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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…
Our feet contain a quarter of the total number of bones in our whole bodies – as well as tendons, ligaments, and muscles holding them all together. Feet play a vital role in activities like walking, running, and jumping, all while supporting our full body weight. Unfortunately, this makes them vulnerable to injury. Sports injuries…
If you have problems when walking, your podiatrist can prescribe custom orthotics to bring relief with each step. These can provide support to not only your feet, but also your ankles, legs, knees, hips, and back. Customized orthotics are specialized biomechanical footwear inserts that are designed to support your foot’s natural structure and shape. They…
Our feet are very complex, being composed of many tiny bones, muscles, nerves, and connective tissues. Our feet are equipped to handle the entire weight of the human body whenever we take a step. However, repetitive stresses can damage one or more parts of the feet, leading to pain. By understanding the common causes of…
A broken ankle can bring your daily life to a screeching halt. A fracture in the ankle will prevent you from performing the most basic of tasks, such as walking. Once the fracture heals, a lot of people think they are good to go. However, this is not true. Even if your ankle fracture has…
If you have arthritis, you might feel constant foot pains. This is due to the fact that the protective cartilage between the bones of your joints has worn down, so the bones rub against each other as you move — causing swelling and pain in your foot. With this in mind, a strategic approach to…
An ingrown toenail occurs when the edges or corners of a toenail grow into the surrounding skin. While it may seem like a minor injury, it can result in redness, swelling, and pain. Typically, an ingrown toenail will grow out on its own. However, in some cases, an ingrown nail can cause significant pain or…
Both serious runners and casual runners can experience foot pain. Whether you are a distance runner, a sprinter, or a jogger, it is important that you take proper care of your feet beyond just great running shoes. The foot is supported by a collection of small bones. There are 26 of them all connected by…
Pregnancy is a joyful and exciting time for soon-to-be-mothers. While this is true, it’s may not exactly be a comfortable experience for some. Nausea, mood swings, food cravings, and fatigue are only a few challenges that pregnant women go through. An issue we hear less often about is foot pain. Pregnant women tend to feel…
