Diabetes: Taking Steps To Prevent An Amputation
Having to amputate a toe, part of the foot, or the leg is incredibly unfortunate. What may feel even worse is informing the patient that the amputation is necessary. Most amputations are a result of a diabetic condition. Many of them could have been avoided by earlier...Children’s Ingrown Toenails
Children are prone to ingrown toenails just as adults are. A child as young as three years old can get an ingrown nail. The number one cause of this condition isn’t improper cutting of the nail but rather genetics. If a child complains of pain around a nail without an...Cold Toes
Cold toes could be a serious condition. There are several things that can cause cold toes. Poor circulation, a condition known as Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), is one of the most serious. If the circulation to the toes isn’t good for an extended period of time,...Big Toe Pain
There are many reasons why your big toe could hurt. We put a tremendous amount of weight on this part of our foot. It’s a wonder our big toes can hold up to so much pounding. We’ll often see someone come in with big toe pain but have no visual signs of anything...Join The Community Forum
