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New intervention methods for pain relief are constantly being explored. Once a treatment has been proven to work and has been declared safe, it subsequently enters the market to serve patients with intermittent or chronic pain. One such pain-relief treatment is shockwave therapy. Extracorporeal shockwave therapy, or simply shockwave therapy, is a relatively new method…
Protecting your feet is another addition to the list of things you have to be extra mindful of as a diabetic. Peripheral neuropathy or nerve damage could prevent you from feeling pain, which is the first sign that something is wrong. As a result, an ulcer or blister could develop without you even noticing. Doctors…
Gout is a form of arthritis. It is a condition that causes severe attacks of pain and other symptoms during flareups. Unlike other forms of arthritis, you may feel perfectly fine for months before a flareup occurs. Most of the time, the flareups come without reason and can even develop while you are resting. Gout…
Hammertoe is a foot deformity that occurs when the muscles, ligaments, or tendons responsible for holding the toe in a straight position become injured or damaged. Hammertoe refers to an abnormal bend in the middle joint of a toe. It is most common in the second, third, and fourth toes. While hammertoe doesn’t always cause…
Your ankle serves a critical role in helping you stand and walk. Without good ankle function, you won’t be able to do a lot of things, such as doing chores around the house, going out for a run, or even traveling to and from work. If you’ve sprained your ankle and think you can treat…
If you have chronic foot issues and have tried conservative methods to remedy it, you may be a good candidate for foot surgery. If this is the case, you should consider getting an arthroscopic foot surgery instead of a tradition foot surgery. Arthroscopic foot surgery, unlike traditional foot surgery, utilizes a fiber-optic viewing camera and…
Tibial tendon dysfunction – better known as flat foot – is a common condition that is recognized by either no arch or a very low arch, and is often caused by overpronating or rolling the feet inward whilst running, walking or standing. Flat foot is also common in infants. A question often asked of podiatrists…
Children can get many of the same foot problems as adults, but some conditions may take on different characteristics, and some may occur more frequently in children due to their active lifestyles, sensitive skin, and developing bodies. The most common foot and ankle issues seen in children and teens include: Heel Pain Heel pain in…
Over 60 percent of nontraumatic amputations are due to diabetes complications, such as foot ulcers, peripheral neuropathy, and peripheral vascular disease. Limb salvage or limb-sparing techniques employed by physicians can prevent the amputation of a patient’s leg due to diabetes complications. Through this approach, a patient suffering from diabetic complications of the lower foot can…
Athlete’s foot, also called tinea pedis, is a fungal infection that typically starts between the toes and spreads to other areas of the foot. It is called “athlete’s foot” because it usually occurs in people who wear tightly supportive shoes and whose feet sweat in them without air, thereby creating a suitable environment for fungal…
