If you have been experiencing pain or cramping in your legs and hip muscles while walking, it might be due to a condition of the legs and feet called peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Here at Affiliated Ankle and Foot Care, we use lower extremity vascular examinations to look for this and similar conditions. PAD occurs when there is build up on the walls of your arteries that carry blood to your legs, as well as feet. When this occurs, it causes cramping of your legs and hips.
Our vascular examinations use a lower extremity Doppler, photoplethysmography (PPG), and pulse volume (PV) to properly diagnose your lower extremity conditions. It lets us get an accurate diagnosis without having to guess the cause of your pain and discomfort. As part of the examination, our podiatrist, Dr. Harry Cotler, will look at your feet and ankles, including between your toes to see if you have ulcers or scars, at the skin on your feet, your arch and your heels. This physical examination combined with our advanced technology lets us determine the best course of action for treatment.
Call our podiatry office today at (907) 260-3668 (Foot) to schedule an appointment for a lower extremity vascular examination.
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