Practical Insights & Resources for Patient Health
Articles from Dr. Quach on foot and ankle health — covering prevention, treatment options, and the latest advances in podiatric medicine.

Understanding and Diagnosing Vascular Disease
[Vascular diseases](https://vascular.org/patients/vascular-tests/computed-tomography-angiography-cta-and-magnetic-resonance-angiography-mra) affect the circulatory system and can involve blood disorders or abnormalities in the arteries, veins, or lymph vessels.…
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What Are the Early Signs of Foot Arthritis?
We often associate [arthritis](https://www.medicinenet.com/early_signs_of_arthritis_in_the_feet/article.htm) in the feet with aging, but there are many types of arthritis that can strike at…
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Excessive Foot Sweat
Focal [hyperhidrosis](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/182130) is when the palms of the hands or soles of the feet sweat excessively. This condition can be…
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Bunions Can Be Mild or Severe
A change in the alignment of the bones in the foot may result in a [bunion](https://www.news-medical.net/health/Causes-of-Bunions.aspx). Bunions appear as a…
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When to Visit the Doctor for Flat Feet
[Flat feet](https://www.foothealthfacts.org/conditions/flexible-flatfoot), also known as "fallen arches," describe the feet pressing flat against the ground. To check to see if…
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We Can Treat Your Foot or Ankle Pain
Foot or ankle pain can negatively affect your day-to-day life and can occur due to several different conditions. Pain can…
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What Are Common Running Injuries?
The benefits of incorporating running into a frequent routine can include burning excess calories and toning the body. Despite the…
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How To Best Protect Your Child’s Developing Feet
The bones in your [child's feet](https://web.archive.org/web/20230321111714/https://www.startriteshoes.com/advice/caring-for-childrens-feet) will develop over time— from the cartilage they were born with to ossified bones…
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When It Feels Like You Are Walking on a Pebble
When a digital nerve leading to the toes becomes repetitively irritated, thickened scar tissue can form around it—entrapping the nerve…
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Obtaining the Best Results From Calf Stretches
The calf muscles are located at the back of the lower leg and are responsible for the way our feet…
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Post-surgical Care For Ingrown Toenails
Ingrown toenails are nails whose edges that have grown into the surrounding skin. This may cause the area to become…
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How Often Are Children’s Feet Measured?
[Children](https://web.archive.org/web/20221013133747/https://www.bisgaardshoes.com/blogs/news/your-childs-foot-development) grow at their own pace, and this is especially true of their feet. The feet can grow quickly, and…
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