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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MLS Laser Treatment MLS laser is a sophisticated class IV laser that uses two very specific wavelength of light applied directly to the skin of the affected area. -
I Think I Broke My Ankle - What Do I Do Now? Ankle fractures can happen to anyone, and when they do occur, you will need immediate care. -
Lapiplasty Procedure Patients Enjoy the Ability to Walk the Same Day of Surgery Lapiplasty bunion surgery has many advantages over traditional bunion surgery. Read how your recovery will look with Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas. -
What to Expect After Foot Surgery If you have thought about surgery or have already scheduled it, it's a good idea to go over some key pointers of what to expect after surgery. -
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.