Video Library: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Feet!

This is a collection of videos from the doctors and staff at Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas in Grapevine, Texas. It is literally everything you ever wanted to know about feet! Visit often for new updates. Check out our blogs for even more fun foot facts!

Your feet were meant to last a lifetime. The doctors at FAANT want to help you on your journey through life. We only have one pair of feet, so use them wisely!

Video Categories:

• Sports Medicine
• Diabetic Limb Salvage
• Children's Foot Problems
• Foot & Ankle Surgery
• Skin and Nail Problems
• Foot Pain and Deformities
• Healty Steps Shoe Store & Spa
• Business Team
• General

Sports Medicine:

• Tendonitis
  Tendonitis is a very common injury in athletes as well as the sedentary patient! Here are some tips for treating the early atages of tendonitis and when to go to the podiatrist.
• Minimalist Running Shoes Part One with Dr Marybeth Crane
  Dr Marybeth Crane discusses minimalist running shoes and how to transition safely to more natural running gait and shoes without getting hurt
• Dr Marybeth Crane Discusses Minimalist Running Shoes at the Saucony forum at the Boston Marathon Part Two
  Dr Marybeth Crane discusses transitioning to minimalist running shoes slowly and safely. She gives exercise recommendations to avoid injury. Part Two
• Foot Strengthening Exercises
  Here are six simple exercises you can do daily to improve your intrinsic foot strength. I recommend you walk around your house barefoot for five minutes to warm up your feet. Then really warm up your foot muscles by pretending your big toe is a marker and writing the alphabet with your foot. Do this twice. Now you are ready to begin strengthening your feet.
• Top Ten Tips To Run Injury Free
  Dr Crane discusses her top ten tips on how not to hurt yourself running your first marathon. These tips are good for runners of all ages and abilities. Help yourself be injury free whether you are planning a short jogging program or your first big race. Sound advice from lots of experience.
• Ankle Sprains
  Dr Giacalone, a podiatric foot and ankle surgeon from Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas in Grapevine, Texas, discusses ankle sprains and lateral ankle instability. It is important to have your sprain evaluated and treated appropriately to avoid long term instability.
• Got Heel Pain?
  Got Heel Pain? We have answers! Dr Marybeth Crane, sports medicine podiatrist with Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas in Grapevine, Texas, discusses the most common causes of heel pain and offers solutions.
• Heel Pain
  

  There is an epidemic of heel pain in the US today. This encompasses plantar fasciitis, calcaneal stress fractures, , calcaneal apophysitis (Sever's Disease), lumbar radiculopathy, spondylitis, gout and Achilles tendonitis to name a few. Dr Crane discusses in this video the heel pain epidemic and simple tips to alleviate your heel pain.

• Functional Foot Orthotics Benefits
  Functional foot orthotics are like getting a tire realignment for your feet. Amazing results have been seen for those patients with foot and ankle deformities. Dr Crane discusses the use of orhtotics and how to know if you would benefit from orthotics.
• Grapevine Podiatrist Explains Why You Need to Rest & Rehab
  Rest will almost always help an injury, but it won’t cure it. You need to rehabilitate so that your muscles, tendons, and ligaments won’t fail you again, leading to another injury. Usually people wait until the injury becomes severe before they stop running or training. Resting may make the pain disappear, but it won’t prevent you from sustaining another injury. Physical therapy will loosen and strengthen those muscles to prevent the same problem from occurring a second time. We will help you identify the root of the problem. It may be a biomechanical problem or a problem in the structure of your foot. Regardless of the cause, we will find it and get you back on your feet in no time. Call us at 817-416-6155 to make an appointment.

Diabetic Limb Salvage:

• Diabetes can lead to amputation! Take care of your feet and see your podiatrist regularly
  Diabetes can cause amputations due to neuropathy and poor circulation. Paying attention to your feet is important! Visit your podiatrist regularly to stay out of trouble!
• Dr Steinke Bio
  FAANT is happy to welcome Dr Paul Steinke. Dr Steinke is happy to join the North Texas community and bring his extensive training in foot and ankle reconstructive surgery as well as diabetic limb salvage to the FAANT physician team!
• Diabetic Foot Infections Can Kill You!
  Dr Marybeth Crane, a podiatric foot and ankle surgeon and certified wound specialist at Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas in Grapevine, Texas
• Diabetic Foot Infections
  Diabetic foot infections take the lives of thousands every year. More than 50% are preventable according to the American Diabetes Association. A visit to your podiatrist may save your life! Dr Crane discusses these infections and encourages everyone with diabetes to see a podiatrist!
• Tips to Prevent Diabetic Amputations, North Texas Podiatrist
  If you are a diabetic and have never seen a foot doctor, we are glad you found FAANT. Amputation rates in diabetics are on the rise but they are preventable. Here are ten tips to prevent an amputation. 1. Diabetes causes nerve damage that can cause you to lose feeling in your extremities. Make sure to check the bottoms of your feet twice a day since you may not be able to feel any developing problems. 2. If you find any cuts, scrapes or wounds on your feet, put some triple antibiotic ointment and a Band-Aid on it. Then be sure to come in so we can take a look. 3. Wash your feet with lukewarm water and use your hands to feel for any problems. 4. Moisturize your feet except for in between your toes. 5. Trim your nails straight and rounded on the edges. Be sure to leave a little white. 6. Never, ever trim your corns or calluses. 7. Wear dry, clean socks and change them often. 8. Avoid nylon socks, socks that are too tight and can constrict your blood flow and thick bulky socks that cause irritation. 9. If your feet are cold at night, wear socks. Do not use a heating pad or hot water bottle as this could burn you. 10. See your podiatrist on a regular basis. Call us to make an appointment!

