December 2023

Hammertoes are toe deformities that can lead to permanent flexion of your toe, which requires surgery. However, there are ways to avoid hammertoes altogether. Keep reading to learn how to prevent hammertoes to avoid foot surgery. Developing a hammertoe probably isn’t on your to-do list — but if you aren’t careful, you could end up […]

You have heel pain. Should you call the foot doctor or wait it out? As with so many other injuries, it’s best to treat heel pain earlier rather than later. You don’t want to worsen a soft tissue injury. Heel pain can keep you off your feet. After all, it’s almost impossible to walk around

You can see that bump on the side of your big toe; you’re getting a bunion. You’re still walking fine, so does it need treatment? Learn six reasons why you shouldn’t ignore your bunion. You’ve noticed a bump on the side of your big toe, and it has grown. You have a bunion. About one-third of adults

Find the answers to the most commonly asked questions about foot and ankle surgery from the expert surgical team at Platte River Foot & Ankle Surgeons. Surgery can be a scary thought at first, but with the best surgical team and the answers to your questions, you can confidently have a procedure and begin your

Whether you’re a beginner or an expert runner, avoiding injury should be top-of-mind for you. Staying healthy will help you reach your goals quicker and live a happier, more fulfilled life. Here are our top tips on preventing injuries while running. With so many people trying to be as active as possible today, it’s important

One of the most common questions asked by patients is “what shoes should I wear/not wear?”. With so many shoe options available today, this is an extremely valid question to ask. With that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of the best and worst shoes for your One of the most common questions asked by

You’ve sprained your ankle. Aside from the pain, having to be off your feet can really disrupt your schedule and reinforce the notion that you don’t want a repeat occurrence. Learn how to avoid chronic instability after an ankle sprain. You’ve suffered a sprained ankle, which means you’ve stretched or torn one or more ankle