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Treating Broken Metatarsals
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Anonymous
posted: Mar. 03, 2020.
Did you know that the metatarsals, or bones in the foot, are the most commonly broken bones in the human body? These long bones run the length of the foot
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Treating and Preventing Peripheral Artery Disease
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 05, 2020.
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a condition that often affects blood flow to the legs due to narrowing of the arteries. PAD is caused by atherosclerosis, a serious condition in
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Taking Care of a Sprained Ankle
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 07, 2020.
One wrong step and you could just end up dealing with a sprained ankle. A sprain occurs when the ankle suddenly rolls inwards or outwards, which jolts the ankle joint
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What Causes Toenail Fungus?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 27, 2019.
Toenail fungus is a common problem that can be rather challenging to get rid of. While toenail fungus can happen to anyone it most often occurs in older adults. If
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Taking Care of Little Feet
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 04, 2019.
A child's feet grow rapidly during the first year, reaching almost half of their adult foot size. This is why podiatrists consider the first year to be the most important
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Bunions: Symptoms and Treatment Options
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 27, 2019.
With the ability to cause nagging discomfort throughout the day and prohibit daily movements as simple as walking, bunions can quickly turn from a barely noticeable bump on your toe,
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Dealing With Foot Odor
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 30, 2019.
The feet have more sweat glands than any other part of the body, which means they have the ability to sweat profusely. With your feet encased in your shoes all
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Signs and Treatment for Sprained Ankles
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 31, 2019.
Signs and Treatment for Sprained Ankles
Do you have a sprained ankle? Ankle sprains are among the most common injuries. Ankle sprains sprain occur when the ligaments in the ankle are
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What are Hammertoes?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 28, 2019.
A hammertoe is a common foot deformity that affects the middle joint of the smaller toes. As a result, this causes the toes to bend downward. Since this bend causes
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Treating Diabetic Feet
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 31, 2019.
Diabetic feet need special care because of decreased circulation, neuropathy, joint deterioration, and more. While your primary care physician may guide you on blood sugar control, medications, a healthy diet,
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Taking Care of Bunions
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 03, 2019.
A bunion is one of the most common foot deformities, often affecting the joint at the base of the big toe. Anyone can develop this painful condition but it most
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Ways a Podiatrist Can Help You
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 03, 2019.
The human foot and ankle contain 33 joints, 26 bones and over 100 tendons, ligaments and muscles. While all of these parts of the foot should work together, there are
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Is Plantar Fasciitis Causing Your Heel Pain?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 06, 2019.
Is heel pain keeping you down? Pain that occurs following an injury or early in an illness may play a protective role, warning us about the damage we have suffered. So
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What is Achilles Tendonitis?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 05, 2019.
Heel pain is one of the most common complaints a podiatrist hears about from patients. If you are dealing with heel pain above the heel bone then you could be
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What is a Crush Injury?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 03, 2019.
What is a Crush Injury?
Have a foot crush injury? A crush injury occurs when pressure or force is put on a body part. A foot crush injury may cause pain,
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What is Sesamoiditis?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 07, 2018.
What is Sesamoiditis?
Sesamoids are small bones that are only connected to tendons or surrounded in muscle. This only appears in a few places in the body, one of which is
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