Bunions are misaligned big toe joints that can become swollen and tender, causing the first joint of the big toe to slant outward, and the second joint to angle toward the other toes. With a diabetic foot, a wound as small as a blister from wearing a shoe that's too tight can cause a lot of damage.
Diabetes decreases blood flow, so injuries are slow to heal. Plantar fasciitis (or heel pain) is commonly traced to an inflammation on the bottom of the foot. Our practice can evaluate arch pain, and may prescribe customized shoe inserts called orthoses to help alleviate the pain.
Diabetes decreases blood flow, so injuries are slow to heal. Plantar fasciitis (or heel pain) is commonly traced to an inflammation on the bottom of the foot. Our practice can evaluate arch pain, and may prescribe customized shoe inserts called orthoses to help alleviate the pain.
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Metroplex Foot & Ankle Center specializes in the treatment and reconstruction of all foot and ankle problems. Please remember that prompt diagnosis, early intervention and prevention are essential for the care and treatment of your foot. Dr. Steven Lund and Dr. Leslie Rousseau specialize in the treatment of all foot and ankle disorders.
Diabetes can be dangerous to your feet - even a small cut can produce serious consequences. Diabetes may cause nerve damage that takes away the feeling in your feet. Diabetes may also reduce blood flow to the feet, making it harder to heal an injury or resist infection. Because of these problems, you may not notice a foreign object in your shoe.
You need to take care of your feet because they carry you through your life. If you have a diabetic ulcer, it's important to know how to treat it and what your podiatrist can do to help. Diabetes affects most major body systems including your nervous, immune and circulatory systems. Diabetes can also dramatically affect your feet.
What Is an Ingrown Toenail? When a toenail is ingrown, it is curved and grows into the skin, usually at the nail borders (the sides of the nail). This "digging in" of the nail irritates the skin, often creating pain, redness, swelling, and warmth in the toe. If an ingrown nail causes a break in the skin, bacteria may enter and cause an infection in the area, which is often marked by drainage and a foul odor.
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