Indiana Foot and Ankle

03/12/2026

Sharp Heel Pain with Your First Steps?

Many people with heel pain notice it most when they take their first steps in the morning or after sitting for a while. The pain may ease after walking for a few minutes, but often returns later in the day after long periods of standing or walking.

If you’re experiencing persistent first-step heel pain, a foot and ankle specialist can help identify the cause and recommend effective treatment options.

03/06/2026

Understanding Peripheral Neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy occurs when nerves outside the brain and spinal cord become damaged. These nerves control sensation, movement, and many automatic body functions. Symptoms often begin in the toes and feet and may slowly move upward over time.

Common symptoms include:
• Numbness or reduced feeling
• Tingling or “pins and needles”
• Burning, stabbing, or shooting pain
• Increased sensitivity to touch
• Weakness in the feet

What causes it?
Diabetes is the most common cause, but neuropathy can also develop from vitamin deficiencies, certain medications, alcohol use, autoimmune diseases, and nerve compression syndromes where a nerve becomes pinched or trapped along its path.

What can help?
While nerve damage is often not fully reversible, identifying and treating the underlying cause can help slow progression and improve symptoms. Treatments may include medications, lifestyle changes, and therapies aimed at reducing nerve irritation or addressing nerve compression.

Protecting your feet is essential.
Because neuropathy can reduce feeling, injuries may go unnoticed. Daily foot checks, supportive shoes, and regular podiatry visits help prevent serious complications.

If you notice new numbness, burning, or tingling in your feet, it may be worth getting evaluated early. Early detection can make a big difference!

03/04/2026

03/03/2026

👣 Struggling with foot pain? This handout explains how custom orthotics can relieve pain, improve alignment, and support treatment of multiple conditions.

Come and see us to see if custom orthotics are right for you!

02/26/2026

We always begin with conservative treatment whenever possible; but when surgery is the best path to lasting relief, you deserve skilled, precise care.

At Indiana Foot & Ankle, we provide thorough evaluations and personalized surgical treatment focused on improving comfort and quality of life.

Serving Jasper and the surrounding communities. Call today to schedule your consultation.

02/24/2026

We get asked about "debridement" a lot.... so we wanted to explain it clearly.

Debridement is the removal of unhealthy tissue so a wound can finally move out of a “stuck” state and start healing.

We put together a quick, easy presentation covering what it is and why it matters 👇

02/23/2026

Ever wonder why toenails change color? 👣
Yellow, white, thick, dark… it’s not always just “fungus.”

We put together a quick presentation breaking down the common causes (and what actually needs treatment). Take a look!

02/20/2026

Nobody planned it… but apparently our staff calendar says today is Black Friday 🖤

02/17/2026

Some wounds need extra attention, and waiting can cost more than you think. In people with diabetes, poor circulation, weakened immunity, kidney disease, smoking history, malnutrition, obesity, or age over 65, even a small cut can quietly turn into a serious infection before you realize it.

Here’s a helpful cheat sheet to help you decide if you or someone you love should seek professional wound care before a preventable problem becomes a hospital visit.

If you have concerns, call Indiana Foot & Ankle at (812) 634-2778 or visit us at 645 W 5th St, Jasper, IN to get it checked before it becomes something much bigger.

02/12/2026

Throwback Thursday! (if that is still a thing)

Check out this classic pic of Dr. Andrew Rader!

Countless people have been lucky to be under his care, and those following in his footsteps proudly carry on his values: precision, compassion, innovation, and relentless curiosity.

02/10/2026

Did you know one of the deadliest complications of diabetes is often overlooked?

Diabetic foot ulcers and diabetes-related amputations carry mortality rates comparable to, and in some cases exceeding, many cancers. The burden is profound, recurrence is common, and the consequences are often life-altering or life-ending.

This is not a minor complication.
It is a public health crisis hiding in plain sight.

Prioritize prevention. Screen early. Refer promptly. Treat aggressively.