How Did You Get Osteomyelitis?

(Infection of a Bone That Is…) This week, I hope to indulge your newfound interest and provide some insight into the topic of bone infection.  This topic is not an …

Will YOU Have Happy Feet This Summer?

Every summer thousands of new flip-flop and sandal styles emerge.  Some have jewels on top, others come in a variety of colors to match just about any outfit they come …

Brachy-Who?

Brachymetatarsia is a relatively uncommon disorder of the foot, but one that is interesting in its discussion.  “Brachy” means short and “metatarsia” refers to the metatarsal bones (the long bones …

Swelling in your legs or feet?

Spring fashion, while welcomed by many of us tired of shivering through the cold winter months, can be emotionally troublesome for those with chronic swelling of their feet and ankles. Swelling in response …

Happy National Foot Health Awareness Month!

The month of April is designated toward bringing Foot Health to the forefront of conversation, so that will be the intention of the Blog this week.  Keeping your feet in …

Laser Therapy for Treatment of Onychomycosis: Fact or Fiction?

Lets quickly review the basics: what is onychomycosis?   Onychomycosis (on-EE-ko-my-KO-sis) is a fungal infection of the nail that can be caused by 3 types of fungus: non-dermatophytic molds, yeasts, and …

To Run With or Without Shoes…That is The Question!

In recent years, much discussion has surrounded the topic of Barefoot Running.  The benefits versus the risks of running barefoot have the medical community divided on which is “best” and …

There’s Such a Thing as a Total Ankle Replacement?

Within the last several years, although around for decades, Total Ankle Replacements have been gaining popularity in both the Podiatric and Orthopedic medical fields as a means of treating chronic …