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If you’ve got diabetes, you know that managing it requires more than monitoring your blood sugar levels. A critical but often overlooked component of diabetes management is proper foot and wound care. Here, we explain why that matters.

Toenail fungus, medically known as onychomycosis, is a common condition caused by various types of fungi, including yeasts and molds. But where do the fungi come from, and how can you avoid them? Learn more here.

Bunions — those bony protrusions that form at the base of the big toe — can cause significant pain. When conservative therapies no longer provide effective relief, it may be time to consider surgical treatment. Here’s what you should know.

Ingrown toenails — which occur when the edge of a toenail grows into the surrounding skin — can make every step a real pain. Fortunately, you can take steps to prevent ingrown toenails, starting with knowing the proper way to clip your nails.

Most people don’t know what or where their plantar fascia is — until they suddenly begin experiencing sharp, stabbing heel pain first thing in the morning. Here, our team offers expert tips for living with plantar fasciitis.   

Dealing with neuroma foot pain can be challenging. Traditional treatments include changes in footwear, shoe inserts, and physical therapy. However, if you’re in need of quick and effective pain relief, consider a cortisone treatment.

The simple act of trimming your toenails plays a crucial role in preventing infections and keeping your feet looking their best. But if you use the wrong technique, the infection risk increases. So, how should you trim your toenails?

Keeping your feet healthy is a top priority when you have diabetes. One of the best things you can do for your overall health as well as your lower extremity health is maintain stable blood sugar levels. We can help with that.

If you’ve ever had a wart, you might be familiar with the rough, grainy growths that typically appear on hands or feet. Did you know, though, that a viral infection causes warts? And yes, just like any other virus, it’s contagious.

Could fungal toenails become a shared experience? Unfortunately, yes. Read the facts about the contagious nature of toenail fungus, and learn what you can do to stop it from spreading.

Living with diabetes means focusing on many aspects of your well-being, including foot health. Yes — foot health. Find out why your feet require so much attention when you have diabetes, and learn our top tips for routine care.

You’ve likely heard about the dangers of HPV and cancer. However, HPV is more prevalent than you might think. And, yes, it can affect your feet. Learn more about HPV, what causes it, its symptoms, and how it’s treated.

Nothing says summer like day-long beach trips, poolside picnics, and sunburned feet. Wait – sunburned feet? Yes, and if you’ve ever experienced a sunburn on the tops of your feet and toes, you know how painful it can get. Should you see the doctor?

Bunions can seriously impact your shoe style once they grow from a small bump into a turnip-like projection. Much worse, though, is the pain that occurs with every step you take. Our team answers your questions about bunions and treatments that help.

Fungal nails can make life embarrassing when it’s time to bare your toes for spring and summertime fashions. But did you know that they’re also a health risk? Learn why specialists advise against ignoring toenail fungus.

Your toenails may not receive much attention other than a quick trim or paint job now and then. But treating your toenails too casually can lead to problems. Learn more about ingrown toenails and the misconceptions that might cause them.

Hammertoe can be painful, distracting, and mobility-limiting. Understanding what causes hammertoe can help you prevent it or at least mitigate its effects on your life.

Our bodies change as we age. Typically we make modifications to our lifestyle to accommodate such changes. Adjusting your foot care routine to these changes is necessary to keeping your feet happy and healthy.

Every now and then our feet will become swollen. It’s likely that this is due to climate or a change in diet, however if the swelling is persistent or perhaps turns an unpleasant color, it may mean that there is another issue.

Summer is here and we’re all itching to pack up our cars and participate in all of summer’s greatest activities. Hiking, kayaking, camping, or even just relaxing by the lake.

Flip flops and summertime are the perfect combo for summer feet. However, they don’t provide much support or protection. Can they be worn safely? Here are a few tips on how to keep your summer feet happy and avoid a flip flop injury!

Running for exercise is considered to be the best cardiovascular fitness practice. It may seem as simple as hopping on the treadmill or going for a jog around the neighborhood.

Spring is finally in the air and with that comes baseball, softball, T-ball and soccer! In 2017, it was estimated that over 35 million US children regularly participate in some type of sports program.

Are you ready to show off your feet in your new Spring sandals? Have you made your pedicure appointment? We bet you have! Pedicures are one of the best ways to treat yourself to a little pampering and get your feet ready to show off

Heel Spurs are calcium deposits that develop on the underside of the heel bone that sometimes become a painful bony protrusion. Though not always painful, they often develop as a sub-condition of Plantar Fasciitis.

As temperatures drop, we adjust to the weather by changing our clothes, footwear, and even our activities. With these changes come new challenges to keeping our feet happy and healthy.

Bunions form when uneven amounts of pressure are placed on the joints of your big toes. This uneven pressure causes the joints to turn outward away from the foot, shifting your big toe in the other direction towards your other toes,...

What is the Purpose of Custom Orthotics? Did you know that in just one hour of vigorous exercise, your feet can absorb up to one million pounds of pressure? Bearing all that weight sometimes calls for extra support.

