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Are You Dealing With Ingrown Toenails?
posted: Nov. 15, 2019.

Ingrown toenails affect millions of Americans every year—are you one of them? Here at Crystal Falls Foot + Ankle Specialists in Leander, Dr. Brian Hochman and Dr. Van Dao Hochman Read more
Plantar Fasciitis
posted: Nov. 13, 2019.

While heel pain is a common problem this doesn’t mean that it should just be brushed aside or considered a small matter. Untreated heel pain can lead to long-term pain Read more
Taking Care of Little Feet
posted: Nov. 04, 2019.

A child's feet grow rapidly during the first year, reaching almost half of their adult foot size. This is why podiatrists consider the first year to be the most important Read more
Preventing Blisters
posted: Oct. 17, 2019.

While the appearance of blisters may be embarrassing, the pain accompanying them is often much worse and more of a concern for people who have them. Blisters: Blisters appear on a swollen Read more
Bunions: Symptoms and Treatment Options
posted: Sep. 30, 2019.

With the ability to cause nagging discomfort throughout the day and prohibit daily movements as simple as walking, bunions can quickly turn from a barely noticeable bump on your toe, Read more
What is Metatarsalgia?
posted: Sep. 20, 2019.

Metatarsalgia denotes a common foot condition characterized by pain and inflammation of the joints and bones of the ball of the foot - the area just before the toes, also Read more
Dealing With Foot Odor
posted: Sep. 11, 2019.

The feet have more sweat glands than any other part of the body, which means they have the ability to sweat profusely. With your feet encased in your shoes all Read more
What is the Source of Your Heel Pain?
posted: Aug. 30, 2019.

Although there are many reasons why someone may be dealing with heel pain, this discomfort is most often caused by inflammatory conditions such as plantar fasciitis or Achilles tendonitis. Read on to learn more. Read more
What are Bone Spurs
posted: Aug. 26, 2019.

Bone spurs, also known as osteophytes, can occur anywhere in the skeletal system, and the feet are no exception. Bone spurs are simply overgrowths of bone, which most commonly form Read more
Treating Your Sprained Ankle
posted: Jun. 24, 2019.

Pinpoint the symptoms of a sprained ankle and figure out when to see a doctor. A sprained ankle is one of the most common injuries that is seen and treated by Read more
Ingrown Nails
posted: Apr. 19, 2019.

Swelling, reddened flesh, shooting pain, and pus are just some of the incredibly uncomfortable symptoms of having an ingrown toenail. Although this condition can sometimes be successfully treated through home Read more
Ways a Podiatrist Can Help You
posted: Apr. 19, 2019.

The human foot and ankle contain 33 joints, 26 bones and over 100 tendons, ligaments and muscles. While all of these parts of the foot should work together, there are Read more
Treatment for Minor Foot Injuries
posted: Mar. 20, 2019.

An unexpected fall or twist can result in an injury of the foot or ankle, such as a sprain or strain. Immediate first aid can help prevent complications, reduce pain Read more
What Are Bunions?
posted: Mar. 15, 2019.

A bunion is an abnormal, bony prominence that develops on the joint at the base of your big toe. As the big toe joint becomes enlarged, it forces the toe Read more
Is Plantar Fasciitis Causing Your Heel Pain?
posted: Mar. 06, 2019.

Is heel pain keeping you down? Pain that occurs following an injury or early in an illness may play a protective role, warning us about the damage we have suffered. So Read more
What Are Corns?
posted: Feb. 15, 2019.

Many people think corns and calluses are the same thing, but there are differences. A corn is smaller than a callus, and has a hard center which is surrounded by Read more