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.

Foot Pain and Aging: Understanding Changes in Your Feet Over Time

Your body changes as you age. Your feet change, too, and some can lead to foot pain. It's important to…
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Treat Cracked Heels This Fall With the Help of Your Podiatrist

Fall weather can bring a drop in temperature and sudden, dry air. Combined with a lack of moisture, this can…
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What Is a Navicular Stress Fracture?

One of the foot's 26 bones is called the navicular bone, which sits just in front of the ankle on…
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Plantar Fasciitis May Be Helped With Shockwave Therapy

A small percentage of people who have plantar fasciitis experience little or no positive response to ordinary treatment. An option…
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Painful Gout and Possible Prevention Techniques

There is a type of inflammatory arthritis that is known as [gout](https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/gout). It generally causes severe pain and discomfort, and…
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Important Keys for Senior Foot Care

As [the feet](https://seniordirectory.com/articles/info/10-foot-care-tips-for-senior-citizens) get older, they can become worn down from years of supporting the body. The skin becomes less…
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Diabetic Feet Are at Risk

If you have [diabetes](https://www.foothealthfacts.org/article/foot-health-facts-for-diabetics), you may be more likely to develop various foot conditions. Due to chronically high blood sugar…
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Why Visiting a Podiatrist for an Ankle Sprain Is Important

When the ligaments that hold the ankle in place and connect the bones together become overstretched or torn, an [ankle…
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Foot Blisters

Blisters are fluid-filled bubbles that can form on the feet to protect the skin underneath. Friction from a shoe, or…
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Are Orthotics Right for You?

[Orthotics](https://www.healthline.com/health/bone-health/orthotics) are shoe or heel inserts that can be custom made by a podiatrist if you are having foot, leg,…
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Painful Symptoms Are Often Associated With Morton’s Neuroma

[Morton's neuroma](https://medicalwaveus.com/mortons-neuroma-treatment-causes-symptoms/) is a foot condition that affects the nerves between the metatarsal bones in the foot. These are long…
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Elevation May Bring Relief to Stress Fractures in the Feet

The bones that are located in the feet can be affected by [stress fractures](https://sportmedbc.com/article/stress-fractures). Stress fractures are hairline fractures that…
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