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HELLO
TO ALL!
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Dr. Vikki
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PRE-Holiday Greetings ! The world of podiatry continues to offer daily challenges, but what would life be without them ? I suppose it’s OK to toot my own horn, it IS my newsletter. I have been elected to the Executive Committee at Los Alamitos Surgery Center. Earlier this year Wright Medical sent me to Scottsdale to learn new surgical techniques. The advances are amazing and almost all geared to quicker recovery and less down time for patients. I must admit, this past year has been a blur, professionally and personally. In addition to a busy practice, it seemed like relatives or friends were visiting Southern California every other week, which means Dr. V plays tour guide/hostess. Tom and I recently went to the U 2 concert at the Rose Bowl with 95,000 of our closest friends. At the risk of sounding like a teenager, the
performance was AWESOME. It was great to see Rose Bowl filled. I’ve been there many times to watch the struggling Bruin football and the stadium is nowhere close to filled. That doesn’t stop this UCLA Alum from cheering like crazy. Hey, there’s always basketball season.
Enjoy our latest newsletter, especially the very special recipe submitted by my mom, it’s called BEER BUTT CHICKEN. (don’t ask) Please forward any comments about this newsletter, we love to hear from you.
Have a wonderfully healthy and happy holiday season!
Sincerely,
Dr. Vikki |
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Dr. Vikki, Tom and
friends at U2
Concert October 25! |
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NEW DIAGNOSTIC TECHNOLOGY FOR DR. VIKKI !
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We are extremely excited
about a cutting edge piece
of medical equipment we’ve
added dealing with
Peripheral Arterial Disease
(PAD). The amazing piece of
medical technology is called
(PADnet). But to full
appreciate the importance of
the PADnet we first want to
explain why the detection of
PAD is so important.
PAD, also known as
peripheral arterial disease,
is a common circulatory
problem in which narrowed
arteries reduce blood flow
to your limbs. When you
develop peripheral arterial
disease (PAD), your
extremities — usually your
legs — don't receive enough
blood flow to keep up with
Statistics show 8-12 million
Americans have PAD. Without
proper treatment 30% are
likely to die in five years
of PAD-related heart attack
or stroke.
This wonderful new medical
technology, PADnet is the
most effective diagnostic
device that can be used by
medical staff in primary and
podiatric care settings to
test for PAD The PADnet
allows doctors to diagnose
Vascular Disease earlier
with a non-invasive 25
minute in-office procedure.
The tests are forwarded to
vascular specialists via
secure Web links.
In just the first month
patient feedback has been
tremendous. Patients like
that the test is performed
in the office. So far I’ve
caught early claudication
changes in patients that
have good pulses in their
feet. Now they can be
treated with medication and
exercise so that they will
continue to have good
circulation.
The preventative aspect of
using the PADnet is one of
main reasons I felt it was
so important to have at the
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Groups at risk for PAD
All patients 70 years or
older
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Patients 50 years or
older with a history of
diabetes or cigarette
smoking
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Pain in the legs brought
on by walking and
relieved with rest
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Pain in the legs at rest
due to poor
circulation
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Poorly healing wound on
lower extremity
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Gangrene
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Injury to lower limb or
foot involving vessels
If you have any questions
about PAD or the PADnet,
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Children Shoe Shopping Tips
It’s a battle repeated thousands of times weekly across the country. Parents buying shoes for their children.
“What is fashionable, is not always functional,” says Dr. Foley.
While parents want to keep their young ones happy and content, it's important for them to remember their most
important task; keeping their children safe and protected. That's why the American Podiatric Medical Association
(APMA) wants all parents to understand the importance of buying properly fitted, supportive shoes that offer protection
and comfort.
“We all want our children to look good and I often propose a compromise,” says Dr. Foley. “There are a lot of well made shoes which still look in fashion.”
Unfortunately some of the most trendy shoe styles do not provide proper support for the feet. Certain shoes, such as
platforms and sandals, can cause serious problems such as ankle sprains, ingrown toenails, bunions, blisters, calluses,
and painful tendinitis. Parents should know that the condition and fit of the shoe is more important than any price tag
or brand name.
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Here are some tips to help make
sure students are in the best pair
of school shoes...
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Check out the
shoe itself. Look for stiff
material on either side of the
heel, adequate cushioning and a
built-in
arch. The shoe should bend at
the ball of the foot, not in the
middle of the shoe.
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Always have
your child's feet measured every
time you purchase new shoes, as
children's feet change sizes
rapidly.
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Shoes should
not slip off the heels.
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High-tops or
boots generally help prevent
ankle sprains
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Limit the
time children wear platform or
heeled shoes. Alternate them
with good quality sneakers or
flat shoes
during the day.
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Don't buy
shoes that need a "break in"
period. Good shoes should feel
comfortable right away.
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For athletic
activities, choose a shoe that
is designed for the sport your
child will be playing.
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Be aware that
children might not complain
about their foot discomfort.
Proper foot care is important to
the
overall health of children. Go
to a podiatrist at the first
sign of foot problems.
“Foot problems
can lead to more serious health
problems, so take a little more time
when shoe shopping for your
children.,” Dr. Foley said.
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Ask
Dr. V If you have a question regarding a foot, toe or ankle injury,
please e-mail me at
drfoley@doctorvikki.com. I can always direct you to general information, but to be specific, I do require you to make an appointment and come in for a full examination. A 20-minute examination will often identify a minor problem before it evolves into a more serious situation.
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FYI -
My blog is updated regularly with informative
commentary and articles about health and lifestyle. Log
in any time !!!! |
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Please enjoy the newsletter. Forward comments
when you have time. |
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This Teacher MOTIVATED By Student !
