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Children’s feet are susceptible to many internal and external risks, navigating hormones, bone development, athletic injuries, and other factors that can permanently shape how they move and feel. Because our feet are inextricably linked to our overall health, it is incumbent…

Taking care of your feet is essential, but it’s especially important for people with diabetes. Poor foot care can lead to serious health problems like infection, nerve damage, and even amputation. That’s why it’s important for patients with diabetes to…

Bone spurs and Haglund’s deformity are two common conditions affecting the heel that can cause pain and discomfort to those they affect. While the two often occur together, they also have distinct characteristics and can lead to various complications if…

When people hear about the use of surgical screws, their first reactions tend to stem from what they’ve seen in horror movies, not what they’ve read in medical journals. Yet despite some unfortunate negativity centered on their use in surgical…

The team at Northern Ankle Foot Associates is always advocating for balanced diets, which most people know are essential to overall health. Lesser known, yet no less important, is the fact that diet control also plays a significant role in…

Latest techniques in bunion surgery focus on more precise correction with less tissue damage and faster recovery. Modern options include minimally invasive bunion surgery (MIS) using tiny incisions, and advanced procedures like Lapiplasty, which corrects the bunion in three dimensions…