest months of the year in our office. Often, it is the result of wearing the wrong shoes for the wrong type of activity. If you are going to be doing very little walking there is nothing wrong with wearing a sandal or open type shoe. However, once you start increasing your time on your feet, ie.30 minutes or greater, consider wearing a more supportive style shoe. Keep in mind that the surface you are going to walk on is also a consideration. Harder surfaces like concrete and asphalt are much harder on your feet. Sand and grass are easier. If you are going to wear a sandal find one that has a good sole. ALso look for an arch that contours to your foot. Last if you have a history of foot problems limit use of sandals even more.

Diabetic ulcerations

Just thinking about all those diabetics who have a sore on their foot that they have ignored. It seems that these are usually the folks who go on to the worst complication AMPUTATION!!! Lack of attention to a sore can lead to loss of your leg. I have a patient right now who has let something go and now faces loss of limb and possible death which occurs frequently once a leg gets removed!!! Go see your foot doctor when you get a sore! Do not wait it could cost you your life.