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American Diabetes Month takes place each November. However, at North Texas Foot & Ankle, we try to raise awareness about diabetes all year round.                              In the United States, more than 25 million people are living with diabetes aand 79 million more … Continue reading American Diabetes Month

Many people develop a condition in their feet called hammer toes.  A hammer toe exists when one or more of the smaller toes on your feet begin to curl.  They no longer stay straight when you stand on your feet.  Depending on where the bend in the toe occurs, they may also be called mallet … Continue reading Have you ever wondered why your toes curl?

Foot and ankle injuries that happen during golf activities can occur from traumatic events but are more likely to occur from overuse type injuries.  Golf motions motions, including practice swings, may be repeated 150-200 times, which is a lot of stress on the joints of the foot. Taking into consideration players who walk while golfing … Continue reading Common Foot & Ankle Injuries for Golfers

Everyone around here is excited about the NBA season starting, but what does that mean for the Oklahoma star Kevin Durant?! If you’re not familiar with Kevin Durant, then you will definitely recognize him as the last season’s MVP trophy owner. Sadly, he sustained a right foot injury during practice earlier this month. His injury … Continue reading Kevin Durant Sustains a Jones Fracture

As a tribute to cancer research I have decided to participate in the No-Shave November event. The purpose of this occasion is to bring awareness to cancer research.  What better way to grow awareness than to grow your hair.  So for the entire month of November I will refrain from shaving; however, I will continue … Continue reading No-Shave November

Ouch! Every time you take a step it hurts. It feels like there’s no skin between the bone in your heel and the ground. Walking reasonable distances shouldn’t be a painful experience. But for many Americans it is. And don’t be like the many other Americans who decide to ignore the pain and do nothing … Continue reading What’s Causing Your Heel Pain?

Winter is here, and basketball, volleyball, and wrestling are in full swing. Football season’s wrapping up too. Regardless of the sport or sports your teen plays, their ankles are in danger. There’s a reason that in basketball they say “ankle breaker” when a player makes an awesome move. Have you ever rolled your ankle? Many … Continue reading How to Help Your Teen Protect Their Ankles During Winter Sports

At first, you have to be thinking: what does a foot and ankle medical practice have to do with diabetes? The two couldn’t seem farther apart. But if you’re a diabetic, have a family member who is, or know someone else with diabetes, the connection’s obvious. Diabetics often suffer from a nerve disorder called “small … Continue reading North Texas Foot and Ankle Now Helps Diabetics with Foot Problems

Winter sports are winding down – did your teen make the playoffs? Last month we covered how to prevent ankle sprains. But in high-impact sports like basketball and wrestling, ankle sprains sometimes happen even when you take every proper safety precaution. Your teen goes up for a shot and rolls their ankle awkwardly when they … Continue reading How to Recover from an Ankle Sprain

By now, Peyton Manning has played in what is likely the final Super Bowl, and game, of his career. Will the hallowed quarterback have been able to overcome the disruptive Panther defense? And will his own defense be stifling enough to keep the Panthers high-octane offense under control? It seems a distant memory now. But … Continue reading Lessons to Learn from Peyton Manning’s Foot Injury