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Correcting hammertoes, claw toes, crossover toes and painful forefoot deformities so the toes lie flat and shoes stop rubbing.

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Diabetic Foot Care

Prevention and treatment of diabetic foot problems: ulcers, infection, Charcot joint collapse and deformity, from offloading and wound care through reconstructive surgery.

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Provo1055 N 300 W, Ste 104

Orem700 W 800 N, Ste 330

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What it is

Diabetic Foot Care

Diabetes damages the nerves and circulation of the feet.

Numbness means injuries go unnoticed, poor circulation means they heal slowly, and weakened bones can collapse, a condition called Charcot foot.Diabetic foot care spans the whole spectrum: protective footwear and callus care, offloading casts for ulcers, surgical cleaning of infection, correction of pressure-causing deformities, and reconstruction of a collapsed Charcot foot.

At a glance

SettingOffice to inpatient

TeamYour PCP and specialists

Ulcer healingWeeks to months

GoalKeep you walking

Performed by

Daniel Hoopes, MD, Foot and Ankle surgeon at Ridgeline Orthopedic Specialists

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Diabetic Foot Care

Who It Helps

Every diabetic patient with numb feet benefits from a baseline orthopedic evaluation.Urgent evaluation is needed for any ulcer, redness, swelling, warmth or a foot that has changed shape.Dr. Hoopes works alongside your primary care physician, endocrinologist, podiatrist and wound care team.

Diabetic Foot Care

What to Expect

Depends entirely on the problem.Office care for footwear and callus management. Total contact casting for ulcers. Outpatient or inpatient surgery for infection, deformity and Charcot reconstruction.Reconstruction is planned carefully around circulation and blood sugar control.We coordinate with Utah Valley primary care, endocrinology and wound care teams, and see new foot wounds the same day. Dr. Hoopes provides this treatment in clinic, in Provo and Orem.

Diabetic Foot Care

Recovery Timeline

Ulcers heal over weeks to months with strict offloading.Reconstruction recovery is long, often three to six months without weight on the foot, then protective footwear for life.The goal is a plantigrade, shoe-able foot that keeps you walking and out of the hospital.

Milestones

Visit 1Baseline foot exam

UlcersStrict offloading

Reconstruction3 to 6 months off foot

For lifeProtective footwear

Diabetic Foot Care

Risks and Considerations

Wound healing problems, infection, hardware failure and the possibility of amputation despite best efforts are real risks in this population.Blood sugar control and circulation drive outcomes more than any surgical technique.We are honest about the odds and aggressive about prevention.

Diabetic Foot Care

Your Surgeons

Dr. Hoopes offers this treatment at the Ridgeline clinics in Provo and Orem.

Dr. Hoopes, MD

Fellowship trained in foot and ankle surgery at the University of Washington and Harborview Medical Center. Twelve years in practice.

Diabetic Foot Care

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Two clinics, one number to call or text. Same-day appointments for acute injuries whenever we can. The front desk will match you with the right surgeon.

Call801-640-0000

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Provo1055 N 300 W, Ste 104

Orem700 W 800 N, Ste 330

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