WHY DO OUR FEET SMELL? Our feet have more sweat glands than anywhere else on our bodies, 250,000 glands per foot to be exact. When our feet sweat, the moisture attracts bacteria. Once the bacteria start to break down the sweat, a foul smell is released.

WHY DO MY FEET HURT? The human foot is an amazing feat (pun not intended) of nature with a complex structure made of 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments.

Have you ever wondered why humans are the only animals that wear shoes? Do we even really need to wear them at all? Is it safe to go barefoot?

We admit that flip flops are great for keeping your feet cool during harsh Dallas summers. But from the perspective of your Garland foot doctors, flip-flops are dangerous for both your feet and your ankles.

One extremely common mistake made by walkers, runners, and other athletes alike is failing to recognize when their shoes have been worn out. Wearing old shoes can cause serious damage to your feet.

If the Shoe Fits… When you shop for shoes online, there is really no way to know if the shoes will fit until they arrive and you try them on. What do you do when your new shoes are delivered and they are too tight?

What is Sports Medicine? Sports medicine, also commonly known as sport and exercise medicine (SEM), is the branch of medicine dealing with the treatment and prevention of sports and exercise related injuries and ailments.

If you’ve ever gone shopping for running shoes and asked an employee for help in your search, very often they will ask to watch you walk around in the new pairs of shoes you are trying on.

Athletes, from runners to ball players, put a great deal of wear and tear on their feet. They are no stranger to foot injuries. Athletes make up the largest group of patients seen by podiatrists at Dallas foot center, Metroplex Foot & Ankle.

WHAT IS ANKLE ARTHROSCOPY? Ankle arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure executed with a fiber optic camera and small surgical tools.

Sprained ankles are extremely commonplace injuries that can happen in almost any situation: while running, playing a game of pick-up football, or just taking an odd step while walking.

The thought of surgery is never a pleasant one, no matter how minor the procedure may be. At Metroplex Foot & Ankle, your friendly Dallas foot surgeons provide treatments, both surgical and non-surgical, for several common foot and ankle conditions.

As a runner, how much time do you spend tending to your feet? Most runners spend more time caring for knees and hamstrings than they do feet, but caring for your feet is essential to keep you in the race.

Achilles tendinitis is a common condition that occurs when the tendon is inflamed. Inflammation occurs when the tendon is under too much stress, forcing it to tighten and overwork.

Calf muscles are responsible for speed and power during exercise, as well as giving you control. Your calves give you gas to run up a hill and act as your “brakes” to keep you from falling on your way down.

Take a new look at foot and ankle surgeons with Metroplex Foot & Ankle. Foot and ankle surgeons today may not be what you think. Our training is specialized, taking place in medical communities,...

Ninety-five percent of the U.S. population is not affected by athlete’s foot, and while that statistic provides the majority of us with some form of comfort, that means it does just the opposite for millions of other Americans.

Arthritis is one of those medical terminology words that we hear about all the time, but what we don’t hear is exactly what it is, what causes it or how to treat it.

Nearly a sixth of the nation’s population is currently diagnosed with the human papilloma virus better know as HPV. The virus comes in many different strains,...

Discomfort, discoloration, and distention are just a few of the many side effects of deformed toenails. Because there are a variety of symptoms and reasons that determine why a toenail deforms, it can be difficult to diagnose the problem.

The American Podiatric Medical Association has reported that over 77% of American adults suffer from heel pain, yet many people never address the initial warning signs.

Neuropathy is a painful condition that affects nearly half of all diabetics, and according to your Richardson, Garland and Dallas podiatrist, an estimated 20 percent don’t know they have the disease.

Often described as a bump on the side of the big toe, a bunion is a painful sign of changes in the bony structure of the foot.

The Holidays are in full swing, which means it is time to pull out those strappy heels and pointed pumps for all of your winter events. While high heels might make you look great and feel confident,...

Are your feet ready for the holidays? When you’re ready to prop your feet up by the fireplace, or put on your favorite peep-toe shoes for a holiday party, don’t let an ingrown toenail hold you back.

Whether you plan to spend the day frolicking at the fair, or you are getting ready for a fun night of trick-or-treating, you should always think ahead when it comes to protecting your feet from pain.

If you have diabetes, there is a 40% chance that you will experience neuropathy, or numbness, when you have a wound on your foot. This means that if you have an open wound on your foot, it is likely that you will not feel any pain from it,...

Bunions are enlargements of the bone or tissue around a joint at the base of the big toe or little toe and occur often in women who are likely to wear tight, pointed and bounding shoes.

It’s that time again—time to go back to school! You know what that means for you and your kids. Learning math, science, history, reading and more. However, it also means jungle gyms, sports, PE class, dancing, cheerleading and all kinds of interactive...

Ingrown toenails happen when the edges of the nail plate are penetrated into the soft tissue of the toe. The painful irritation that results can often turn into infection.

When it’s warm outside and you’re in a hurry, it’s easy to slip on your favorite pair of flip-flops and be on your way. They are comfortable and avoid the hassle of a shoe you have to lace up or buckle.

