Foot & Ankle Specialty Blog

What is a Stone Bruise?

A stone bruise is a pain in the ball of your foot. The infected area can include the toes up to where the foot arches. Due to misalignment and compression of nerve endings, characteristics include inflammation and pain in the affected area. There is rarely discoloration, even though it is called a bruise.

Summertime is here, and that means it's time to break out the flip-flops. These warm-weather staples are often worn by people in The Woodlands and Magnolia area year-round. Not only are they comfortable, but flip-flops are easy to slip on and off during your busy life. 

Diabetes can affect your feet in a negative way, especially when it is not well controlled. In many cases, the damage to your feet will be painful. Although there isn't much you can do to reverse this damage, you can take steps to reduce the pain you feel. Below are some tips to help you relieve diabetic foot pain in the comfort of your own home. 

Pediatric foot problems are more common than you might think. Being active, children are just as likely to develop foot problems as some adults. However, because children are still growing, their foot problems are more urgent and need to be taken care of as soon as possible. Delaying treatment can end up stunting physical activity and lead to a delay in certain motor skills. Keep an eye out for the following three common pediatric foot problems in your child.

As difficult and challenging this spring has been from an employment and a public health point of view, the occasional bright point can be found.

Has social distancing got you wondering if you need to go to the doctor or stay home?

When you drop a weight on your toe or stub it, it’s difficult to say what comes first, the swearing or the pain. And if it is indeed broken, it's hard to believe how much a small bone can wreak such havoc. Some toe fractures may require surgery to allow them to heal in the correct alignment. However, on the brighter side, most toe fractures can be healed by simple treatments such as buddy splinting and probably a wider stable shoe.  It is worth taking the time to have your toe sprain or fracture evaluated to determine the best choice. 

Plantar fasciitis is a common but painful condition affecting the feet. Below are answers to some of the most common questions patients ask about this condition. 

Broken or fractured bones in the lower leg aren’t all treated the same. Sometimes a cast is used, other times a boot is the preferred method of treatment and sometimes both are needed. Discover how surgeons and doctors determine which type of orthopedic device to use when working to treat a broken or fractured bone.

There are many different kinds of ankle injuries – all of which are defined by the kind of tissue that is damaged; Bone, ligament or tendon.

When the base of your big toe becomes swollen and results in a large bump, you may have a bunion. Over time, bunions can lead to arthritis and often result in intense foot pain. The good news is that, to give your bunion the boot, you don't always need to have surgery. You can practice special foot exercises that will increase the flexibility in the area and alleviate some of the symptoms.