Q&A with Dr. Douglas Diekevers, DPM What Puts the Diabetic Patient’s Foot at Risk? Dr. Diekevers: Oftentimes, patients with diabetes have problems with their circulation. They’ll have decreased sensation and high blood sugar diminishes the healing process. How Often Should Diabetic Patients See You? Dr. Diekevers: The American Diabetes Association recommends yearly checkups for the […]
Read MoreAnyone who has experienced foot pain may wonder if they’re going to receive a Charcot Foot diagnosis. Foot pain can be troublesome, frightening, and have an impact on nearly every function, as your feet are responsible for supporting you throughout the day. A Charcot Foot diagnosis and the treatment that follows can make it difficult […]
Read MoreIllinois Bone & Joint Institute (IBJI) strives to help patients and people across the world through fundraisers, donation drives and medical mission trips. Our physicians and staff members are dedicated to helping those in need in any way they can. IBJI recently chatted with Dr. Steven Jasonowicz, an IBJI podiatric foot and ankle surgeon who recently took a […]
Read MoreIllinois Bone & Joint Institute (IBJI), the largest independent, physician-owned orthopedic practice in Illinois, welcomes Dr. Bruce Noxon and Dr. Paul Goodman, of The Foot & Ankle Treatment Center, to our practice as of June 1, 2021. Dr. Goodman and Dr. Noxon will continue to provide the same high-quality, affordable care for Glenview and the […]
Read MoreDr. Paul Goodman is a podiatric foot and ankle surgeon. He is one of only a limited number of foot and ankle surgeons who is board-certified in Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery. His specialty areas are reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, arthritis, trauma, deformity correction, arthroscopic surgery, and total ankle joint replacements. Dr. Goodman is […]
Read MoreDr. Bruce Noxon is a podiatric foot and ankle surgeon, who is also board-certified in wound care. His areas of specialty are sports medicine and surgery, reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, arthritis, trauma, deformity correction, and arthroscopic surgery. After completing his residency training in 1999, Dr. Noxon acquired The Foot & Ankle Treatment Center in Glenview, […]
Read MoreJessica was on vacation when she tripped down a step and injured her foot. She later discovered that she had an extra bone in her foot called the accessory navicular bone which was injured from the fall. Keep reading to learn more about Jessica’s accessory navicular foot surgery and the care she received with IBJI’s […]
Read MoreOver the years, Stanley has experienced a variety of health concerns. He came to IBJI’s Dr. Douglas Solway for a second opinion on his venous ulcerations, both legs which would not heal. Keep reading to learn more about Stanley’s venous ulcerations and diabetic foot salvage and amputation. Learn more about foot care at IBJI. Stanley’s […]
Read MoreIn September of 2020, Matthew discovered he had gout. Gout is one of the most common forms of inflammatory arthritis and characterized by severe pain, redness, and tenderness in joints. Gout happens when there’s too much uric acid in the body causing inflammation and pain in the joints. Attacks usually begin in the big toe […]
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