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Foot & Ankle Specialty Blog

Blog Articles about Foot & Ankle Issues, Treatments and Management from Sweeney Foot & Ankle, The Woodlands and Magnolia, Texas

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Preparing for Foot Surgery: A Comprehensive Guide

Foot and ankle surgery in the United States is becoming more common, likely due to an aging population and increased physical activity. Call it the “Pickleball Effect”!

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The Importance of Continuing Physical Therapy After Foot Surgery

Undergoing foot or ankle surgery is a significant step toward recovery and regaining mobility. However, the journey to full recovery doesn’t...
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Understanding Bunions: A Patient's Guide to Foot Health

Bunions, while often associated with discomfort and changes in foot appearance, can be a manageable condition with the right knowledge and c...
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Understanding Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

Tarsal tunnel syndrome (TTS) is a relatively rare but significant disorder that can cause discomfort and pain in the foot and ankle, includi...
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Stepping Toward Recovery: Your Guide to Foot Surgery Rehabilitation

The success of your foot surgery relies primarily on the skill of your surgeon, the reason for the surgery, your overall health - and what y...
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Bunion Surgery: Is It Worth It?

Bunions are caused by abnormal bones in the front of the foot that move out of place resulting in your big toe leaning towards the smaller t...

Cast vs. Boot

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...
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Post-Foot-Surgery Tips

Post-surgical success requires that the patient play a significant role in the healing process. Different things affect healing from foot su...
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5 Tips for Post Bunion Surgery Recovery

Bunions can often be treated conservatively through the use of orthotics, shoe modifications or padding efforts. However, when a bunion defo...
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Pros and Cons of Bunion Surgery

Also known as Hallux Valgus, a bunion is a foot condition that occurs when the big toe bends toward and pushes the smaller ones. It causes t...