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Diabetic foot exam can help prevent amputation. I am available to speak to your group with solid, useful data. Each will be able to return to practice armed with practical tools to help patients. Contact me at HoosierFootAndAnkle.com. I serve patients in the Indianapolis area and serve in medical missions.TRANSCRIPT
Dr. Patrick Deheer, DPMBreakthrough Lectures About Podiatric Topics
“…the enormity of the global burden of diabetic foot disease…this much neglected, but potentially
devastating, complication of a disease that is reaching epidemic proportions…Someone,
somewhere, loses a leg because of diabetes every 30 seconds of everyday
“…the enormity of the global burden of diabetic foot disease…this much neglected, but potentially devastating, complication of a disease that is reaching epidemic proportions…Someone, somewhere, loses a leg because of diabetes every 30 seconds of everyday….”
Lancet. 2005;366:1674
Diabetic Foot ExamWhen I can show you neurological
exam techniques and tools that reveal potential diabetic ulcers, the members of your group will be empowered to provide more effective treatment and to attain their primary goal — Treat early and well to avoid unnecessary amputation.
My goal and focus will be to bring you clear information that you can take home and put into application in your practice.
Diabetic Neuropathy — How it effects quality of life?
“Details about the potential risks for the diabetic patient — ulcers, equinus, amputation, even death. In office tools for diagnosis, plus professional and basic care and treatment protocols for both patient and doctor. ”
What
you w
ill
learn
With solid back-up research data
Exam Topics
1. Neurological
2. Motor Neuropathy
& Foot Deformities
3. Pre-Ulcer
Cutaneous
Pathology
My CredibilityI have been speaking to professional colleagues
for 20 years, sharing what I have learned.
Serving the foot care needs of patients in the Indianapolis area at Hoosier Foot and Ankle, LLC, for over twenty years
Training and experience in the treatment of foot and ankle issues using necessary protocols from conservative treatment to surgery.
I have helped organize wound-care clinics for diabetic patients in Haiti and I serve wound-care clinics in my community.
Hoosier Foot and AnkleGet your foot in the door and we’ll do the rest!
Contact regarding availability: Dr. Patrick DeHeer, DPMHoosier Foot and Ankle, LLCCarmel, [email protected]://hoosierfootandankle.com