Foot Specialist Medical Library Stories & Articles

A patented bandage with tiny batteries that run micro-currents through a wound to kill bacteria may hold promise for healing the stubborn foot ulcers that plague so many diabetics. "This electrical activity kills bacteria, keeps the wound clean... ( Read more about "Electric" Foot Bandage May Help Diabetics)

Women's obsession with shoes are an enigma. And a foot is hardly an after thought--especially when it comes to high fashion. And that's why women who aren't happy their pedal appearance, are doing anything to put their best foot forward. A big... ( Read more about Feet to Fit the Shoes - Cosmetic Foot Surgery)

By: Paul E. Eckstein, D.P.M. Board Certified in Foot Surgery, American Board of Podiatric Surgery, Specialist, Diabetic Conditions of the Foot Diabetes is a complex metabolic disorder affecting 17 million people in the United States. Many... ( Read more about Foot Care for the Diabetic)

By: Paul E. Eckstein, D.P.M., FACFAS The best orthotics are custom tailored devices specifically crafted to meet the needs of a particular individual. These are generally superior to the over the counter items sold in drug stores, catalogs or... ( Read more about Foot Orthotics)

A common heel condition that affects about 10 percent of Americans can bring excruciating, debilitating pain to its sufferers – but it’s resolvable in 90 percent of cases with relatively low-cost, low-tech remedies. Healing Heel Pain Without Surgery)

More than six out of 10 diabetics choose to wear shoes that are the wrong size, increasing their risk of slow-healing foot ulcers, limb amputation and even early death, according to a recent study. The research effort, performed at the... ( Read more about Majority of Diabetics Wear Wrong Shoe Sizes)

A recent issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource covers foot problems that are common in women, particularly as they age. Years of frequent high heal wear can cause permanent damage to tendons in the heel and shoes that are too tight can... ( Read more about Relief for Common Foot Problems)

What is a Sprain?

A sprain is an injury to a ligament. A ligament is a thick, tough fibrous tissue that connects bones together. Commonly injured ligaments are in the ankle, knee... ( Read more about Sprains & Strains)

What are Fallen arches?

The condition of flat feet or fallen arches refers to a condition where the arch of the foot collapses and the entire bottom of the foot come into contact... ( Read more about Understanding Fallen Arches)

Jasmine Lewellyn kids that she is a shopaholic. She loves spending hours searching for the best fashion bargains, but her feet just can't keep up. "I love buying shoes and clothes. But I just have to go into a store and I start sweating,... ( Read more about Understanding Foot Cryosurgery)

As the mercury rises and warmer weather kicks into high gear we'll all be spending more time out doors. But, this doesn't come without a price. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the United States alone, one million... ( Read more about Understanding Foot Melanoma)

Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition that can make walking the smallest distances a nightmare. Kathleen Grealis could barely walk one city block without excruciating pain. "I was taking Motrin, Advil, any other kind of pain killer I could... ( Read more about Understanding Plantar Fasciitis)

By Dr. Ann Nylund Cryosurgery is the specialized field of using extremely low temperatures to destroy pathological tissues. Cryosurgery is not a new concept in the elimination of pain. Hippocrates recognized the analgesic and anti inflammatory... ( Read more about What is Foot Cryosurgery?)