Medical Grade Orthopedic Shoes for Patients Affected by Peripheral Neuropathy
What is neuropathy, and why are medical-grade orthopedic shoes so important?
Neuropathy is damage to nerves, and diabetic neuropathy is damage to nerves that occurs as a result of diabetes.
CAUSES
Diabetes is thought to damage nerves as a result of prolonged elevated levels of blood glucose. Diabetic neuropathy can affect different parts of the body, and symptoms can range from mild to severe. Diabetic neuropathy is the most common complication of diabetes. It can also result from smoking, alcoholism, cancer, drugs, or even vitamin deficiencies. It can happen suddenly or can take years to develop.
People with this condition can easily step on a sharp object or something as simple as a rock in their shoe, and not realize that they've injured their foot. They feel absolutely nothing, which puts them at high risk of developing a serious infection, and also on the road to a life-threatening crisis that could lead to amputation.
SYMPTOMS
The most common symptoms are weakness, numbness, tingling, burning, and painful sensations.
More specifically, a patient needs to see their doctor if they experience:
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redness, bruising or swelling
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loss of balance or coordination
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bone or joint pain
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intense reflexes, especially in the ankle
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sharp pains or cramps
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muscle weakness
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cuts, cracks, peelings, or sores
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infections of the skin or toenails
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blisters or ulcers
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calluses or corns
Serious foot issues can be resolved if caught early; that is the GOOD NEWS.
TREATMENTS
The main goal is to manage the disease and relieve symptoms. Treatments can range from over-the-counter pain relievers to prescribed painkillers, as well as anti-seizure medications and topical treatments.
There has been a 65% reduction in diabetes-related amputations over the past 10 years. Some of this can be attributed to the widespread use of orthopedic, ergonomic, and therapeutic shoes, and also from better management and awareness of diabetes.
Find below a few of our BEST-SELLING Medical Orthopedic Shoes to protect the feet at all stages of neuropathy or diabetic-related issues:
Women's Shoes
Lyon
Women sizes: 5 – 10
Width: X-Wide
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Eliza Comfort
Women’s sizes: 6 – 11
Width: Medium, Wide, X-Wide
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Magik
Black, Ecru
Women’s sizes: 36 – 42
Width: X-Wide
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Stella
BLACK
Women’s sizes: 36 – 42 EU
Width: Wide
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Men's Shoes
Nevis Hook & Loop
Men’s sizes: 7 – 11.5, 12, 13, 14
Width: Medium, Wide, X-Wide
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Chaplin Comfort
Men’s sizes: 7.5 – 12, 13, 14, 15
Width: M, W, XW
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Unisex Shoes
Aladin
Black
Unisex sizes: 36 – 48
Width: Wide/X-Wide
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Alvine
Black, Beige
Unisex Sizes: 36 – 48
Width: Wide
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Athos
Black, Bordeau, Navy
Unisex sizes: 36 – 48
Width: X-Wide
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The Stretch Walker
Black (P800)
Men’s sizes: 5 – 15 (available in half sizes)
Women’s sizes: 5 – 17 (available in half sizes)
Width: Wide, X-Wide, XX-Wide
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Don't forget our Best-Selling Diabetic Socks!
CASUAL DIABETIC SOCKS
Providing daily comfort
Sizes: S/M, L/XL
Colour: Black, White
CASUAL LIGHT DIABETIC SOCKS
Providing daily comfort
Sizes: S/M, L/XL
Colour: Black
EDEMA
Comfort sock to accommodate swelling caused by conditions such as vascular disease, lymphedema or injury
Sizes: S/M, L/XL
Colours: Black, White