Family Foot & Ankle Centers Blog

A Look at Treatments for Osteochondral Lesions in the Ankle Osteochondral lesions of the talus involve injury to the cartilage and underlying bone in the ankle joint. These lesions may follow trauma, such as an ankle sprain, or they may develop gradually from...

Gout Pain Can Be Managed Gout is a painful, inflammatory form of arthritis. Those affected will typically feel an intense stiffness in the joints of their feet, particularly in the big toe. Schedule a visit to learn about how gout can be managed and...

How Athlete’s Foot Starts and Spreads Athlete’s foot, also known as tinea pedis, is a fungal infection that thrives in warm and moist environments. The condition develops when dermatophyte fungi grow on the skin of the feet, especially between the toes. These fungi...

Different Forms of Gout Gout results from a buildup of uric acid in the body and most commonly affects the big toe. Noticeable symptoms of gout are an intense burning pain, along with swelling and redness.  It is also possible to have a buildup of uric acid, but...

Onychocryptosis Is an Ingrown Toenail Onychocryptosis, commonly known as an ingrown toenail, occurs when the edge of a toenail grows into the surrounding skin, causing pain, redness, and swelling. Causes include improper nail trimming, wearing tight or narrow...

The Silent Damage High Blood Sugar Can Cause in Your Feet Living with diabetes and elevated blood sugar can quietly harm the feet in ways that are easy to overlook. Over time, excess glucose can injure the nerves, leading to tingling, numbness, or burning...