Children's Foot Problems:

• Grapevine Podiatrist Dr. Karp Explains Heel Pain in Children
  Heel pain is a common problem among children. If you have noticed your child limping or walking on their toes to avoid pressure on their heels, you should make an appointment with a podiatrist. Common causes of heel pain in children are growth plate injuries, fractures, Achilles tendonitis and bursitis. However, the most common reason that children have heel pain is a condition known as calcaneal apophysitis. This is an inflammation of the growth plate caused by a muscle strain or overuse. We will X-ray your child’s foot to make sure the growth plate is not fractured. We will also perform a biomechanical exam to determine their foot structure. Based on our findings, we’ll begin treatment right away with heel cups, rest, stretching, icing and possibly physical therapy and custom orthotics. These injuries can be recurrent, especially in growing children, so make sure to see your podiatrist often.
• Texas Podiatrist Dr. Karp Explains Heel Pain in Children
  Heel pain is a common problem among children. If you have noticed your child limping or walking on their toes to avoid pressure on their heels, you should make an appointment with a podiatrist. Common causes of heel pain in children are growth plate injuries, fractures, Achilles tendonitis and bursitis. However, the most common reason that children have heel pain is a condition known as calcaneal apophysitis. This is an inflammation of the growth plate caused by a muscle strain or overuse. We will X-ray your child’s foot to make sure the growth plate is not fractured. We will also perform a biomechanical exam to determine their foot structure. Based on our findings, we’ll begin treatment right away with heel cups, rest, stretching, icing and possibly physical therapy and custom orthotics. These injuries can be recurrent, especially in growing children, so make sure to see your podiatrist often.

Foot & Ankle Surgery:

