March 15, 2013

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The Cochrane Collaboration Weighs In On Pressure and Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Posted by Stephanie Zakala

Foot ulceration is a significant complication associated with diabetes with pressure often playing a pivotal role in wound formation.  These wounds can have devastating complications, with their presence often predicting the need for future amputation.  In fact, every 30 seconds, a limb is lost to diabetes. Amputation presents a significant health risk to patients, and is a major contributor to morbidity.  A recent Cochrane Review further emphasizes the critical role that pressure plays in ulcer formation, and thus, the need for pressure-sensing and alerting devices. This review from the Cochrane Wounds Group focused on examining literature that has studied pressure-relieving...
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September 07, 2012

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Diabetic Foot Ulcer Prevention: Best Practices

Posted by Amanda Hehr

Dr. Perry Mayer is the principal at The Mayer Institute (TMI) in Hamilton, Ontario. TMI is one of Canada's preeminent Preventative Diabetic Foot Care, Advanced Wound Care and Diabetes Education clinics. Dr. Mayer and his team are strongly committed to advancing technologies and prevention practices in the area of diabetic foot care, and Orpyx is thrilled to have him as a valued member of our Medical and Technical Advisory Board. 

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February 17, 2012

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NY Times Health: Does Foot Form Explain Running Injuries?

Posted by Amanda Hehr

The members of Harvard University’s men’s and women’s distance running squads participated in a study that produced the surprisingly controversial finding that how a person runs may affect whether he or she winds up hurt. The study findings, the first actually associating heel striking with injury, are likely to fuel the continuing and not-always civil debate about whether barefoot running is better.

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January 27, 2012

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Travel Foot Care Tips for Diabetics

Posted by Amanda Hehr

Great article posted by Lee C Rogers of the Southern Arizona Limb Salvage Alliance on common sense diabetic foot care. http://diabeticfootonline.blogspot.com/ As the holidays approach, many of us travel by car or plane to be with family and friends. In someone with diabetes, this increase in activity can place the foot at risk for complications, like ulcers or infections. Here are some common sense tips to prevent foot problems from ruining your holiday. 1. Wear sensible shoes and socks  While this seems logical, it commonly leads to problems. Realize that airport transfers and travel will increase the number of steps per day...
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January 13, 2012

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Welcome to Orpyx.com!

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Orpyx came in to existence to help address a huge problem that we in medicine and surgery face on a daily basis—the problem of diabetes and complications of diabetes. My name is Dr. Breanne Everett and I am a resident in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Calgary. We get consulted regularly to help deal with the problem of diabetic foot complications (including ulcers and infection). Many of these problems stem from one of the main complications of diabetes, “peripheral neuropathy” (or, numb feet). With feedback, people are unaware when damage is being done and...
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