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Can a Flexible Hammertoe Deformity Be Reversed Without Surgery?

Jul 18, 2025

A flexible hammertoe can cause bothersome symptoms that worsen over time. Learn how to turn matters around without surgery.

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5 Signs It May Be Time to Consider Bunion Surgery

Jul 01, 2025

If little seems to help your bunion frustrations, it’s time for specialized treatment. Here are five potential signs it’s time to consider bunion surgery.

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Lower Extremity Ulcers: The Importance of Early Expert Wound Care

Jun 04, 2025

Lower extremity ulcers are common and, if they go ignored, risky. Here’s a closer look at these wounds, including why early intervention matters.

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Flat Foot Pain: 5 Non-Surgical Treatment Options That Can Help

May 01, 2025

Flat foot pain is a common issue that you don’t want to ignore. Read on to learn more about five non-surgical treatment options that can ease your pain and protect against complications.

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How to Keep Toenail Fungus From Spreading

Apr 11, 2025

Toenail fungus can easily spread to your other nails — as well as to other people. To keep toenail fungus under control, consider these proven prevention tips from an expert.

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5 Tips for Healthy Feet While Managing Diabetes

Mar 17, 2025

Diabetes can impact your feet in a variety of ways. Consider these proven tips for keeping your feet healthy, so you can stay fully functional — and even thrive — long-term.

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How to Find the Best Podiatrist in Northridge, California

Feb 13, 2025

If you live in Northridge, California, and need foot or ankle care, it’s time to find a quality podiatrist. Here’s a look at how to find the practice that best fits your needs.

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When to See a Specialist About Your Wound

Jan 13, 2025

If you have a bothersome or lingering wound on your lower leg, ankle, or foot, it may be time to seek professional care. Learn more about the warning signs that indicate that you should do so as soon as possible.

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Regain Pain-Free Movement With a Total Ankle Replacement

Dec 12, 2024

If ankle pain interferes with your life, you may be a candidate for total ankle replacement. Learn how this procedure can help you regain pain-free mobility.

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Why Diabetes Patients Need to Pay Special Attention to Their Foot Care

Nov 01, 2024

Diabetes can impact many areas of your wellness. Learn why paying special attention to your foot health matters when you live with this chronic illness.

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High Heels and Hammertoe: What’s the Connection?

Oct 18, 2024

Hammertoe is a common and painful deformity that can interfere with your mobility and make you less active. Here, we take a closer look at the role high heel wear plays in the development or worsening of hammertoe, and what you can do about it.

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What to Look for in Shoes When You Have Bunions

Sep 12, 2024

If you’re prone to bunion pain, switching to appropriate shoes may be just what the doctor ordered. Read on to learn the kind of attributes that define bunion-friendly shoes.

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The Difference Between Toenail Psoriasis and Toenail Fungus

Aug 08, 2024

You looked forward to summer’s sandals until you looked down at your toes. Instead of clean, healthy nails, your toenails are crumbly and whitish or yellow. Do you have a toenail fungal infection, or is it toenail psoriasis? Here’s how to tell.

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What to Do if You Notice a Foot Wound and Have Diabetes

Jul 24, 2024

Diabetes can destroy your ability to feel pain in your feet and may also lead to slow-healing wounds. Daily foot examinations help you stay on top of foot health, and reduce the risk for amputation. But when you find a foot wound, what should you do?

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Common Foot Problems During Pregnancy and What You Can Do About Them

Jun 04, 2024

Are you dealing with foot pain during pregnancy? You’re not alone and don’t have to suffer in silence. Learn how to manage swelling and other foot discomforts so you can focus on the joys of pregnancy with happier, healthier feet.

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5 Signs It's Time to Replace Your Athletic Shoes

May 11, 2024

Athletic shoes are an investment, especially in your health and well-being. Worn athletic shoes put your feet at risk. Here are five signs you need to replace them.

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6 Traits of Bunion-Friendly Shoes

Apr 08, 2024

They start out innocently enough, but all too soon, bunions can go from a minor hassle to a painful and debilitating foot problem. To offset bunion discomfort, what you put on your feet matters. A lot.

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How Long Does it Take to Recover From a High Ankle Sprain?

Mar 01, 2024

Is the upper part of your ankle swollen, bruised, and painful? If so, you could have a high ankle sprain or damage to the ligament in the upper part of your ankle. Recovery may take a while.

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How Soon Can I Drive After Breaking My Foot?

