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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…

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…

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…

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…

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;…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…