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What’s a March Fracture?

November 30, 2020

There is a type of stress fracture that commonly occurs in people in the military, and it is called a march fracture of one of the metatarsals. The condition was first described in 1885, experienced by Prussian soldiers. As with other types of stress fractures, it occurs due to repetitive microtrauma to the area from… 

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Causes of Plantar Fasciitis

September 18, 2020

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Plantar fasciitis can cause pain and discomfort in your heel. This condition occurs when your plantar fascia – a ligament-like band of tissue that extends from your heel to your toes along the bottom of your foot – becomes inflamed. When you put too much stress and pressure on your feet over time, small tears… 

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What Is a Tailor’s Bunion?

August 21, 2020

Tailor’s Bunion

More commonly known as a bunionette, a tailor’s bunion is a bony bump that forms at the joint of the little toe. The skin over the bunionette may appear reddish. Its name comes from tailors who often sat cross-legged while working. This position puts pressure on the little toe, thus causing the development of bunionettes…. 

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Most Common Toenail Problems

August 7, 2020

Toenail Problems

While our feet, toes, and toenails are pretty resilient, injuries and conditions can develop at any time. For such situations, you should always seek podiatric care. A podiatrist can examine your toes, diagnose you, and recommend the most effective treatments. Here are two common toenail problems that podiatrists frequently treat. Ingrown Toenails A toenail should… 

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How to Remove an Ingrown Toenail

June 19, 2020

Ingrown Toenail

A toenail can become ingrown and cause infection of the adjacent skin if the nail is cut too short or if you wear shoes that are too tight, thereby squeezing the nailbed into the nail. An ingrowth most often happens to the big toe, and it’s very uncomfortable especially when wearing shoes. If the area… 

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Dealing with Flat Feet

May 8, 2020

Flat Feet

Having flat feet, or fallen arches, is a condition in which you have no arch or a too-low arch on the inside of your feet. If you have this condition, the entire bottoms of your feet are touching the floor when you stand up. This condition is common and doesn’t usually require treatment. However, you… 

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Best foot exercises for healthy feet

May 1, 2020

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A lot of us take the health of our feet for granted until something goes wrong, and we feel uncomfortable symptoms. Unfortunately, by the time a foot condition or injury is detected, it can require extensive treatment and an adjustment to your lifestyle. As with other parts of your body, it’s important to avoid foot… 

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Podiatrist Versus Orthopedic Doctor

April 10, 2020

Podiatrist

Though they’re distinctly different practices, there are some similarities between orthopedics and podiatry. Both podiatrists and orthopedists attend medical school  and are board-certified. The specific difference between a podiatrist and an orthopedic physician are the structures they treat. Podiatrists have a specialization in podiatry, the study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of foot and ankle conditions,… 

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What Is Turf Toe?

April 3, 2020

Turf Toe

Turf toe refers to a foot injury in which your big toe bends beyond its limit. Turf toe got its name because athletes who play on artificial turf have the highest risk of developing it. It is also referred to as hyperextension. When this injury happens, it leads to a sprain on one of the… 

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How Do You Know if a Shoe Fits Properly?

March 20, 2020

Shoe Fits Properly

Wearing shoes that are ill-fitting is not just a matter of comfort. If your shoes are too narrow in width or too tight in the toes, you could eventually develop debilitating problems with your feet. Choosing style over support can lead to a host of different foot problems such as corns, calluses, bunions, ingrown toenails,… 

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The podiatrists at The Podiatry Group of South Texas, provide comprehensive care for foot and ankle conditions such as Bunions, Heel Pain, Diabetic Foot Conditions, Ingrown Toenails, and Trauma & Fractures. Our services include Foot & Ankle Surgery, Pediatric Podiatry, Sports Medicine, Diabetic Foot Care, and Custom Orthotics.

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