For most people, the word “spurs” conjures an image of a cowboy's riding boots. In the world of podiatry, spurs are a common foot problem. Heel spurs are occasionally problematic calcium deposits on the underside of the heel bone. They are often painless, but become a daily frustration requiring treatment in the cases where they [...]
Pediatric heel pain is a common occurrence because a child’s feet are constantly growing. The bones in the foot of a child between the ages of 8 and 14 grow faster than the tendons, and the calcaneus, or heel bone, doesn’t fully develop until age 14. Until the calcaneus forms, new bone will grow in [...]
Many people pay little attention to their toenails until they realize they have a nail problem. Nail health should never be overlooked, and there are a few basic maintenance procedures that should be incorporated into your daily routine. Healthy nails are attractive nails, and as we move through winter towards spring and open toed shoes, [...]
Lady Gaga in one of her many crazy pairs of heels at the MuchMusic Video Awards. After last week’s blog post, you know that high heeled shoes and pain are synonymous, but before you throw out your favorite pair of stilettos, listen to this: a new company called Biochemistry has developed a foot [...]
What do stars such as Sarah Jessica Parker, Paris Hilton, Katie Holmes, and Jennifer Aniston, all have in common? The answer is unsightly feet, as a result of improper footwear. Many women make the fashion choice to walk around in high heels on a daily basis, to the detriment of their feet. Wearing proper shoes [...]
Halle Berry was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at age 22. The 2011 National Diabetes Fact Sheet included startling statistics—25.8 million people and 8.3% of the population has diabetes. Diabetes can cause and also exacerbate existing foot problems, and people living with this condition may be unaware of serious foot complications because diabetic [...]
Zach Randolph, the 6 foot 9 inch forward for the Memphis Grizzlies, was sidelined for an ingrown toenail surgery this week. Ingrown toenails are the number one most common toenail problem. They can occur due to hereditary issues, crowded shoes, improper trimming, and repetitive trauma. In “Z-bo” 's case, it is most likely due to [...]
I’m talking about the viral "W A R T". Warts are a common condition seen by podiatrists. They are caused by the papilloma virus which can be found almost anywhere. The virus is found on surfaces that we walk on and will enter your skin through a break. The break does not have to be [...]
Jake Locker quarterback for The Titans will be undergoing surgery today for a Lisfranc fracture. The Lisfranc joint is located at the instep at the highest part of the arch. It is where the long bones, (metatarsals) connect with the rest of the foot. A Lisfranc fracture can occur when you are falling and twist [...]
Sweating on your feet is normal. After all, the feet have approximately a quarter of a million sweat glands to make this process easy to happen. Unfortunately some people have extreme excesses of sweat. This can be due to genetically inherited issues or in some cases systemic health problems like diabetes and thyroid conditions. Excesses [...]
