Podiatric Physicians in Oklahoma

• Most Oklahoma hospitals have podiatric physicians on their medical staff.


• Most podiatric surgeries are performed in hospitals and surgery centers and are typically outpatient.


• Podiatric physicians are licensed to prescribe all medications that can treat foot and ankle related pain and pathology.


• Many podiatric physicians are on call at local hospital emergency rooms for foot and ankle injuries.


• Oklahoma has one of the nation’s premier Podiatric Surgery residencies. First year residents in this program spend a year training alongside other Medical Doctors at the well known Cleveland Clinic.


• Podiatric physicians play an integral role in preventing and treating foot complications in diabetic patients.


• Over 200,000 adult Oklahomans have diabetes and almost 2000 of them underwent a lower limb amputation in 2003 due to complications associated with diabetes. Studies have demonstrated that care provided by Podiatric physicians can reduce the number of major lower extremity amputations.


• Foot ulcer complication or infection is the number one reason diabetic patients are admitted to a hospital.


• The American Diabetes Association recommends an annual comprehensive foot exam for all patients with diabetes.

Common Conditions Diagnosed and Treated by Podiatric Physicians:

• Foot and Ankle Deformities


• Diabetic Foot Complications and Prevention


• Heel Pain


• Toenail Problems (Ingrown nails, fungal infections, changes due to systemic diseases)


• Athletic Injuries


• Pediatric Foot & Ankle Conditions


• Skin Conditions


• Fractures


• Neuropathy and other Nerve Conditions


• Tendonitis

 

Modalities Utilized by Podiatric Physicians:

Common Diagnostic Modalities:

• Clinical, Laboratory and Biomechanical Evaluation
• X-Rays
• MRI
• CT
• Ultrasound

Common Treatment Modalities:

• Prescription Medicines
• Surgery (inpatient and outpatient)
• Physical Therapy
• Orthotic Shoe inserts
• Braces
• Injections
• Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
• Therapeutic Laser
• Topical Medications
• High Risk Diabetic Foot Care (Therapeutic shoes, skin and nail care, wound care)

For additional information visit:

Oklahoma Podiatric Medical Association

American Podiatric Medical Association

American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons

American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine

American Board of Podiatric Surgery

Centers for Disease Control