A Diabetic Foot Care Guide
Diabetes is a widespread chronic condition that affects millions worldwide, and its repercussions can be notably severe when it comes to foot health. Diabetic foot complications are a significant concern, as they can lead to infections, ulcers, and even amputations if...
Toe Deformities and Proper Footwear
Your feet are essential to your daily activities, and toe deformities can significantly impact your foot health and overall well-being. At Texas Foaot and Ankle Center, we understand the importance of addressing toe deformities and their connection to proper footwear....
What are the Best Shoes for Heel Pain?
Heel pain can be a constant nag, making every step a reminder of discomfort. Whether it's caused by plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, or another condition, finding relief is a priority. While medical intervention and physical therapy play crucial roles in the...
Heel Pain Left Your Feet Out of Action? Try These Home Treatments
Have you ever had your day ruined by heel pain? We get it. Most of us take our feet for granted until something goes wrong. It is astounding to think about how much abuse our feet take every day, and we don’t even think about them until pain forces us to focus on...
How Often Do I Need to Replace My Custom Orthotics?
When you get a pair of custom orthotics from the Texas Foot & Ankle Center, you know you’re getting a high-quality set of equipment that is built to last. Orthotics are medical devices worn inside shoes to treat biomechanical foot disorders that limit your ability...
What is an Ankle Sprain?
An ankle sprain is a type of injury that occurs when you twist and/or land awkwardly on your ankle. Ligaments are the most commonly injured tissues in an ankle sprain. Ligaments are bands of connective tissue in the body that help to stabilize joints by preventing...
Bunions: Can They Be Prevented?
Can a bunion be prevented? The experts at Texas Foot & Ankle Center provide insight into this common question.
An Easy Guide to Ingrown Toenails
What Are Ingrown Toenails? Onychocryptosis, or ingrown toenails, is a common condition that occurs when the corner or side of a toenail grows into the flesh instead of over it. This can be the result of improper nail trimming, tight shoes, or injury to the toe....
Easy but Vital Tips for Diabetic Foot Care
Proper management of diabetes involves more than a combination of medications and lifestyle changes. Amongst them, diabetes foot care is one of the most neglected and un-researched aspects. Yet, an amputation takes place across the globe every 30 seconds due to...
Can Weather Affect Heel Pain?
As you may well know, good health is a key ingredient for living a fulfilling life. In most cases, conditions such as cancer and heart disease dominate such conversations. However, a condition does not have to be deadly to affect your lifestyle. If you have heel pain,...
When Should You Begin Diabetic Foot Care?
Dallas’s experts at Texas Foot & Ankle Center discuss when the best time to begin diabetic foot care is, and what that care should consist of.
Comprehensive Wound Care Means More than Cleaning and Dressing
Whenever we are faced with a diabetic wound, prompt and proper care is essential. Any wound to the foot is always worthy of needed attention, of course, but diabetic wounds have a higher risk of infection and complications if they are not addressed well. That makes...