Meriden CT Podiatrist: March 2009

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Foot Doctors most searched docs on AOL

Going to visit the doctor can be a nerve-racking experience. Even if you are just going for a check-up, you don't want them to discover any hidden health problems. And if you are experiencing health issues, you may be scared to hear the prognosis. Either way, you are lucky in the United States to be able to find a doctor who specializes in any health problem you may encounter. Take a look at our top searched list to see which types of doctors of doctors are most in demand.
The top searched doctor on our list must be in high demand from women. WIth high heels getting higher every year, (I saw a 6" pair in stores this weekend!), it's no wonder everyone is looking for foot doctors.
Top Searched Doctors on AOL Search:
1. Foot doctor
2. Heart doctor
3. Dermatology doctor
4. Eye doctor
5. Orthopedic doctor
6. Diabetes doctor
7. Holistic doctor
8. Eye, ear, nose and throat doctor
9. Plastic surgery doctor
10. Thyroid doctor.
Source: AOL Hot Searchs via Dr. Robert Fridman.
Dr. Tina A. Boucher, DPM
Central Connecticut Foot Care, LLC
Podiatrist in Meriden CT
http://www.centralctfootcare.com/
Order your free copy of our books "Why Do My Feet Hurt?" and "Heal My Heel!" today!

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Ankle Arthroplasty

A study by researchers in Switzerland suggests that revision arthroplasty may be a good alternative for failed total ankle arthroplasty. Co-authors of the study, Beat Hintermann, MD, and Alexej Barg, MD, conducted a prospective study that evaluated the ankles of 37 patients who had a failed total ankle arthroplasty. A total of 19 women and 18 men underwent revision arthroplasty using a three-part ankle prosthesis at an average of 4.4. years after their initial arthroplasty. Causes for the revision arthroplasty included loosening of one component (29 ankles), loosening of both components (7), granuloma (1) formation, and pain (9). Surgeons used 20 standard components for the talus and 19 standard components for the tibia for the revision arthroplasty. A mean follow-up of three years revealed that nearly 65 percent of the ankles were pain-free, there was a 33-point increase in AOFAS scores, and 78 percent satisfaction. “The hindfoot score improved from 39 to 72 at the mean follow-up of 3 years,” Hintermann says.
From the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, http://www.acfas.org/.

Dr. Tina A. Boucher, DPM
Central Connecticut Foot Care, LLC
Podiatrist in Meriden CT
http://www.centralctfootcare.com/
Order your free copy of our books "Why Do My Feet Hurt?" and "Heal My Heel!" today!

Monday, March 16, 2009

New Book!

Dr. Tina A. Boucher recently had her first book published called "Why Do My Feet Hurt?" in February 2009. The book, being offered for FREE to local residents (in Connecticut), gives you an idea why you might be having pain in your feet. Mentioned in this book are bunions, diabetic foot care, arthritis, sports and dance injuries, hammertoes, fungal toe nails, ingrown toe nails and so much more. You can learn what a podiatrist does, what to do when you are in pain, and how certain technologies have helped the field of podiatry. Interested people should visit our website, http://www.centralctfootcare.com/ and fill out the form to get their FREE copy. If you still feel that you need assistance in understanding why your feet hurt, please call our office at 203-238-3668 to make an appointment. Same day appointments are sometimes available!