Certain conditions can affect your feet and make it difficult to stand or walk. In these cases, non-invasive methods may not be enough, and foot surgery may be necessary. Read on to learn about common conditions that require foot surgery and what you should expect during the procedure.
Structural Deformities
Structural deformities like bunions, hammertoes, and flat feet can cause significant discomfort and hinder mobility. In some cases, severe deformities may cause bone and joint damage, which can only be corrected by surgery. Read More»
Foot problems are fairly common. After all, your feet carry a lot of weight and are in use many hours of the day. Plus, you may subject them to tight shoes, high heels, and running long distances before your feet are ready. You don’t always need to see a foot specialist when you have a foot problem, but here are four times it’s a good idea to let a podiatrist check your feet and provide treatment. Read More»
Foot and ankle surgery may seem like a scary proposition. But, in some cases, it is the best option for restoring your health. There are several instances when your doctor may recommend foot and ankle surgery. Here are some of the most common reasons why foot and ankle surgery may be necessary.
You Have a Foot Fracture That Has Not Healed
If you have a foot fracture that is not healing properly, you may need surgery. Read More»
You use your ankles with every step you take. They have to support the weight of practically your whole body! For these reasons, dealing with chronic ankle pain due to arthritis can be pretty frustrating. However, there are a few key ways you can help keep the pain to a minimum.
Wear supportive shoes
Your days of wearing heels and flip-flops are over. Wearing supportive footwear at all times will help keep your ankle stable, thereby minimizing your pain. Read More»
Have you ever noticed, or been told, that your ankles collapse inward as you walk and run? If so, you’re an over-pronator — someone whose ankles pronate, or collapse inward, too much. If you aren’t someone who walks a lot or spends much time on your feet, this may never have any consequences. But if you do walk a lot, run, or participate in sports, you may notice that, over time, your over-pronation makes you prone to certain foot and ankle injuries. Read More»
If you have plantar fasciitis, you know how much pain it can cause you when you’re at rest rather than when you’re moving about. If you have plantar fasciitis but you haven’t been diagnosed with this condition, you should get to the podiatrist to see if you actually have this condition or if you have some other foot problem. You could also have heel spurs or an issue with your arches. Read More»
Severe ankle pain is usually a sign that you may need ankle replacement surgery. Ankle replacement surgery is often the only choice when the ankle is severely damaged through arthritic pain or sporting injuries. The knowledge that you must have surgery is never easy, and it can bring on a lot of anxiety. However, with adequate preparation, recovery time for ankle replacement surgery can be shortened.
Prepare Your Home
An important step in the process of recovery is making sure that your home is ready for you after surgery. Read More»
The shoes you choose to wear can have a big impact on your feet and the health of your feet and ankles as well. If you aren’t wearing the proper footwear daily, it can make a big impact. Your shoes should protect your feet and offer support, in addition to just looking good. If you aren’t sure what type of impact your footwear can have on your feet, read on for some information to help you better understand, and to help you when choosing your footwear. Read More»
If you have diabetes, then your doctor has probably told you to watch out for diabetic foot ulcers. Foot ulcers are sores anywhere on your foot that are slow to heal. Therefore, you have to be very careful to both prevent them from developing and keep them from getting infected. Here is more information about how foot ulcers happen and steps to take to keep them from worsening.
Why Do Diabetics Get Foot Ulcers? Read More»
If you are a diabetic and have started to feel some tingling and numbness across your feet, then you should be reaching out to your podiatrist for some assistance. Diabetics are prone to injuries and healing is often an issue when blood sugar is high. If you want to know more about the types of things that your podiatrist can do for you, then keep reading.
Orthotic Creation
Many people with diabetic neuropathy will start to develop a different type of walk. Read More»
