If you suffer from dry, cracked feet, you are not alone. Cracked heels are a common foot condition that may affect one in five adults in the U.S. There are several reasons that may cause your feet to be dry and cracked. You might have naturally dry skin. Age also plays a role in having dry […]

November is diabetes awareness month. It is estimated that 37.3 million people in America have diabetes — that is over 11% of the population. Uncontrolled diabetes can have serious medical consequences for your feet and the rest of your body. Neuropathy (nerve damage) and decreased circulation, which are commonly associated with diabetes, can make injury […]

Dr. Singh discusses your treatment options for hammertoe. A minimally invasive option may be the right option for you. If your toes bend in a manner that is unusual or strange, you might have a hammertoe. Hammertoes can be very painful and sometimes progress to the point of severity where you aren’t able to move […]

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was shot in the shin on Thursday, November 3 when his anti-government protest convoy came under attack in what his aides said was an assassination attempt by his rivals. Khan, ousted as prime minister in a parliamentary confidence vote in April, was standing and waving to thousands of cheering […]

Good morning, this Dr. Kevin Lam from NaplesPodiatrist.com. A couple of years ago I wrote about the flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus, it is a bacteria that is known for causing necrotizing fasciitis or they call it flesh-eating bacteria. When I wrote that years ago, it wasn’t as popular but I saw two of these patients […]

Dr. Jake Powers discusses hammertoe. Nearly 7 million Americans are affected by hammertoes. What are the symptoms, causes, and treatment options? When the toe joints become out of balance, a condition known as hammertoe may develop. This is considered to be a deformity and can happen from wearing shoes that do not have adequate room […]

Bone and Joint Health Action Week is held annually October 12 to 20 to raise awareness worldwide about prevention, disease management and treatment. Data shows that one in two Americans over the age of 18 suffer from a musculoskeletal disorder including back pain, arthritis, fracture, osteoporosis, deformity, childhood conditions and sports trauma. One in three […]