Your feet are one of the most important parts of your body, carrying you through your daily activities and providing support for your entire body. However, they can also be prone to injury due to overuse, accidents, or underlying medical conditions. When faced with a foot injury, it is essential to seek treatment in order to prevent further damage and promote healing. In this blog, we will discuss five types of treatment options for foot injuries. Read More»
As a diabetic, you need to care for your feet. If your foot is injured, you need to care for it properly to prevent it from worsening. An injury, even a minor one, could result in a severe infection that may eventually lead to a surgical procedure such as scraping out the wound or amputation. If you have an injury, you may be wondering how to care for it. Seek help from a podiatrist to treat any and all foot wounds to ensure they are treated properly and will heal as they should. Read More»
Foot and ankle injuries can cause a lot of problems because they detract from mobility and make it more challenging to engage in athletic activities. Some people are more at risk of foot and ankle injuries due to their habits and/or exercise routines.
The following are seven reasons why some people are more at risk of foot and ankle injuries.
They have poor balance.
A lot of foot and ankle injuries occur because of loss of balance. Read More»
Hammer toe deformity occurs when the middle joint, the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint, of the second through fourth toes, remains in the bent position and can lead to pain or problems walking. The surgical options to fix this deformity generally depend on the severity of the problem. Most, if not all, procedures to fix hammer toes can be done in the office under local anesthetic.
Tendon Release
Tendon release surgery is the easiest way to straighten the toe. Read More»
When you have a pain in your heels every time you walk, you may not want to go out nearly as much as you once did. You may come home and stay there until you absolutely have to leave or you may find yourself sitting a lot more than you once did. If you are living a more sedentary lifestyle because of your heel pain, you need to get treatment for it before you end up with more health problems than just heel pain. Read More»
