Foot Surgery for Ingrown Toenail and Other Concerns
Many patients fear foot surgery and try to delay their procedures. But even famous patients often need to go under the knife. Years ago, NBA star Rudy Gobert underwent a small surgical procedure for an ingrown toenail. He’d been suffering from foot inflammation as a result of the toenail, lasting only seven minutes in games…
Sclerosing Injections for Neuroma: What You Need to Know
If you’re suffering from the pain of a neuroma—a painful enlarged nerve in your foot—you may be seeking treatment options. And, if you wish to get rid of the nerve pain without surgery, treatment with sclerosing agents for foot neuromas could be your best option. Here’s what you need to know about this injectable treatment…
Isabeau Levito Suffers Figure Skating Foot Injury
After winning a silver medal at the world championships, Isabeau Levito had to withdraw from the US championships due to a figure skating foot injury. She announced, “I am heartbroken to say that I won’t be able to compete at nationals this year due to a foot injury.” She also had to withdraw from a…
3 Ways to Tell if You Have a Sprained or Broken Ankle
When you’re moving just fine and then you step the wrong way, you may feel pain in your foot or ankle. Right away, you’ll know something is wrong. (That was the case for NBA star Kevin Durant, who exited a recent game with an ankle injury.) But it may be harder to tell if you’ve…
Foot Pain After Basketball
As March Madness draws closer to the final games, we want to talk about dealing with foot pain after basketball. Recently, in the NBA, Lebron James was seen icing his feet after a game. Clearly, his feet were hurting. So, what causes discomfort and how can you prevent or deal with the issue? Here’s what…
Foot Surgery is Joel Embiid’s NBA Story
Rumors have it that Joel Embiid, the center for the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers, will undergo his sixth surgery this year. While this surgery will involve his knee, he’s undergone three separate foot surgeries in 2014, 2015 and 2018. Each of those surgeries repaired stress fractures or traumatic bone breaks. Now, for an athlete like Embiid,…
4 Ways Your Podiatrist Can Help Prevent Falls
If you are hoping to prevent falls for an elderly loved one, our podiatrists in Spring and Tomball, TX can help. We can address existing foot problems that could affect balance; help you select supportive footwear; provide additional supports to optimize foot function; and provide co-ordinated care with other members of your loved one’s care…
What’s the Best Toenail Fungus Treatment?
Want a faster, more effective toenail fungus treatment? We’ve got it right here in our Spring and Tomball, TX podiatry offices. Our Louetta Foot & Ankle Specialists treat fungal toenails with laser therapy. It’s a safe and painless option. And better yet, it has no side effects and can reduce your need for prescription medications…
Is Apple Cider Vinegar Good for Neuropathy?
Are you living with diabetic nerve pain and wondering, is apple cider good for neuropathy? Here’s what you need to know. Today, ACV has many reported health benefits, but only some of them are backed by research. So, is apple cider vinegar for nerve pain one of those proven benefits? Let’s take a closer look.…
What are the Early Signs of Bunions?
If you notice the early signs of bunions, you can seek immediate treatment. Before small bunions get larger, you can often treat them without surgery. So you want to catch these bumps ASAP. How can you do that? Read on to find out more. But first… What is a bunion? A bunion is a bony…