Foot and Ankle Blog

Aging feet need special care as the risks for chronic foot problems increase. Learn more about common foot problems to watch for as we age.

A healthy foot is an attractive foot! Here are 15 tips for better foot health in the summer months.

What is a surgical site infection? A surgical site infection (SSI) is a severe complication following a surgical procedure; as the name implies, it is an infection at the site of surgery. At the University Foot and Ankle Institute (UFAI), our podiatrists are vigilant regarding foot and ankle surgery postoperative care and infection control. While an infected surgical wound may read more »

What causes toe cramps? How to stop toe cramps? Los Angeles podiatrists answer these and more pressing toe cramp questions.

Do you feel pain in your legs after walking or climbing stairs? Notice that one leg feels colder than the other, or maybe you feel ankle pressure or pain in your lower limbs? These can be signs of a circulation problem that shouldn’t be ignored, as those are common symptoms of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) or Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD). read more »

What should you do with an infected ingrown toenail? See a podiatrist and read these tips for preventing and treating ingrown toenails.

Why do my feet get dry and cracked in the winter? Dry, cracked heels can cause more severe problems if left untreated. How can I fix dry heels?

What is the difference between a medical pedicure and a regular pedicure? What benefits does a medi-pedi provide?

Have a foot rash? It could be cellulitis of the foot — an unpleasant and dangerous bacteria infection. What should you do? Can it be prevented?

Our feet are home to many bacteria. Most are harmless, but some bacteria and fungus can cause problems. Is your partner giving you bad foot bacteria?

Blisters are painful and unpleasant, but they're also preventable. How do I prevent blisters? How do I treat a blister?

When do I need urgent foot care? When you have a foot or ankle injury, it's important to know which doctor to go to. Should you go to urgent care or the ER?

An ingrown toenail can be annoying, but when do they require medical attention? Learn how to treat ingrown toenails and when to see a doctor.

You're never too old to start running! But age brings new challenges. Here are some tips for beginning runners over 40!

If you have gout, your risk for a heart attack or other serious coronary event doubles. But what is the link between gout and heart disease?

Learn from our experts what causes neuropathy and nerve compression, the symptoms of these conditions, and how to treat them.

If not addressed in time, Charcot foot can cause joint dislocation or collapse, leading to foot deformity. Learn what you can do to avoid complications.

These patented antibacterial socks allow you to live your life without pain in the arch of the foot, ball of your foot, or heel bone.

There are many causes of black toenail you should know about. Read about symptoms, treatment, and prevention of black toenail in this blog.

Dr. Bob Baravarian discusses diabetic foot infections. Osteomyelitis (also known as “Diabetic Foot Infection”) is one of the most significant complications a diabetic patient can have. If you or someone you know are living with diabetes mellitus you probably already know your feet are at risk, but you might not yet know how severe it can be. Today, we’re going read more »