Foot and Ankle Blog - Page 8 of 20

Many troublesome foot and ankle conditions occur in children just as they do in adults. But the bones of growing children haven’t themselves finished growing, so some children’s foot problems require extra attention. What is a child’s growth plate? Sites of active bone growth in children are called growth plates. They exist near the ends of bones in pre-adolescent children. read more »

Practical tips on maintaining healthy feet this summer, and what to do to heal your heels if they become dry and cracked.

Drop foot (aka foot drop), can be a scary occurrence. Both terms describe an inability to lift the front of your foot while walking. The results of drop foot include scuffing the forefoot along the ground, and tripping over simple obstacles, like the edge of a rug. In order to compensate for foot dragging, people with drop foot tend to read more »

The ankle is an amazing example of anatomical ingenuity, until it starts hurting. Inside ankle pain indicates several possible problems. Here are a few examples.

MinVasive bunionectomy is our exclusive minimally invasive bunion surgery that results in a very small incision line, less pain, rapid recovery, and better realignment and stabilization.

Can surgically implanted metal Screws and pins become a thing of the past? Yes, thanks to a new invention that is being used at UFAI today.

Here's some information about the condition that’s likely responsible for your heel pain in the morning, and what you can do to get some heel pain relief!

If you want to locate the ball of your foot, lift up your heel while you’re barefoot. The part of the foot that’s in most direct contact with the ground is the ball of your foot. When your heel is elevated, the ball of your foot bears all your weight. If any of your regular activities include running, jumping, dancing, read more »

Healthy foot arches keep us light on our feet and prevent us from being caught flat-footed. It’s the arch of your foot that puts the spring in your step! When the arches of our feet are over-stressed and under-supported, that’s when you really notice them, and not in a good way!  You are now may be feeling the pain of  read more »

One aspect of Cinderella’s story has been significantly under-reported over the last few centuries is the Evil Stepmother loved cosmetic foot surgery. It all started the night of the Royal Ball when she saw Cinderella stumble through the front door, clutching a solitary glass slipper, leaving the other behind with the Prince. When the Evil Stepmother learned that the Prince read more »