Family Foot & Ankle Centers Blog

How to Prevent Falling at HomePreventing falls at home begins with creating a safe and supportive environment. Start by checking all walking surfaces to ensure they are even, dry, and free of loose rugs. Good lighting is essential and helps you see obstacles...

Protecting Surgical Healing After Ankle and Tibia FracturesAfter ankle or distal tibia surgery, preventing wound complications is essential for proper recovery. Incisional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy, or NPWT, has been shown to significantly lower the risk of...

Common Causes of GoutGout is a form of arthritis that often affects the feet, especially the big toe joint, where it can cause sudden and intense pain. Attacks of gout occur when uric acid builds up in the bloodstream and forms sharp crystals that settle in the...

Why Do Hammertoes Develop?Usually, toes point forward. When one of your toes (usually the 2nd or 3rd toe) bends downward, hammertoe is present. There are many reasons you may develop a hammertoe, such as having bunions, certain injuries, high arches, or you may...

Arthritis Can Cause Pain in the Feet and Ankles If you are suffering from tenderness, pain, or stiffness in the joints of your feet or ankles, call us to schedule an appointment. The information provided in this article is not meant to be medical advice and is for...

Causes of Toe PainToe pain can arise from several common conditions that affect comfort and mobility. Bunions occur when the joint at the base of the big toe becomes enlarged and at the top of the toe leans toward the smaller toes, resulting in soreness and...