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Foot and Ankle Care for People with Diabetes: Tips and Strategies for Maintaining Good Foot Health

Roughly 37 million people in the US have diabetes. Of those millions, roughly half struggle with nervous system damage to their feet or hands caused by diabetes. This major complication means that diabetics have to take exceptional care of their feet. High blood sugar levels can cause nerve [...] Read More

6 Signs It’s Time to Seek Professional Help from Foot and Ankle Specialists

Our feet and ankles allow us to get through a lot in our daily lives. They support our body weight, allow us to stand, walk, and run. They help us maintain balance and stability. Feet and ankles are also complex; each foot has 26 bones and 33 joints! Unfortunately, this means that foot and [...] Read More

How Athletes Can Take Care of Their Feet This Summer

As summer approaches, athletes should take extra precautions to keep their feet safe during training and competition. With warmer weather and outdoor activities, it's important to protect your feet from injury and infection. Here are some tips on how athletes can keep their feet safe over the [...] Read More

Tips for Handling Ingrown Toenails Before Summer & Sandal Season

Summer is a time for sandals, flip-flops, and spending time outside. However, if you're dealing with an ingrown toenail, wearing shoes can be painful and uncomfortable. Ingrown toenails can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetics, trauma to the nail, and poor nail care. Luckily, [...] Read More

How to Manage Talar Dome Lesions

The ankle joints are comprised of the articulation of the tibia, fibula, and talus. The top of the talus is aptly named for its shape and called the talas dome. As with all joints, the surfaces are covered with articular cartilage which is smooth and provides for efficient shock absorption [...] Read More

Options for Treating Toenail Fungus

Toenail fungus, commonly known as onychomycosis, is a fungal infection that can spread from one toenail to another, as well as to the skin on the feet and other parts of the body. The fungus can easily be spread from one person to another through contact with infected items such as socks and [...] Read More

Tips for Protecting Your Feet and Ankles in the Winter

We’ve all got that one friend who insists that it’s OK to wear flip-flops and shorts year-round. Truth be told, it’s really not a good decision for maintaining feet and ankle health. The wellbeing of your feet and ankles in the winter is often forgotten, often resulting in injuries and [...] Read More

Common Winter Foot Injuries and How to Avoid Them

The holiday season is upon us. Along with all the festivities, the unpredictability of inclement weather is also ushered in. The arrival of the winter season typically brings plummeting temperatures, snow and ice which can cause common winter foot injuries and most are actually avoidable. [...] Read More

How the HYPERBLUE Plus Nail Laser Treats Toe Fungus

Did you spend another summer keeping your toes hidden from the world? Did you skip trips to the beach and decline invitations to the pool? Have your toenails become so discolored and brittle that you are embarrassed to have anyone see them? North Texas Foot and Ankle is pleased to inform you [...] Read More

Why Bunion Correctors are Bad

Bunions are one of the most common foot ailments that humans can suffer from. A bunion occurs when the first long bone of the forefoot shifts, causing the big toe to shift towards the remaining toes. This results in the bony bump that seemingly grows on the joint at the base of your big toe. In [...] Read More

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