Feb 08, 2024

Returning to driving is a concern after any foot injury, and it’s especially worrisome if you break your foot. There isn’t an easy, straightforward answer to how soon you can drive again, but these guidelines will give you a better understanding.

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Tips for Preventing Hammertoe

Jan 03, 2024

Hammertoe can impact you long after you've ditched your favorite pair of shoes. The lingering pain and discomfort can impact how you walk and interfere with your daily life. Consult with a specialist to find the best solution.

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How to Prevent and Treat Achilles Tendonitis: What Every Athlete Should Know

Dec 05, 2023

Don’t let a painful, inflamed Achilles tendon come between you and your sport. Learn more about how athletes can prevent injury to this vulnerable area and what treatments are available for tendonitis.

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5 Steps for Performing Your Own Diabetic Foot Check

Oct 30, 2023

Having diabetes and nerve damage can put you at risk for foot complications such as sores and infections. You can mitigate some of these complications by performing a daily foot exam. We list the steps for a thorough diabetic foot check here.

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Signs Your Ingrown Toenail Is Infected

Oct 01, 2023

Ingrown toenails cause redness, swelling, and pain. They’re also prone to becoming infected. How do you know you should seek medical care for your ingrown nail? Read on to find out.

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How to Ensure Your Sprained Ankle Doesn't Become a Chronic Instability

Sep 01, 2023

Sprain your ankle once, it could be a fluke. Sprain it twice, maybe it’s bad luck. Sprain it three times, and there’s a pattern that could lead to chronic ankle instability

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When Does Hammertoe Require Surgery?

Aug 01, 2023

When you first develop hammertoe, conservative treatments often relieve pain and restore the toe’s normal shape. However, the pain can worsen without treatment, eventually reaching a stage where surgery may be necessary.

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Preparing Your Home for Foot Surgery Recovery

Jul 01, 2023

Foot or ankle surgery eventually helps you resume to your favorite activities without pain. Still, recovery from foot and ankle surgery takes time, and your mobility will be limited. That’s why it’s vital to prepare your home in advance.

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4 Tips to Prevent Summer Athlete’s Foot

Jun 01, 2023

Don’t let itchy, peeling skin on your feet define your summer. Instead, read on to learn the best tips and tricks for preventing athlete’s foot.

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Tips for Selecting the Right Running Shoes

May 01, 2023

Running is one of the purest forms of exercise and can be great for your long-term health — unless you wear the wrong shoes. Find out how to select the right running shoes to protect your feet and maximize your workout.

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Finding Relief From Painful Bone Spurs on Your Toes and Feet

Apr 07, 2023

Bone spurs can make every step agony. But you can walk with ease again with help from a foot pain expert. Here’s a closer look at how we help you win the battle against bone spurs.

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Beyond Foot Pain: Benefits of Custom Orthotics You Didn't Know About

Mar 03, 2023

If you suffer from foot, back, knee, hip, or ankle pain, the solution may be as simple as a pair of customized orthotics. Your feet are your base and impact how your body moves and feels. Read on to learn more about custom orthotics and what they can do fo

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When Do Bunions Require Surgery?

Feb 13, 2023

If you’re worried that surgery is the only option when it comes to treating your bunion, don’t fret. There are many treatments when it comes to this foot deformity. Find out how to treat your bunion at home and when surgery might be necessary.

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When Is a Total Ankle Replacement Necessary?

Jan 06, 2023

Of the major joints in the lower body, the ankle most often avoids the kind of deterioration requiring joint replacement as often as the hips and knees. When it’s required, total ankle replacement relieves pain and restores mobility.

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5 Signs Your Heel Pain May Be Plantar Fasciitis

Dec 15, 2022

Heel pain has many causes, including plantar fasciitis. But how do you know if that's the culprit? Keep reading to discover the hallmark signs of plantar fasciitis and what you can do about it.

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9 Essential Foot Care Tips for Patients With Diabetes

Nov 07, 2022

When you have diabetes, you know you have to watch your blood sugar, but did you know you have to watch your feet, too? One of the most common places where diabetes wreaks damage is the blood vessels in your feet. Here’s how to protect them.

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5 Foot Problems Caused By Ill-Fitting Shoes

Oct 01, 2022

Did you know that your foot pain can be coming from the shoes you’re wearing? Shoes that don’t fit properly can start to cause problems with your feet over time. We list five of those problems here.

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