Preparation and Recovery Crucial to Foot Surgery
Many conditions of the foot respond to conservative treatment or to palliative measures (to relieve discomfort). When the doctor feels nothing more can be done with conservative therapy and the patient is becoming . . . well, impatient, at his or her lack of progress,...
Are Bunions Giving Your Feet a Hard Time?
For some reason, people often tend to try to ignore bunions. While patients might seek medical help immediately for an ingrown toenail or fungal infection, bunions are considered a normal, if aggravating, part of getting old. It’s only when walking becomes painful or the patient can’t...
Fallen Arches Cause Flat Feet
Fallen arches, flat feet. We’ve all heard these expressions. But what do they mean? And how do you know if you have flat feet (which refer to fallen arches)? Normal feet tend to form a little arc on the underside, like the curve of a rainbow....
Invest in Good Footwear to Protect Your Feet From Injury
Many foot problems could be avoided if people paid more attention to the shoes they wear. While we tend to choose footwear that’s affordable or fashionable, that’s not always a good investment. When comfort and support take a back seat to finances, you could end...