This is a library of every article written by a FAANT doctor or staff in the last few years. The collection is quite extensive and there are some overlapping articles, but basically this is everything you ever wanted to know about your feet and ankles! Throw in some running and triathlon advice mixed in with all about shoes and socks; and you have a FAANT lasagna of articles. Enjoy!
PS. If you want more content, send us an email and we will blog or write about it.
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Lacerations Lacerations can be nasty! Here is how to decide whether to go straight to the Emergency Room or come in the office. There is no such thing as a "simple" cut! -
Got Sweaty Feet? Sweaty feet are also known as hyperhidrosis. There are many causes and few solutions. Here is an overview to help you with sweaty feet! -
Calcaneal Bone Tumors Heel pain can be caused by a bone tumor. These are not common, but an xray is always medically necessary in heel pain patients to rule out a tumor. -
What to Expect After Bunion Surgery Nervous about Hallux valgus correction, also known as bunion surgery? Here is a realistic explanation of what to expect in the days and weeks after surgery. -
Ingrown Toenails Ingrown toenails can be quite painful. Here are the most up to date information on the diagnosis and treatment options of patients with ingrown toenails. -
The Top 9 Questions Parents Have About Kid's Sports Injuries The Top 9 Questions Parents Have About Kid's Sports Injuries answers the most common questions we hear from the parents of our patients in our North Texas office. Lots of parents have similar questions about their children's sports injuries. Most questions are centered on how they can prevent injuries and secondarily, what to do if their child gets hurt. Here are the top nine frequently asked questions and some simple answers. -
New Exercise Guidelines in Type 2 Diabetics The physicians at Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas encourage our diabetics to exercise and can help you reach your goals with better shoe gear, functional foot orthotics and even physical therapy to get you on the road to better diabetes control! Do not use foot pain as an excuse not to exercise, contact us and get started today! -
Why Are My Orthotics a Non-Covered Service? Contrary to your insurance company’s information, we have found that most times custom orthotic coverage usually has little to do with medical necessity; though some carriers are complying with state mandates for certain conditions. Which means your insurance company can agree that they are medically necessary, but still not cover them because they are an exclusion in your particular policy. How does this happen? -
Anterior Tibial Tendonitis Anterior Tibial tendonitis is pain along the front of the ankle that travels down towards the top of the arch is often attributed to inflammation of the the anterior tibial tendon. -
Tendonitis Tendonitis can be annoying and linger if not treated early. It can progress from a mere swelling to a full tear of the tendon which often requires surgery. Don’t let tendonitis keep you from doing what you want, come see us! -
Calcaneal Fractures Breaks or fractures of the heel bone can be incredibly painful and 99% of the time are due to a falling or high force trauma. -
Achilles Tendon Repair Anyone can all experience an Achilles tendon tear or rupture. This classic sign that the tendon is completely torn is a feeling of getting hit on the back of your leg.
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