Charcot foot is a crippling condition of the foot bones related to diabetes and poor blood flow to the extremities. The condition is caused by a lack of feeling in the foot, often related to neuropathy. When neuropathy is present, the bones of the foot become weakened and can fracture easily. Due to the lack [...]
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OAM Invites You to Join our Updated Social Media Sites
February 19, 2012 – 8:09 pm
OAM is proud to announce our updated social media sites. We believe the sites give us another avenue to communicate directly with our patients, and educate and inform on a number of orthopaedic related topics. Our Facebook page allows us to connect directly with our patients and fans, providing useful information and tips regarding a [...]
Returning home from an impactful experience
March 3, 2010 – 9:23 pm
Team 6B is home. Started the day by waking up to a failed generator. “Pancake Steve” flipped breakfast for all. We made rounds with Diane Cable. Had to take Jolanda (AKA) back after her wound opened up, it’s probably colonized (infected). We used our first real VAC. Valeri is still under weather so adminstration canceled [...]
