Alec Burks of the Utah Jazz will have to undergo surgery for a broken ankle despite being told no additional surgery would be required. Jazz sources stated, “Alec has chosen to have the surgery because it will potentially allow him to come back at an earlier date.”... Read more
Foot surgery may be necessary for a variety of reasons, but it is normally reserved for cases in which less invasive procedures have failed to help with the problem. Cases in which surgery may be deemed necessary include, but are not limited to, surgically removing... Read more
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can become fatal if not treated immediately. A systemic disease that affects joints in your body, RA can lead to pain and the gradual wearing away of those joints. What causes RA is still unknown, but it is thought to be an autoimmune... Read more
Although rheumatoid arthritis attacks multiple bones and joints throughout the entire body, ninety percent of people who actually develop this condition usually do so in the foot or ankle area. Those who develop this kind of arthritis in the feet usually develop... Read more
For runners, with every day foot carecomes questions about four key elements: plantar fasciitis, bunions, orthotics, and barefoot running. With plantar fasciitis and bunions, comes understanding where they come from and how they should be avoided. Bunions are common... Read more
Our feet are important in our everyday lives. The problem is that we tend to neglect them. When this becomes a habit, it can cause significant trouble. Ignoring foot problems can mean pain, limited mobility, and expensive doctor’s visits. On the other hand, if... Read more
Photographer Stacy Kranitz, picked by Time magazine as Photographer of the Year 2015, suffered from plantar warts during the height of her career. Kranitz walked along the streets of California photographing people for a project, searching for young people to connect... Read more
Plantar warts are warts that are only found on the feet, hence the term “plantar”, which means “relating to the foot.” They are caused by the human papillomavirus, or HPV, and occur when this virus gets into open wounds on the feet. The warts themselves are hard bumps... Read more
Those with diabetes must manage their feet carefully. Blood sugar levels that aren’t regulated can lead to a loss of feeling in the feet, which can further lead to injuries that may go unnoticed. Injuries that are left untreated can develop into infections, and in... Read more
Millions of people are affected by diabetes each year. Diabetes damages blood vessels in all parts of the body, especially the feet. The legs and feet may develop slow blood flow, which causes neuropathy, or nerve damage. Once a diabetic patient develops neuropathy,... Read more
