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Most people wouldn’t really think of a melanoma on the feet and legs, but they do present there, especially if the skin has been exposed to the sun’s rays.

Prescription orthotics can help ease pressure and stress on the foot and improve your ability to walk or play sports you love. Here’s what to know.

While traditional bunion osteotomy surgery cuts & shifts the bone to address the cosmetic bump, a 3-D Bunion surgery corrects the entire bone in three dimensions and secures the unstable foundation to get you back on your feet

Flat feet, scientifically known as pes planus, is a common condition where the arches of the feet do not have the usual curve, causing the sole of the foot to make contact with the ground. This can be a result of genetics, injury, or muscle and ligament pr

The main purpose of platelet rich plasma injection is to foster healing where it has not otherwise occurred or to speed up healing as in the case of an acute injury.

When conservative treatment such as physical rehabilitation, immobilization, and activity modification is not enough to alleviate all the pain, Tenex may offer an effective solution for a minimally invasive surgical tendon repair or bone spur resection.

With the release of ChatGPT by OpenAI, the general public has begun to understand the implications and impact of a future with AI at their fingertips.

ESWT is a fast and gentle non-surgical method of reducing heel pain. It is derived from lithotripsy, a technique used today to disintegrate kidney stones without the use of invasive surgery...

If you feel like you have a growing rock or pebble in the arch of your foot, it could be a plantar fibroma. We see these boring little annoyances often in our office and offer a variety of treatment options to meet your individual needs and lifestyle...

Major differences between HMOs and PPOs is cost, size of the plan network, your ability to see specialists, and coverage for out-of-network services.

The condition usually starts with red or purple discoloration, and the skin may become raised or develop ulcerations, according to Freeman. It can be on hands, too.

A plantar wart is a hard, grainy growth that usually appears on bottom of the foot, in areas where the most pressure is absorbed. Plantar warts occur when the human papillomavirus (HPV) makes contact with the skin on the soles of feet.

People with diabetes are much more likely to suffer nerve damage, circulation problems, and infections—all problems that directly affect the feet.

A bunion—also called Hallux Valgus—is a bump that appears inside the foot, around the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint (near the big toe). This bump is actually a bone protruding towards the inside of the big foot.

Three weeks after Chinese officials announced the outbreak of a new virus, more than 400 people have been sickened and 17 have died, leading to questions of just how alarmed the public should be.

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non‐intoxicating major constituent of the Cannabis sativa plant that has been increasing in interest due to its potentially diverse range of therapeutic properties and its favorable safety and tolerability profile.

Most adults need a daily maintenance dose of between 1,000 and 2,000 IU of Vitamin D or direct sun exposure of 30 minutes/day of sunlight. Oral intakes up to 10,000 IU/day has been reported to be safe in adults.

Hallux valgus and Hallux rigidus can occur together in a more complex foot deformity. Usually, the bunion deformity has progressed and then is injured by repetitive trauma or a distinctive injury. This starts the progression of the arthritic change.

Recently, a sudden surge of new regulations and laws have allowed medical cannabis to be used both recreationally and medically.

Tips on how to prevent toenails from causing pain and ingrowing...

The what and why of biomechanics...

The immensely popular iPhone app “Pokemon Go” is an “augmented reality” (AR) game that allures players into exploring their neighborhood while searching for AR creatures. But trouble comes when people’s eyes are attached to their iPhones...