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Caring for the Diabetic Foot

Why Is Diabetic Foot Care Important? As a diagnosed type II diabetic, I know that if my sugar is high, then my skin is dry. My elbows are dry, my hands are dry, and my feet are dry. When the diabetic food dries out, cracking on the heels happens so easily. If dead skin is […]

Most Common Foot and Ankle Problems during COVID-19 – Working from Home or Locked Down

Countries around the world have enforced their own degrees of lock down during the current pandemic. Mostly, people are restricted to go outside and oftentimes work from home. Only businesses that are deemed essential are allowed to remain open and even most types of recreational activities and public places have been closed. For foot health, […]

Foot and Ankle Emergencies

Foot and ankle problems are quite common and because they affect mobility, they should be evaluated as soon as possible. These often occur during chores or projects around the home, work-related tasks, and sports or recreational activities. Acute injuries of the foot may be due to a fall, twisting, and can be very painful and […]

Achilles Tendinitis vs Achilles Tendinosis

Achilles Tendon pain is a relatively common complaint in your podiatrist’s office. After a complete examination and confirmation that it is indeed the tendon itself, it should be determined how long the pain has been bothersome. What extends beyond even the Achilles tendon, is the chronic vs acute nature of a tendon injury…the time that […]

Malignant Melanoma

Living in the sunshine state, we get to enjoy an infinite number of sunny days. Floridians love the beach, boating and engaging in other outdoors activities. Nonetheless, with this great climate comes continuous sun exposure that can increase one’s risk of developing skin cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, the number of new melanoma cases […]

Arthritis of the Big Toe, Ankle and Midfoot Joints

There are more than 100 different types of arthritis, including gout and rheumatoid arthritis. According to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), the most common forms to affect the feet are post-traumatic and osteoarthritis, especially in the big toe, ankle and midfoot joints. Many patients who seek treatment for arthritis assume they’ll […]

What Happens to Untreated Achilles Tendonitis

The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body. This tendon connects the calf muscles to the heel bone and is used when walking, running, standing on toes, jumping, and climbing the stairs. The Achilles tendon is prone to tendinitis, a condition associated with overuse and degeneration. With repetitive stress to the tendon. Other […]

Lapiplasty: a new way to fix your bunion

I’m sure you are familiar with the term bunion. You may even have a bunion or know someone that has a bunion. A bunion also known as hallux valgus causes a “bump” that can be painful while in shoes. A bunion can progress and eventually cause your big toe to sit on top of your […]

Toenail Fungus

The most noticeable signs of toenail fungus is a yellowish or brownish discoloration of the nail. Others can develop thickened nails, rough nails, brittle crumbly nails that may break off, musty smell, separation of the nail from the nail bed, and pain and tenderness. What causes fungal nails? These are due to a fungus spreading […]

Fractured your Toe?

Toe fractures are quite common. These can result from accidents such as kicking something or dropping a heavy object on the toes. Overuse and repetitive stress can also cause broken toes such as in impact sports like basketball and running. A fracture or break in these bones can be painful and can affect how your […]