Foot care Posts

Charcot foot, pronounced “shar-kō,” is a condition where your foot becomes red, then swells, and turns painful. It is not exclusive to diabetic patients, but its effects can be worse if you have metabolic disease. That’s why when you have common diabetic symptoms such as loss of sensation and numbness, it’s crucial to check your feet […]

Until recently, ankle replacements were not that common. However, active people want to stay active, and with advancements in technology, total ankle replacement, also called total ankle arthroplasty (TAA), has become more common.  What causes ankle pain?  The first question patients tend to ask is why they have pain. There could be many reasons. You […]

Total Ankle Replacement – also known as a Total Ankle Arthoplasty – is a surgery used to treat advanced ankle arthritis or pain and deterioration due to normal wear and tear or a previous injury. 

Tendons connect muscle to bone and often connect near a joint. The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscle to the heel bone. When the tendon becomes strained or torn, it can cause pain, swelling, and make it difficult to move the joint normally. It is not unusual for athletes or runners to have tight Achilles […]

Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis caused by a buildup of uric acid crystals in a joint that can cause sudden, severe episodes of pain, tenderness, redness, warmth and swelling. It most often affects the joint of the big toe but it can affect other joints as well. The Arthritis Foundation states that gout […]