• Hallux Limitis
  A bunion is not a bunion when it is Hallux Limitis; osteoarthritis of the great toe joint!
• Dr Jon McCreary Bio
  FAANT welcomes Dr Jon McCreary to our physician team. A Texas native and Baylor grad, Dr McCreary is happy to be home to service the North Texas community.
• Bunions
  Dr Giacalone, a podiatric foot and ankle surgeon from Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas in Grapevine, Texas, discusses bunions. There are lots of ways to treat bunion pain from orhtotics, to padding, to topical therapy, to shoe modifications, and surgery. Do not prolong your discomfort, seek a podiatry opinion on your bunions.
• Foot Surgery Explained by a Grapevine, Texas Podiatrist
  At Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas, we treat a lot of patients who have diabetes. A common misconception is that people with diabetes can’t have surgery but that is not true. Left untreated, small problems such hammertoes and bunions can cause ulcers and possibly even lead to amputation. If you are a diabetic suffering from foot pain, please make an appointment to come in and see us. Let us nip your pain in the bud before it becomes much more serious. When treating our patients, we look at your health as a whole. We want to know if you have good blood flow or neuropathy or health issues. Losing a limb means losing a part of your life. Call us at 817-416-6155 to end your foot pain before it gets too serious.
• Texas Podiatrist Describes Differences Aesthetic & Cosmetic
  What is the difference between aesthetic and cosmetic foot surgery? In each case, we are making to foot more visually appealing but there is still a big difference. Cosmetic surgery is performed with the sole intention of making your feet look better. Aesthetic surgery is performed to fix a painful condition but also leave the foot looking better than before. In each case, the result is the same. An example would be a person with one toe longer than another. For some this might cause pain and we would perform an aesthetic surgery to get rid of the pain and make it look nice in a sandal. For some, this condition might not be painful, just unappealing, so we would shorten it just for looks, and this would be considered a cosmetic surgery.
• Podiatrist Describes Differences in Aesthetic and Cosmetic
  What is the difference between aesthetic and cosmetic foot surgery? In each case, we are making to foot more visually appealing but there is still a big difference. Cosmetic surgery is performed with the sole intention of making your feet look better. Aesthetic surgery is performed to fix a painful condition but also leave the foot looking better than before. In each case, the result is the same. An example would be a person with one toe longer than another. For some this might cause pain and we would perform an aesthetic surgery to get rid of the pain and make it look nice in a sandal. For some, this condition might not be painful, just unappealing, so we would shorten it just for looks, and this would be considered a cosmetic surgery.
• A Grapevine North Texas Podiatrist Describes Stress Fracture
  You just started a new exercise program. Three weeks later, just as you are getting into a rhythm, you notice a pain in your foot. You probably have a stress fracture as a result of “Too Much, Too Soon, Too Fast Syndrome.” This can be a common occurrence for a wide range of individuals, from children all the way to the elderly and from walkers to marathon runners. Pushing through the pain is not a good idea! A stress fracture can become a through-and-through fracture that requires surgery if you don’t let it heal. Often, you can identify the spot of pain with just one finger. If you think you have a stress fracture, we can put you in a walking boot and have you back to normal in four to six weeks. If we have to perform surgery, it will take much longer. Just because you can walk on your injured foot doesn’t mean it’s not broken. So call us at 817-416-6155 to make an appointment, and nip your foot injury in the bud.
• Grapevine North Texas Podiatrist Describes Stress Fractures
  You just started a new exercise program. Three weeks later, just as you are getting into a rhythm, you notice a pain in your foot. You probably have a stress fracture as a result of “Too Much, Too Soon, Too Fast Syndrome.” This can be a common occurrence for a wide range of individuals, from children all the way to the elderly and from walkers to marathon runners. Pushing through the pain is not a good idea! A stress fracture can become a through-and-through fracture that requires surgery if you don’t let it heal. Often, you can identify the spot of pain with just one finger. If you think you have a stress fracture, we can put you in a walking boot and have you back to normal in four to six weeks. If we have to perform surgery, it will take much longer. Just because you can walk on your injured foot doesn’t mean it’s not broken. So call us at 817-416-6155 to make an appointment, and nip your foot injury in the bud.
• Nine Questions Answered by a Grapevine Podiatrist
  At Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas, we treat most of our patients without surgery. We have come up with a list of frequently asked questions to educate you about foot and ankle surgery. 1. Should I have surgery? Some cases require surgery, while others involve elective surgery. 2. How long does surgery take? Foot and ankle surgery usually lasts only one hour! 3. Will it hurt? Well, yes, but we’ll do everything we can to reduce your pain. 4. Will I be awake for surgery? No, you will have light sedation or general anesthesia. 5. Where is my surgery performed? Your surgery will occur in either an outpatient facility or a hospital. Most of our patients go home the same day that they undergo their operation. 6. What is the recovery time? This depends on the surgery, but you can often be back at work in one to two weeks. 7. Does my insurance cover surgery? Our business team will help you figure out your financial situation. 8. How many stitches am I going to have? This depends on the surgery. We can use dissolvable stitches that don’t need to be removed to reduce the scarring. 9. Will surgery fix my problem? We cannot guarantee that surgery will work, but we have an excellent success rate!
• Achilles Pain & Surgery Explained by a Grapevine Podiatrist
  We see many patients at Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas who suffer from Achilles tendon pain. The Achilles tendon is the long tendon that runs down your calf and attaches to your heel bone. It can hurt for many reasons. Maybe you suffered some kind of trauma and have a small tear in the tendon. If this is the case, you likely will need surgery. While the recovery can be lengthy, it’s a fairly simple procedure. Two different bumps commonly cause Achilles pain. A “pump bump” develops when shoes that rub the heel. With this pain, we can try a few remedies before surgery. If surgery becomes necessary, the procedure is simple and quick. The other bump is called a retrocalcaneal exostosis, which occurs when a bone spur is growing on the back of your heel. This painful bump can happen to anyone. Again, we can try some conservative treatments before surgery. Achilles surgery is not nearly as bad as it used to be. Call us today at 817-416-6155 so we can take a look at your Achilles pain.
• Ankle Pain Explained by a Grapevine North Texas Podiatrist
  Do you suffer from ankle pain? Do you frequently roll or sprain your ankle? When you injure your ankle, you also may bruise or even tear the cartilage. This makes it very hard to heal with just rest. You also could injure the bone, which means you will need to rehabilitate. We can take X-rays and MRI’s to determine the root of your ankle pain. Excessive swelling and scar tissue may require a very simple surgery called an ankle arthroscopy, or ankle scope. We actually clean out the ankle joint to help you heal. During this procedure, we can also tighten the joint up to prevent you from rolling and spraining your ankle so much in the future. You will have a short recovery period, and we’ll get you into physical therapy to strengthen the muscles around your ankle. If you are having ankle pain, call Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas at 817-416-6155 to make an appointment.
• Foot Surgery Explained by a Grapevine North Texas Podiatrist
  At Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas, we treat a lot of patients who have diabetes. A common misconception is that people with diabetes can’t have surgery but that is not true. Left untreated, small problems such hammertoes and bunions can cause ulcers and possibly even lead to amputation. If you are a diabetic suffering from foot pain, please make an appointment to come in and see us. Let us nip your pain in the bud before it becomes much more serious. When treating our patients, we look at your health as a whole. We want to know if you have good blood flow or neuropathy or health issues. Losing a limb means losing a part of your life. Call us at 817-416-6155 to end your foot pain before it gets too serious.
• Dr. Marybeth Crane Welcomes You to Grapevine Texas Podiatry
  Dr. Marybeth Crane is a marathon-running, triathlon-trying podiatrist. If you are a marathon runner, recreational jogger, or just want to walk around the block, our team of physicians can help you. Dr. Crane has practiced in Grapevine, Texas since 1997 as a board-certified Foot and Ankle surgeon. An ambitious athlete, she is also the mother of three girls. Come for a visit so we can talk about your goals. Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas can help you achieve them. As a runner, Dr. Marybeth Crane empathizes with your athletic endeavors. When she treated a 76-year-old marathon runner, Dr. Crane never told her to stop running. She won’t tell you to stop either, unless you should for serious medical reasons. Call us at 817-416-6155 to make an appointment.
• Dr. Marybeth Crane Welcomes You to the Grapevine Podiatry
  Dr. Marybeth Crane is a marathon-running, triathlon-trying podiatrist. If you are a marathon runner, recreational jogger, or just want to walk around the block, our team of physicians can help you. Dr. Crane has practiced in Grapevine, Texas since 1997 as a board-certified Foot and Ankle surgeon. An ambitious athlete, she is also the mother of three girls. Come for a visit so we can talk about your goals. Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas can help you achieve them. As a runner, Dr. Marybeth Crane empathizes with your athletic endeavors. When she treated a 76-year-old marathon runner, Dr. Crane never told her to stop running. She won’t tell you to stop either, unless you should for serious medical reasons. Call us at 817-416-6155 to make an appointment.

