Foot & Ankle Conditions

The Lapiplasty procedure is a system used for 3d bunion correction in patients with mild, moderate, and severe bunion deformity. It is an effective base procedure that corrects bunion deformity in three planes. The correction seen with this procedure has made it popular among patients and has led to lower rates of recurrence of bunions. … Continue reading North Texas Foot and Ankle is Excited to Announce Dr. Holcombe and Dr. Millar are certified in performing the Lapiplasty procedure for Bunion Correction

Though rare, Charcot foot can be a hereditary issue or one brought on by diabetes when the condition begins to cause peripheral neuropathy. If you don’t catch Charcot foot early on and do something about it, it can make the joints in your foot collapse and lead to your foot looking deformed. There are actually … Continue reading What To Do If You’re At Risk for Charcot Foot

Has this ever happened to you? You’re doing your normal exercise routine when suddenly, your ankle locks up and you feel pain and stiffness. You’re frustrated because you can’t continue your exercise regimen as normal. So you have to stop, go home, and rest. What’s going on? It could be a lot of things. However, … Continue reading Why Does Your Ankle Suddenly “Lock Up?”

Flat feet in children have traditionally been ignored by most clinicians. While the condition can cause problems for your child, it can be present but not cause pain or discomfort. As a result, many in the medical community simply overlook the condition. But, flat feet can cause other problems for your child, including: Avoiding physical … Continue reading What to Do About Flat Feet in Children

We are excited to now carry Siren Socks for our at risk diabetic patients. Siren socks are a new innovation that can assist in Diabetic wound prevention. They work by monitoring the temperature of your feet, which allows our physicians to remotely monitor for ‘hot spots’ before they become a bigger problem. These socks, worn … Continue reading Siren Socks: The New System for Preventing Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Is a black toenail something I should be concerned about? I heard it could be melanoma. I think my grandmother may have had it but I can’t remember? Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that accounts for approximately1% of skin cancers. It affects the cells (melanocytes) that give our skin its color. It’s the … Continue reading Should You Be Worried About a Black Toenail?

What? Coronavirus causes foot, ankle, and lower leg injuries too? It does. But it’s not a direct result of the virus itself. Rather, people feel trapped at home and need some way to get back to their active lifestyles. Others just can’t stand being at home all the time and simply need some relief, and … Continue reading Coronavirus Is Causing a Pandemic of Foot And Ankle Injuries

The CDC estimates 54.4 million US adults have been told by a doctor they have at least some form of arthritis. More than 100 kinds of arthritis exist. And osteoarthritis is the most common. It occurs when the cartilage that cushions your joints degrades, leaving bone to rub on bone. And that causes the pain, … Continue reading A Quick Guide to Managing Osteoarthritis

Ahh, aging. It has its pluses and minuses. On the plus side, you get to retire and relax. On the minus side, you have to watch your physical health a little closer. But if you monitor it and make your health a priority, you can avoid many problems others have to deal with. Here’s three … Continue reading 3 Common Foot And Ankle Problems to Watch for As You Age

It’s 2:30 AM and you don’t even know it because you’re sleeping so soundly. But then, you wake up and feel pain and spasming in your foot. You angrily get up and walk around, annoying everyone else in the family because they know you’re up at an ungodly hour once again. Foot cramps have struck! … Continue reading What to do About Night Foot Cramps