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Jones Fractures in Athletes

Treating athletes with 5th metatarsal fractures: Fractures occurring in the base area of the 5th metatarsal are a difficult burden for athletes. ...

Finally some snow this winter!

With snow arriving, we need to make sure we have the correct footwear on. This means waterproof boots that will keep your feet warm and dry when walki...

To Sit or Not to Sit: A Matter of Productivity?

Ever hear of OSHA? Occupational Safety and Health Administration. It's a good abbreviation to remember if your feet hurt.  Especially when any and al...

Houston Foot Health Blog

• Paula Deen Announces that She has Diabetes February 5, 2012
  Last month on the Today show, celebrity chef and Food Network star Paula Deen revealed that she has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The diagnosis came 3 years ago, but she said that she wanted to keep the news "close to the chest" until she was able to learn how to live with the disease. She came on network television to tell those suffering w […]
• Country Music Star Chely Wright Recovering From Foot Surgery December 19, 2011
  Country star Chely Wright is recovering from surgery on her right foot. She had a painful Morton's neuroma removed and a bunion corrected. She wrote on Twitter about her recovery "Super bored with this foot surgery recovery. Can this be over now? Foot is really swollen and very painful. Ugh. Okay, chin up! i will survive."Both Morton's ne […]
• The Bump In Your Arch May Be An Accessory Navicular December 14, 2011
  Many people have a prominent bump above the arch of their foot. This can be caused by a small, extra bone known as an accessory navicular. While this bone has no function, it can become infllamed and painful. It is also embedded within the strong posterior tibial tendon which also has the potential to become inflamed and painful, especially in those with fla […]