Skin and Nail Problems:

• Laser Treatment For Fungal Toenails
  Dr Marybeth Crane, a North Texas podiatrist discusses the Pinpointe laser treatment for fungal toenails that is having amazing results. Recently FDA cleared, this laser treatment has no down time and is not painful, it has been shown to clear unsightly nail fungus in toenails. Got ugly toenails? We have answers!
• Ingrown Toenails Explained by a North Texas Podiatrist
  Ingrown toenails can be very painful and almost everyone has suffered from them at some point in their life. What is an ingrown toenail? It is a curvature of the nail that results in the nail digging into the side of the skin. Symptoms also include soreness, redness, drainage and pressure when wearing shoes. Please do not dig at them in your bathroom! Your infection will only get worse and you will still have to come see us. Make an appointment with the Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas. We may just have to remove a small piece of nail, relieving you of pain very quickly. In some more serious cases, we may have to perform a surgical decompression where we remove part of the nail and kill the root so the problem is permanently solved. If your ingrown toenail is infected, we may also prescribe an antibiotic. Give us a call at 817-416-6155 before your ingrown toenails become too painful!
• North Texas Podiatrist Explains Ingrown Toenails
  Ingrown toenails can be very painful and almost everyone has suffered from them at some point in their life. What is an ingrown toenail? It is a curvature of the nail that results in the nail digging into the side of the skin. Symptoms also include soreness, redness, drainage and pressure when wearing shoes. Please do not dig at them in your bathroom! Your infection will only get worse and you will still have to come see us. Make an appointment with the Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas. We may just have to remove a small piece of nail, relieving you of pain very quickly. In some more serious cases, we may have to perform a surgical decompression where we remove part of the nail and kill the root so the problem is permanently solved. If your ingrown toenail is infected, we may also prescribe an antibiotic. Give us a call at 817-416-6155 before your ingrown toenails become too painful!
• Warts Explained by a North Texas Grapevine Foot Doctor
  Warts are caused by a virus that is very difficult to get rid of. At Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas, we have come up with a few very creative ways to get rid of warts. First, we need to determine that your condition is really a wart. Plantar warts occur on the bottom of the foot but there are others that can occur on the top of the foot. Please don’t waste your time or money with any products you find at a drug store. Those are designed for warts that are not very thick. Foot warts are thick and harder to get rid of. We will remove the dead skin around the wart to determine its actual size. We can freeze the warts, which is not painful at all. We can also use a special process to inject medicine under the wart without a needle. In severe cases, we will remove the wart surgically. Warts are contagious so it is important to get them taken care of quickly. Call us at 817-416-6155 to make an appointment.
• Warts Explained by Grapevine Texas Foot Doctor
  Warts are caused by a virus that is very difficult to get rid of. At Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas, we have come up with a few very creative ways to get rid of warts. First, we need to determine that your condition is really a wart. Plantar warts occur on the bottom of the foot but there are others that can occur on the top of the foot. Please don’t waste your time or money with any products you find at a drug store. Those are designed for warts that are not very thick. Foot warts are thick and harder to get rid of. We will remove the dead skin around the wart to determine its actual size. We can freeze the warts, which is not painful at all. We can also use a special process to inject medicine under the wart without a needle. In severe cases, we will remove the wart surgically. Warts are contagious so it is important to get them taken care of quickly. Call us at 817-416-6155 to make an appointment.
• Grapevine North Texas Podiatrist Explains Why Black Toenails
  Black toenails are a common problem that can be caused by a number of different things. Of course, the most common reason for acquiring them is when people drop something heavy on a foot. Blood builds up under the toenail, and can remain very painful for several days. This ailment also frequently occurs when an individual participates in such activities as running, hiking, playing tennis, etc. with shoes that do not fit properly. Past injuries and ingrown toenails can cause deformed nails, which can increase the chance that this will happen. How can we fix your black toenails? The worst remedy that you can attempt is heating up a needle and sticking it through the nail. This may sound crazy, but people do try it and usually get an infection. Come visit us and let us take a look. We can trim the nail and drain the blood, and you will be on your way to clean toenails in no time. In more severe cases, we may have to numb the area and remove the entire nail. Sounds scary, we know, but it will end the problem quickly and you won’t get an infection. In any case, give us a call at 817-416-6155 so we can fix the problem before it gets more serious.
• Grapevine Texas Podiatrist Explains Black Toenails
  Black toenails are a common problem that can be caused by a number of different things. Of course, the most common reason for acquiring them is when people drop something heavy on a foot. Blood builds up under the toenail, and can remain very painful for several days. This ailment also frequently occurs when an individual participates in such activities as running, hiking, playing tennis, etc. with shoes that do not fit properly. Past injuries and ingrown toenails can cause deformed nails, which can increase the chance that this will happen. How can we fix your black toenails? The worst remedy that you can attempt is heating up a needle and sticking it through the nail. This may sound crazy, but people do try it and usually get an infection. Come visit us and let us take a look. We can trim the nail and drain the blood, and you will be on your way to clean toenails in no time. In more severe cases, we may have to numb the area and remove the entire nail. Sounds scary, we know, but it will end the problem quickly and you won’t get an infection. In any case, give us a call at 817-416-6155 so we can fix the problem before it gets more serious.
• A Grapevine North Texas Podiatrist - Dry, Cracking Skin
  Do you have dry, cracking skin? Do you think you merely inherited this problem? If you’ve tried over-the-counter lotions without any luck, then you may have a more serious issue. Dry foot skin can be caused by spending too much time inside, wearing sneakers or sandals too often having allergic reactions to laundry detergent, and contacting dermatitis or athlete’s foot. Also known as Tinea Pedis, athlete’s foot involves fungus growing in your skin. It causes your skin to dry up, crack, and itch. No amount of lotion will fix this. Instead of attempting a remedy yourself, come in and let us take a look. Call us at 817-417-6155. We have some simple treatments to help your dry skin, and we’ll make sure you aren’t suffering from a more serious problem.

