Common Foot And Ankle Common Foot And Ankle Injuries And DiseasesInjuries And Diseases

Achilles Tendonitis

• Achilles Tendonitis is the inflammation of the tendon and may include small tears to the tendon.

• If left untreated, the condition can degenerate the tendon and lead to rupture of the tendon

Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle

• Arthritis is a condition in which the cartilage, which cushions and protects the ends of the bones, begins to deteriorate.

• There are a variety of treatments that can relieve the pain and allow you to remain active.

Bunions

Bunions often appear as bumps or an enlarged growth on the side of your big toe. Over time the growth can enlarge and cause additional pain and discomfort.

Diabetic Foot

• Diabetics are prone to foot problems, due to the poor circulation and nerve damage caused by diabetes. Poor circulation reduces your foot's ability to heal.

• Neuropathy or nerve damage can cause a loss of feeling in your foot, removing the ability to detect pain or discomfort.

• Foot care is especially important if you have diabetes.

Flat Feet

• Flat feet or flat foot is often a disorder with a diverse range of symptoms and varying degrees of deformity and disability.

• All cases of flat feet or flat foot are a result of a collapse of the arch of the foot causing your entire foot to lay flat when standing.

Hammer Toe

• Hammertoes are a contracture of one or both joints in the toes. This abnormal bending can put pressure on the toes when wearing shoes, causing problems to develop.

• Treatment options vary based on the severity of the hammertoes.

• Heel pain can be caused by a wide variety of conditions or injuries, how you commonly use your feet at work or in sports, your genetics, body type, age and health.

• Any number of ailments including plantar fasciitis, tendonitis, arthritis, calluses, stress fractures could be cause of heel pain

Heel Pain

Foot Fractures

A fracture is a partial or complete break in one of the bones in your foot or ankle. Fractures or breaks are often painful but are rarely disabling.

Best foot and ankle treatment at RNV Podiatry

• RNV Podiatry offers a comprehensive list of podiatric services. We provide the accessibility and personal commitment you expect from an expert podiatrist.

• For your foot and ankle pain treatment visit RNV Podiatry.

• At RNV Podiatry, Dr. Rachel N. Verville provides you with the best treatment for your foot and ankle problems in Plano, Frisco, and Dallas, Texas.

• She has performed over 1300 elective and traumatic foot and ankle surgical procedures

Contact UsAddress: RNV Podiatry 6300 West Parker Road MOB 2 Suite 425 Plano, TX 75093

Phone: 214-385-8822

Fax: 877-713-4299

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