There are many causes of black toenail you should know about. Read about symptoms, treatment, and prevention of black toenail in this blog.
CONTINUE READING →19 Foot Problems to Watch for in Aging Feet
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.
CONTINUE READING →Curing the Painful Grind of Foot and Ankle Arthritis
What is osteoarthritis? What causes osteoarthritis? Learn about how we diagnose & treat the condition at University Foot and Ankle Institute.
CONTINUE READING →Diabetic Foot Conditions: Osteomyelitis
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 »
CONTINUE READING →Hammertoe or Plantar Plate Injury: What’s the Difference?
If your toe is deformed into a semi-circle (or a crossover toe) and it hurts a lot, it’s got to be a hammertoe, right? Well, maybe not!
CONTINUE READING →New Non-Surgical Treatment for Ball of Foot Pain at UFAI
We at UFAI are proud to be one of the first practices in Southern California to offer Leneva™, a new fat grafting system introduced in the US in late 2019.
CONTINUE READING →Foot Cramps at Night? What You Need to Know!
Are you experiencing painful foot cramps at night? Learn about what causes these cramps and how to avoid them and restore your rest.
CONTINUE READING →Let’s Talk Metatarsalgia and Capsulitis of the Second Toe
Learn what our experts have to say metatarsalgia and capsulitis of the second toe, including causes, symptoms, and advanced treatment options.
CONTINUE READING →Bunions vs. Big Toe Arthritis, What’s the Difference?
Many confuse bunions and big toe arthritis, but they are different, especially for treatment. You can delay bunion treatment but early hallux limitus treatment is critically important.
CONTINUE READING →9 Tips to Help Find the Best Podiatrist for Your Foot Care
At some point during your lifetime, you may experience a foot or ankle problem. How do you locate the best resource for foot care? Here's 9 tips!
CONTINUE READING →To surgically fix or not to fix a Jones Fracture. That is the question!
What is a Jones Fracture? The fifth metatarsal is a bone on the outside portion of your foot that has a natural bony protuberance called the styloid process. The styloid process is important area where soft tissues attach, like the peroneus brevis tendon and the lateral band of the plantar fascia. There are multiple types of fifth metatarsal fractures that can read more »
CONTINUE READING →7 Pro Tips on Finding the Perfect Ski Boots for Your Feet.
As in all sports, the type and fit of your gear is just as important as its quality. Ski boots are your direct connection with your skis. So the boot you use will have an enormous impact on your feet.
CONTINUE READING →New Treatment for Ankle Arthritis: Advanced Cartilage Replacement
Satisfactory treatment has long been available for early-stage ankle arthritis. And effective procedures, including ankle fusion and total ankle replacement, are available for end-stage ankle arthritis. But one of the last great barriers in the treatment of ankle arthritis has been how to handle moderate ankle arthritis. Until recently, some of the greatest podiatric challenges were moderate ankle arthritis cases. read more »
CONTINUE READING →Yes, Humans Can Regrow Cartilage! (new study)
Researchers at Duke University just published a breakthrough study in the journal Science Advances showing that humans have the ability to repair and regrow cartilage similar to other species like salamanders, lizards and zebrafish. This has important implications for the treatment of joint injuries and arthritis. Humans have always had the ability to regrow tissue For years, scientists have acknowledged read more »
CONTINUE READING →Little Toe Hurts? Four Things to Know About Pinky Toe Pain
Pain from your little toe (or baby toe or pinky toe) could be telling you something important. Here are four things to know about pinky toe pain.
CONTINUE READING →Got Big Toe Bumps and Lumps? Here’s 5 Things You Need to Know
Your big toe is more than just a device to locate bedposts and chair legs in the dark. The big toe is the only toe significant enough to get its own medical name. It’s dignified with the appellation “hallux”. The other four little piggies have to be satisfied with mere numbers. Whenever you are upright, there are crucial moments when read more »
CONTINUE READING →16 Myths About Bunion Surgery Debunked!
A lot of bunion sufferers come to us stating that they avoided bunion surgery for years because they “heard” terrible things that are simply untrue about bunion surgery. Two examples of this are “bunion surgery hurts like crazy” and “why bother getting a bunion surgically repaired since they come back anyway.” There are many bunion surgery myths and we are read more »
CONTINUE READING →Worried About Your Wide Feet? Don’t Be!
Worried about wide feet? Forget about it! Most wide foot problems can be resolved by ignoring other people's aesthetic judgments.
CONTINUE READING →How Effective Is Laser Therapy for Toenail Fungus?
When compared to the claws of a tiger, the hooves of a horse, or the talons of an eagle, our toenails are quite pathetic. A human’s toenails are made from the same substance (keratin) as claws, hooves, and talons, but evolution has drastically reduced the utility of our keratin amenities. Our modern toenails can sometimes be more trouble than they’re read more »
CONTINUE READING →Whew! What’s with the Stinky Feet?
What causes stinky feet? Find out about the opportunistic bacteria that can invade your feet and start killing cells -- and what you can do about it!
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