Foot Pain and Deformities:

• The Ball of My Foot Hurts
  Dr Giacalone, a podiatric foot and ankle surgeon from Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas in Grapevine, Texas, discusses pain in the ball of your foot. This may be a neuroma, metatarsalgia, or even a metatarsal stress fracture. Proper evaluation and treamtnet may avoid long term pain in your foot.
• Arch Pain, Flat Feet & Tibial Tendonitis Explains Podiatrist
  Have you noticed that your feet are getting flatter as you age? Do you have arch pain or medial ankle pain? These could be symptoms of a condition called Tibial Tendonitis. What is Tibial Tendonitis? The job of your posterior tibial muscle is to support your arch. If this muscle is overused or injured, you may have pain in your arches, resulting in Tibial Tendonitis. Proper footwear can help this condition by stabilizing the muscle. We first check to make sure that there are no fractures and that this is really a soft tissue injury. Then, we take a look at your biomechanics and foot structure to determine the best course of action. Rest, ice and elevation perhaps coupled with a brace, orthotics and physical therapy will have you back to normal in no time. If you are having any arch pain, come on in so we can take a look. Your feet will be glad you did!
• Flat Feet, Arch Pain and Tibial Tendonitis Explained
  Have you noticed that your feet are getting flatter as you age? Do you have arch pain or medial ankle pain? These could be symptoms of a condition called Tibial Tendonitis. What is Tibial Tendonitis? The job of your posterior tibial muscle is to support your arch. If this muscle is overused or injured, you may have pain in your arches, resulting in Tibial Tendonitis. Proper footwear can help this condition by stabilizing the muscle. We first check to make sure that there are no fractures and that this is really a soft tissue injury. Then, we take a look at your biomechanics and foot structure to determine the best course of action. Rest, ice and elevation perhaps coupled with a brace, orthotics and physical therapy will have you back to normal in no time. If you are having any arch pain, come on in so we can take a look. Your feet will be glad you did!
• A North Texas Podiatrist Explains Pain in the Ball of Foot
  Podiatrists frequently refer to pain in the ball of the foot as metatarsalgia. This type of pain is often caused by genetics rather than an injury. People with high arches put more weight on the balls of their feet. Over time, that pressure can cause pain. People who have curled toes, a condition known as “hammertoes,” may also suffer from this type of pain because of the stress the curvature of the toes induces. Women who wear high heels may suffer from what Dr. Adriana Karpati calls the Double Whammy. Not only is the heel elevated, putting more weight on the ball of the foot, but also the toes are forced to curl to stabilize the foot. All of these conditions cause an atrophy of the fat pad underneath the foot, which is very important for cushion. There are many causes of pain in the ball of the foot that can lead to more serious problems like fractures. If you are suffering from this type of pain, you should have it diagnosed by a podiatrist right away.
• North Texas Podiatrist Explains Pain in the Ball of the Foot
  Podiatrists frequently refer to pain in the ball of the foot as metatarsalgia. This type of pain is often caused by genetics rather than an injury. People with high arches put more weight on the balls of their feet. Over time, that pressure can cause pain. People who have curled toes, a condition known as “hammertoes,” may also suffer from this type of pain because of the stress the curvature of the toes induces. Women who wear high heels may suffer from what Dr. Adriana Karpati calls the Double Whammy. Not only is the heel elevated, putting more weight on the ball of the foot, but also the toes are forced to curl to stabilize the foot. All of these conditions cause an atrophy of the fat pad underneath the foot, which is very important for cushion. There are many causes of pain in the ball of the foot that can lead to more serious problems like fractures. If you are suffering from this type of pain, you should have it diagnosed by a podiatrist right away.
• Grapevine North Texas Podiatrist Explains Flat Feet and Fall
  If you are looking for information about flat feet, you have come to right place. Have you ever been told you have flat feet? Is that a good thing or a bad thing? Every situation is different. Some people have flat feet and don’t have any pain while others are in a great deal of pain. There is a tendon on the inside of your arch that is supposed to hold up the arch. Sometimes, it cannot perform its job because of the shoes or sandals you wear, or it may just be the bone structure that you have inherited. Regardless of the cause, we can help. First, we will find the root of the problem by taking X-rays and performing a biomechanical and structural evaluation. If intervention is necessary, we will recommend shoes, orthotics, physical therapy or, in severe cases, surgery. We will only perform surgery if absolutely necessary and our goal is always to get you back to normal as soon as possible. Call us at 817-416-6155 to make an appointment.
• Crooked Toes and Hammer Toes Explained by a North Texas Foot
  Do you have crooked toes? If you have toes that look like little hammers or claws, then you have hammer toes. You could have one of a few different kinds of hammer toes. Flexible hammer toes look normal but curl when running and jumping. You may notice irritation on the tops of your toes from rubbing your shoes. Semi-rigid and rigid hammer toes appear to be stuck in a bent position. Surgery is the only way to fix this. Over a period of time, your toes have curled as they try to stabilize your feet while you’re walking. If they fall into the rigid category, then they are stuck this way unless we perform an operation. A simple procedure can get your toes back to normal in no time. We’ll find the root of the problem to make sure it does not reoccur. Call us at 817-416-6155 to make an appointment.
• Crooked Toes and Hammer Toes Explained by Texas Foot Doctor
  Do you have crooked toes? If you have toes that look like little hammers or claws, then you have hammer toes. You could have one of a few different kinds of hammer toes. Flexible hammer toes look normal but curl when running and jumping. You may notice irritation on the tops of your toes from rubbing your shoes. Semi-rigid and rigid hammer toes appear to be stuck in a bent position. Surgery is the only way to fix this. Over a period of time, your toes have curled as they try to stabilize your feet while you’re walking. If they fall into the rigid category, then they are stuck this way unless we perform an operation. A simple procedure can get your toes back to normal in no time. We’ll find the root of the problem to make sure it does not reoccur. Call us at 817-416-6155 to make an appointment.
• A Grapevine North Texas Podiatrist Describes Numbness
  Do you have numbness, burning, or tingling in your feet? Has this been going on for years or just a few weeks? Do your feet feel like dead pieces of wood some days yet fine other days? People have nerve problems in their feet for many reasons ranging from a pinched nerve in the lower back called Lumbar Radiculopathy to a pinched nerve on the outside of the knee called Common Peroneal Neuritis. You could even have Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome or Morton’s Neuroma, a localized compression in-between your toes. Just to keep everything complicated, you also could have Peripheral Neuropathy, a nerve problem caused by Diabetes, B12 deficiency, chemotherapy, or excessive drinking. Many things can cause numbness, burning, or tingling in your feet, and we recommend that you make an appointment at Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas so we can take a look. We will find the root of the problem and begin treatment right away. Call us at 817-416-6155. Your feet will be glad you did!
• Grapevine North Texas Podiatrist Describes Numbness in Foot
  Do you have numbness, burning, or tingling in your feet? Has this been going on for years or just a few weeks? Do your feet feel like dead pieces of wood some days yet fine other days? People have nerve problems in their feet for many reasons ranging from a pinched nerve in the lower back called Lumbar Radiculopathy to a pinched nerve on the outside of the knee called Common Peroneal Neuritis. You could even have Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome or Morton’s Neuroma, a localized compression in-between your toes. Just to keep everything complicated, you also could have Peripheral Neuropathy, a nerve problem caused by Diabetes, B12 deficiency, chemotherapy, or excessive drinking. Many things can cause numbness, burning, or tingling in your feet, and we recommend that you make an appointment at Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas so we can take a look. We will find the root of the problem and begin treatment right away. Call us at 817-416-6155. Your feet will be glad you did!

