Links to Sites and Resources we recommend
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) is a professional society of more than 7,000 foot and ankle surgeons. Founded in 1942, ACFAS seeks to promote the art and science of foot, ankle and related lower extremity surgery; address the concerns of foot and ankle surgeons; ensure superb patient care; and advance and improve standards of education and surgical skill.
Foot Health Facts
This is my top pick for foot and ankle patient information. The consumer site for The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons’ has a multi-media resource library that is filled with valuable foot and ankle health-related articles, videos and podcasts developed by physician members for your reference.
American Podiatric Medical Association
Founded in 1912, the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), headquartered in Bethesda, MD, is a leading resource for foot and ankle health information. Currently, the organization represents a vast majority of the estimated 15,000 podiatrists in the country.
APMA's Foot Health List
Another good source for foot and ankle patient information. The consumer site for the American Podiatric Medical Association has foot health information pages on the more common foot conditions and treatments.
American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
The website for the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS) has information on Board Qualification and Board Certification in Foot and Ankle Surgery.
The American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery is recognized by the Joint Committee on the Recognition of Specialty Boards of the Council on Podiatric Medical Education under the authority of the American Podiatric Medical Association as the specialty board to conduct a certification process in Podiatric Surgery.
American Board of Podiatric Medicine
The website for the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM) has information on the board qualification and certification of podiatrists in the specialty of podiatric orthopedics and primary podiatric medicine.
The American Board of Podiatric Medicine is recognized by the Joint Committee on the Recognition of Specialty Boards of the Council on Podiatric Medical Education under the authority of the American Podiatric Medical Association as the specialty board to conduct a certification process in Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine.
American Diabetes Association and the Denver ADA
The website for the American Diabetes Association has a wealth of information geared at both the individual patients as well as professionals. This is a great resource.
ADA Foot Complications
A page from the American Diabetes Association website with information on Foot Complications.
ADA Neuropathy
A page from the American Diabetes Association website with information on Neuropathy.
ADA Foot Care
A page from the American Diabetes Association website with general recommendation for Foot Care.