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Many people with diabetes are at risk of developing wounds on their feet that just won't heal. They're also at risk of getting hardened arteries in their legs, a condition that can be very painful. These issues are what cause some diabetics and some people with peripheral arterial disease to need amputations. But doctors at Mayo Clinic are using a special boot to help prevent amputations and save limbs.
Resource: MayoClinic.com: Diabetes Center
Computerized legs are replacing older mechanical models. Mayo Clinic is testing the technology on a firefighter who lost his leg above the knee in a motorcycle accident.
Resource: Treatment in Orthopedic Surgery
There's nothing like foot pain to make you crazy. That's what an expert at Mayo Clinic says he hears from patients who have a condition called plantar fasciitis [fashee-EYE-tis]. It's very common and can make walking across the room a miserable experience. What can you do about it?
Resource: MayoClinic.com: Plantar Fasciitis