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It may not surprise you to hear, but complications from diabetes are the top cause of non-traumatic lower-limb amputations in the US. What may give you pause is the …
As podiatrists, we often hear the general complaint of “heel pain” or pain underneath the foot that is sharp when first standing and walking, but as time goes on …
Have you ever felt like there was a pebble in your shoe, or that your sock keeps bunching up under your foot? You may be experiencing the early stages …
Stress fractures, sometimes referred to as hairline fractures, are a common injury that podiatrists see regularly in their offices. Usually a patient will present with symptoms like tenderness in …
We’ve all heard the Greek myth of Achilles, hero of the Trojan wars and subject of Homer’s The Iliad. Legend says that the infant Achilles was dipped into the …
Summer is the most active season for adults and children alike. It is also the most active season for foot and ankle injuries. From the beach to the mountains …
Summer and it’s sweltering heat is finally upon us. With summertime comes a bevy of different shoe choices and from podiatrists point of view these selections are very important …
Gout is a rheumatic disease, it causes inflammation and pain in the joints and muscles, most frequently the joints of the foot. Gout is the result of too much …
Did you know that the majority of runners have suffered a running injury in the past 12 months? Running is of course a great way to stay active and …
It never gets very cold in Georgia compared to other parts of the country, but even by our standards it’s been a warm winter. As the temperatures rise even …