Hope Jacoby is a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine who works to provide treatment for numerous ailments within the lower extremities. She utilizes innovative technologies and state of the art techniques to enhance the quality of life and overall health of her patients daily. Her position as a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine makes Hope Jacoby an imperative member of an individual's health care team. While on the job, Hope and her colleagues are usually the first physicians to discern signs of serious diseases, including cardiovascular conditions and diabetes, because of their impact on the lower extremities – particularly the human foot. Here is a glimpse into some of the many everyday duties of the esteemed podiatric physician and surgeon Doctor Hope Jacoby.
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Hope Jacoby's average day can include:
- Working with patients one-on-one to provide individualized consultations regarding the ongoing treatment of lower extremity conditions and disorders as well as preventive treatment and care.
- Conducting medical testing and examining the results of X-rays and diagnostic tests to accurately diagnose foot ailments including ulcers, bone fractures, skin conditions, tumors, and nail diseases, as well as deformities including imbalance and weakness in the lower extremities.
- Incorporating new technologies in conjunction with modern medical methods to treat lower extremity issues including heel spurs, ingrown nails, bunions, corns, calluses, bone diseases, abscesses, cysts, heel fractures, tendon problems, and arch issues.
- Organizing, establishing, and implementing corrective treatments for patients including orthotics, casts, and protective strapping to soothe, heal, and correct lower extremity deformities.
- Creating dynamic casting for the treatment of ankle and foot sprains, bone fractures, and other relevant injuries that prevent a patient from executing average movement of the lower extremities, such as walking, running, standing, etc.
- Designing treatments to correct unbalanced walking patterns and improve a patient's capacity to move around safely and comfortably.
- Referring individuals to other qualified medical professionals when signs discovered in the lower extremity regions indicate issues including heart disease, kidney disease, or diabetes.
