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posted: Feb. 05, 2020.

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a condition that often affects blood flow to the legs due to narrowing of the arteries. PAD is caused by atherosclerosis, a serious condition in Read more

posted: Jan. 21, 2020.

Oddly enough, there are a lot of Old Wives Tales and folk remedies surrounding warts. Perhaps you’ve even heard of some one them; however, if you end up dealing with Read more

posted: Jan. 20, 2020.

Dealing with foot pain? Find out when you should see a doctor.  Did you know that your feet take on about 1.5 times your body weight whenever you walk? And if Read more

posted: Jan. 07, 2020.

One wrong step and you could just end up dealing with a sprained ankle. A sprain occurs when the ankle suddenly rolls inwards or outwards, which jolts the ankle joint Read more

posted: Dec. 10, 2019.

An ingrown toenail is a common foot problem that occurs when the corner of a toenail, usually the big toe, grows into the skin. As you might imagine, this can Read more

posted: Nov. 27, 2019.

Toenail fungus is a common problem that can be rather challenging to get rid of. While toenail fungus can happen to anyone it most often occurs in older adults. If Read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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