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What To Do If You’re At Risk for Charcot Foot

Though rare, Charcot foot can be a hereditary issue or one brought on by diabetes when the condition begins to cause peripheral neuropathy. If you don’t catch Charcot foot early on and do something about it, it can make the joints in your foot collapse and lead to your foot looking [...] Read More

Why Does Your Ankle Suddenly “Lock Up?”

Has this ever happened to you? You’re doing your normal exercise routine when suddenly, your ankle locks up and you feel pain and stiffness. You’re frustrated because you can’t continue your exercise regimen as normal. So you have to stop, go home, and rest. What’s going on? It could [...] Read More

What to Do About Flat Feet in Children

Flat feet in children have traditionally been ignored by most clinicians. While the condition can cause problems for your child, it can be present but not cause pain or discomfort. As a result, many in the medical community simply overlook the condition. But, flat feet can cause other [...] Read More

Siren Socks: The New System for Preventing Diabetic Foot Ulcers

We are excited to now carry Siren Socks for our at risk diabetic patients. Siren socks are a new innovation that can assist in Diabetic wound prevention. They work by monitoring the temperature of your feet, which allows our physicians to remotely monitor for 'hot spots' before they become a [...] Read More

Should You Be Worried About a Black Toenail?

Is a black toenail something I should be concerned about? I heard it could be melanoma. I think my grandmother may have had it but I can’t remember? Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that accounts for approximately1% of skin cancers. It affects the cells (melanocytes) that give our skin [...] Read More

Coronavirus Is Causing a Pandemic of Foot And Ankle Injuries

What? Coronavirus causes foot, ankle, and lower leg injuries too? It does. But it’s not a direct result of the virus itself. Rather, people feel trapped at home and need some way to get back to their active lifestyles. Others just can’t stand being at home all the time and simply need some [...] Read More

A Quick Guide to Managing Osteoarthritis

The CDC estimates 54.4 million US adults have been told by a doctor they have at least some form of arthritis. More than 100 kinds of arthritis exist. And osteoarthritis is the most common. It occurs when the cartilage that cushions your joints degrades, leaving bone to rub on bone. And [...] Read More

3 Common Foot And Ankle Problems to Watch for As You Age

Ahh, aging. It has its pluses and minuses. On the plus side, you get to retire and relax. On the minus side, you have to watch your physical health a little closer. But if you monitor it and make your health a priority, you can avoid many problems others have to deal with. Here’s three [...] Read More

What to do About Night Foot Cramps

It’s 2:30 AM and you don’t even know it because you’re sleeping so soundly. But then, you wake up and feel pain and spasming in your foot. You angrily get up and walk around, annoying everyone else in the family because they know you’re up at an ungodly hour once again. Foot cramps have [...] Read More

When Should You See a Doctor for an Ankle Sprain?

Undeterred from running by the coronavirus pandemic? As long as you pay attention to social distancing rules, knock yourself out! But what if you sprain your ankle? You may have even less enthusiasm than normal to go see your doctor. Some foot and ankle injuries don’t require a doctor. [...] Read More

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