Power of the 4th Opinion: The Charcot Foot

Over the last year, I completed the care of a patient who came to me at the referral of a colleague for a 4th opinion. Three years prior she had sustained a fracture in her heel bone. She underwent surgery to fix the broken bone which ended up failing miserably. Given this failure, she was…

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How Orthotics Can Improve More Than Foot Pain

If you don’t have any pain in your feet, you might assume your shoes are fine. Sometimes this is the case, but other times, your lack of pain hides lower body issues that need to be corrected. Many of them can lead to pain down the line. Even when you aren’t experiencing pain, podiatrists Ryan Golub,…

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Choosing Shoes With Your Feet In Mind

When you experience foot and heel pain, sometimes, the reason for your pain means you have a serious injury or chronic condition. Other times, you’ll feel better simply by changing your shoes. Wearing shoes that fit your foot type, your activity, and accommodating any foot and ankle issues you have go a long way in…

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Why Your Gait Matters

From a young age, walking from one place to another is one of the most essential and simple physical activities we do. Walking is so effortless and natural it may not even occur to you that how you do it matters. When your gait goes wrong, it can cause all kinds of medical issues or…

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Does Plantar Fasciitis Go Away on Its Own?

Have you ever started to walk only to feel a searing, gripping pain on the bottom of your foot? If that pain is recurring, you might have a common condition called plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis can be so painful that it limits your activities, so if you experience this problem, you’re probably wondering what to do…

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Do Bunions Go Away on Their Own?

Bunions are uncomfortable, unsightly, and can become extremely painful. If you’ve noticed bumps starting to grow in the area just under your big toe, you’re probably developing this frustrating ailment. If you’ve started to get bunions, you might be considering possible treatment options or hoping the bunions will stop growing or go away. Learn from Arizona Foot…

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Have You Tried One of These Three Helpful Treatments for Charcot Foot?

When you have diabetes, many serious complications, including peripheral neuropathy and nerve damage, can develop in your feet. If those issues don’t heal properly, you’re at risk for developing an even more severe complication called Charcot foot. Charcot foot is a serious medical condition, but if you’re diagnosed with it, the right treatment can save your…

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Am I At Risk for Flat Feet?

Some people with flat feet, a condition where your feet don’t have a typical arch, are born with them. Others, though, are born with a healthy arch and develop flat feet and the associated health issues later in life. If you don’t currently have flat feet but are concerned about your foot health, podiatrists Ryan Golub, DPM,…

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Home Remedies for Plantar Fasciitis Pain

Plantar fasciitis is a painful foot condition that can make you feel like you’re in agony every time you take a step. Primarily impacting your heels, as well as the bottom of your foot from toe to heel, plantar fasciitis can cause stabbing pain when you walk and take months to fully resolve. While you’re healing…

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