In this Issue:

Happy 4th of July!

Question of the

Month

Diabetic Friendly

Recipe

Take Your Feet to

the Beach!

July 2014

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Celebrate Our Independence! “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are

created equal, that they are endowed, by their Creator,

with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are

Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.”

Remember these words as you celebrate the 4th of July!

Many people show their patriotism in all sorts of ways,

especially on their feet! If you have an interesting foot

picture, feel free to email it to us and we will post it on

our Pinterest and Facebook page.

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Happy 4th of July!

July 2014 Community Foot Specialists

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Question of the Month

How do I know when it is time for me to have surgery?

by Dr. Bridget E. Brondon

Hopefully if you are asking this question, you are

talking about elective procedures, such as correction

of bunions, tailors bunions, hammertoes, or removal

of warts, ganglion cysts, or neuromas. The answer

to this question would be entirely different if it was

something emergent relating to infection or

gangrene. Emergency surgeries are just that —

emergent. They must be done as soon as possible.

In regards to elective procedures, there are a few

variables to consider. I often tell a patient that they

will be the best person to answer this question

because for most people, there will come a time

when having surgery sounds less bad than dealing

with the pain/discomfort of the problem itself.

That is the first sign that you should likely start to

consider surgery more seriously. Secondly, elective

cases can be done at any time, so finding a time in

your schedule that you can be fairly inactive for an

average 1-2 months will be important. It would not

be a good idea to schedule a procedure right before a

big project at work or a family vacation, since it will

be more difficult for you to participate due to

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A restrictions after surgery. This will help to improve

your overall healing and the success of the

surgery. Lastly, if you will be having surgery on

your right foot, it is also important to note that it is

against the law to drive with a surgical shoe, fracture

boot, or cast on your foot, so while it is necessary to

be wearing any of these, you will need to arrange for

others to help transport you places that you need to

go.

Make sure to give your surgeon at least 2-3 months

notice before you would like to have your surgery

scheduled in order to complete all the paperwork

and coordinate with the hospital as well as the

doctor to schedule the procedure. Have 2-3 dates in

mind that would work for you, just in case the

doctor or hospital is unable to accommodate your

first request. Also, if you are going to need disability

paperwork filled out, it is best to get in to the doctor

as soon as possible as these forms are often lengthy

and can take up to 1-2 weeks to fill out. If you have

any further questions, don’t hesitate to contact our

office and we will help answer them as best we can!

July 2014 Community Foot Specialists

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BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches (Ten Servings)

Diabetic Friendly Recipe

Ingredients:

• 6 fresh ears of corn

• 2 tablespoons snipped fresh oregano or 2

teaspoons dried oregano, crushed

• 2 tablespoons snipped fresh thyme or 2

teaspoons dried basil, crushed

• 1 tablespoon snipped fresh tarragon or 1

teaspoon dried basil, crushed

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Grilled Herb Corn on the Cob (Six Servings)

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

(Serving Size: 1 Ear of Corn)

Calories .......... 86

Fat .................. 3 g

Carbs .............. 14 g

Cholesterol ..... 0 mg

Sodium ........... 108 mg

Fiber ............... 2 g

Sugars ............. 2 g

Protein ............ 2 g

Directions:

1. In a 3½ or 4 quart slow cooker, combine onions and the

water; set aside. Trim fat from meat. If necessary, cut

meat to fit into the cooker. In a small bowl, combine chili

powder, pepper, garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon of the

cumin. Sprinkle mixture evenly over meat; rub in with your

fingers. Place meat in cooker.

2. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 8 to 9 hours or on

high-heat setting for 4 to 4½ hours.

3. Using a slotted spoon, remove meat and onions from

cooker. Place onions in separate bowl. Using two forks, pull

meat apart into shreds.

Ingredients:

• 2 medium onions, cut into thin wedges

• ½ cup water

• 2-2½ pound boneless pork sirloin roast

• ½ teaspoon chili powder

• ½ teaspoon ground cumin

• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 cup bottled low-calorie barbecue sauce

• ¼ cup cider vinegar

• 1 tablespoon honey

• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger

• 10 whole wheat hamburger buns, split and

toasted

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

(Serving Size: 1 Sandwich)

Calories ........... 251

Fat ................... 5 g

Carbs ............... 27 g

Cholesterol ..... 57 mg

Sodium ........... 587 mg

Fiber ............... 3 g

Sugars ............. 7 g

Protein ............ 23 g

Directions:

1. Peel back corn husks and discard silks. Soak in cold water for 15 minutes; pat dry.

2. In a small bowl, combine oregano, thyme, and tarragon; set aside. In another small bowl, combine oil,

salt, and pepper.

3. Brush corn with oil mixture. Sprinkle corn with herb mixture.

4. Place corn on a grill rack. Grill for 10 to 12 minutes or until corn is tender. It is usually done when you see

golden brown spots.

5. Cut ears in half and serve (optional).

4. In a large bowl, combine barbecue

sauce, vinegar, honey, ginger, and the

remaining ¼ teaspoon of cumin. Add

shredded meat; toss gently to coat. Fill

each bun with meat mixture. Add about

one tablespoon of the onions and serve.

July 2014 Community Foot Specialists

Community Foot Specialists exists to provide patient

centered, high-quality foot and ankle care. Our services

are delivered by knowledgeable, compassionate

podiatrists and a professional, caring staff, in a

welcoming environment at convenient locations.

Community Foot Specialists

Podiatrists Proudly Serving Dayton & Springfield, OH

Phone: (937)426-9500

Phone: (937)322-7607

Fax: (855)482-2337

www.daytonfeet.com

patientrelations@daytonfeet.com

Thank you for all of your referrals, we appreciate them!

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please submit them to patientrelations@daytonfeet.com or let your

front desk receptionist know. We look forward to hearing from you!

Take Your Feet to the Beach!

Page 4

Summer is here! Many of us are heading to the beach to

escape our daily distractions and enjoy this nice, summer

weather. There are loads of activities you can do at the

beach or you can simply relax. Regardless of how you

choose to spend your time, you should still be mindful of

your feet.

Most of the following barefoot tips apply to all beaches,

but other tips depend on which beach you visit:

• If on a sandy beach, the sand could get really hot. If

the sand is too hot, opt for flip flops or sandals so you

don’t burn your feet.

• If on a rocky beach, your feet could easily get injured.

You should definitely wear shoes.

• Watch where you step! Some beaches are dirty and

littered. You could injure yourself on items like

broken beer bottles, glass, or other sharp objects.

• Again, watch where you step! Be careful not to step

on twigs, large rocks, broken shells, sea urchins, or

jelly fish (they can still sting you if they wash up on

shore). Also, while in the water, beware of stonefish.

These are fish that look like stones or rocks. They are

often buried in the sand in shallow water or close to

coral reefs. If stepped on, the spikes on their backs

release a venom that can lead to severe pain,

paralysis, and heart failure.

• If your skin gets cut while on the beach, do not go

into the water. The bacteria in oceans can cause an

infection.

• Apply sunscreen to the tops and bottoms of your feet.

Although rare, deadly skin cancers can occur on the

foot.

• Wear shoes if you have diabetes because foot injuries

take a longer time to heal. Also, skin breaks on a

diabetic foot have a higher risk for becoming infected

and resulting in ulcers. In addition, diabetes causes

poor blood circulation and numbness. If you are

diabetic, you may not be able to feel a foot injury.

Whether you are playing beach volleyball, throwing

Frisbees, reading a book, or building sand castles, please

remember to take care of your feet!