Foot Care for the Holidays
December 24 2021The holidays mean shopping, running errands, working, visiting family, and all of the holiday traditions. Unfortunately, all these activities can add up to painful feet. Apply these foot care tips to keep your feet happy and healthy during the holidays. Wear comfortable shoes: If you have a busy day lined up, it is best to […]
read moreOsteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
December 17 2021There are two main types of arthritis — osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis that cause damage to the joints in different ways. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. This involves wear and tear damage to the joint’s cartilage which is the hard, slick coating on the ends of bones. Without the cartilage, the bone […]
read morePost-Thanksgiving Gout Flares
November 26 2021We hope you enjoyed this year’s Thanksgiving with your families. But along with getting together with loved ones means indulging in all the holiday food. Mashed potatoes and gravy, pumpkin pie, turkey with all the stuffing, duck, beef, pork, bacon, high fructose corn syrup, seafood, caviar, and alcohol, especially beer can lead to toe pain […]
read moreLocal Artist Spotlight – Interview with Tiite Baquero
November 17 2021If you’re a patient of Family Foot & Leg Center, then you’re no stranger to the artwork of Tiite Baquero. Some of Tiite’s artwork is on display at several Family Foot & Leg Center locations.
read moreWorld Diabetes Day – Preventing Amputations
November 14 2021November 14 is World Diabetes Day. There are a number of diabetes-related complications among them are cardiovascular disease, nerve damage, kidney damage, eye damage, various skin conditions, and serious foot ulcer. Lower extremity amputations are among the most preventable of these complications. With proper care and attention to checking the feet at least once a […]
read moreGot Gout?
October 31 2021Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis that affects joints, most commonly the big toe joint. Sometimes the symptoms may get worse or gout flares. Repeated bouts of gout can lead to gouty arthritis. Most commonly affected are the toe joints, the ankle and the knee. The symptoms may include pain, usually intense heat redness […]
read morePeabody and Reverse Peabody Bunionectomy Follow-up
October 26 2021Post Bunionectomy Follow-up Peabody and Reverse Peabody The range of motion is good, patient is active, and able to go back to her activities. Minimally invasive surgery gives you the benefit of virtually no scars, no joint stiffness, hardly any pain, and recovery is relatively easy. Minimally invasive Bunion Surgery http://www.scarlessbunion.com/ #Peabody #Bunion #BunionSurgery #Bunionectomy […]
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