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Cecilia Morris-Parker's toe injury turned out
to be much more, but she has made a full
recovery thanks to the efforts of dedicated
CentraState physicians.
Steps to Recovery:
Overcoming Peripheral Arterial Disease
C
ecilia Morris-Parker identifies herself as a "suspicious New
Yorker," a transplant from Queens. As such, she held off
seeking medical attention for a toe injury that occurred in
2012, despite her difficulty walking. As time passed, though,
and the toe did not heal, 67-year-old Cecilia paid a visit to John
Brandeisky, DPM, FACFAS, board-certified surgeon and podiatrist
and medical co-director of the Central Jersey Wound Treatment
Center at CentraState.
Upon examination, Dr. Brandeisky diagnosed her with a
circulatory disease, which is characterized by a narrowing of
the arteries and limited blood flow to the legs, rather than a
simple toe injury. He urged her to stop smoking, as smoking
is a contributing factor in peripheral arterial disease. "Between
peripheral arterial disease and smoking, she was going to lose
her leg," Dr. Brandeisky says.
Winter 2015 Healthy Directions
