Ankle Problems, Patient Education
What Is the Achilles Tendon? The Achilles tendon is a band of tissue that connects a muscle to a bone. It runs down the back of the lower leg and connects the calf muscle to the heel bone. Also called the heel cord, the Achilles tendon facilitates walking by helping...
Ankle Problems, Patient Education
What is Total Ankle Replacement? Total Ankle Arthroscopy is commonly called total ankle replacement. It is one of today’s solutions for debilitating ankle arthritis. Total Ankle Replacement replaces an arthritic joint with an implant (prosthesis). It enables...
Ankle Problems, Patient Education
What Is an Ankle Sprain? An ankle sprain is an injury to one or more ligaments in the ankle, usually on the outside of the ankle. Ligaments are bands of tissue—like rubber bands—that connect one bone to another and bind the joints together. In the ankle joint,...
Foot Problems, Patient Education, Podiatrist Services
What is a Bunion? A bunion is a bone deformity caused by an enlargement of the joint at the base and side of the big toe (metatarsophalangeal joint). Bunions form when the toe moves out of place. The enlargement and its protuberance cause friction and pressure as...
Foot Problems, Patient Education
What is a Callus? A callus is a thickened area of skin on the foot caused by pressure and repeated rubbing, such as from a shoe or sock. The rubbing causes the skin to produce a layer of protective skin (a callus). Calluses vary in size and can become painful....
Diabetes & Footwear, Patient Education, Podiatrist Services
Custom Orthotics Orthotics are shoe inserts that correct an abnormal, or irregular, walking pattern. Generally called arch supports, orthotics allow people to stand, walk, and run more efficiently and comfortably. Podiatrists sometimes prescribe orthotic devices to...
Diabetes & Footwear, Patient Education
Diabetic Foot Care – Neuropathy People living with diabetes are prone to having foot problems, often because of two complications of diabetes: nerve damage (neuropathy) and poor circulation. Neuropathy causes loss of feeling in your feet, taking away your ability to...
Diabetes & Footwear, Patient Education
Diabetic Shoes What Are Diabetic Shoes? Diabetic shoes are specially designed shoes intended to reduce the risk of skin breakdown in diabetics with pre-existing foot disease. Diabetic shoe design incorporates: Extra Depth – accommodates for swelling, and custom...
Foot Problems, Patient Education
What is a Foot Fracture? There are 26 bones in the foot. These bones support our weight and allow us to walk and run. Certain activities or injuries can cause a fracture, or break, in one or more of these bones. Pain, swelling, redness and even bruising are signs...
Diabetes & Footwear, Patient Education
What is an Ulcer? Ulcers, which are open sores in the skin, occur when the outer layers of the skin are injured and the deeper tissues become exposed. They can be caused by excess pressure due to ill-fitting shoes, long periods in bed or after an injury that breaks...
