A Family Guide to Foot and Ankle Health

This blog is an up-to-the-minute guide on news relating to diagnosing, avoiding and treating common foot and ankle ailments. The doctors at Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas wants you to have the most accurate, up-to-date information regarding foot and ankle ailments. Think of us as part of your family in Grapevine, Texas giving you useful and accurate advice on how to deal with common foot and ankle problems. Want more content, contact us and ask a question! We are happy to be your "Dear Abby" for foot problems!

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Is it Safe to Have Surgery During the COVID-19 Pandemic? The decision to suspend elective surgeries was made to conserve PPE for frontline healthcare workers. Facilities have now resumed performing these surgeries.
Tips for Proper Operation of Rolling Knee Scooter Crutches can be very difficult to maneuver, and can lead to falls. The rolling knee scooter makes movement safer and easier if following these simple tips.
SCARF Bunionectomy SCARF osteotomy is a procedure used by trained surgeons to correct moderate to large bunions, avoiding more aggressive surgery that requires casting.
Surgical Repair of Peroneal Tendon Tear Ankle injuries can lead to tearing of peroneal tendons on the outside of the ankle. Step by step surgical repair is illustrated in this article.
Can My Foot Surgery Wait? How long can I wait before I need to have my foot surgically fixed? Discussion on when to proceed with foot surgery is discussed by diagnosis.
Aesthetic/Cosmetic bunion surgery: You don't need to suffer the cosmetic consequences of bunion surgery Having a procedure to repair a bunion does not mean you have to trade a painful deformity for a cosmetically unappealing scar.
How on Earth do you Deal with a Post-Op Patient? Tips and tricks to staying sane with a post-op patient under your roof!
Revision Surgery Series: Painful Hardware Are you suffering from painful surgical hardware. Hardware can be removed to help you move on pain free.
Revision Surgery Series: Hammertoe Revision Surgery Pain after hammertoe surgery is not normal! Many options are available to get you back on your feet without pain.
Revision Foot Surgery Series: Part 3 – Recovery expectations Patients who have to have revision bunion surgery are often concerned about the recovery period. This article discusses expectations for your recovery.
Part 2 – Bunion Revision Surgery: Poor outcomes and treatment options Poor surgical outcomes can occur after bunion surgery. Seen here are the treatment options available to those who suffer from these complications.
Part 1 - Bunion Revision Surgery: What is a bunion and related symptoms We see patients all the time with complications and poor outcomes after foot surgery from another physcian. At FAANT we have the answers to you problems.