A toe amputation may be necessary for a number of reasons, including following an accident or reduced blood supply due to a medical condition. The thought of this type of surgery can be frightening, ...

An amputation is a removal of all or a portion of a limb. A doctor may recommend this surgery approach due to chronic disease or a traumatic injury. Advancements in preventive techniques have meant ...

There are over 37 million people in the U.S. who already have diabetes, more than 11% of the popular, while another 96 million have prediabetes, meaning very close to 50% of the entire US population ...

A serious female orthopedic doctor shows a senior female patient an x-ray of the patient’s fractured foot. Foot radiography and serum markers may be effective screening tools for early prevention and ...

Our legs and feet are the pillars that carry us through life, enabling us to explore the world with every stride. Unfortunately, leg and foot amputations remain a significant concern, particularly ...

The rise in diabetes and peripheral artery disease is taking a gruesome toll on Illinois residents, with a large spike in rates of leg and foot amputations performed in the state's hospitals.