DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND

In our continuing effort to provide our patients with the best in podiatric care we are proud to offer diagnostic ultrasound imaging of the foot and ankle right in our office. Much the way x-rays are used in our office to diagnose deformities and fractures of the bones, ultrasound can be instrumental in diagnosing soft tissue abnormalities of the foot such as cysts, abscesses, foreign bodies, neuromas, and ligament or tendon tears and ruptures. In addition, ultrasound can be used to assess healing as it progresses and even aid in the treatment such as guiding the needle into a specific joint or area of inflammation. Having this important diagnostic tool in our office will save our patients time and money because it will decrease the number of follow up visits by eliminating the need to drive to a radiology center and return at a later date for follow up and results.

Dr. Beck and Dr. Deiboldt have received extensive training and are certified in the use of diagnostic ultrasound.

SANDAL AND CLOG ORTHOTICS

New this spring we are proud to offer a new way to wear your orthotics. With custom sandal or clog orthotics you can be casted for a pair of orthotics that are custom made to fit inside a pair of specialized sandals or clogs chosen and purchased by you. There are a variety of styles and colors available from notable brands such as Birkenstock. The orthotics may be covered by your health insurance and we will happily check your benefits at no extra charge.

N.P.W.T. (Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)

This is also known as “vacuum assisted closure” and is a system used to help promote wound healing. It helps to remove infectious materials and fluids from the wound. This treatment can be used on diabetic ulcers and pressure sores of the lower extremity. It helps to provide a moist wound-healing environment which is the standard of care for wound treatment.

DIGITAL X-RAYS

We are now proud to offer state of the art diagnostic digital xray. Digital xrays are more accurate than traditional xrays. It allows the physician to enlarge an area of interest to better view the anatomy and the possible reason for the patient’s complaint. This new tool will help to diagnose some problems that would not be able to be seen on traditional xrays.