One of the most common symptoms encountered in the lower extremity is swelling. In fact, everyone experiences swelling of the lower extremities at some time or another. There are many …
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Heel pain is a problem we see in our clinic every day. There are different causes for heel pain with treatments effective at treating each problem. My heel hurts on …
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Ankle sprains are a common occurrence and a common source of many questions. With this type of injury, there is “one treatment fits all.” Our practice sees many different degrees …
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A stress fracture of the metatarsal is a tiny hairline fracture of the long bones in the foot. They can occur for a variety of reasons, but most of the …
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I work on concrete floors and I stand for 8 hours every day. What can I do to keep my feet and legs from aching?   According to the Bureau …
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My child complains of foot and leg pain, and when walking their arches don’t look quite right. When should I have my child’s feet checked? This is one of the …
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Question: Can all lasers treat toenail fungus? Answer: No! There are many different types of lasers available to physicians, each treating a different variety of specific conditions. Each condition treated …
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“I think I have toenail fungus. How did I get it, and can I get rid of it?” So, you think you have toenail fungus? Are your nails discolored, deformed, …
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My doctor says I have osteoarthritis. What is it, and how is it treated? Osteoarthritis is the breakdown and eventual loss of cartilage in one or more joints. Cartilage protects …
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“I have a sore on my foot that won’t heal and I’m a diabetic. What should I do?” First of all, let’s go over some facts. One of the most …
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