A Solution to a Painful Problem

Posted on: 6 July 2021
If you're constantly taking medications or soaking your foot to ease the pain caused by hammertoe, speak to a foot and ankle doctor today. Medications, warm water soaks, and toe wraps aren't the only treatments available for hammertoe. A foot and ankle doctor, or podiatrist, can also use noninvasive surgery to repair the damaging effects of hammertoe. Learn whether or not hammertoe surgery is a good option for you below.
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Posted on: 22 December 2020
Plantar fasciitis can affect just about anyone, but there may be things you are doing that could be making you more susceptible to developing this condition. If you have plantar fasciitis, you may have wondered what has caused this condition and what you can change to help treat this condition and prevent the need to have surgery in order to treat the condition. Read on for information about who is most susceptible to getting plantar fasciitis and what you can do.
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Posted on: 3 August 2020
When you have diabetes, your body is under threat of complications over the course of your disease. One of these complications is the development of wounds in your feet. Diabetic foot wounds are fairly common and they can lead to the need for amputation. Consider seeing a podiatrist early in the course of your diabetes so you can learn how to watch for wounds and prevent them. Prompt care is essential once a wound has developed.
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Posted on: 28 April 2019
Clinical trials are an important way to advance the study of medicine. Clinical trials can center around various components of the medical field, such as studying a new drug, a new device, a new surgical procedure, or a new paint treatment method. There are various reasons for clinical trials, but they are all driven by a single purpose: to improve medical care. During your life, you may find that you meet the conditions to participate in a clinical trial.
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