Sedona Foot & Ankle Specialists

04/12/2022

Fungal toenail infections are a common occurrence, particularly in people over the age of 70. This type of infection, medically referred to as onychomycosis, can embed itself within the multiple layers that make toenails as well as their underlying nail beds. This is one of the reasons why killing t...

04/06/2022

Gout is known to be an excruciating, painful foot condition. It often affects the big toe, and can cause difficulty in walking. It develops as a result of a uric acid build-up in the joints of the big toe. This can happen as a result of genetic traits, or it may come from specific types of foods&nbs...

04/03/2022

Painful feet from working all day? Treat your foot pain today.

03/30/2022

03/22/2022

Selecting shoes that fit properly is critical for comfort and prevention of foot problems. Making sure shoes fit right is especially essential to children, people who are on their feet a lot, or have arthritis, diabetes, or other foot disorders. Correct shoe fit is achieved when the shoe shape....

03/15/2022

Arthritic Foot Care

03/09/2022

When the human papilloma virus, also known as HPV, forms warts on the bottom of the foot, they are known as plantar warts. HPV thrives in areas such as locker rooms, shower floors, and swimming pools (or essentially, any warm and moist environment). The virus is usually very contagious and transmits...

03/05/2022

If you're experiencing numbness or tingling in your feet, don't wait to make an appointment.

03/02/2022

A walking boot is an orthotic device used to protect the foot or ankle after an injury. The boot helps keep the foot stable and in the right position so that it can heal properly. Walking boots can also help keep weight and pressure off of an injured area. Injuries that may require wearing a walking...

02/23/2022

Ankle dislocation occurs when the bones in your ankle joint move out of place, usually due to a sudden injury. Symptoms of a dislocated ankle include pain, swelling, bruising, soreness, and an inability to put weight on the affected ankle. If you suspect that you may have dislocated your ankle, ther...

02/16/2022

There are a number of risk factors that can contribute to falling. Among the most common are foot problems – such as bunions, corns or ingrown toenails – which can change the way you walk and affect your balance. Footwear that is inappropriate for certain activities, and weak muscles cau...

02/09/2022

Do you have a visible bony bump on the back of your heel? If so, you may have a Haglund’s deformity, an abnormality of the foot bone and surrounding soft tissues. Though often harmless, in some people, the deformity can cause pain due to the bony bump rubbing against shoes and irrita...