A person’s ability to remain independently mobile has a huge impact on their total quality of life. Part of that mobile independence is based on the ability to ambulate (walk) from place to place—whether that place is to the kitchen in their own home, or to their automobile which will take them miles to their destination. Healthy feet and ankles translate into the real potential for a more active – thus healthier – lifestyle. Pathology within the foot can translate into pain in the ankles, knees, hips and even low back pain. University Hospitals – Geneva Medical Center features a range of Podiatric services designed to keep feet and ankles—the main source of personal transportation—in motion.

Services available through UH-Geneva Medical Center Podiatry:

• Diabetic foot care
• Wound care (ulcers)
• Diabetic shoes
• Surgery of the foot and ankle (including nail and skin surgery)
• Foot and ankle orthoics
• Fractures
• Casting, splints, supports
• Sports podiatry
• Foot/ankle dermatitis, rash, athlete’s foot, plantar’s wart removal
• Gait assessment
• Foot health education
• Biomechanical assessment
• Basic foot care such as treatment for callouses, corns, bunions, spurs and nail disorders

 

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