Foot Clinic

Scope

• Examination and treatment (medical and surgical) of ankle and foot pathology.

Appropriate patients for referral:

• Foot / ankle deformities
• Bunions *
• Ingrown toe nails
• Plantar fasciitis (does not need xray)
• Ganglion cyst
• Foot / ankle pain (need xray)
• Ulcerations of the foot in diabetes / neuropathies (no work up needed)

Please do NOT refer the following patients:

• Referrals for routine foot care including diabetic foot checks
• Referrals for toenail debridement and/or onychomycosis**
• Referrals for orthotics (we cannot get these for patients)
• Pediatric patients age < 18

Documentation required for scheduling an appointment:

• Completed Referral form
• Past Medical History (PMH)
• Current medication list
• Most recent progress note describing condition for which patient is being referred.

*Pre-examination x-rays – usually a standing AP and lateral of the affected foot (feet) is required. X-rays need to be sent to the clinic with the patient

**refer to Derm

Xrays must be less than 1 year old

Revised May 2015

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