Heal Tendon Injuries Naturally with PRP
Platelet rich plasma, or PRP, is a method of regenerative medicine that uses elements from a patient’s own blood to naturally heal foot and ankle conditions. Tendon injuries can be painful and a nuisance to daily life. They can make it difficult to walk, exercise, or even stand. With regenerative medicine, treating tendon injuries is […]
Taking Care of Calluses and Corns
Calluses and corns can be a nuisance at best, but for some people, they can also turn into serious complications without treatment. Knowing the signs of calluses and corns and receiving appropriate treatment can be a lifesaver. If you have ever raked the yard without gloves, then you have probably experienced a callus on your […]
6 Conditions that Benefit from Taping Feet and Ankles
Taping is a gentle method used in physical therapy to reduce pain, improve blood flow, provide support, and more. Physical therapists can apply the tape for you, or you can self-apply at home.
How to Have Proper Posture (Including Your Feet!)
Foot alignment and gait correction are necessary to maintain good posture and overall well-being. You may not consider your feet to be an important part of your posture, but they are inseparably linked to the shape of your spine and the position of your body. That’s why paying attention to your feet while going about […]
PROStep Surgery: Live Without Bunion Pain
It’s possible to live without bunion pain. And now, it’s even possible to avoid scarring and a long recovery time after bunion surgery. By using this minimally invasive surgery technique, you can return to your favorite activities and walk pain-free without scarring. When Should You Consider Bunion Removal? Anytime you feel pain or your daily […]
Frankel FastStep Bunion: Lapiplasty 3D Bunion Correction
Return to the activities you love without fear of bunion recurrence with the Lapiplasty 3D Bunion Correction procedure. After traditional bunion surgery, one in three patients is dissatisfied with the procedure, and there is a high rate of bunion recurrence. Thankfully, there is an alternative to the pain and long recovery time from traditional bunion […]
Frankel FastStep Bunion: miniBunion Minimally Invasive Bunion System
Dr. Frankel’s FastStep Bunion offers patients more choices for bunion correction. Among them are the Crossroads Extremity Systems miniBunion™ procedure. Since it is minimally invasive, the miniBunion procedure prevents scarring and pain post-surgery, allowing patients to return to their favorite activities sooner than traditional surgery methods. Read more about Dr. Frankel’s procedure for bunion relief […]
The Best Topical Treatments for Plantar Warts
Plantar warts can be an irritating nuisance, and they can even spread if left untreated. Thankfully, plantar warts are easy to heal and only require one or several trips to the podiatrist’s office for topical treatments. Learn more about treating plantar warts, as well as tips on how to prevent them, below. What is a […]
Innovations in Ankle Joint Replacements
Replacing the ankle joint is the final stage to reduce pain and increase stability in patients. Traditionally, ankle joints have been fused to the bone for issues like arthritis at the expense of mobility. While pain is drastically reduced, it leaves patients without flexibility in their ankle and diminishes their quality of life. Arthroplasty, a […]
Should I Get My Bunion Fixed?
Bunions are very common, and roughly a third of adults will get one. Also called hallux valgus, they develop over years, beginning with a slight bend and maturing – in some cases – into a painful deformity. While some patients are aware that they are developing a distinctive bump, others realize it suddenly. And no […]
