Family Foot & Ankle Centers Blog

Managing Diabetic Foot Ulcers Diabetic foot ulcers are open sores or wounds that commonly occur on the bottom of the foot in people with diabetes. They are caused by poor circulation, nerve damage or neuropathy, high blood sugar levels, and repetitive pressure or...

Causes of and Caring for Blisters Blisters on the feet often form from friction, usually when skin rubs against tight or poorly fitted shoes. This repeated pressure separates layers of skin, allowing fluid to collect. Blisters can also appear due to burns, cold...

Nerve Pain in the Foot Nerve pain in the foot can result from several conditions, including a pinched nerve, tarsal tunnel syndrome, or peripheral neuropathy. A pinched nerve can occur from foot structure issues or injury, causing sharp or shooting pain. Tarsal...

Do Your Child’s Feet Hurt? Have your child’s feet been examined lately? Healthy feet are happy feet. If your child is complaining of foot pain, it may be a sign of underlying...

Understanding Plantar Fasciitis Plantar fasciitis accounts for about 80 percent of all heel pain cases and affects roughly 10 percent of the population. It occurs when the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue running along the bottom of the foot, becomes inflamed...

Different Types of Toenail Fungus Toenail fungus appears in various forms, each with distinct characteristics. Subungual onychomycosis is the most common type and affects the nail bed underneath the nail. It often causes thickening, discoloration, and crumbling of...