Dr. Bill J. Releford, D.P.M., a graduate of the Temple School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, began his practice in 1990 and established the Diabetic Foot Institute, a facility dedicated exclusively to the reduction of diabetes-related amputations in high-risk populations. Dr. Releford is recognized both domestically and internationally as a leader in the field of diabetic limb preservation and wound care, and recently received prestigious awards from the Association of Black Cardiologists and the Regional Black Chamber of Commerce for his contributions to public health. Dr. Releford uses platelet-rich plasma therapy to treat diabetic neuropathy, foot injuries, and chronic non-healing wounds.
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Diabetic Neuropathy Treatment
As a podiatric surgeon based in Los Angeles, I’ve developed a new, cost-effective treatment to manage diabetic neuropathy using the power of regenerative medicine. One aspect of his treatment protocol involves using stem cells and platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP) to facilitate peripheral nerve repair.
My technique involves concentrating the patient’s own nerve growth factors derived from the patient’s own blood. This high concentration of nerve growth factors is then administered on a weekly basis for about a month. Most patients report moderate to significant relief of their symptoms and an overall improvement in the quality of life.
Symptoms of diabetic peripheral neuropathy typically present in one or more of the following ways:
Numbness, tingling and burning sensations in the feet and legs especially at night
Pins and needle sensations
Sharp stabbing pain especially at night
Inflammation and tenderness of the skin
Non-healing ulcerations on the feet and hands
Muscle weakness that makes movement difficult
Loss of balance
PRP Injection Therapy for Treating Heel Pain
Heel pain is a commonly observed phenomenon among people of all ages. The most widely observed types of heel pain affect the bottom of the heel. The pain below the heel occurs due to inflammation of plantar fascia which is the tissue extending from toes to the heel. Taking the first steps when getting out of bed can be excruciating. Cases, where the pain is behind the heel, arise from inflammation of the Achilles tendon which joins the heel to the calf muscles. However, heel pain can also be caused by an array of other medical conditions including bursitis, internal fractures, sprains, arthritis as well as infections.
According to researchers, each mile puts a stress of 60 tons over each foot during a normal walk. As we age, the normal thickness of the fat pads on the bottom of your feet gets thinner, therefore, subjecting our heels to more trauma. Also, gaining as little as 5 pounds can be enough to initiate debilitating heel pain. Wearing shoes without the proper support can be another factor in causing your heels to hurt.
Best therapy at the best facility
Under my expert guidance, the researchers at The Releford Ankle and Foot Institute have developed an innovative PRP therapy for the treatment of heel pain. The Releford Foot and Ankle Institute holds several regenerative medicine patents. For more than 30 years, I have provided advanced procedures and therapies to address foot and ankle medical conditions. You don’t have to suffer, just contact us for a consultation.
Important Wound Care Tips for Diabetics
In most people who have diabetes, wounds and cuts heal slower than in non-diabetics. Diabetes also increases the chance of an infection in minor wounds and cuts. A small cut can turn into a large and very serious complication.
For example, a small injury on the foot can lead to foot ulcers. Diabetic foot ulcers, which are painful sores that can ultimately lead to foot amputation, affect 15 percent of people with diabetes for click here for details