Plantar fasciitis can be really hard to shake once it sets in. That nagging pain and pulling sensation from your heel to your arch can make it tough to walk around, let along run or exercise. So many patients partially recover with rest, but then their plantar fasciitis comes back. If you’ve had this experience, you need to carefully look at your habits and lifestyle and determine what you’re doing to irritate your foot.…
Read More »If your arthritis has gotten so bad that the cartilage between your talus (ankle) and shin bones has been destroyed, your podiatrist may recommend a total ankle replacement surgery or ankle arthroplasty. During this procedure, a doctor would replace the cartilage in your ankle with metal bearings that firmly attach to the bones. Read on to learn more answers to questions you may have about this procedure. How Does this Surgery Help Your Arthritis?…
Read More »If you have diabetes, you probably know the medical condition can affect your feet. You may even have neuropathy already and notice a reduction in sensation in your feet along with a decrease in circulation. These foot complications of diabetes create an ideal setting for foot ulcers, infections, and wounds that are slow to heal. Foot wounds are a serious threat when you have diabetes, since a wound can lead to amputation, so you should seek prompt treatment when you notice a foot injury.…
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