J. Michael Lunsford, D.P.M., P.C.
Advanced Diagnostic Foot & Ankle Specialist of Cy-Fair


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Patient Education and Support

Foot Care

woman and child feet The human foot is a complex structure of twenty-six bones, plus a network of ligaments, muscles, and blood vessels working together to support the weight of the entire body. Consequently, the feet are subject to many problems, most of which can be detected during a simple examination. Symptoms of serious health disorders such as diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, and arteriosclerosis often manifest in the lower extremity and your podiatrist is well trained to detect these. We have provided some special steps for improved foot care and special notes for the care of women's feet.

Patient Education

Dr. Lunsford especially recommends the handouts on the articles page for detailed information about foot and ankle conditions and treatments. In addition the articles listed below may be helpful.

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Support Organizations

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Hotlines
National Child Abuse Hotline
1.800.422.4453 (1-800-4-A-Child)

The National Domestic Violence Hotline
1.800.799.7233 (1-800-799-SAFE)

Poison Control
1.800.222.1222

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1.800.273.8255 (1-800-273-TALK)

Amputation
Amputee Coalition of America (ACA)
National Amputation Foundation, Inc.

Arthritis
Arthritis National Research Foundation
The Arthritis Research Institute Of America (ARIA)

Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association

Clubfoot
Clubfoot Mailing List

Diabetes
American Diabetes Association
CDC's Diabetes and Public Health Resource
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC)

Running
American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
Disabled Sports USA

Other Podiatry Resources
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
American Podiatric Medical Association
Lyme Disease Info

General Resources
OTCsafety.org: Safe & Effective OTC Medicine Use
Safe Medication

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