The key to managing dangerous foot and leg wounds is preventing reoccurrence. People with reoccurring foot sores or ulcers are in a constant battle to save their feet from amputation. Nearly 85 of lower extremity amputations are preceded by foot wounds that simply won’t heal or keep coming back. … [Read more...] about Strategies to Treat Foot, Leg Ulcers Before They Start
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Spring is Ankle Sprain Season in Flagstaff
Spring is sport season for many amateur athletes and weekend warriors in the Arizona area. It’s also ankle sprain season. Ankle sprains are one of the most common sports injuries we treat this time of year. As people emerge from their winter hibernation and start to get active again, they can … [Read more...] about Spring is Ankle Sprain Season in Flagstaff
Addressing Tendonitis of the Foot, Ankle
One of the more common conditions of the feet is tendonitis. Most people have heard the term, but don’t really know what it is. So, what is tendonitis? A tendon is what connects a muscle to bone. For instance, the Achilles tendon connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. And speaking of the … [Read more...] about Addressing Tendonitis of the Foot, Ankle