Healty Steps Shoe Store & Spa:

• The "runner's lacing" technique for more ankle support and less heel slippage
  The "runner's lacing" technique will alleviate most heel slippage and give you more ankle support in your running shoes. Here is a simple "How To" video.
• Over-the-Counter Orthotics Don’t Work, Says Texas Podiatrist
  Why do drug stores sell orthotics if they don’t work? Because big money is involved! These inserts are designed for the average person, but we know that there is no such thing as the average person. Every patient differs, requiring something unique. At Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas, we treat every person individually. Functioning normally requires different treatment methods for every patient we see. We will make a mold of your foot in the neutral position, where you need to be functioning at your best. Using computers and the mold, we will make a model of your foot and create your custom orthotics using this model. The whole process takes several weeks, requiring great attention to detail by specialists. Obviously, over-the-counter inserts don’t work, since they don’t involve nearly as much meticulousness. Call us today at 817-416-6155 to make an appointment, and we will create an orthotic that works for you.
• Over-the-Counter Orthotics Don’t Work, Says TX Podiatrist
  Why do drug stores sell orthotics if they don’t work? Because big money is involved! These inserts are designed for the average person, but we know that there is no such thing as the average person. Every patient differs, requiring something unique. At Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas, we treat every person individually. Functioning normally requires different treatment methods for every patient we see. We will make a mold of your foot in the neutral position, where you need to be functioning at your best. Using computers and the mold, we will make a model of your foot and create your custom orthotics using this model. The whole process takes several weeks, requiring great attention to detail by specialists. Obviously, over-the-counter inserts don’t work, since they don’t involve nearly as much meticulousness. Call us today at 817-416-6155 to make an appointment, and we will create an orthotic that works for you.

Business Team:

• 5 Tips for an Easy Visit to the Podiatrist
  Here at Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas, we’ve coined the phrase FAANT-astic. We want to make your experience as pleasant as possible so here are 5 simple steps to a FAANT-astic visit: 1. Stay ahead of the forms by completing our online paperwork and faxing them to us a few days before your visit. 2. Confirm your appointment with our automated phone and email system. 3. Bring the original forms, your insurance card and ID, a list of medications you take, a list of questions for the doctor and the shoes you feel most comfortable in. 4. Come early so we can go over your insurance information. 5. Feel free to contact us. You have a designated account rep in our office so give us a call anytime!
• Five Tips for an Easy Visit to the Podiatrist
  Here at Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas, we’ve coined the phrase FAANT-astic. We want to make your experience as pleasant as possible so here are 5 simple steps to a FAANT-astic visit: 1. Stay ahead of the forms by completing our online paperwork and faxing them to us a few days before your visit. 2. Confirm your appointment with our automated phone and email system. 3. Bring the original forms, your insurance card and ID, a list of medications you take, a list of questions for the doctor and the shoes you feel most comfortable in. 4. Come early so we can go over your insurance information. 5. Feel free to contact us. You have a designated account rep in our office so give us a call anytime!
• Orthotics Insurance Coverage Explained by Foot & Ankle
  A good pair of orthotics can be extremely helpful to a patient suffering from foot pain. You likely have questions about how your insurance handles this and how long it may take for them to approve your new orthotics. Our Business Team is ready to answer your questions. If one of our doctors identifies a medical need for orthotics, we’ll contact your insurance company for you regarding your benefit level regarding custom inserts. We will provide them medical records to support our decision and if we cannot get a clear answer, we will request a written determination. This can take up to 4 weeks but we will keep you informed during the process. We’ll also provide you with an estimation of benefits before we even fit you for inserts. Feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions.
• Orthotics Insurance Coverage Explained
  A good pair of orthotics can be extremely helpful to a patient suffering from foot pain. You likely have questions about how your insurance handles this and how long it may take for them to approve your new orthotics. Our Business Team is ready to answer your questions. If one of our doctors identifies a medical need for orthotics, we’ll contact your insurance company for you regarding your benefit level regarding custom inserts. We will provide them medical records to support our decision and if we cannot get a clear answer, we will request a written determination. This can take up to 4 weeks but we will keep you informed during the process. We’ll also provide you with an estimation of benefits before we even fit you for inserts. Feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions.
• Welcome to Foot & Ankle Associates of North Texas’ Business
  Welcome to Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas. We know that you probably have a lot of questions about visiting our office. Do they take my insurance? How much will my insurance cover? When can I fit a podiatrist appointment into my busy life? Don’t worry, the Business Team is here to help you every step of the way. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions and online Patient Forms or just give us a call at 817-416-6155.
• Welcome to Foot & Ankle Associates of Grapevine Business
  Welcome to Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas. We know that you probably have a lot of questions about visiting our office. Do they take my insurance? How much will my insurance cover? When can I fit a podiatrist appointment into my busy life? Don’t worry, the Business Team is here to help you every step of the way. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions and online Patient Forms or just give us a call at 817-416-6155.

