alternative foot treatments: laser therapy for nail fungus and autologous platelet concentrate...
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Learn about 2 alternative foot treatments, laser therapy for nail fungus and autologous platelet concentrate (APC) treatment. Laser Therapy is an alternative to oral and topical medications, and is much more effective in treating stubborn nail fungus. Autologous Platelet Concentrate Treatment is an alternative to surgery that is recommended for treating plantar fasciitis and foot diabetes, as well as other foot ailments. Watch the PowerPoint to learn more about these treatments.TRANSCRIPT
DR. ANGELA DRURY
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Alternative Foot Treatments
BACKGROUND
Over 20 years Experience
Conservative
Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon
Member of APMA
Offices in Albuquerque, NM and Austin, TX
Use the safest, least invasive and most
balanced treatments available to return patients to
an active lifestyle as quickly as possible
MISSION
To educate patients so they can beadvocates oftheir health
MISSION
Poor Results with Traditional Treatments
FOCUS
TWO ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS
Laser Therapy Alternative to Oral and Topical Medications Treats:
Fungal Nails
Autologous Platelet Concentrate (APC) Treatment Alternative to Surgery Treats:
Plantar Fasciitis Diabetes Tibial Dysfunction Achilles Tendonitis Neuroma Neuropathic and Trophic Ulcers
Laser Therapyfor Fungal Nails
ALTERNATIVE FOOT TREATMENT
Topical Medications
TRADITIONALLY…
Oral Medications
Side Effects (potentially harmful)
Ineffective
TROUBLE WITH TRADITIONAL METHODS
o Variable Results
o Expensive
o Frustrating
Safe & Alternative Treatment
No side effects, contrastto oral medications
87% Effective
FDA-Approved
Painless
Affordable
WHY LASER THERAPY?
HOW DOES LASER THERAPY WORK?
Beam of Light shone on nail
Penetrates to Kill All Fungus
3 treatments/4 months to clear all fungus
Paint toenails after first appointment
No side-effects
AFTER-CARE
DOES INSURANCE COVER THIS?
Affordable Elective cosmetic surgery
Payment Plans Available
Autologous Platelet Concentrate (APC) Treatment
ALTERNATIVE FOOT TREATMENT
WHAT IS AUTOLOGOUS PLATELET CONCENTRATE PROCEDURE?
90% clinical success rate
Plantar Fasciitis
Tibial Dysfunction
Achilles Tendonitus
Neuroma
Neuropathic and Trophic Ulcers
Less expensive
Less invasive
Little or no scarring
Short recovery time
Natural
ALTERNATIVE TO SURGERY
HOW IS APC MADE?
20-50cc of patient’s blood
Red blood cells and plasma separated Plasma contains autologous
platelets
APC is available to use as needed
Process takes less than 15 mins.
Platelets contain body’s growth factors
Injected at site of ailment
4-6x natural growth factors
Accelerated healing
HOW DOES APC WORK?
AFTER-CARE
May cause localized soreness
Tylenol
Ice and Heat as needed
Walker Boot
Bedrest and minimal activity for 4-7 days
DOES INSURANCE COVER THIS?
APC Procedure is covered by:
Medicare
Most InsuranceCompanies
Workers Compensation
"My husband is living proof these injections work! Thank you, Dr. Drury. You are truly an amazing woman!!!" - Vida T.
CONTACT
Dr Angela Drurydr.angela.drury@comcast.netwww.angelafootdoctor.comyoutube.com/drangeladrurylinkedin.com/in/drangeladrury facebook.com/angelafootdoctortwitter.com/drangeladruryplus.google.com/109803961796851450922/posts
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Albuquerque, NM LocationAustin, TX Location
(505) 663-8800(512) 328-0773
101 Hospital Loop, #115 2312 Western Trails, #103 Albuquerque, NM 87109Austin, TX 78745
Dr. Angela Drury
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