Podiatry services at Leratong
Diabetes Mellitus is one of the key health conditions Leratong patients are treated for.
Leratong Hospital has added the services of a podiatrist to the range of allied services this hospital already provides.
This healthcare specialist is devoted to assessing, examining, diagnosing and treating or preventing lower limb related complications.
This specialist plays a vital role in the diagnosis and management of systemic and local conditions that may affect the feet and lower limbs such as general foot problems, diabetic foot-related complications (wounds, neuropathic conditions), sport injuries, in-grown toe nails, fungal infections, corns and calluses, arthritis, recurrent strains and sprains.
Diabetes Mellitus is one of the key health conditions Leratong patients are treated for. It is a disorder of carbohydrates metabolism that affects multiple organs throughout the body.
There are many complications associated with this disease and the foot is one of the most commonly affected areas.
A podiatrist is part of a multi-disciplinary team of professionals that are responsible for preventing diabetic complications ranging from loss of sensation to development of bone infections and amputations.
A podiatrist assists in the early recognition of these complications and arranges proper referral.
“We are delighted that this new service will enhance the holistic approach in treating our patients,” says Fikile Oyekanmi, Senior Communication Officer at the hospital.
