Our Foot & Ankle Blog
Follow this medical blog to understand the various foot and ankle conditions that can affect athletes and ordinary people and keep them from the activities they love. We also cover a variety of treatment options that can get a sufferer back on his feet.
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Learn more about Bunions — causes, symptoms, and treatmentsDid you know that around one in four people in the U.S. have bunions? So if you have them, you are definitely not alone. But bunions won't go away on their own.
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Diabetic Foot and Leg ComplicationsDiabetes can cause serious problems to your feet and legs.
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5 Common Foot ProblemsA bunion is often seen as a bump on the side of the big toe that can be very painful. This bump is caused by a shift in the alignment of the bone at the base of the big toe.
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Treating Foot BlistersA blister is a small pocket of fluid that forms on your body. These bubbles can develop after a burn, infection, insect bite, or trauma.
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Don’t let Bunions Keep You From Doing The Things You LoveThe visible bump on the side of your big toe actually reflects changes in the bony framework of the forefoot
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What is a High Ankle Sprain?A high ankle sprain can be more complicated because it involves five ligaments connecting the two bones of the lower leg.
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Reduce Risk for Blood Clots While TravelingWhile traveling it is important to stretch and move your legs to prevent blood clots.
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Foot Myths BustedCommon foot myths. Know the facts.
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Watch for Heel Pain over Your Spring Break VacationSudden increases in activity following several months of no activity can result in the most common cause of heel pain know as plantar fasciitis.
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Thousands of Foot Injuries Can be Prevented Each YearLawn care season is nearly back. Protect your feet and the feet of those around them when using rotary-blade lawnmowers.