According to research, “between 2010 and 2012, the number of American patients newly diagnosed with diabetes surpassed 3 million.” Not only can diabetes take a toll in the form of medical expenses, but diabetes can also lead to severe complications such as foot... 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
Ingrown toenails occur when “the nail plate edge digs into the adjacent nail fold (soft tissue around the border of a nail),” leading to symptoms of inflammation and even infection. Avoid wearing shoes that are too tight that can put pressure on the nails, and avoid... Read more
An ingrown toenail is a toenail that grows sideways into the nail bed, causing pain and swelling. Ingrown toenails can worsen and cause drainage, turning into a serious infection. Several factors affect whether a person is at risk from an ingrown toenail. The many... Read more
Sammy Watkins of the Buffalo Bills had two screws placed in his left foot in April in order to repair a stress fracture. Although stress fractures like the one he had usually heal in 6-12 weeks, sometimes the healing doesn’t go as planned. Watkins recently stated that... Read more
Stress fractures are small breaks in the bone that are caused by repetitive stress. They typically occur due to overuse, forcing the bones of the foot or ankle to continually absorb the full impact of each step someone takes. Stress fractures can also be caused by... Read more
Plantar fasciitis is a condition that affects two million people per year. It is possible for individuals with plantar fasciitis to live life without experiencing heel pain from the condition. Those suffering from heel pain should ensure they are wearing supportive... Read more
Have you ever gotten up from a chair or out of bed in the morning, and upon taking that first step, feel like your heel has stepped on a tack? Many people experience a feeling of sharp pain which radiates into their arch from their heel and which does not allow them... Read more
French Olympic gymnast, Samir Ait Said snapped his leg when he tried to land his vault. He remained on the floor for several minutes before receiving assistance from medical personnel. It was revealed that he suffered a broken fibia and tibia due to the fall. The... Read more
Foot and ankle injuries are common among people who participate in sports. Several factors contribute to this. They include failing to stretch or warm up properly, not wearing the proper type of shoe and not taping or providing other types of support for the ankle or... Read more
