TULSA, OKLA. – After years of decreasing amputations in the United States, rates of non-traumatic lower extremity amputations due to diabetes and related conditions are rising, and Oklahoma is among ...

Compression socks (or compression stockings) gently squeeze the legs, helping push blood from the legs to the heart. They can also help manage and ease swelling associated with certain health ...

As a hunter and outdoorswoman, I have been wearing heated socks for years. Just like my trusty heated vest, they have kept me in the field for longer, enjoying the activities I love, whether that ...

In less than a month, outdoorsman Max Armstrong developed sepsis and lost both of his legs — but, he says, "things can be overcome" Cara Lynn Shultz is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. Her work has ...

Doctors “casually” floated the idea of amputation “in passing,” so he was aware of the possibility. “At first I was like, ‘No, there's no way they're taking my feet,’” he said.

In both instances, I prioritized high-quality hiking gear, particularly footwear and socks. “Proper gear is essential for maintaining comfort and performance—after all, cold, wet ...

She posted sporadically and didn't have a large following, but a series she did counting down the days until her amputation went viral. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

It felt risky to order the socks online, especially since they’re a little pricey and I’m notoriously spending-averse. Yet when they arrived, and my mom and I sunk our cold feet into their plush ...

Subjects with subclinical perfusion were further evaluated by a vascular surgeon prior to the amputation. When indicated, surgical or endoluminal revascularization was performed prior to the ...

If you have diabetes, you're at higher risk for many related health problems, including foot or leg amputation. That's when you have surgery to remove a limb or a digit like a toe or finger.

The best sock boots on the market are typically defined by an elongated ankle shaft that comfortably hugs the calf. More fitted than other styles in the category, you can turn to these when you ...

These socks are airy and breathable—two characteristics that won’t help when the streets are blanketed with several inches of snow. Instead, opt for wool and wool blends. Merino wool is ...