You’ve lathered up on sunscreen and you’re ready to hit the pool. But did you remember to put sunscreen on your feet? The tops of feet are among the places people commonly forget to put sunscreen.

What is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon? When you hear the word “surgeon” you probably picture a man or woman in scrubs who is always in the operation room. Going to a surgeon is considered a last case scenario, when nothing else has relieved the problem.

What is a Hammertoe? Hammertoes is a contraction of the toes because of a muscle imbalance between the tendons on the top and bottom of the toe.

What are Some Treatments for Heel Pain? The heel of your foot absorbs a majority of the impact when you are walking. When you experience pain in your heel, it can be more than a minor ache.

Refer a Friend to Metroplex Foot and Ankle Like many healthcare businesses, we expand our clientele through our current patients’ referrals to their friends and family.

New Patients: Complimentary Second Opinion New patients, have you recently visited a Dallas podiatrist, Garland podiatrist, Richardson podiatrist or orthopedic surgeon and received a diagnosis with recommendations for treatment...

Looking for a Complimentary Second Opinion for Your Foot or Ankle? Have you recently visited a Dallas, Garland, or Richardson podiatrist, or an orthopedic surgeon and received a diagnosis with recommendations for treatment and would like a second opinion?

What is a Bunion? It is painful swelling on the first joint of the big toe caused by abnormal drifting towards the second toe. Painful bunions are one of the more common conditions treated by Dallas podiatric surgeons.

What is Raynaud’s Disease-from Your Podiatrist in Dallas TX Raynaud’s Disease is a vasospastic disorder mainly affecting the hands and feet.

Why Does the Podiatrist in Richardson TX Want to Put Screws in My Foot? Using screws to secure bones together is a common technique used during foot surgery. Screws are meant to hold two or more bones together or fragments of bones together.

What is a Soft Corn? A soft corn occurs between the fourth and fifth toe. Part of the bone in the fifth toe presses against the base bone in the fourth toe and causes the skin to be excessively pinched.

What is a Charcot Foot? Charcot foot is destructive and non-infective arthritis that affects nearly 2.5 percent of individuals with diabetes. On average, people around 40 years of age develop Charcot foot.

If You Have a Severe Bunion Deformity Then You May Need Surgery If your bunion deformity is too severe then surgery maybe the next step in your treatment. As with many surgeries, there are many different ways to go about correcting the problem.

If So, You May Be Suffering From A Bunion Deformity People who experience pain on the side of their big toe may be suffering from a bunion problem. 

What is Hallux Limitus? Hallux Limitus occurs when there is stiffness in the big toe joint. Although you may not notice anything different during normal standing and walking, you can still suffer from Hallux Limitus.

What Is Sesamoiditis? Most bones in the human body are connected to other bones through joints but, there are some bones that aren’t connected to other bones at all.

What is Posterior Tibial Tendonitis? Tendonitis is a common condition developed in the foot due to continuous use on a daily basis.

What is Calf Muscle Stretching? Excessive tightening of the calf muscles can cause many foot and knee conditions. The Achilles tendon attaches to the calf muscle and as this muscle tightens, it limits the movement of the ankle joint.

What is a Neuroma? A neuroma is the swelling of a nerve as a result of a compression trauma, often described as foot tumors though they are not actually a tumor in the purest sense.

What is a Metatarsal Stress Fracture? When excessive stress is placed upon the ball of the foot, a hairline fracture of one of the long metatarsal bones may occur.

What Causes Plantar Fasciitis Arch Pain? The plantar fasciitis is a thick, fibrous ligament in the arch of the foot. This ligament attaches into the heel bone and fans out towards the ball of the foot and attaches into the base of the toes.

What are Ingrown Toenails? Ingrown toenails are due to the penetration of the edges of the nail plate into the soft tissue of the toe that begins with a painful irritation and then often becomes infected.

How Does Chemical Neurolysis Treat Neuromas? An older form of treatment for neuromas called chemical neurolysis, which involves the chemical destruction of the nerve, has recently come back into practice.

Pain on the bottom of the heel is the most common form of heel pain. The pain is often worse when first placing weight on the foot. The pain is also evident first thing in the morning, or standing up.

What is Hallux Limitus? Hallux Limitus is the stiffness of the big toe joint. Hallux is the medical term for your big toe. Sometimes the stiffness or limited motion only appears when weight is placed on the foot during standing and walking.

Fungal infection is the most common cause of yellowed, thick, and/or deformed toenails. The same fungus that causes Athlete’s Foot is the most common fungus that affects toenails.

What is Athlete’s Foot? Athlete’s Foot (Tinea Pedis) is the result of a fungal infection in the skin of the foot. Athlete’s Foot is by far the most common fungal skin infection and can be acute or chronic.

What is Adult Flatfoot? Adult Acquired Flatfoot (Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction) is a painful, progressive deformity in adults.

What is Achilles Tendonitis? Tendons attach muscles to bones and the Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the human body. The Achilles tendon attaches the large calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus) to the back of the heel bone (calcaneus).