Advanced Foot & Ankle Care Specialists

03/24/2026

Hammertoes develop when the muscles and tendons that normally keep the toes straight fall out of balance, causing one or more toes to bend at the middle joint. This condition often begins quietly but may progress with symptoms, such as aching pain, stiffness, and skin irritation. Common signs includ...

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03/24/2026

03/17/2026

People with diabetes face a higher risk of foot blisters because nerve changes can reduce sensation, and skin may become fragile. Friction and pressure from footwear can continue without pain as a warning sign, allowing a blister to worsen quickly. Blisters often form on the toes, heels, or the ball...

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03/17/2026

People with diabetes face a higher risk of foot blisters because nerve changes can reduce sensation, and skin may become fragile. Friction and pressure from footwear can continue without pain as a warning sign, allowing a blister to worsen quickly. Blisters often form on the toes, heels, or the ball...

03/10/2026

Nail fungus, also known as onychomycosis, is not always caused by the same organism. The three main types of fungi that infect nails are dermatophytes, yeasts, and molds. Dermatophytes are the most common and feed on keratin, the protein that forms the nail. These infections often cause yellow or wh...

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03/10/2026

Nail fungus, also known as onychomycosis, is not always caused by the same organism. The three main types of fungi that infect nails are dermatophytes, yeasts, and molds. Dermatophytes are the most common and feed on keratin, the protein that forms the nail. These infections often cause yellow or wh...

03/06/2026

Advanced Foot & Ankle Care Specialists contact us - Our foot, ankle and heel specialists are located in the Dallas, TX 75206 area.

03/06/2026

Diabetic foot screening is a must for good foot health.

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03/03/2026

Ankle fusion surgery, also called ankle arthrodesis, is a procedure used to relieve severe ankle pain by permanently joining the bones of the ankle joint. One advantage of ankle fusion is reliable pain reduction, especially for people with advanced arthritis, joint damage, or deformity that limits w...

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03/03/2026

Ankle fusion surgery, also called ankle arthrodesis, is a procedure used to relieve severe ankle pain by permanently joining the bones of the ankle joint. One advantage of ankle fusion is reliable pain reduction, especially for people with advanced arthritis, joint damage, or deformity that limits w...

02/24/2026

A twisted ankle, also known as an ankle sprain, occurs when the ligaments supporting the ankle are stretched or torn. This can happen during sports, walking, or running on uneven surfaces, or with sudden missteps. The ankle may look swollen, bruised, or puffy, and in some cases, appear unstable or m...

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02/24/2026

A twisted ankle, also known as an ankle sprain, occurs when the ligaments supporting the ankle are stretched or torn. This can happen during sports, walking, or running on uneven surfaces, or with sudden missteps. The ankle may look swollen, bruised, or puffy, and in some cases, appear unstable or m...