Brooklyn Diabetic Feet

Diabetic Foot Care Videos:

Did you know that Diabetic Patients with foot problems such as neuropathy, circulation and orthopedic deformities such as bunions and hammertoes are entitled to a pair of shoes on a yearly basis? There are molded orthopedic shoes with special inserts to prevent you from pain infection and wounds. We can provide you with these shoes after a complete examination.
Many diabetics need special prescription footwear. The various types include:

• Custom-made shoes.
  When extremely severe deformities are present, a custom-made shoe can be constructed from a cast or model of the patient's foot. These cases are rare. With extensive modifications of in-depth shoes, even the most severe deformities can usually be accommodated.
• External shoe modifications.
  This involves modifying the outside of the shoe in some way, such as modifying the shape of the sole or adding shock-absorbing or stabilizing materials.
• Healing shoes.
  Immediately following surgery or ulcer treatment, some type of shoe may be necessary before a regular shoe can be worn. These include custom sandals (open toe), heat-moldable healing shoes (closed toe), and post-operative shoes.
• In-depth shoes.
  The in-depth shoe is the basis for most footwear prescriptions. It is generally an oxford-type or athletic shoe with an additional 1/4- to 1/2-inch of depth throughout the shoe, allowing extra volume to accommodate any needed inserts or orthoses, as well as deformities commonly associated with a diabetic foot. In-depth shoes also tend to be light in weight, have shock-absorbing soles, and come in a wide rande of shapes and sizes to accommodate virtually any foot.