General:

• Dr. Karpati Bio
  Dr. Karpati Bio
• North Texas Podiatrists Offer Great Videos and Articles
  Welcome to Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas! We’re all about feet, and so is our website. We know that you are here because your feet hurt or someone you know is having foot or ankle pain. You have come to right place. Take a look at our videos, articles, and blogs to educate yourself on common foot problems. We have resources for children, adults, the elderly, and athletes. We also have information if you are just concerned about how your feet look or if you think your child’s gait seems unusual. Use our search box and check out our practice areas to find more information about the topic that concerns you. When you are ready, give us a call at 817-416-6155 to make an appointment. Our business team will handle your insurance questions, and our doctors will field all of your foot and ankle questions. Come in for a visit. Your feet will be glad you did!.
• Podiatrists, Foot and Ankle Pain Specialists Highlight Reel
  The practice philosophy of the Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas is to provide “Comprehensive Conscientious Compassionate Care” for your family’s foot and ankle health. We are a group of like-minded, board-certified, foot and ankle surgeons who strive for excellence. Our clinic is located in historic Grapevine, Texas, and includes on-site physical therapy, vascular testing, digital X-ray, electronic medical records, a medically supervised pedicurist, and a certified pedorthist with a retail shoe store for your shoe gear and equipment needs.
• Meet North Texas Podiatrist Dr. Dana Giacalone
  A native Texan, Dr. Giacalone has been in practice since 1998. On the weekends, you might find her hunting or fishing, but during the week, she dedicates herself to your feet. She is passionate about the intricacy of the foot and ankle, and is dedicated to helping her patients feel better, hopefully on the first visit. She attended medical school at Temple University in Philadelphia, but returned to Texas as soon as she could. She specializes in diabetic patients, and is board certified in foot and ankle surgery. We aim to make everyone feel like family in our office. If you are having foot or ankle pain, then call Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas at 817-416-6155 to make an appointment.
• Your Foot Pain Questions Answered by a Grapevine Podiatrist
  Welcome to the website for Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas, or as we affectionately call it, FAANT. You are probably either a current patient looking for more information or you have foot or ankle pain and are looking for help. We are happy you found us. Spend some time browsing our videos, articles and blogs to educate yourself on your pain. Get to know our doctors and staff and when you are ready, give us a call at 817-416-6155 to make an appointment. We can treat whole families, athletes and diabetics, because our experienced physicians are experts in their field. So let your fingers do the walking for now and come on in and see us. Your feet will be glad you did.
• Foot Pain Questions Answered by a Grapevine Podiatrist
  Welcome to the website for Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas, or as we affectionately call it, FAANT. You are probably either a current patient looking for more information or you have foot or ankle pain and are looking for help. We are happy you found us. Spend some time browsing our videos, articles and blogs to educate yourself on your pain. Get to know our doctors and staff and when you are ready, give us a call at 817-416-6155 to make an appointment. We can treat whole families, athletes and diabetics, because our experienced physicians are experts in their field. So let your fingers do the walking for now and come on in and see us. Your feet will be glad you did.
• Grapevine Podiatrist and Foot Surgeon Dr. Mollye Karp
  North Texas Podiatrist Dr. Mollye Karp is a native Texan, born and raised in San Antonio. She spent 7 years in Chicago getting her degree and completing an extensive surgical residency. She was thrilled to get back to Texas after all that cold weather! She has been with Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas since 2008 and is board certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery. She has experience treating patients of every age, from children to the elderly. She is especially good with kids because she is able to translate the medical terminology into terms that you and your family can understand. Developing a relationship with patients is extremely important to Dr. Karp. Understanding the lifestyle of patients helps us to treat you more effectively and get you back to normal as quickly as possible.
• Podiatrist and Foot Surgeon Dr. Mollye Karp is Native Texan
  North Texas Podiatrist Dr. Mollye Karp is a native Texan, born and raised in San Antonio. She spent 7 years in Chicago getting her degree and completing an extensive surgical residency. She was thrilled to get back to Texas after all that cold weather! She has been with Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas since 2008 and is board certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery. She has experience treating patients of every age, from children to the elderly. She is especially good with kids because she is able to translate the medical terminology into terms that you and your family can understand. Developing a relationship with patients is extremely important to Dr. Karp. Understanding the lifestyle of patients helps us to treat you more effectively and get you back to normal as quickly as possible.
• Grapevine Podiatrist Dr. Karpati tells her story
  Dr. Adriana Karpati is a native Texan and has been practicing at the Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas for 13 years. She is passionate about her work and is the proud mother of three children. She is double board certified in Foot Surgery and Wound Care. She also specializes in childhood foot problems as well as foot and ankle injuries. Her goal each and every day is to exceed the expectations of her patients. To recover properly from a foot issue, patients need to understand the root of the pain and the things they need to do to get better. Dr. Karpati is determined to help her patients understand the root of their problem and the road to recovery.