After five years of tolerating her bothersome bunions and hammertoes on both feet, Linda Crane seriously contemplated getting the problem fixed.
“I heard all the horror stories about bunion surgery, “
Linda said. “My mom was really against it. She had a bad experience with bunion surgery 40 years ago.”
So what helped her make the decision to go ahead with the surgeries?
“Believe it or not, it was a five-year-old,“ the kindergarten teacher said. “One of my students asked was was coming out of my shoe. That was enough for me.”
Off to see Dr. Foley
“Dr. Foley was terrific. She explained everything to me. I was totally confident through the entire process”
In the summer of 2007, Linda fixed the bunion and hammertoe on the right foot. A little over one year later, Linda returned for the same procedure on the left foot.
Dr. Foley explained the exact procedure performed on Linda.
“I did a newer procedure on her called the ‘tight rope.’ It prevents the return of a bunion. I use an absorbable screw that is attached to Fiberwire and it pulls the metatarsal bones together and reduces the bunion deformity. If someone has a hypermobile foot with a bunion deformity this procedure works the best. The pain and swelling is less with this than traditional procedures.
If Linda knew then what she knew now.........
“It was actually quite easy. The surgeries went smoothly as did the recovery period, ” Linda explains. “Dr. Foley and her terrific staff were great.”
Linda now fits comfortably into all her shoes, is pain free and has no fear of wearing sandals.
“I’ve referred a number of friends to Dr. Foley who had been putting off bunion surgery,” Linda says.
Dr. Foley hears this same story time after time.
“The advances in bunion surgery have greatly diminished the post surgery discomfort and cut a person’s recovery period dramatically, “ Dr. Foley added.
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Heel Pain in Youth Athletes: A Warning Sign
Indoors
and outdoors, youth athletes
stay active year-round in
competitive sports, and for many
of them heel pain has become
“just another part of the game.”
The American College of Foot and
Ankle Surgeons advises that when
a child complains of heel pain,
it should be diagnosed promptly
because it may be a warning sign
of a serious foot problem.
Heel pain occurs frequently in
children ages 6 to 14 as their
feet grow and the heel bone
develops. As children become
more active in sports they
increase their risk for
growth-plate injuries and
subsequent heel pain. This is
especially true at
back-to-school time when
surgeons see an increase in
middle and high school athletes
experiencing heel pain with
football and soccer seasons
simultaneously underway.
New bone forms in an area behind
the heel, known as the growth
plate, and cartilage is
vulnerable to severe
inflammation from strain or
stress. With repeated stresses
and strains from over activity,
the heel becomes very painful.
Even though growth-plate trauma
is the leading cause of heel
pain in young people, the
condition can be difficult to
diagnose. Parents should be
concerned if a child has pain in
the back or bottom of the heel,
limps, walks on the toes, or
seems to have difficulty
participating in normal
recreational activities. To
diagnose the condition we
examine the child’s foot and leg
and often take imaging tests to
rule out other serious causes of
heel pain, such as bursitis,
tendonitis and fractures.
In most cases, mild or moderate
heel pain can be treated
successfully with shoe inserts
to soften the impact on the
heel, anti-inflammatory
medications, stretching and
physical therapy. In severe
cases, the foot and ankle will
be immobilized in a cast and, in
some instances, surgery may be
necessary.
Heel pain in young people often
returns after treatment because
the growth plate is still
forming until the age of 14 or
15. However, the risk for
recurrence can be lowered by
choosing well-constructed shoes
with good support and
restricting use of spiked
athletic shoes, especially on
hard fields. It also is advised
that young athletes avoid
competition that exceeds their
physical abilities.
Should your child be
experiencing ay of the
aforementioned symptoms, please
consult Dr. Foley. Early
diagnosis and treatment is
critical to full recovery.
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Favorite Recipe:
Beer Butt Chicken
1
whole chicken (3 to 3 1/2 pound)
1 can of beer (I like Becks)
For the rub
1
tablespoon each: brown sugar and paprika
1/2
teaspoon each: salt, pepper and cayenne
pepper
Mix in a bowl (save
1 tablespoon
of rub for
beer can)
Separate skin from thighs and breasts
with your fingers. Dry the chicken with
paper towels then spread the rub on the
skin, under the skin and inside the
cavity. Using a fork, poke multiple
holes all over the skin (this lets out
the oils).
Beer Can 1 tablespoon
each: ketchup, white vinegar and brown
sugar 1/2 teaspoon hot
sauce 3 crumbled bay leaves 1
tablespoon of saved rub 2
tablespoons of the beer mix all the
above
Very important TEST THE BEER (drink 1
cup)
Open extra holes in top of can, add
the mixture (save enough mix for
basting twice) add remaining beer.
Spray beer can with cooking oil.
Pre heat BBQ to maintain 350 degrees.
Place
chicken on can, plug neck with piece of
fruit or potato Place chicken on BBQ in
area of indirect hear (not over
burner/briquettes). if you know
how to add smoke do so.
Cook for about 40 to 60 minutes until
nicely browned. Brush remaining
bear mix over bird and cook 'til breast
reads 160 to 165 on instant read
thermometer (if you don't have one, get
one) about 20 additional minutes.
Carefully remove bird from BBQ (support
the can) and let rest for a few minutes.
Remove beer can (it is hot and is full
of very hot liquid be very
careful).
ENJOY!
*Submitted by Dr. Vikki's mom, Pam. (She has a thing about beer & butts, so she combined these two passions)
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Victoria M. Foley D.P.M. |
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Woodruff Avenue Suite 211 Long Beach, CA 90808
3771 Katella Avenue, #110 Los Alamitos, California 90720 |
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© Victoria M. Foley
A Southern California Podiatrist Serving Los Angeles and Orange County with Foot & Ankle Care
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