Reports suggest that about 75% of the people in the United States suffer from foot problems at some time in their lives. Regarded as one of the most complex parts of the body, the foot is made up of 26 bones connected by many joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. The feet are prone to different …
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A diabetic foot ulcer is an open sore or wound that occurs in a person with high blood sugar. It is commonly located on the bottom of the foot. All people with diabetes can develop foot ulcers and foot pain, but in some people, the skin does not heal and can progress into an ulcer …
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Infection is a major factor that restricts proper wound healing. A wound can become septic, if bacteria grow within the damaged skin of a wound. Appropriate management of injuries is important to prevent wounds from becoming septic. Chronic wounds can be the result of surgery incisions, major trauma injury to the skin, deep burns, or …
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Whether your podiatry practice is large or small, it will benefit from successful delegation to competent staff. All too often, delegation is something that is put off when, in reality, it should be the first thing to consider when you are looking at efficient office and time management. There are many reasons why podiatrists procrastinate …
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When it comes to podiatry billing, there are only two options: hire an in-house team, or outsource the job to a third-party company. Which road will you take? In this blog, Hippocratic Solutions will discuss the benefits of outsourcing your podiatry billing to a professional medical billing company. If you choose the right company for …
