Loss of sensation and poor blood supply put the diabetic’s feet
at tremendous risk for developing non-healing ulcers. Diabetics with
foot ulcers often require hospitalization and all too often the infected,
non-healing ulcer leads to amputation. It is estimated that 85% of these
amputations could have been prevented by proper foot care. For these
patients, the goal is to identify areas of the diabetic foot that are
at risk for developing an ulcer and then construct an orthotic to protect
that area. The same high-tech, C.A.F.F. system
that we use to diagnosis foot dysfunction also allows us to identify
the high pressure areas of the foot. The C.A.F.F. system allows Dr.
Davies to put the diabetic patient in shoes with insoles that protect
their feet. In addition these shoes and insoles are often covered by
Medicare and can be provided at no cost to the patient.
