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Tel: 239-430-3668Foot Care for the Holidays
The holidays mean shopping, running errands, working, visiting family, and all of the holiday traditions. Unfortunately, all these activities can add up to painful feet. Apply these foot care tips to keep your feet happy and healthy during the holidays. Wear comfortable shoes: If you have a busy day lined up, it is best to […]
Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
There are two main types of arthritis — osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis that cause damage to the joints in different ways. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. This involves wear and tear damage to the joint’s cartilage which is the hard, slick coating on the ends of bones. Without the cartilage, the bone […]
Post-Thanksgiving Gout Flares
We hope you enjoyed this year’s Thanksgiving with your families. But along with getting together with loved ones means indulging in all the holiday food. Mashed potatoes and gravy, pumpkin pie, turkey with all the stuffing, duck, beef, pork, bacon, high fructose corn syrup, seafood, caviar, and alcohol, especially beer can lead to toe pain […]
Local Artist Spotlight – Interview with Tiite Baquero
If you’re a patient of Family Foot & Leg Center, then you’re no stranger to the artwork of Tiite Baquero. Some of Tiite’s artwork is on display at several Family Foot & Leg Center locations.
World Diabetes Day – Preventing Amputations
November 14 is World Diabetes Day. There are a number of diabetes-related complications among them are cardiovascular disease, nerve damage, kidney damage, eye damage, various skin conditions, and serious foot ulcer. Lower extremity amputations are among the most preventable of these complications. With proper care and attention to checking the feet at least once a […]
Got Gout?
Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis that affects joints, most commonly the big toe joint. Sometimes the symptoms may get worse or gout flares. Repeated bouts of gout can lead to gouty arthritis. Most commonly affected are the toe joints, the ankle and the knee. The symptoms may include pain, usually intense heat redness […]
Peabody and Reverse Peabody Bunionectomy Follow-up
This follow-up shows the recovery journey after a Peabody and reverse Peabody bunionectomy. At her check-up, the patient’s range of motion is good, she’s active, and she’s back to her normal activities — with virtually no scar, minimal joint stiffness, and very little pain. It’s a great illustration of what minimally invasive bunion surgery can […]
Bone and Joint Action Week 2021
October 12 to 20, 2021 is Bone and Joint Action Week, focused on arthritis, pain, trauma, osteoporosis, and childhood bone and joint conditions. More than half of Americans over the age of 18 are affected by some form of musculoskeletal condition. This becomes more prevalent with advancing age. Bone and joint conditions are among the […]
World Arthritis Awareness Day – October 12, 2021
World Arthritis Day is a global awareness day held every year on the 12th of October. This condition affects a large part of the world’s population and yet often gone overlooked. Studies have shown that foot or ankle osteoarthritis can lead to disabling pain in as many as 7 out of 10 patients. This leads […]
Fungal Disease Awareness Week 2021
Fungal Disease Awareness Week is September 20-24, 2021. CDC and partners have organized this week to highlight the importance of early diagnosis of fungal diseases to provide timely treatment. Some fungal diseases go undiagnosed and cause serious infections. Increased awareness about fungal diseases is one of the ways to improve early recognition and reduce delays […]
