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“Why Does My Ankle ‘Click’ When I Walk?”
For some people, walking up the stairs sounds like a percussion section. But is a noisy ankle a bad ankle? The medical term for joint noise is Crepitus. The good news is that noise without pain is usually harmless. But noise with pain (or a feeling of catching) requires attention. Fulshear Foot & Ankle explains in detail below.
Ice or Heat? The Ultimate Cheat Sheet for Foot Pain
Fulshear Foot & Ankle always puts prevention front and center, and we’ve seen far too many of these injuries get worse when they could have been prevented. With that in mind, read on for a Podiatrist’s Cheat Sheet that will help you choose the right approach. Tack it on the fridge and stop guessing for good!
Why Is My Foot Itchy and Dry?
It starts with a little itch. You might be experiencing a fungal infection! But don’t sweat it. Fulshear Foot & Ankle explains the confusion (and the conditions) below.
Why Stretching and Rest Are Not Fixing Your Tendon Pain
Rest and stretching are often not enough because they don’t fix the reason you got tendonitis in the first place. In this blog, Fulshear Foot & Ankle will do more than tell you how to treat symptoms. We’ll explain how to fix the problem at its source!
How Arthritis Affects the Feet
The sooner you recognize how arthritis affects the feet, the sooner you can take steps toward relief. Below, Fulshear Foot & Ankle outlines important, need-to-know info about foot arthritis, including symptoms and tips to manage this condition.
What Are These Black Dots on My Foot? A Guide to Plantar Warts
Plantar warts are notoriously difficult to treat with over-the-counter remedies. Seeking early, professional treatment is the most effective way to get rid of plantar warts for good.
Beyond the Bump: A Guide to Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction™
A bunion is a complex 3D problem, and it requires a 3D solution. At Fulshear Foot & Ankle, we offer an innovative procedure called Lapiplasty® that is changing the way we treat bunions by addressing the root cause.
Unexplained Foot Pain? Advanced Diagnostics = Answers!
Are you experiencing foot pain, numbness, or swelling without a clear reason? The first step toward effective treatment is an accurate diagnosis.
How to Sidestep Ingrown Toenails (And What to Do If You Can’t!)
An ingrown toenail is a common foot problem, but that doesn’t make it any less frustrating. While it might start as a minor annoyance, neglect can quickly lead to painful irritation (or even infection!). At Fulshear Foot & Ankle, we want to help you understand this condition, address its symptoms, or prevent it altogether. Spotting…
Custom Orthotics vs. Everything Else
When you buy a car, you select based on personal preference and need, right? More room in the trunk for growing families, a sportier design for solo recreation, better mileage or safety for that growing teen driver… Bottom line? Custom is king, so the same logic you use for purchasing a vehicle should apply to…
5 Ways to Spot Foot & Ankle Fractures
Foot and ankle pain after an injury is common, but how do you know if it’s “just” a sprain or something more serious, like a fracture? Ignoring a broken bone can lead to long-term problems like chronic pain, arthritis, and difficulty walking. At Fulshear Foot and Ankle, we know it can be hard to tell…
Do You Have Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is a very common cause of heel pain, affecting millions. It involves inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot from heel to toe. But how do you know if you have it? Below, Fulshear Foot & Ankle has put together a guide…
Cavus Foot
What is Cavus Foot? Cavus foot is a condition in which the foot has a very high arch. due to this high arch, an excessive amount of weight is placed on the ball and heel of the foot when walking or standing. Cavus foot can lead to various signs and symptoms, such as pain and…
Bunions
A bunion is a painful bony bump that develops inside the foot at the big toe joint. They are related to hallux valgus, a condition where the big toe drifts toward the smaller toes and the outside of the foot. Bunions usually develop slowly, and pressure on the big toe joint causes the big toe…
What are Flat Feet?
If the arches inside the feet have become flat and the entire sole can touch the floor while standing up, the person is suffering from a disorder known as Flatfeet. This disorder can lead to defects in the ankles and knees because flatfeet alter the body’s complete alignment. The condition is usually painless, and patients…
What Are the Common Foot and Ankle Injuries from CrossFit?
Generally, CrossFit increases injury risk due to sustained high intensity of exercise. Some problems occur in the foot and ankle due to cross-fit exercise. They are as follows: Achilles Tendon The Achilles tendon is a fibrous band of tissue that links the muscles in your calf to your heel. The strength and flexibility of this…
What Is a Fractured Ankle?
A broken or fractured ankle is an injury to the bone. For example, you may experience a broken ankle from a twisting injury from a simple misstep or fall or from direct trauma during a car crash. An ankle joint is structured with three bones – the tibia, which forms the medial and posterior malleolus;…
Ankle Pain Relief in Katy, TX
There’s nothing fun about walking around with ankle pain. You wake up and put your feet on the ground only to notice discomfort the second you put weight on them. Ankle pain can be any kind of discomfort you feel in and around the ankle joint. It’s typically due to overuse or an injury, but…
All about About Ankle sprains!!!
Spring has Sprung! In Texas, as with the rest of the US, spring tends to a major sports season for many amateur athletes and “weekend warriors” (you know who you are). For this very reason, we generally see a rise in ankle sprain injuries walking (or hobbling) into our office. That’s not to say we…
Ingrowing Toenails- the good, the bad, the ugly
Think you might have an ingrowing toenail? Worried about your favorite pedicure salon being closed to take care of it? You are in luck. …Not because you have an painful toenail, but we are here to help guide you on what you can do! HERE IS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW! We want to first…
I think I broke my toe!
This blog post is dedicated to every person who has ever said “you can’t do anything for a toe fracture” While many patients and even some physicians contend this statement, this is technically a myth! While some toe fractures are way easier to care for than others, it is always a good idea to have…
QUARANTREATMENT of Foot and Ankle pain
I know we are all sick of hearing about it already, but currently it’s pretty much impossible to ignore that we are all stuck in our houses right now. Here at Fulshear Foot and Ankle, we remain open for patients in need of care. While we encourage patients to continue to STAY HOME for social distancing reasons,…
