Fourth Quarter Check-Up

Wow! Time flies. Can you believe that we’re now in the last quarter of the year? How have you been doing? At PodiatryCare, PC and the Heel Pain Center, we enjoy seeing our patients regularly. We want them to know that we’re always ready to listen and help. During the fourth quarter, and as the holidays approach, we think it’s time for a check-up. Here are three areas to check before the end of the year.

Feet and ankles

Of course, we have to start with your feet and ankles. One of the best things our patients can do is to look at their feet and ankles daily. This helps them avoid fourth-quarter surprises. For patients with diabetes, daily inspections can be limb-saving — and life-saving. Use your senses to do a check-up. What do you see? Any new smells?

Toenails

We can neglect our toenails throughout the year, and that is a big no-no. Our toenails can be a sign of an injury or an infection. When looking at your toenails, pay attention to color changes, smells, and texture changes. If you see something that is new or concerning, schedule an appointment with your podiatrist. Ingrown toenails are common, too.

Skin

Is your skin moisturized, or is it cracked and peeling? For patients with diabetes, dry skin can be dangerous. It may create cuts or open wounds that can become infected. Have you noticed skin issues like non-healing wounds, blisters, new moles, etc.? These details matter and your podiatrist wants to know.

Our board-certified team of foot and ankle doctors at PodiatryCare, PC and the Heel Pain Center has experience with addressing foot needs, including bunions and hammertoes, pediatric foot care, custom orthotics, heel pain, diabetic foot care, and more. The team includes Dr. Charlotte George, Dr. Matthew Tschudy, Dr. Rebecca Wiesner, Dr. Kristen Winters, and Dr. Laura Vander Poel. We have two locations in Hartford County: 1379 Enfield Street, Enfield, CT, and 1350 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, CT. To schedule an appointment at our Enfield location, call (860) 741-3041; for an appointment at our South Windsor location, call (860) 644-6525.