• Grapevine, Texas Podiatrist Dr. Karpati tells her story
  Dr. Adriana Karpati is a native Texan and has been practicing at the Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas for 13 years. She is passionate about her work and is the proud mother of three children. She is double board certified in Foot Surgery and Wound Care. She also specializes in childhood foot problems as well as foot and ankle injuries. Her goal each and every day is to exceed the expectations of her patients. To recover properly from a foot issue, patients need to understand the root of the pain and the things they need to do to get better. Dr. Karpati is determined to help her patients understand the root of their problem and the road to recovery.
• North Texas Podiatrist Dr. Karpati Welcomes You to FAANT
  Welcome to the website of the Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas. If you or someone you know has foot pain, you have come to right place. We built this website to be a resource for everyone who suffers from foot pain. Take a look at our specialty blogs, frequently asked questions and video library. If you have any questions or want to make an appointment, please give us a call at 817-416-6155. If we can’t see you that same day, we’ll do our best to make your appointment as soon as possible. In the meantime, put your aching feet up and stay a while. Your feet will be glad you did!
• Texas Podiatrist Dr. Karpati Welcomes You to FAANT
  Welcome to the website of the Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas. If you or someone you know has foot pain, you have come to right place. We built this website to be a resource for everyone who suffers from foot pain. Take a look at our specialty blogs, frequently asked questions and video library. If you have any questions or want to make an appointment, please give us a call at 817-416-6155. If we can’t see you that same day, we’ll do our best to make your appointment as soon as possible. In the meantime, put your aching feet up and stay a while. Your feet will be glad you did!
• Grapevine Podiatrists Have Physical Therapy, Shoes, Etc.
  Four like-minded women, board certified in foot and ankle surgery, make up Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas. As women, they empathize with your family’s needs, and as experienced physicians and surgeons, they have the skill to diagnose and treat your injuries. Their office is a one-stop shop for all of your foot and ankle needs. They have a pedorthist, who specializes in creating custom orthotics, diabetic shoes, and prosthetics. They offer on-site physical therapy, run by their partner, Restoration Physical Therapy. Their licensed medical nail technician can give you a safe pedicure, and their business team will readily answer all of your insurance questions. Conveniently located in historic Grapevine, Texas, Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas is ready to treat your whole family.
• Podiatrists Have Physical Therapy, Shoes, & Custom Orthotics
  Four like-minded women, board certified in foot and ankle surgery, make up Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas. As women, they empathize with your family’s needs, and as experienced physicians and surgeons, they have the skill to diagnose and treat your injuries. Their office is a one-stop shop for all of your foot and ankle needs. They have a pedorthist, who specializes in creating custom orthotics, diabetic shoes, and prosthetics. They offer on-site physical therapy, run by their partner, Restoration Physical Therapy. Their licensed medical nail technician can give you a safe pedicure, and their business team will readily answer all of your insurance questions. Conveniently located in historic Grapevine, Texas, Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas is ready to treat your whole family.
• Grapevine North Texas Podiatrists Offer Great Videos and Art
  Welcome to Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas! We’re all about feet, and so is our website. We know that you are here because your feet hurt or someone you know is having foot or ankle pain. You have come to right place. Take a look at our videos, articles, and blogs to educate yourself on common foot problems. We have resources for children, adults, the elderly, and athletes. We also have information if you are just concerned about how your feet look or if you think your child’s gait seems unusual. Use our search box and check out our practice areas to find more information about the topic that concerns you. When you are ready, give us a call at 817-416-6155 to make an appointment. Our business team will handle your insurance questions, and our doctors will field all of your foot and ankle questions. Come in for a visit. Your feet will be glad you did!
• Grapevine Podiatrists, Foot and Ankle Pain Specialists
  The practice philosophy of the Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas is to provide “Comprehensive Conscientious Compassionate Care” for your family’s foot and ankle health. We are a group of like-minded, board-certified, foot and ankle surgeons who strive for excellence. Our clinic is located in historic Grapevine, Texas, and includes on-site physical therapy, vascular testing, digital X-ray, electronic medical records, a medically supervised pedicurist, and a certified pedorthist with a retail shoe store for your shoe gear and equipment needs.
• Meet Grapevine Texas Podiatrist Dr. Dana Giacalone
  A native Texan, Dr. Giacalone has been in practice since 1998. On the weekends, you might find her hunting or fishing, but during the week, she dedicates herself to your feet. She is passionate about the intricacy of the foot and ankle, and is dedicated to helping her patients feel better, hopefully on the first visit. She attended medical school at Temple University of Philadelphia, but returned to Texas as soon as she could. She specializes in diabetic patients, and is board certified in foot and ankle surgery. We aim to make everyone feel like family in our office. If you are having foot or ankle pain, then call Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas at 817-416-6155 to make an appointment.