What an Ultrasound Can Tell You about Your Heel Pain
Your foot might not be expecting a little bundle of joy any time soon, but an ultrasound can actually help diagnose your foot pain, a new study found. Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common culprits of heel pain, and so it is typically the first thought that comes to mind when a patient […]
Beat the 6 Most Common Walking Pains
Walking is pretty much universally considered the safest form of exercise, right? Well, yes, but it’s not completely without its risks. If your walking routine is interrupted by aches and pains, you should do what you can to address them early on. What seems like a minor pain could worsen and prevent you from exercising […]
Dr.’s Most Interesting Cases: the Heel that wouldn’t Heal!
Dr. Yau recounts one of his most interesting cases: a shattered heel bone (calcaneal) that was left untreated, eventually progressed to arthritis, and more.
What Your Feet Want You to Know about Playing Tennis
Hey tennis star, it’s us, your feet! We love hitting the tennis court with you, and it’s a relatively safe way to stay in shape, whether you’re a young whippersnapper or an old soul. Of course, no physical activity is without its risks. The constant lateral motion and quick stops and starts across the court […]
Training for a Marathon? 4 ways to avoid foot pain
Most long distance runners can agree that they are at the mercy of their feet. You can mentally and physically prepare yourself for a marathon, but ignore your feet and you may find yourself sidelined at the next race. While some foot-related injuries are bio-mechanical (and that’s just the way we were made), others may […]
Treatment Options For Surgical Scars
A scar is an area of fibrous tissue that forms after an injury to the skin. It can result after a cut, scrape, burn, or ulcer. The appearance of a scar can vary depending on various factors, including the depth of the wound, the location of the wound, genetics, and age. Most scars will tend […]
The 4 Best Ways to Pamper Your Feet & Legs While Pregnant
Women tolerate many foot and ankle discomforts during pregnancy, swollen feet is one of the most common. Consult our guide to ease your pregnancy foot pain.
6 Beach Bummers for Your Feet
Jimmy Buffett, the shepherd of summer vacationers, once famously blew out his flip flop, stepped on a pop top, and cut his heel. Fortunately, a frosty margarita was all it took to nurse the eternal beach bum back to full health, but those of us at University Foot and Ankle Institute would hate for a […]
Foot Puncture Wound: A Hole in the Sole
A foot puncture wound is not like a normal cut; it is a small hole in the skin caused by a pointed object, such as a nail you have stepped on. Proper treatment within the first several hours is particularly important with puncture wounds because the piercing object may become embedded under the skin. Prompt […]
The Least Instagram-able Baby Bump Ever: Pregnancy Bunions
Congratulations! It’s a B… bunion? Bunions are a common foot problem in the U.S., affecting a quarter to a third of adults at some point in their life. Unfortunately, this incidence sky-rockets for new moms-to-be. Read on to learn what to expect (from your feet!) when you’re expecting. How do you know if you’re suffering […]
Toy Scooter Related Injuries: what you need to you know
Is your 10 year old is dying for a scooter or skateboard so he can “ride the rails” and “catch some air” like his friends? Before you make your purchase you may want to consider the possible injury risks. A new study published by Clinical Pediatrics states that “kick” scooters, much like the one your […]
Sesamoiditis and Sesamoid Fractures Treatment Options
Big Toe Pain: Sesamoid Pathology The sesamoids are two small round or oval bones situated in the thick soft tissue ligamentous plantar plate under the first metatarsaophalangeal (big toe) joint and provide attachments for multiple important ligaments and muscle-tendinous units that provide critical stability, strength, and function to the big toe during ambulation and propulsion. […]
